CHRISTINE GACHERI KIRUJA( M.Ed)
Nairobi
Summary
Visionary Music Educator with over 27 years of experience delivering excellence across Secondary and University levels. Expert in choral pedagogy, vocal coaching, and functional piano for classroom accompaniment. Committed to fostering inclusive, tech-integrated classrooms and maintaining rigorous student protection standards. Proven ability to achieve 100% exam pass rates and lead ensembles to multiple national titles.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Lecturer (Music)
ST. PAUL’S UNIVERSITY
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2018 - Current
- University Instruction: Delivered Degree-level Music Theory and Piano instruction to 300+ students annually.
- Student Satisfaction: Consistently achieved a 95% student satisfaction rating.
- Practicum Supervision: Mentored final-year students in field placements, resulting in a 90% job placement rate.
Music Teacher & Lead Practitioner
NILE ROAD SECONDARY SCHOOL
Nairobi, Kenya
02.2012 - Current
- Academic Growth: Raised national exam (KCSE) pass rates by 20% through modernized syllabus design and digital integration.
- Program Excellence: Led the school choir to 8 consecutive National 1st-Place trophies at the Kenya Music Festival.
- Student Mentorship: Served as a Rehearsal Accompanist for 500+ students annually, fostering vocal and instrumental proficiency.
- Department Development: Increased student enrollment by 30% through engaging instructional methods.
- Safety Leadership: Spearheaded school-wide child protection protocols and organized faculty training.
Senior Music Teacher / Choral Director
LENANA SCHOOL
Nairobi, Kenya
05.1998 - 01.2012
- Assessment Mastery: Successfully prepared 1,000+ candidates for National Practical and Theory exams with a 100% pass rate.
- Program Development: Directed diverse vocal and instrumental ensembles to over 15 national-level awards.
- Ranking: Elevated the school’s music program into the top 5% of national rankings.
Education
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Educational Administration
University of Nairobi
08.2012
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) - Music & Education (Honors)
Kenyatta University
10.1997
Skills
Curriculum Mastery: Expert in CBC, National 8-4-4, and International (IGCSE/A-Level) frameworks
Technical Music Skills: Choral Conducting, Vocal Pedagogy, and Functional Piano (Accompaniment)
Educational Technology: Proficient in NoteWorthy Composer, Sibelius, Finale, and Google Classroom
Inclusion & Diversity: Skilled in Differentiated Instruction and Special Needs Education (SNE)
Student Welfare: Implementation of school-wide child protection and "Safe Recruitment" protocols
Certification
- National Examiner (KNEC): Evaluate candidates in national practical exams with a 0% appeal rate since 2015.
- National Adjudicator (KMF): Senior Judge for 200+ regional and national competitions since 2002.
- Licensed Educator: Registered with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) since 1998.
- Lead Practitioner: Focused on Safeguarding and "Safe Recruitment" standards since 2014.
Timeline
Adjunct Lecturer (Music)
ST. PAUL’S UNIVERSITY
01.2018 - Current
Music Teacher & Lead Practitioner
NILE ROAD SECONDARY SCHOOL
02.2012 - Current
Senior Music Teacher / Choral Director
LENANA SCHOOL
05.1998 - 01.2012
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Educational Administration
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) - Music & Education (Honors)
Kenyatta University