DAVID AMBOYE NANDI
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER
Nairobi
Summary
Accomplished senior educator, academic administrator, and certified national examiner with 14 years of robust leadership experience under the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC). Proven track record in institutional strategy, regional exam moderation, and large-scale logistical coordination, highlighted by tenures as Director of Studies, KNEC Supervisor/Examiner, and IEBC Presiding Officer.
Collaborative leader partners with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Department (HOD) – Humanities
TSC – Utangwa High School
01.2025 - Current
- Provide strategic leadership for the Humanities faculty, overseeing instructional delivery, subject distributions, and resource allocation.
- Assess pedagogical performance of department teachers, facilitating professional growth and curriculum alignment.
- Coordinate remedial programs to identify and support students experiencing diverse academic and learning vulnerabilities.
- Oversaw department operations, ensuring compliance with educational policies and standards.
- Collaborated with faculty to design effective curriculum initiatives, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
National Examiner (History Paper 1)
Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC)
11.2018 - Current
- Appointed to evaluate and score thousands of KCSE national History examination scripts annually, strictly adhering to national standardization metrics.
- Collaborate with chief examiners to moderate grading schemes, analyze student response patterns, and ensure objective, equitable grading frameworks.
National Examination Supervisor
Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC)
11.2017 - Current
- Supervise the administration of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) national examinations across designated regional centers, ensuring strict compliance with statutory regulations and exam integrity guidelines.
- Manage on-site logistics, security personnel coordination, and secure handling/dispatch of examination scripts back to central command.
Director of Studies / HOD – Humanities
TSC – Imusutsu High School
10.2012 - 12.2024
- Director of Studies (2015 – 2024): Commanded the school's overarching academic strategy, designed official timetables, managed exam tracking engines, and directly directed student performance targets.
- Head of Department – Humanities (2013 – 2024): Supervised all subject teachers within the department, conducted lesson plan audits, and drove the faculty's collective instructional targets.
- Head of Subject – History (2012 – 2024): Directed target-setting initiatives for History instruction, culminating in consistently elevated KCSE national examination mean scores.
- Class Teacher (2012 – 2016): Maintained direct pastoral care and holistic academic progress tracking for assigned student cohorts, pioneering targeted behavior intervention policies.
Presiding Officer / Deputy Presiding Officer
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Presiding Officer (2022 General Election): Led polling station operations, managed team of clerks, enforced security protocols, and ensured smooth biometric verification and voting process for hundreds of citizens.
- Deputy Presiding Officer (2018 By-Elections): Coordinated logistics, supervised material distribution, and ensured accuracy of ballot tallies and statutory reporting forms under strict legislative deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - EDUCATION (HISTORY AND RELIGION)
Masinde Muliro University of Science And Technology
Kenya 04.2001 -
Certificate in Computer Basics and Application - undefined
Data Ease Computer Training College
Kenya06-2007
KCSE CERTIFICATE - KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDAY EDUCATION
Vihiga Boys High School
Kenya 04.2001 -
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) - KCPE
Nabingenge Primary School
Naitiri, Kenya10-2002
Skills
Curriculum Development
Curriculum alignment
Customized teaching strategies
Tailored instructional methods
Academic Administration & Supervision
Conflict resolution
Team leadership
Staff management
Safety and security
Timeline
Head of Department (HOD) – Humanities
TSC – Utangwa High School
01.2025 - Current
National Examiner (History Paper 1)
Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC)
11.2018 - Current
Presiding Officer / Deputy Presiding Officer
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)
01.2018 - 01.2022
National Examination Supervisor
Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC)
11.2017 - Current
Director of Studies / HOD – Humanities
TSC – Imusutsu High School
10.2012 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - EDUCATION (HISTORY AND RELIGION)
Masinde Muliro University of Science And Technology
04.2001 -
KCSE CERTIFICATE - KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDAY EDUCATION
Vihiga Boys High School
04.2001 -
Certificate in Computer Basics and Application - undefined
Data Ease Computer Training College
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) - KCPE
Nabingenge Primary School