DR CATHERINE J BARMAO KIPTANUI Ph.D., CHRP-K, CDP
HUMAN RESOURCE & CAREER GUIDANCE & DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
ELDORET
Summary
I am highly organized and reliable individual with a track record of successfully navigating diverse priorities, showcasing a positive attitude, and a proactive approach to taking on additional responsibilities in order to achieve team objectives. Moreover, I am a detail-oriented team player, equipped with robust organizational skills and the capacity to effectively manage concurrent projects with a keen focus on accuracy and precision. My skill set encompasses strategic planning, effective communication, and a commitment to delivering quality results within specified timelines.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
SUPERVISOR
MT KENYA UNIVERSITY
03.2015 - Current
I have supervised 1 student to completion while 5 are ongoing.
1.Grace Jepnyango Reg No: Eld/E/MEP 2013/56517
Research Topic: Influence of Subsidized free day Secondary Education program on Girls' participation in Nandi North Sub County, Kenya
Field: Master of Education in Educational Planning of Mount Kenya University
Graduation year : November, 2021
2.Maritim Samwel Kipkemoi-Reg No:MED/52367/2016 (ongoing)
Field: Master of Education
Research Topic: Social Economic Factors and its Effects on Academic Performance Among Secondary Students In Kipkelion East Sub County, Kenya.
3. Enoch Lelei
Field: Master of Education
Research Topic: Accessibility and utilization of information communication technology in teaching and learning in public secondary schools in Soy sub county,Kenya
4. Kipchumba Kiplagat Edward-Reg No:
Eld/E/MED/812/06921
Field: Master of Education
5. Nalika Alfred Ngome-Reg No: ELD/E/MED/411/01996 Field: Master of Education
6.Abraham Kogwalei Reg No: ELD/E/MED-ECD/413/08403 Field: Master of Education in Early Childhood Studies
MEMBER OF THE COUNTY ASSEMBLY (MCA)
UASIN GISHU COUNTY ASSEMBLY
09.2017 - 08.2022
Accumulated a five-year background in oversight, legislation and representation at the county assembly.
Duties
- Oversight, Legislation and Representation.
- Legislation and making laws that are necessary for the effective performance of the functions and exercise of the powers of the County Government
- Exercises oversight over the County Executive Committee and other County Executive organs.
- Receiving and approving plans and policies.
- Approving the budget and expenditure of the County Government.
- Vetting and approving nominees for appointment to County Public Office.
- Facilitating public participation and involvement in the legislative.
- I sponsored 35 motions and 1 private member bill that was assented into in March,2022.
DEPUTY CHAIR TRADE AND INDUSTRIALIZATION
Duties
- Chairing meeting sittings in the absence of the chairperson.
Member of the following Committees;
- Gender and social Services Committee
- Trade and industrialization
- Education Youth and Sports Committee
- Cooperatives and Enterprise Committee
- Implementation Committee
- Roads and Public Works
Duties as a member of the above Committees
- Participate actively in the committee sittings
PART TIME LECTURER
KISII UNIVERSITY
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
Taught 4 units in 2019-2021 academic year as shown below;
- EDSO 902- Education in Rural & Urban societies.
- EDSO 906- Themes in Comparative and international Education.
- EAPE 802- Organization Behavior.
- EAPE 808-Policy Formulation and Implementation.
PART TIME LECTURER
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI(UON)
04.2016 - 12.2018
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
Taught 3 units in 2016-2018 academic years as shown below
- BEL 201- Theory of Literature and Stylistics.
- BEL 203- Oral Literature.
- BEL 205- European Literature and Poetry
PART TIME LECTURER
LAIKIPIA UNIVERSITY
04.2016 - 12.2017
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
Taught 4 units in 2016-2017 academic year as shown.
- EDFO 415 - Contemporary Issues in Education.
- ELP110- Leadership and Management.
- EMP 710- Education Administration.
- BEP 1101- History of Education
TEACHER
TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION(TSC)
04.1991 - 08.2017
- Taught for 26 years in various schools in Uasin Gishu
Duties and Responsibilities
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
PART TIME LECTURER
MOI UNIVERSITY
04.2015 - 12.2016
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Taught 2 units in 2015-2016 academic year as shown.
- EMP 710 -Education Administration and Management.
- ELP 116- Leadership for Effectiveness in Primary Schools.
PART TIME LECTURER
MT KENYA UNIVERSITY
04.2014 - 12.2015
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
Taught 2 units in 2014-2015 academic year.
- BEP 3102 -Comparative Education.
- BEP 1101 -History of Education.
PART TIME LECTURER
MOI UNIVERSITY
04.2014 - 12.2015
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
Taught 1 unit in 2014-2015 academic year.
- ELP 111 -Education Leadership and policy Studies.
PART TIME LECTURER
UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET (UOE)
04.2013 - 12.2014
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
Taught 1 unit in 2013-2014 academic year.
- EDU 111-Introduction to Education II
PART TIME LECTURER
MT KENYA UNIVERSITY
04.2012 - 12.2013
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
Taught 2 units in 2012-2013 academic year.
- BEP 3102- Comparative Education.
- BEP 1101 - History of Education.
Education
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION - CERTIFIED HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL (CHRP-K)
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL EXAM BOARD
NAIROBI 04.2001 -
DIPLOMA (KNQF LEVEL 6) - LEVEL 6 DIPLOMA IN CAREER GUIDANCE & DEVELOPMENT
COLLEGE OF CAREER GUIDANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
NAIROBI 04.2001 -
A 3 MONTH COURSE - CERTIFICATE IN CAREER AND COLLEGE COUNSELLING
IC3 INSTITUTE
NEW DELHI INDIA 04.2001 -
A 1 MONTH COURSE - RESEARCH METHODOLOGY & SPSS
KENYA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
UASIN GISHU 04.2001 -
A SIX WEEKS COURSE - STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SLDP)
KENYA SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT
BARINGO 04.2001 -
A FOUR WEEKS COURSE - SENIOR MANAGEMENT COURSE(SMC)
KENYA SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT
BARINGO 04.2001 -
Ph.D. - D.PHIL IN EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION
MOI UNIVERSITY
UASIN GISHU 04.2001 -
Master of Arts - M.PHIL IN EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION
MOI UNIVERSITY
UASIN GISHU 04.2001 -
DIPLOMA - DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT(DHRM)
KENYA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
UASIN GISHU 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - ENGLISH/LITERATURE
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
NAIROBI 04.2001 -
TEACHER EDUCATION - CERTIFICATE
THOGOTO T T COLLEGE
KIKUYU 04.2001 -
'O' LEVEL EDUCATION - FORM IV CERTIFICATE
TEMBELIO SECONDARY SCHOOL
UASIN GISHU 04.2001 -
Skills
Excellent communication both verbal and written in English
Excellent analytical and writing skill
Strong technical knowledge in Education
Strong negotiation & persuasion skills
Strong interpersonal sensitivity
Coaching and Mentoring
Outstanding organizational management skills
Professionalism
Relationship Building
Multitasking Abilities
People skills
Active Listening
PUBLICATIONS
Orchid No: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2278-5614
- Barmao Kiptanui, C T. (2020).
The Re Entry policy implementation impediment of teenage mothers in Secondary Schools in Kenya. African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS). 4(2), pp 1-7. ISSN 2454-6186.
- Barmao Kiptanui, C T. (2020).
The Level of Awareness of Re–Entry Policy of Teenage Mothers in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya. American Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research (AJHSSR). 4(2), pp, 249-263. ISSN: 2378- 703x.Cited by 1 related study.
- Barmao Kiptanui, C T. (2020).
De-Stigmatizing Teenage Motherhood: The Re-Entry Policy Implementation in Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS). 4(2), pp1-7. ISSN:2454-6186.Cited by 2 related studies.
- Barmao Kiptanui, C T. (2019).
Maize Crisis: A Position Paper on Strategies for Addressing Challenges Facing Maize Farmers in Kenya. Journal of Education, Humanities and Literature,2(3), pp,149-158.ISSN:2617-443x (Print) ISSN :2617-7260(Online). Cited by 15 related studies.
- Tanui, K.D & Barmao-Kiptanui,C. (2016).
Use of ICT in the Detection and Prevention of Crime in Kenya. Journal of Information and Engineering and Application (IISTE), 6(9), pp, 62-71. ISSN:2224- 5782(print) ISSN 2225-0506(online). Cited by 10 related studies.
- Maritim, J.C., King'oo, R.M., & Barmao, C. (2015).
Physical Infrastructural Safeness in Public Boarding Secondary Schools in Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research (IJER), 3(7), pp,191-200.ISSN: 2411-5681.Cited by 1 related study.
- Barmao-Kiptanui, C., Kindiki, J.N., & Lelan,J.K. (2015).
Impact of Teenage Motherhood on the Academic Performance in Public Primary Schools in Bungoma County Kenya. International Journal of Education Administration and Policy Studies (IJEAPS), 7(2), pp,61-71. ISSN: 2141-6656.Cited by 54 related studies.
- Barmao, C. (2014).
Laptops-for- Pupils Project: Challenges and Opportunities in Public Primary Schools in Eldoret Municipality. Research on Humanities and Social Sciences. www.iiste.org.4 (27), pp,12-18. ISSN: (Paper) 2224-5766 ISSN: (Online) 2225-0484 (Online). Cited by 7 related studies.
- Barmao, C. (2013).
An Assessment of the Prerequisite Conditions and Stakeholders' Attitudes towards Women Leadership in Primary Schools in Eldoret Municipality, Kenya. Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies. (JETERAPS)4(1), pp, 25-32. ISSN: 2141-6990.Cited by 2 related studies.
- Barmao, C. (2013).
Overcoming the Causes of Under-Representation of Women in Primary School Leadership in Eldoret Municipality, Kenya. Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies. (JETERAPS).4 (1), pp,38-46. ISSN: 2141- 6990.Cited by 15 related studies.
- Barmao, C. & Wabuke, M. J. (2013).
Towards an Improvement of Women's Representation in Primary Schools Leadership Positions in Eldoret Municipality, Kenya. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science. (IJHSS). 3(7), pp,105-111.ISSN: 2220-8488 (print): ISSN 2221-0989(online). Cited by 8 related studies.
- Wabuke J. M., Barmao, C. C, & Jepkorir M. (2013).
Overcoming Teacher-Related Challenges to Performance in Biology Subject among Secondary School Students in Eldoret Municipality, Kenya). Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies. (JETERAPS) 4(1), pp, 79-87. ISSN: 2141-6990.Cited by 11 related studies.
- Barmao, C. (2013).
Factors Contributing to Under-representation of Female Teachers in Headship Positions in primary schools. International Journal of Educational Administration and Policy Studies (IJEAPS).5(3), pp,43-52. ISSN: 2141-6656: DOI: 10.5897/IJEAPS 2013. 0304.Cited by 9 related studies.
- Barmao, C. (2013).
Conflict: Challenges and Mechanisms Head Teachers can use to Manage Conflict towards an improvement Teacher Morale in Public Primary Schools in Eldoret Municipality, Kenya. Journal of Social Science for Policy Implications,1(1), pp,14-22. ISSN: 2334-2919 (Electronic Version). Cited by 11 related studies.
- Barmao, C. (2012).
Causes and Effects of Conflict on Teacher Morale in Public Primary Schools in Eldoret Municipality, Kenya. Journal of Education and Human Development, 1 (1), pp, 22-30. ISSN: 2334-2978(Electronic Version). Cited by 20 related studies
RESEARCH WORKS
UNPUBLISHED D.PHIL THESIS-MOI UNIVERSITY
- Barmao,C.(2015).
Research Topic: The implementation of a re-entry policy of teenage mothers in secondary school in Kenya
PUBLISHED: Master's Thesis Moi University
- Barmao, C. (2013).
Research Topic: Under Representation of Female Teachers in School Leadership. A call for equal Access.
LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. ISBN 978-3-659-35833- 3. (160pgs)
UNPUBLISHED: Diploma in Human Resource Management (DHRM-KIM )Project Work
- Barmao , C. (2008).
Research Topic: Supervisor's Role in Managing Conflict towards an Improvement Employee's Morale: A Case of Local Government Workers in Eldoret Municipality, Kenya.
UNPUBLISHED: Certified Human Resource Professional Course -Project works
- Barmao, C. (2024).
Research Topic: Adoption of social media on Marketing strategy among Jua Kali Sector SMEs In Uasin Gishu County, Kenya.
Research Topic: Effects of internal talent mobility on employee engagement in Uasin Gishu County Assembly
PUBLISHED: Strategic Leadership Development Program (SLDP)- Research work
- Barmao, C. (2019).
Position paper: Maize crisis, a position paper on strategies for addressing challenges facing maize farming in Kenya.2(3). ISSN2617-7250 cited by 15.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
- 12th-14th October,2016-EPL 009
Title: “Influence of School Feeding Program on the implementation of Child Friendly Schools in public primary schools in Kenya” for the Kenya Association of Educational Administration and Management (KAEAM) 2016 Symposium.
- 12th-14th October,2016-GIS001
Title: Community Attitude towards Women owning land among the Samor community in Baringo County Kenya.”for the Kenya Association of Educational Administration and Management (KAEAM) 2016 Symposium.
- 13th -17th July 2015
Title:“Effectiveness of constructivist curriculum in the classroom management in primary school in Kenya” for the 5th Annual Conference in Kabarak University.
- 8th -10th Oct, 2014
Title: “Girl Child Education: Progress and Achievement in Public Primary Schools in Marginalized Communities and Disadvantage Backgrounds, Kenya” for the Kenya Association of Educational Administration and Management (KAEAM) Symposium.
- 31stJuly -1st August 9, 2014
Title: “Effects of Conflict Resolution in Boosting Teacher Morale in Public Primary Schools in Eldoret Municipality, Kenya” for the 1st International Interdisciplinary Annual Conference, Theme: “Africa and the New World Order” at the Kisii University.
- 3rd-5th September (2013)
Title:” Strategies towards an Improvement of Female Teacher Participation in School Leadership Positions in Public Primary Schools in Eldoret municipality, Kenya, for the 1st International Interdisciplinary Conference that was held at the University of Eldoret in Collaboration with Anambra State University, Nigeria.
- 3rd-5th September (2013)
Title:“The Role of Special Needs Education (SNEs) Teacher's in Curriculum Delivery for Academically Gifted Learners in public primary schools in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya for the 1st International Interdisciplinary Conference that was held at the University of Eldoret in Collaboration with Anambra State University, Nigeria.
- 24th-28thMay 2010
Title: “Effects of Gender and Education on Peacemaking Process in Public Primary Schools in Eldoret Municipality “for the 2nd International Symposium on Youth Empowerment for Peace, Reconciliation and Development, held in Moi University.
WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS ATTENDED
- 6th-18th December,2021
Attended training on Leadership and governance at African Institute that was held in Arusha Tanzania.
- 1st-9th December 2019
Attended training on the Tourism and Culture as sources of sustainable solutions to Economic Development under the Theme: “Tourism, culture and innovation as tools for achieving competitive advantage in transforming Nation” at the Republic of Uganda.
1st-10th June,2019
Attended training under the Theme: Leadership for Sustainable Economic Growth and Transformation of Nations in the United Arab Emirates (DUBAI). Key Areas Transformative leadership Public policy Legislation in devolved government systems
- 24th-28th February 2019
Attended 6th Annual Early Childhood Education & Youth Empowerment summit,2019 at Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development(NACECE RESOURCE CENTRE) Nairobi.
- 30th March, 2017
Training of Trainers (T.O.T) A 1-day Workshop at the Kenya School of Government (KSG) (LOWER KABETE).
- 5th-13th September, 2016
Performance Contracting and Appraisal Training at the Kenya Education Management Institute (KEMI)
- 2010
Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Management: Diploma in Disaster Management
- 8th-10th June 2009
Occupational, Health and Safety Workshop
PROFESSIONAL BODIES
- 2022-2024
Career Development Association of Kenya(CDAK) CDAK/CGAM/012/22 -An Associate member
- 2022-2024
Kenya Red Cross Society Serial No.11850- 2022- Life Membership
- 2008-2023
Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) Full member- 33822
- 2014-2020
Kenya Association of Educational Administration and Management (KAEAM) Member- 2014175
- 2013-2015
Forum for African Women Educationist (FAWE) Kenya Chapter Member-089/13
- 2013-2015
American Association of International Researchers (AAIR) Membership- ID: PAAAIR-1005
SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
- 2022-2025
A member Mother's union at St Luke Anglican church of Kenya(ACK)
- 2022-2025
A Class counsellor in Chebisaas Boys' high school. Task: Providing career guidance to the students Providing Guidance and counseling
- 24TH December,2019
Submitted Sanitary Towels and Toiletries to women inmates at G. K. Prison, Eldoret as part of service to the community.
- 11th December, 2018
Supported the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity by visiting, contributing and empathizing with the Board of Management and the Children of Sunshine Children's Home in Kabarnet (Baringo County) who look upon the community and well-wishers for financial, moral, spiritual and economic support for their wellbeing.
- 2016
Member of the Editorial Board -Global Journal of Social Sciences Studies. Open access -Online ISSN: 2518-0614.Science Publishing
- 2014-2016
PROFESSIONAL REVIEWER- UOE/AJEST/2015/009-African Journal of Education, Science &Technology (AJEST-ISSN: 2309-9240)
- June,2014
Participated in Eldoret Green Town tree planting Initiative organized by National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) during World Environmental Day in Uasin Gishu County
- 2012-2013
Doctorate Class representative
- August 9th,2013
Presiding Officer in General Elections of 2013 in Ainabkoi Constituency
- 2005- 2014
Noble Sacco Delegate Task: -Attending both annual and quarterly meeting
COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE & SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE
Microsoft office, SPSS, Google Search, Data entry,Research Gate, and Google scholar
REFEREES
DR. SIMEON KENEI,
LECTURER- KIBABII UNIVERSITY,
P.O. Box 1699-50200,
BUNGOMA.
Tel: +254 721 572 692
Email: simeonkipkenei@gmail.com
DR, JOY WABUKE MWAMBEYU,
LECTURER-UNIVERSITY OF KABIANGA,
P.O. Box 2030-20200,
KERICHO.
Tel: +254 727860236
Email: jmwambeyu@gmail.com
DR. SARAH CHELIMO,
PART TIME LECTURER- KISII UNIVERSITY,
P.O. Box 408-40200,
KISII.
Tel: +254 721 299486
Email: chelimos74@gmail.com
Timeline
PART TIME LECTURER
KISII UNIVERSITY
01.2019 - 12.2021
MEMBER OF THE COUNTY ASSEMBLY (MCA)
UASIN GISHU COUNTY ASSEMBLY
09.2017 - 08.2022
PART TIME LECTURER
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI(UON)
04.2016 - 12.2018
PART TIME LECTURER
LAIKIPIA UNIVERSITY
04.2016 - 12.2017
PART TIME LECTURER
MOI UNIVERSITY
04.2015 - 12.2016
SUPERVISOR
MT KENYA UNIVERSITY
03.2015 - Current
PART TIME LECTURER
MT KENYA UNIVERSITY
04.2014 - 12.2015
PART TIME LECTURER
MOI UNIVERSITY
04.2014 - 12.2015
PART TIME LECTURER
UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET (UOE)
04.2013 - 12.2014
PART TIME LECTURER
MT KENYA UNIVERSITY
04.2012 - 12.2013
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION - CERTIFIED HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL (CHRP-K)
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL EXAM BOARD
04.2001 -
DIPLOMA (KNQF LEVEL 6) - LEVEL 6 DIPLOMA IN CAREER GUIDANCE & DEVELOPMENT
COLLEGE OF CAREER GUIDANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
04.2001 -
A 3 MONTH COURSE - CERTIFICATE IN CAREER AND COLLEGE COUNSELLING
IC3 INSTITUTE
04.2001 -
A 1 MONTH COURSE - RESEARCH METHODOLOGY & SPSS
KENYA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
04.2001 -
A SIX WEEKS COURSE - STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SLDP)
KENYA SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT
04.2001 -
A FOUR WEEKS COURSE - SENIOR MANAGEMENT COURSE(SMC)
KENYA SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT
04.2001 -
Ph.D. - D.PHIL IN EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION
MOI UNIVERSITY
04.2001 -
Master of Arts - M.PHIL IN EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION
MOI UNIVERSITY
04.2001 -
DIPLOMA - DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT(DHRM)
KENYA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - ENGLISH/LITERATURE
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
04.2001 -
TEACHER EDUCATION - CERTIFICATE
THOGOTO T T COLLEGE
04.2001 -
'O' LEVEL EDUCATION - FORM IV CERTIFICATE
TEMBELIO SECONDARY SCHOOL
04.2001 -
TEACHER
TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION(TSC)
04.1991 - 08.2017
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