Cyrus Wanjohi
Nyeri
Summary
I am a dedicated and innovative educator with five years of diverse instructional and leadership experience in education management (8:4:4, CBC and Cambridge), coupled with four years of impactful research involvement. I am passionate about nurturing student and educator development, I am eager to leverage my expertise in the education sector. With a keen eye for project management, I excel in orchestrating extra-curriculum initiatives that drive educational advancement and foster meaningful growth within learning communities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Dean of Instruction and Learning
Nova Pioneer International School (Cambridge, 8:4:4 and CBC)
Nairobi
2021 - Current
- Instructed students in Elementary CBC and Cambridge Mathematics.
- Enhanced teacher performance by providing valuable feedback and conducting regular observations and school walkthroughs.
- Managed the implementation of various professional development programs for educators across the school.
- Coordinated school examinations and analyzed both internal and external assessment data to drive strategic improvements in students' academic performance.
- Efficiently dealt with classroom/school culture or behavior issues to foster a conducive learning atmosphere for effective instruction.
- Conducted evaluations on children's progress and provided comprehensive written reports to Principal, school leaders, and parents.
- Ensured the implementation of up-to-date education criteria for the benefit of students' necessities.
- Implemented effective disciplinary measures to maintain order and promote a positive learning environment.
- Implemented effective facility management strategies, ensuring timely maintenance and repairs.
- Implemented internship program to recruit and train high-caliber educators and support staff, resulting in enhanced program outcomes.
PTA Representative
Nova Pioneer International School
Nairobi
01.2020 - 12.2023
Grade Team Lead
Nova Pioneer
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Led staff meetings to delegate tasks, assign workloads and communicate changing priorities.
Teacher
Nova Pioneer Schools
11.2018 - 11.2021
- Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable
- Follow schemes of work and lesson plans in line with the school curriculum
- Observe and evaluate each child's progress and provide a written report to the Principal, other school leaders and parents.
Technical Supervisor
IPSOS LTD and World Bank Group
Meru
02.2018 - 09.2018
- Providing Technical support to the entire Field team, plan and book Field visits to health facilities
- Supervise data collection and field activities
- Conduct quality checks and make sure that protocols are followed.
Team Leader
Georgetown University EA
Nyandarua
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Manage field activities
- Report on all field activities
- Training and supervising field officers administer data collection.
Senior Field Officer
Innovations for Poverty Action
Meru, Nairobi, Busia
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Organization of field activities and data management
- Financial management by reconciling funds with the finance department
- Data quality analysis by conducting quality checks; Back checks, sit in and spot checks.
Peer Teacher
Murichu Sec School
Nyandarua
04.2010 - 05.2011
- Preparing schemes of work, lesson plans and teaching
- Material development
- Record keeping.
Education
Diploma - Project Management
Kenya Institute of Management
01.2025
Bachelor - Education
Kenyatta University
Nairobi Kenya12-2014
KCSE - Basic Education
Murichu Secondary School
01.2009
Skills
- Teaching/Training/Coaching
- Behaviour Management
- Project Management
- Data collection
- Supervision
- Planning and Coordinating
Certification
- Teachers Service Commission, TSC Number - 764968
Accomplishments
- Nova Pioneer Tatu International Excellence in Lesson Plan Design Award. (2020)
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Affiliations
- Junior Chess Club - Over the last 3 years, I have been training children to play Chess that helps improve their critical thinking.
- Young Entrepreneurs Club- I teach youngsters entrepreneurship that helps them develop into business minded individuals at an early age.
- STEAM Innovation and Career Week Project Manager - In August 2023 and 2024, I managed over 35 students project where they showcased their innovation in regards to Science, Technology, Engineering Arts and Mathematics at Nova Pioneer Tatu Primary and International. Check out the highlights here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyVAD0tRd8Q
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PTA Representative
Nova Pioneer International School
01.2020 - 12.2023
Grade Team Lead
Nova Pioneer
01.2020 - 11.2021
Teacher
Nova Pioneer Schools
11.2018 - 11.2021
Technical Supervisor
IPSOS LTD and World Bank Group
02.2018 - 09.2018
Team Leader
Georgetown University EA
01.2017 - 01.2018
Senior Field Officer
Innovations for Poverty Action
01.2015 - 12.2016
Peer Teacher
Murichu Sec School
04.2010 - 05.2011
Associate Dean of Instruction and Learning
Nova Pioneer International School (Cambridge, 8:4:4 and CBC)
2021 - Current
Diploma - Project Management
Kenya Institute of Management
Bachelor - Education
Kenyatta University
KCSE - Basic Education
Murichu Secondary School
- Teachers Service Commission, TSC Number - 764968
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