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Christine Mwendwa

Meru,26

Summary

I am an energetic, dedicated and empathetic trained Special Education Teacher with a passion for supporting young learners in their education journey. I am currently a 4th year student undertaking a bachelor’s of special needs education majoring in Hearing Impairment with a bias in (Mathematics and IT), graduating in December 2024. Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching Special needs children.

I am diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments and equipped to provide appropriate learning techniques and behavioral re-direction for children with hearing impairment conditions. A teacher who is engaging and enthusiastic about hands-on-learning with children

I thrive on collaborating with teachers and caregivers to ensure quality student-centric learning experiences. I enjoy ‘walking the talk’ by proactively pursuing professional development to refine my skill set and keep up-to-date with trends and developments in special education (hearing impairment) in addition implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Trained in attendance, assessment and grading requirements.

Capable of creating lesson plans that capture the diverse learning styles, interests, imagination and abilities of all students.

Eager to bring a fresh perspective and a commitment to achieving outstanding results in a dynamic and challenging professional environment.

Seeking opportunities in internships, colleges, schools, government, international and local educational agencies, in teaching, research, policy analysis, curriculum review, educational administration, development and leadership industries

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teaching Assistant Intern-Temporary

Thika Schools
Thika, 30
01.2024 - Current

This is in line with the curriculum requirements of doing student assessments. I instructed students with hearing loss and behavioral challenges in their academics in a self-contained classroom. Working with a variety of learning styles and differentiated for each individual student.

  • Orchestrated and created behavioral plans to set up 40 students up for success.
  • Aligned instructional approaches with development levels of 40 students to enhance individual learning.
  • Assessed 40 students and developed individual educational plans.

Brand Ambassador

Safaricom Kenya Limited
Thika, 30
10.2022 - 02.2023

Reporting to the Trade Sales Representatives/Zonal Sales Manager (Thika). Responsibilities include sales of SIM Cards & activation, Loading of airtime & data bundles purchase, Activation of Lipa na Mpesa.

  • Instrumental in leading and influencing activation of new tariff lines for the auxiliary MKU staff of about 60 which in turn drove airtime sales.
  • Grew regional activations of Gross Adds sales by 23% within a period of 1 months, attained sales targets overall by 102%,
  • Influenced and spearheaded incorporating MKU (Parklands and CBD campuses). This had direct impact of contributing 30% incremental sales.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Special Needs Education-Hearing Impairment

Mount Kenya University-Main Campus
Thika, Nairobi Province, Kenya
12.2024

High School Diploma -

Materi Girls Centre
Meru, Kenya
03.2021

Skills

  • Fluent in sign language and also teach children how to speak, write and lipread
  • Strong understanding of Classroom management
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Knowledgeable in Lesson planning
  • Adept at differentiated instruction
  • In-depth knowledge of deaf/impairment of hearing educational practices
  • Student counseling
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Child development & Relationship development
  • Familiar with research techniques including quantitative and qualitative analysis
  • Adept in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power-point & other programs)
  • Reliable, Consistent and dependable with great interpersonal and intrapersonal skills (communication, listening, empathetic

Certification

Quantitative & Qualitative Analysis Certificate

Sign Language Certification

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Certification

Hobbies

  • Hiking
  • Avid book reader
  • Indoor card games
  • Swimming
  • Keeping Fit
  • Travelling

Timeline

Teaching Assistant Intern-Temporary

Thika Schools
01.2024 - Current

Brand Ambassador

Safaricom Kenya Limited
10.2022 - 02.2023

Bachelor of Science - Special Needs Education-Hearing Impairment

Mount Kenya University-Main Campus

High School Diploma -

Materi Girls Centre

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