Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
Professional and Academic Qualifications
Achievements and responsibilities
Certification
Referees
Timeline
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Ether Miriam Wairimu Karanja

Mechatronics Engineering Graduate
Nairobi

Summary

Am an Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude, always ready to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Am Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combine strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chess Instructor

Peponi House Preparatory School
09.2023 - Current

Chess Instructor

Woodcreek International School
Nairobi
04.2023 - Current

Chess Instructor

Kianda School
Nairobi
04.2024 - Current
  • Developed customized curricula for various age groups to effectively teach chess concepts.
  • Organized and facilitated chess tournaments to provide practical experience and motivate students'' growth.
  • Enhanced students'' strategic thinking by teaching advanced chess techniques and tactics
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and participation throughout program duration.

Attaché

KIRDI
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Organized and detail-oriented, with strong work ethic.

Education

Diploma in Technology in Mechatronics Engineering

The Technical University of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
09.2018 - 12.2023

Menengai High School
Nakuru
02.2014 - 12.2017

Skills

  • Proficient in Solidworks and 3-D printing

  • Proficient in AutoCAD

  • Experience with diverse learners

  • Problem-solving abilities

  • Multitasking Abilities

  • Team Collaboration

  • Good communication and people skills

  • Online Teaching Experience

  • Strong analytical skills

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 37032560
  • Date of Birth: 09/19/99
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Religion: Christian

Professional and Academic Qualifications

 - Certified Fide Arbiter accredited by the 

International Chess Federation (FIDE).


 - Diploma in technology in Mechatronics Engineering - (Distinction)

  The Technical University of Kenya

  09/2018 - 12/2023

 

Achievements and responsibilities

  • Achievements

-  Represented the Country as part of the Kenyan National Chess Team in the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary (09/10/24 - 09/23/24)


-  Achievement award for being part of a team that successfully developed a 1U– cube – Nanosatellite (The TUKsat-1 mission) used for vessel tracking and rescue operations in Lake Victoria; sponsored by The Kenya Space Agency (2020 - 2021).


  • Responsibilities

- Chief Arbiter in the 1st Deaf National Chess Championship (11/11/23)


-  Head Girl,  Menengai High School (2017)


-  Captain Basketball team Menengai High School (2016 - 2017)

Certification

Certified Fide Arbiter, International Chess Federation (FIDE)

Referees

  • Dr Fredrick Mutua,

      Director, 

     School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Eng,

     P. O Box 5248-00200, Nairobi


  • Mr Benard Wanjala,

      The President, 

     Chess Kenya Federation, 

     +254 763 591246, 

     benard.wanjalaw@gmail.com


  • Mr Githinji Hinga,

      Director, 

      MiniChess Kenya Ltd, 

     +254 722 452458, 

          githinjih@minichess.co.ke

Timeline

Chess Instructor

Kianda School
04.2024 - Current

Chess Instructor

Peponi House Preparatory School
09.2023 - Current

Attaché

KIRDI
08.2023 - 10.2023

Chess Instructor

Woodcreek International School
04.2023 - Current

Diploma in Technology in Mechatronics Engineering

The Technical University of Kenya
09.2018 - 12.2023

Menengai High School
02.2014 - 12.2017

Certified Fide Arbiter, International Chess Federation (FIDE)

Ether Miriam Wairimu KaranjaMechatronics Engineering Graduate