Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Telephone Number
References
Hobbies and Interests
Training
Activities
Personal Information
Timeline
Teacher

Margaret Wachera Kiama

Karatina,Nyeri County

Summary

Accomplished leader with extensive experience in curriculum development and student engagement. At Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls, enhanced academic programs and improved student placement success by 20%. Demonstrated strong leadership and effective communication skills, fostering a positive educational environment. Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders to drive educational excellence and innovation.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

MAWASCO
01.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: Mathira Water and Sanitation Company
  • Mathira Water and Sanitation Company

Teacher

Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls High School
01.2012 - Current
  • Teaching Biology and Chemistry.

Acting Deputy Principal

Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls
05.2024 - 08.2025
  • Supervised academic programs to ensure effective curriculum delivery and student engagement.
  • Managed student discipline policies to promote a positive school culture and behavior standards.
  • Collaborated with the principal to develop an effective system of communication among faculty, staff, parents, community members and district personnel.
  • Evaluated teaching performance through observations in classrooms or review of portfolios and lesson plans.

Deans of Studies

Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls
01.2020 - 05.2024
  • Analyzing, security, integrity, moderating of examination.

Curriculum Designer

KICD
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Curriculum design, development, editing and evaluation.

Head of Department Careers

Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • University placement of students.

Head of Department Entertainment

Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Led initiatives to promote a positive school culture and community involvement.
  • Coordinated schedules and activities for faculty and students effectively.

Teacher

Narumoru Mixed Day Secondary School
01.2011 - 12.2011
  • Taught Biology and Chemistry.

Education

Certificate - International curriculum

Riara University
Nairobi
10.2025

Certificate - Fundamentals in Montessori curriculum

Alison Online Education
Online
01.2023

Certificate - Mental Health Suicide Behavior Drug and Substance abuse

Alison Online Education
Online
01.2023

Bachelor of Education Science - Biology/ Chemistry

Kenya Methodist University
01.2016

Diploma in Education Science - Biology /Chemistry

Kagumo Teachers College
NYERI
01.2011

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -

Mahiga Girls Secondary School
01.2003

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - Education

Kahirai-ini Primary School
NYERI
01.1998

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Student engagement
  • Classroom management
  • Academic evaluation
  • Leadership skills
  • Effective communication

Telephone Number

0720352641

References

  • Jane Njuguna, bgngandu@yahoo.com
  • Mary King'echa, maryweveti@yahoo.com

Hobbies and Interests

  • Singing
  • Reading
  • Swimming

Training

  • Career Counselor and Mentor featured in Daily Nation Newspaper (KENYA), 09/05/22
  • Induction and Corporate Governance Workshop, 01/01/22
  • Online career guidance advice, 01/01/20
  • Curation training at KICD (Biology), 01/01/20
  • Workshop Training for GRADES 10-12 at KICD (Biology), 01/01/19
  • Curation training at KICD (Biology), 01/01/19
  • School entertainment mistress, 01/01/15 - 01/01/18
  • Secretary small Christian community, 01/01/16
  • Class teacher, 01/01/14 - 01/01/17
  • KCSE strategy training, 01/01/15
  • SMASSE training in Biology and Chemistry, 01/01/11
  • National Secretary of Prolife Kenya, 01/01/10
  • Microsoft Computer Packages, 01/01/07
  • International Leadership Training, 01/01/06
  • Choir mistress (Mahiga Girls Secondary School), 01/01/03 - 01/01/04
  • Community based first aid training (Red Cross Society), 01/01/00

Activities

  • Games-volley ball
  • Soccer
  • Counseling
  • Career consultant
  • Student mentor

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 24117968
  • Marital Status: Married

Timeline

Acting Deputy Principal

Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls
05.2024 - 08.2025

Director

MAWASCO
01.2022 - Current

Deans of Studies

Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls
01.2020 - 05.2024

Curriculum Designer

KICD
01.2019 - 01.2022

Head of Department Careers

Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls
01.2018 - 01.2019

Head of Department Entertainment

Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls
01.2015 - 01.2017

Teacher

Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls High School
01.2012 - Current

Teacher

Narumoru Mixed Day Secondary School
01.2011 - 12.2011

Certificate - International curriculum

Riara University

Certificate - Fundamentals in Montessori curriculum

Alison Online Education

Certificate - Mental Health Suicide Behavior Drug and Substance abuse

Alison Online Education

Bachelor of Education Science - Biology/ Chemistry

Kenya Methodist University

Diploma in Education Science - Biology /Chemistry

Kagumo Teachers College

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -

Mahiga Girls Secondary School

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - Education

Kahirai-ini Primary School
Margaret Wachera Kiama