Faith Waiswa
Nairobi
Summary
Hardworking and passionate individual with strong organizational skills and hands on experience in supporting diverse populations through teaching, community engagement and mentorship programs. Demonstrates strong communication and teamwork skills, with a commitment to promoting social fairness and improving individual and community wellbeing.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher
Lenana School
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
5 2022 - Current
- Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom to encourage respect and personal responsibility.
- Mentored and counseled students with adjustment and academic problems to maximize potential and improve grades.
- Earned positive feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
- Monitored progress through classwork, coursework, and project marking to provide extra support for struggling students, especially in mathematics.
- Accepted coaching from fellow teachers and administrators to improve teaching quality.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into the curriculum as I taught mathematics and business studies.
Mentorship Facilitator
Hatua Network Organization
Mombasa, Mombasa District
02.2022 - 04.2022
- I oversaw the implementation of the Mentorship Curriculum, facilitating and coordinating mentorship sessions, monitoring and evaluating progress reports, and key performance indicators on Highschoolers.
- Facilitated mentorship and peer programs for adolescents, both girls and boys.
- Increased participant engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group discussions into sessions.
- Enhanced program effectiveness by collaborating with colleagues to review and revise curriculum content regularly.
- Built rapport with diverse groups of stakeholders by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural competence during facilitated sessions.
Teacher
Chaani secondary school
Mombasa, Kenya
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Teaching mathematics and Business studies: Instructing and monitoring learners in the use of learning materials and equipment.
- Led group counseling activities and meetings, continuing student development and growth.
- Prepared unit and lesson plans for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines and Common Core standards.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Led prayer meetings and worship services that incorporated various forms of expression for an inclusive experience of devotion as the Christian Union Patron.
Teacher
Kajembe High school
Mombasa, Kenya
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Created lesson plans in accordance with national curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
- Monitored progress through classwork, coursework and project marking to provide extra support for 5 struggling students in mathematics.
- Mentored and counseled students with adjustment and academic problems maximise potential and improve grades.
Declaration Clerk
Sahel Freighters Group of Companies
Mombasa, Mombasa District
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Registration of IDFs
- Preparing and registration of permits
- Lodging of customs entries
- Following up with clients, advising on status of cargo, and customs payments.
- Documentation of client's documents and payments.
- Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
- Managed incoming calls professionally, directing callers to appropriate personnel or taking detailed messages when necessary.
Office administrator Intern
Arba Publications Limited
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Organizing both internal and externakl events
- Maintained excellent team relationships by proactively helping others with complex problem-solving tasks.
- Assisted with monthly office stock levels, conducting physical counts, and reconciling with the stock management system.
- Maintained electronic and paper filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
- Tracked office supplies and restocked low items to keep team members on-task and productive.
- Increased customer satisfaction through professional handling of inquiries and prompt resolution of issues.
Academic Tutor
Nairobi homeschooling and tuition Centre
09.2018 - 05.2019
- I taught the business studies of IGCSE (Excel) Curriculum System to students of years 9 and 10
- Engaged students in complex academic concepts through innovative, inventive teaching methods.
- Offered advice to prospective students at open days and events, increasing engagement with university courses and opportunities.
- Supported international students in developing English language abilities whilst honing academic skills.
- Analyzed student progress and prepared feedback to improve test results.
- Utilized technology in tutoring sessions to diversify and enhance learning.
Mentor: (Tusaidie Wasichana Waelimike Project)
Catholic Medical Missions Board (CMMB)
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Facilitated mentorship and peer programs for at least 200 adolescents, both girls and boys.
- Spearheaded education programs for girls subjected to sexual reproductive health, hygiene, and sanitation in schools.
- Ensured equity in education by focusing on most vulnerable children, particularly girls.
- Conducted research and data collection on girl child enrolments in schools in informal settlements with Kangemi and Kawangware.
- Provided technical guidance in enhancement of literacy skills for targeted girls, including development of locally made reading materials.
- Liaised with area chief to create awareness in informal settlements on Gender-Based Violence and Girl child education in Kawangware and Kangemi.
- Offered constructive feedback on mentee progress, enabling them to refine their skills and enhance their potential.
- Distributed sanitary towels to girls to keep them in school.
- Linked up with teachers for timely construction of comprehensive hygiene and sanitation for girls.
- Promoted positive relationships between mentees and other peers and adults to encourage social resilience and connection.
- Developed trust-based relationships with mentees through active listening and empathetic communication.
- Championed diversity and inclusion within mentorship program, fostering welcoming environment for the girls.
- Implemented peer mentorship program, strengthening community and collaboration among participation
Education
Bachelor of Education (arts) - Mathematics And Business Studies
University of Nairobi
Nairobi,Kenya 09.2015 - 12.2019
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -
St Charles Lwanga Secondary School
Mombasa, Kenya 02.2011 - 11.2015
Master of Arts - Gender And Development Studies
University of Nairobi
Nairobi 09.2024 - Current
Certificate - Child Protection And Welfare
Alison
Online 09.2024 - 09.2024
Skills
Computer skills: MS office: word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Slack etc
Strong verbal and written communication
Flexible and adaptive
Problem solving
Patience
Empathy
Active listening
Organizational skills
Good time management
Attention to detail
Child Advocacy
Interpersonal Skills
Active Listening
Analytical Thinking
Crisis Assessment
Languages
Swahili
English
Leadership and responsibilities
- 2022-2024-Junior Achievement(J.A) Club Patron.
- 2021- Patron to the Chaani Secondary school Christian Union
- 2021- Secretary to the Academic department of Chaani Secondary school.
- Feb-Dec 2018-Member of the Kikuyu campus Christian Union Financial Reporting Committee
- Jan 2018-May 2019-Member o the Alcohol and Drug Abuse program and Aids Control Unit Committee of the University of Nairobi.
- October –December 2018-A member of the Nominations college of the Christian Union
- 2017-2018- Praise and worship coordinator and the organizing secretary of university of Nairobi Western outreach
- 2018-Vice chairperson to the University of Nairobi peer counseling club
Timeline
Master of Arts - Gender And Development Studies
University of Nairobi
09.2024 - Current
Certificate - Child Protection And Welfare
Alison
09.2024 - 09.2024
Mentorship Facilitator
Hatua Network Organization
02.2022 - 04.2022
Teacher
Chaani secondary school
06.2021 - 04.2022
Teacher
Kajembe High school
01.2021 - 06.2021
Declaration Clerk
Sahel Freighters Group of Companies
06.2020 - 12.2020
Office administrator Intern
Arba Publications Limited
09.2019 - 11.2019
Academic Tutor
Nairobi homeschooling and tuition Centre
09.2018 - 05.2019
Mentor: (Tusaidie Wasichana Waelimike Project)
Catholic Medical Missions Board (CMMB)
01.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Education (arts) - Mathematics And Business Studies
University of Nairobi
09.2015 - 12.2019
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -
St Charles Lwanga Secondary School
02.2011 - 11.2015
Teacher
Lenana School
5 2022 - Current