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ELIZABETH MANU
TEACHER
NAIROBI
Summary
Dedicated teacher for high schools within rural or urban area. Keenly aware of cultural issues surrounding impoverished students and families. Enthusiastic about providing students with opportunities to realize potential, achieve academic goals and matriculate to higher education.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Principal
Faith Premier High School
NAIROBI
04.2022 - Current
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Managed all details regarding student discipline.
- Supported hiring, training and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
Teacher
Uhuru Academy
Nairobi
09.2018 - 05.2022
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
Financial Advisor
BRITAM
Nairobi
10.2012 - 03.2018
- Met with clients to discuss assets, expenses and long-term and short-term investment goals to devise personalized financial plans.
- Helped individuals and families build and execute wealth management strategies based on unique goals and objectives.
- Created business plan and identified target customers by interacting on phone and in person, handling basic inquiries and providing quotes.
- Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products and services based on individual needs.
- Provided specialized financial planning support for clients with diverse portfolios and individual needs.
- Developed personal rapport with each client to maintain customer loyalty and establish long-term accounts.
- Expanded customer base through community outreach and strategic business partnerships.
Teacher
Serare School
Nairobi
01.2007 - 09.2010
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
Teacher
Karima Girls' High School
Nyandarua
05.2003 - 04.2006
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
PAC University
Nairobi 09.2020 - Current
Post Graduate Diploma - Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
Kenyatta University
Nairobi 04.2005 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Language And Literary Studies
Moi University
Eldoret 08.1999 - 11.2003
Skills
Student achievement
undefinedAccomplishments
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
- Student Mentor - Volunteered as temporary student guidance counselor to help resolve student personal issues.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
Certification
Trainee and Facilitator: Beyond Success: Transformational Leadership
Interests
Work Availability
monday
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friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Quote
Better to try and fail than not to have tried at all.
Timeline
Principal
Faith Premier High School
04.2022 - Current
Trainee and Facilitator: Beyond Success: Transformational Leadership
04-2022
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
PAC University
09.2020 - Current
Teacher
Uhuru Academy
09.2018 - 05.2022
Financial Advisor
BRITAM
10.2012 - 03.2018
Teacher
Serare School
01.2007 - 09.2010
Post Graduate Diploma - Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
Kenyatta University
04.2005 - 04.2007
Teacher
Karima Girls' High School
05.2003 - 04.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Language And Literary Studies
Moi University
08.1999 - 11.2003
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