Maureen Nyambura Wanyeki
Nairobi
Summary
I am a Teacher-Librarian with over 15 years experience working in International Schools. My passion for books and children led me to study Library and Information Science, diploma in International Montessori and B/Education in Early Childhood development. As a Teacher-Librarian I connect with students and increase their engagement in their learning processes. I also use multiple learning instructional techniques to keep the lessons interesting and fun. I have experience in teaching students of all age groups while maintaining class control. I am hardworking, reliable, independent,focused on going over and beyond to support the School's objectives. My self motivation, punctuality, dependable and friendly personality creates flexibility and willingness to carry out administrative duties during times of understaffing.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher-Librarian
Woodland Star International School
Nairobi
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Organized the School Library, which had been operating without a trained Librarian.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Maintained an up to date Library software (Resource mate)/ records of the students and teachers data.
- Developed a welcoming atmosphere in the Library by cultivating organized library spaces to foster inclusive learning.
- Prepared engaging library lesson plans and worked closely with the Literacy department in order to meet the students' needs.
- Monitored classroom behavior and modeled social skills and conflict resolution to address challenges among students.
- Liaised with the school administrators and literacy evaluate learning outcomes to enhance continuous learning.
School Administrator/School Librarian
St. Steven's Memorial Academy-Limuru
Limuru
11.2016 - 07.2022
- Resolved conflicts between faculty members or students in a timely manner.
- Facilitated communication between administrators, teachers, parents, and students.
- Supervised the daily operations of the school office.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Created and maintained student databases, records, and files.
- Assisted in the recruitment, selection, placement, evaluation, and dismissal of personnel.
- Provided guidance on curriculum design issues to teachers.
- Fostered positive school culture and promoted safety and equity for students.
- Carried out the duties of a Teacher-Librarian once per week.
Teacher-Librarian
Braeburn Garden Estate
Nairobi
09.2013 - 10.2016
- Oversaw the Library by maintaining an orderly and inviting atmosphere
- Planned and carried out library duties, i.e. Signing in and out the books using the LitPro library software, maintained an up-to-date data/records of the library resources, cataloguing and classifying new books, recommending and reserving books for both students and teachers.
- Promoted the reading habits of students by creating awareness of books through book displays and displaying book reviews written by the students.
- Reading to the students.
- Listened to students read on a one-on-one basis.
Librarian
The Banda School
Nairobi
09.2004 - 07.2013
- Oversaw and running both Libraries i.e Senior and Junior School Libraries
- Shelved books.
- Catalogued and classified new books, both fiction and non-fiction books.
- Covered new books.
- Signing in and out of books for students and teachers.
- Maintained an up-to-date resource and user profile for students.
- Carried out library lessons with both the students' in Junior and Senior School.
- Listened to the students' read.
- Promoted the reading habits of children by creating awareness of books to the students through book displays and displaying book reviews written by the students
- Recommended and reserved books for students.
- Stock taking during the summer holidays
- Assisted the students with learning needs in choosing books according to their level.
- Sourced for information for students through the internet.
Education
Bachelor of Education majoring in Early Childhood -
Africa Nazarene University
12.2014
International Diploma in Early Childhood Education -
Montessori Centre International
12.2008
Diploma in Library and Information Science -
University of Nairobi
11.2004
Craft Certificate in Library and Information Science -
Kenya School of Professional Studies
07.2000
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) -
Senior Chief Koinange High School
11.1996
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (K.C.P.E) -
State House Primary School
11.1992
Skills
- Fast and critical thinker
- Able to communicate information and ideas clearly and accurately both in oral and written form
- Flexible and adaptable-seeks to learn new things while responding positively to new change and adopts well to new situations
- Lifelong learner
- Strong leadership qualities
- Self motivated, independent and works under minimal supervision
- Excellent professional demeanor
- Team player
- Strong organizational skills
- Attention to detail
Supervisors
- Jane Nyoike, HR and School Administrator Manager, The Banda School, jane.n@bandaschool.com, 254 205 131 100
- Tim Richards, Head Teacher, Braeburn Garden Estate Primary, tim.richards@braeburn.ac.ke, 254 720 667622
- Joy Olwande, HR Woodland Star International School, Tigoni, joyo@woodlandstarkenya.com
Personal Information
Title: TEACHER-LIBRARIAN
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading Memoirs/Motivational books
- Traveling and sightseeing
- Cycling
- Dancing
- Gardening
Timeline
Teacher-Librarian
Woodland Star International School
09.2022 - 07.2024
School Administrator/School Librarian
St. Steven's Memorial Academy-Limuru
11.2016 - 07.2022
Teacher-Librarian
Braeburn Garden Estate
09.2013 - 10.2016
Librarian
The Banda School
09.2004 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Education majoring in Early Childhood -
Africa Nazarene University
International Diploma in Early Childhood Education -
Montessori Centre International
Diploma in Library and Information Science -
University of Nairobi
Craft Certificate in Library and Information Science -
Kenya School of Professional Studies
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) -
Senior Chief Koinange High School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (K.C.P.E) -
State House Primary School
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