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ELIJA MUTURI GITAHI

ELIJA MUTURI GITAHI

TEACHER
NAIROBI,NAIROBI

Summary

A committed self driven teacher geared towards excellent student learning outcomes through proper research, planning and curriculum implementation. Highly equipped with skills that enhance proper and all round learning inside and outside classroom environment. Excellent skills, communication and collaboration , relationship building, critical thinking and problem solving with great attention to individualized learning. Accomplished primary school educator for more than ten years in classroom settings. Dedicated to student safety and well-being to enable focused learning. Known to challenge students in creative ways to reach untapped potential. Energetic classroom teacher driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Excellent at working with different learning styles. Upbeat teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
2
2

Years Of Certification

4
4

Years of university studies.

Work History

Classroom Teacher

TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISION-KIGOGO COMPREHENSIVE SC
NAIROBI, KENYA
09.2023 - Current
  • Develop schemes of work and lesson plans with instructional materials to support student learning.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance and progress towards goals.
  • Engaged in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.

School Teacher

GITARE SECONDARY SCHOOL
NAIROBI
01.2018 - 07.2023
  • Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
  • Head of the language department in the school.
  • Setting internal school exams and evaluations for learners to assess understanding and objective achievements

Head Teacher

THE ELIMU ACADEMY GITARE
Nakuru
05.2016 - 02.2017
  • Implemented disciplinary measures when necessary while ensuring fairness is maintained at all times.
  • held regular staff meetings with the rest of the staff to enhance proper curriculum implementation.

Sports Trainer

THE ELIMU ACADEMY GITARE
Nakuru
02.2016 - 02.2017
  • Liaised with fellow teachers in learner training for better achievements
  • Attended regular staff meetings with athletic trainers from other schools to exchange best practices.
  • Trained learners in sports and games for proper physical fitness.
  • encouraged learner to join teams in different fields of competition especially those with negative attitudes in sports.

Elementary School Teacher

THE ELIMU ACADEMY
Nakuru
01.2012 - 02.2017
  • Supported individualized and small group activities.
  • encouraged creativity and critical thinking among learners
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans in line with state curriculum standards.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Language Arts Education And History

Mount Kenya University
Nakuru
12.2017 - 07.2022

Elementary Education

Kaimosi Teachers Training College
Western Kenya
08.2004 - 07.2006

Skills

  • critical thinking and Decision making
  • classroom management
  • lesson planning
  • test administration
  • team work
  • time management
  • learners assessment
  • ICT integration

Affiliations

  • Animal and crop farming
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Chicken rearing

Accomplishments

  • recognized as a young entrepreneur.
  • exemplary class performer
  • Student Mentor - Volunteered as temporary student guidance counselor to help resolve student personal issues.
  • Administration - Managed [program] that resulted in [positive outcome].
  • Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, science, art and physical education to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Implimentation.

Certification

  • Teachers service commission certificate number Year 2010.
  • Driving license Year 2007.
  • University degree 2022.
  • College certificate.

Languages

English
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1

References

References available upon request.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Interests

Volunteering

Computer literacy

Entrepreneurship

Music

Gardening

Cooking

Timeline

Classroom Teacher

TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISION-KIGOGO COMPREHENSIVE SC
09.2023 - Current

School Teacher

GITARE SECONDARY SCHOOL
01.2018 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Language Arts Education And History

Mount Kenya University
12.2017 - 07.2022

Head Teacher

THE ELIMU ACADEMY GITARE
05.2016 - 02.2017

Sports Trainer

THE ELIMU ACADEMY GITARE
02.2016 - 02.2017

Elementary School Teacher

THE ELIMU ACADEMY
01.2012 - 02.2017

Elementary Education

Kaimosi Teachers Training College
08.2004 - 07.2006
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