Dick Donald Akumu
Education Researcher
Nairobi
Summary
Skilled Researcher enthusiastic about supporting advancements in education. Passionate about increasing knowledge to drive growth and needed improvements. Ready to apply knowledge and five years of experience in research.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Researcher
Lwala Educational Consulting
Kisumu
02.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
- Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects.
- Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Interpreted data analysis results to draw inferences and conclusions.
- Sorted data into well-organized formats and transformed into figures.
- Analyzed and interpreted patterns and trends.
- Performed accurate quantitative analysis of targeted data research, collection and report preparation.
- Wrote research papers, reports and summaries regarding early childhood education
Geography Teacher
Kuoyo Secondary School
Kisumu
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Organized and prepared materials for daily instruction.
- Provided learning tasks and activities aligned with instructional outcomes and designed to challenge student thinking, resulting in active intellectual engagement.
- Individualized lesson plans to meet academic level of each student and entire class.
- Created safe and inclusive classroom environment of respect and rapport to promote positive learning experience for youth with diverse backgrounds.
- Met departmental and program deadlines according to institutional reporting requirements.
- Collaborated with department head to identify program shortcomings and common student difficulties, recommending program improvements as appropriate.
Education Specialist
St. Alloys ojolla Primary School
Kisumu
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Reviewed teacher performance and suggested improvements.
- Worked with parents and students to support educational success, learning and achievement.
- Planned, formulated and assessed goals, policies and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards.
- Increased participation and concentration while reinforcing classroom discipline by modeling acceptable behavior and respect for others.
- Developed solutions to improve performance.
Education
Master Of Early Childhood Education -
Mount Kenya University
01.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Development and Education with Information Technology
Maseno University
01.2013 - 01.2017
Teaching Practice: Business Studies and Geography - undefined
Kuoyo Mixed Secondary School
05.2017 - 08.2017
Skills
Proficient computer skillsMs Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google DocsTeam PlayerExcellent interpersonal communication and gets along easily with other members of the teamExcellent oral and written correspondence with an exceptional attention to detailHighly organized with a creative flair for project workEager to learn new things and growAbility to apply a diversity and inclusion lens and approach to workMastery of data analysis tools such as SPSS, NVivo and MAXQDAExperiences with working remotely with virtual teams
Data Collection
Team Building
Quantitative analysis
Microsoft Excel proficiency
Research implementation
Training and mentoring
Research program planning
Deep-dive data analysis
Data analysis
Affiliations
· Dr. Tobias Adera Ogutu,
Coordinator, Department of Early Childhood Development and Education,
Maseno University,
Private Bag.
Phone: +254718739746.
· Dr. Maureen Olel,
Lecturer, Department of Education Management,
Maseno University,
Private bag.
Phone: +254721261325.
· Peter Oracha,
Director, Student Affairs,
Maseno University.
Phone: +254713957116.
Timeline
Master Of Early Childhood Education -
Mount Kenya University
01.2022 - 09.2022
Researcher
Lwala Educational Consulting
02.2018 - Current
Geography Teacher
Kuoyo Secondary School
05.2017 - 08.2017
Teaching Practice: Business Studies and Geography - undefined
Kuoyo Mixed Secondary School
05.2017 - 08.2017
Education Specialist
St. Alloys ojolla Primary School
05.2016 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Development and Education with Information Technology
Maseno University
01.2013 - 01.2017