Reading and writing Mentorship and counseling Community work and voluntary services Discoveries and research Critiquing and solving challenging tasks Brainstorming and self-reflection Nature walk, watching healthy TV programs and physical exercise Socializing and meeting new people while experiencing diverse cultures
Jabuya Isaac
Educator
Nairobi-Kenya,30
Summary
Dedicated Educator experienced in creating and fostering learning environments for students to raise confidence and expand knowledge base. Dedicated to monitoring students' progress and ensuring each meets goals within pre-determined timeframe.
Hardworking Educator with more than three 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.
Passionate Teacher with more than three years of experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom 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
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
English and Kiswahili
Work History
Social Worker
Ruiru Child Development Centre( CCI Ruiru CDC)
Ruiru- Kiambu, Kenya
01.2021 - Current
- Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Developed and facilitated goal-oriented psycho-education and therapy groups to improve residents' quality of life.
- Encouraged socialization and engagement through integrative therapy, music therapy and social activities.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Assessed clients for abuse and neglect to compile documentation for court reports.
- Teaching beneficiaries or clients cognitive,socio-emotional,spiritual,physical domains and facilitating quality training on child protection,discipleship and mentorship.
Professional Teacher
Ruiru Christian School
Ruiru- Kiambu county, Kenya
01.2019 - Current
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- 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 results reliable for quality assessment of the learner.
- Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving sixty elementary school students.
- 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.
English Literature and Language Teacher
Nyabisawa Girls High School
Migori County, Kenya
05.2017 - 08.2021
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for all students and visitors.
- Established appropriate deadlines and provided complete instructions for reading assignment and homework.
- Planned coursework to introduce students to several pieces of important African, European and Contemporary literature.
- Administered varied tests to determine comprehension rates among students.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of all 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.
- Tracked student progress using exams and weekly graded assignments, keeping detailed notes and working with students to identify and rectify issues.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Provided personal guidance for students struggling both in and out of classrooms, maintaining professionalism while helping students feel safe.
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
Youth Advocate
Network for Adolescent and Youth of Africa (NAYA-KENYA)
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2014 - 12.2018
- Visited clients' homes to better comprehend environment and how it affected behavior and responses to situations.
- Conducted assessments to determine types of services individuals required.
- Encouraged youth clients to develop own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
- Interviewed clients individually and in group and family sessions to assess situations and determine available resources and services.
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Completed home welfare checks to align with state and program guidelines.
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
- Assisted with development of improved seminars and training materials.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
Education
Kenya Certificate Of Primary Education - Certificate of Primary Education
MANYUANDA PRIMARY SCHOOL
KENDU-BAY 01.2002 - 11.2009
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
Skills
Group and individual instruction
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
Timeline
Social Worker
Ruiru Child Development Centre( CCI Ruiru CDC)
01.2021 - Current
Professional Teacher
Ruiru Christian School
01.2019 - Current
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 - 08.2021
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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