Evanson Muriithi
Lecturer
Nairobi,30
Summary
Multifaceted Senior Lecturer with PhD in educational Communication and Technology degree and proven disciplinary expertise. Taught rigorous graduate-level courses at large university and earned high approval ratings from students during past year. Strong subject matter knowledge and excellent communications skills enabled achievement of optimum outcomes. Dynamic Lecturer with 13 years of successful Physics education and Early Years Education experience. Known for interesting lectures with helpful supporting materials and detail-oriented classroom management. Dedicated to individual student success and comprehensive understanding. Resourceful senior Lecturer with impeccable teaching credentials and numerous scholarly articles and symposia presentations. Directed Physics education curriculum at large university and managed expansion of course offerings while adhering to high quality standards. Superb communications and course delivery skills leading to positive results. Modern Lecturer with extensive knowledge of integrating technology into classrooms for increased student interest. Expert in Physics Education with training in online and public speaking. Proven history of providing students with memorable and effective lectures.
Overview
9
9
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Lecturer
University of Nairobi
Nairobi , Kenya
11.2007 - Current
- Supervised junior lecturers' course development and recommended refinements to enhance student learning.
- Delivered higher-level undergraduate and graduate courses via classroom, online and hybrid methodologies to satisfy course curricula and meet student needs.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations, including visual, aural and social learning modalities.
- Managed undergraduate and graduate internship programs to enable participants to gain exposure to teaching discipline.
- Coordinated postgraduate curriculum in educational technology to create well-rounded program that satisfied the requirements for award of Master of education degree in Educational Communication and Technology
- Advised on department hiring actions to help build cohesive and successful lecturing team.
- Conducted educational research with in-person and remote collaborators and presented results in scholarly publications to further enhance knowledge.
- Supported graduate students in obtaining doctoral degrees by advising on study plans, doctoral dissertations and career goals.
- Oversaw graduate student projects and advised on focus, methodology and report generation to meet preset standards.
- Employed advanced knowledge of Physics Education to teach challenging high-level courses to graduate students.
- Gave presentations on Physics education to student classrooms using PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology.
- Inspired discussions through presentation of thought-provoking material, preparing students for rigors of Physics Education field.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
- Graded assignments according to strict institutional policies and upheld guidelines for academic integrity while disciplining plagiarism and cheating accordingly.
- Designed and distributed lecture handouts to round out material and increase student understanding.
- Participated and led post graduate committee meetings to remain aware of developments related to evolving Physics education field.
- Mentored undergraduate and graduate students in effective next-steps for education and career preparedness.
- Utilized instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction to engage and educate students.
Education
Ph.D. - Education
University Of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya 04.2009 - 12.2013
Master of Education - Science Education
Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Kenya 11.1994 - 06.1996
Bachelor of Education (science) - Teacher Education, (mathematics And Physics)
Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Kenya 08.1988 - 02.1991
Skills
Class management
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Accomplishments
- Set and moderate physics examinations with the Kenya national Examinations Council
- Collaborate with the Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology education in Africa (CEMASTEA) in judging Principal of the Year Award (POYA), Teacher of the Year Award (TOYA), and innovative Teacher of the Year Award (iTOYA).
- Editor for journal articles with the Universal journal of Education
Quote
I cannot believe the purpose of life is to be happy. I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be responsible, to be compassionate. It is, above all, to matter, to count, to stand for something, to have made some difference that you lived at all.
Leo Rosten
Timeline
Ph.D. - Education
University Of Nairobi
04.2009 - 12.2013
Senior Lecturer
University of Nairobi
11.2007 - Current
Master of Education - Science Education
Kenyatta University
11.1994 - 06.1996
Bachelor of Education (science) - Teacher Education, (mathematics And Physics)
Kenyatta University
08.1988 - 02.1991
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