Service to Humanity
Jabuya Isaac
Professional Educator
Nairobi,Kenya
Summary
Hardworking Educator with more than five years of distinguished teaching experience working with elementary and secondary students. Extensive knowledge of English and Literature and dedication to effective technology integration. Confident and detailed-oriented with dedication to organization and effective collaboration with various coworkers.
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in school administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Professional Educator
Thika Road Academy
Nairobi, Kenya
11.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues and learners to provide safe and educational experience.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Differentiated instruction in teaching mathematics, social studies,agriculture and environmental activities to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Managed classroom activities, parent conferences,outdoor activities and lesson plans.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Assumed leadership roles in classes and co-curricular activities.
Social Worker - Child and Youth
Ruiru Child and Youth Development Centre (CCI Ruiru CDC)
Ruiru- Kiambu, Kenya
01.2021 - Current
- Conducted home and school visits as well as accompanying beneficiaries to attend outdoor activities.
- Assisted in recruiting new beneficiaries and processing transfer of beneficiaries and updating their profiles in ICP Portal.
- Monitored beneficiary attendance at school and in Saturday program.
- Developed and facilitated goal-oriented psycho-education and mentorship to improve beneficiaries' quality of life.
- Encouraged socialization and engagement through integrative activities and social activities.
- Trained beneficiaries on cognitive,socio-emotional,spiritual,physical domains and facilitating quality training on discipleship, mentorship and child protection.
- Assisted in office duties such as bookkeeping, typing,printing,making calls and designing work plans for centre-based and home-based.
- Provided orientation to students on attachment about the program and assigning duties to them while coordinating with the Project Director.
School Head and Professional Teacher
Ruiru Christian School
Ruiru- Kiambu county, Kenya
01.2019 - 11.2021
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized concerns as part of integrated classroom.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations including invigilating exams and processing credible and reliable results for quality assessment of the learner.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives in literacy,social and environmental studies,home science,mathematics and english activities.
- Attended and facilitated individualized education plan( IEP) meetings for students and families.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and teaching staff to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Youth Advocate
Network for Adolescent and Youth of Africa (NAYA-KENYA)
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2014 - 12.2018
- Advocated for reforms and implementation of policies and legislation to improve the quality of Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights( AYS&RH&R) information and services.
- Attended seminars and conferences on Reproductive Health and gathered facts from experts,policy makers and development partners on interventions on adolescent SRHR.
- Lobbied the County Health Teams to budget adequately for the establishment of Youth Friendly Centres to increase access and use of adolescent and youth sexual reproductive health services.
- Advocated for evidence based reproductive health laws and policies within the territories of Kenya and African continent.
- Campaigned against FGM to protect Kuria girls in Migori county whose dignity are stolen by the retrogressive cultural act.
- Increased youth participation in pro-social activities by 80% through collaboration with local authorities and community health volunteers.(CHVs)
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make RH resources accessible to adolescent and youth in need.
English Literature and Language Teacher
Nyabisawa Girls High School
Migori County, Kenya
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for all students and visitors.
- Planned coursework to introduce students to English Grammar and several pieces of important African, European and Contemporary literature.
- Administered varied tests to determine comprehension rates among students.
- Read and graded over sixty weekly writing assignments based on english literature and state-designed curriculum.
- Adapted lesson plans and curricula to student interests, increasing general performance and student engagement.
- Provided personal guidance for students struggling both in and out of classrooms, maintaining professionalism while helping students feel safe.
- Tracked student progress using exams and weekly graded assignments, keeping detailed notes and working with students to identify and rectify issues.
Education
Bachelor of Education (Arts) - English Language And Literature
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
NAIROBI- KENYA 09.2014 - 12.2020
Certificate in Leadership Development & Mentorship - Organizational Leadership And Mentorship
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
Leadership Development And Mentorship 07.2017 - 09.2017
Certificate in Computer Packages - Computer Studies
SKYNET COMPUTER COLLEGE
Nairobi- Kenya 01.2016 - 03.2016
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - Certificate of Secondary Education
AGORO SARE HIGH SCHOOL
Oyugis-Kenya 01.2010 - 11.2013
Kenya Certificate Of Primary Education - Certificate of Primary Education
MANYUANDA PRIMARY SCHOOL
KENDU-BAY 01.2002 - 11.2009
Skills
Classroom management
Additional Information
REFEREES
1. Pastor Margaret K. Mburu
School Manager
Ruiru Christian School
P.O BOX 195-00232 Ruiru
Tel: 0723738077
2. Prof. Kisilu Kombo
Dean College of Education,
Kenyatta University Main-Campus
Tel: 020-870 3788
E-mail: dean-education@ku.ac.ke
P.O BOX 43844-00100,
Nairobi-Kenya
3. Mr. Calvince Onyango
Secretary General
Kenyatta University Student Aids Control Organization
P.O BOX 43844-00100,
NAIROBI-KENYA
Tel: 0718046789
Interests
Pedagogy and Transformative leadership
Justice, equity and equality for all
Hobbies
.Reaching out for the needy
. Environmental conservation
.Reading scholarly articles and books
.Outdoor activities such as hiking and team building
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
Timeline
Professional Educator
Thika Road Academy
11.2021 - Current
Social Worker - Child and Youth
Ruiru Child and Youth Development Centre (CCI Ruiru CDC)
01.2021 - Current
School Head and Professional Teacher
Ruiru Christian School
01.2019 - 11.2021
Certificate in Leadership Development & Mentorship - Organizational Leadership And Mentorship
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
07.2017 - 09.2017
English Literature and Language Teacher
Nyabisawa Girls High School
05.2017 - 08.2017
Certificate in Computer Packages - Computer Studies
SKYNET COMPUTER COLLEGE
01.2016 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Education (Arts) - English Language And Literature
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
09.2014 - 12.2020
Youth Advocate
Network for Adolescent and Youth of Africa (NAYA-KENYA)
01.2014 - 12.2018
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - Certificate of Secondary Education
AGORO SARE HIGH SCHOOL
01.2010 - 11.2013
Kenya Certificate Of Primary Education - Certificate of Primary Education
MANYUANDA PRIMARY SCHOOL
01.2002 - 11.2009
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