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Maurine Akoth Ojwang

Educator
Nairobi,Kenya
Maurine Akoth Ojwang

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Desired Job Title

Grade 3, 4 and 5 PYP Homeroom TeacherGrade 3 PYP Homeroom TeacherSpecial Education Teacher

Work Type

Full TimeContract WorkConsultingPart Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Nairobi, Kenya, KE
Open to relocation: Yes

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePaid sick leavePaid time offHealthcare benefits

Summary

I am an experienced IB PYP educator with over eight years of teaching experience, passionate about creating student-centred learning environments where every child feels valued, challenged, and empowered to succeed. I believe in fostering curiosity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning through inquiry, collaboration, and meaningful learning experiences. My experience includes classroom teaching, curriculum leadership, learning support, and pastoral care, enabling me to meet the diverse academic, social, and emotional needs of learners. I am committed to using inclusive and differentiated teaching practices to help every student reach their full potential while building strong partnerships with families and colleagues.

Overview

9
years of professional experience

Work History

Aga Khan Academy
Nairobi

Grade 3, 4 and 5 PYP Homeroom Teacher
08.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Planned and delivered inquiry-based learning and transdisciplinary learning aligned with the IB Primary Years Programme.
  • Differentiated instruction to meet the diverse academic, social, and emotional needs of learners.
  • Assessed and monitored student progress using formative and summative assessment to inform teaching and learning.
  • Fostered an inclusive, student-centred classroom that promoted wellbeing, agency and international-mindedness.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design transdisciplinary units and ensure curriculum alignment.
  • Built strong partnerships with parents through regular communication, student-led conferences and progress reporting.
  • Mentored students to develop independence, critical thinking, collaboration, and reflective learning skills.

Aga Khan Academy
Mombasa

Grade 3 PYP Homeroom Teacher
01.2018 - 07.2019

Job overview

  • Planned and delivered engaging, inquiry-based lessons.
  • Designed differentiated learning experiences to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of diverse learners.
  • Assessed student learning using formative and summative strategies to inform teaching and monitor progress.
  • Created a positive, inclusive classroom environment that promoted student wellbeing, agency and international-mindedness.
  • Integrated literacy, numeracy and technology across the curriculum to enhance student learning.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan transdisciplinary units and ensure curriculum alignment.
  • Built strong partnerships with parents through regular communication, student-led conferences, and progress reporting.

Education

University of British Columbia and Aga Khan Academy
Mombasa

IB Educator Certificate
01-2019

University Overview

Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Kenya

Bachelor of Education from Special Education (English/Literature)
01-2017

University Overview

Lwak Girls High School
Nairobi, Kenya

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
01-2010

University Overview

Skills

  • Student Wellbeing and Pastoral Care
  • Classroom and Behaviour Management
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Lesson Planning and Curriculum Delivery
  • Literacy and Language Development
  • Learning Support and Intervention
  • Collaboration and Team Leadership
  • Educational Technology
  • Teacher Coaching and Mentoring

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Improved student reading and writing outcomes by leading the alignment of the English curriculum and using evidence-based teaching strategies.
  • Planned and delivered targeted literacy and numeracy interventions, contributing to a 50% increase in student achievement within one academic year.
  • Created inclusive and engaging learning environments through differentiated instruction and targeted support for diverse learners.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to strengthen teaching practice through curriculum planning and professional learning.

Professional Courses

Professional Courses
  • Curriculum Storyboarding
  • Differentiated Instruction for Diverse Learners
  • Inquiry-Based Teaching and Learning
  • Assessment for Learning in Inclusive Classrooms
  • Child Protection and Safeguarding
  • Individualised Education Program (IEP) Development
  • Guided Reading for Struggling Readers
  • Evidencing Learning
  • Maths No Problem
  • Making PYP Happen
  • Leadership Training

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Kiswahili
Native
Native
French
Elementary (A2)
A2

Timeline

Grade 3, 4 and 5 PYP Homeroom Teacher
Aga Khan Academy
08.2019 - Current
Grade 3 PYP Homeroom Teacher
Aga Khan Academy
01.2018 - 07.2019
University of British Columbia and Aga Khan Academy
IB Educator Certificate
Kenyatta University
Bachelor of Education from Special Education (English/Literature)
Lwak Girls High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
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