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Hi, I’m
Melissa Mathu
Teacher
Nairobi
Summary
I am a passionate and creative teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration and management, professional development and curriculum development. I am 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 through student centered instruction, differentiated instruction and social and emotional regulation.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
3
Languages
Work History
The Vale School MuthaigaNairobi
Classroom Teacher
08.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Instructed groups of up to 20 students and provided individual support.
- Spearheaded a Gardening Activities in my school as part og a Global Care project.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication through teaching them the Zones Of Regulation.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
Kenton College Preparatory SchoolNairobi
Teaching Assistant
07.2011 - 07.2018
Job overview
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Participated in lesson planning and curriculum implementation to promote quicker rollout and delivery.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Tutored students in reading, language arts and other subjects.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
SBO Research LimitedNairobi
Research Assistant
01.2007 - 08.2008
Job overview
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Collected research data through experimentation, surveys and assisted in focus groups.
- Worked with principal investigators to coordinate qualitative research.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
Education
University of The PeopleUSA
M.D. from Advanced Teaching Skills
11.2022 - Current
University of NairobiNairobi-Kenya
Bachelor of Arts from Education
09.2003 - 10.2007
University Overview
- Member of Taekwondo Team
- Member of Business and Education Students Association
Amicus School E.C.D CollegeNairobi, Kenya
Diploma in Early Childhood Education from Early Childhood Education
09.2018 - 06.2019
University of NottinghamUnited Kingdom
PGCEi-Post Graduate Certificate in Education from History And Philosophy of Education
07.2014 - 11.2015
Skills
Student-centered learning
Group learning mechanics
Classroom management
Lesson Planning
Social-Emotional Learning training
Inquiry-based learning
Differentiated instruction
Special Needs Students
SMART Board aptitude
Curriculum Development
Accomplishments
- I serve on the board of The Probation & Aftercare Services, Makadara in Kenya as an advisor in Adult Literacy and Vision Board Development
- Developed and spearheaded a gardening and recycling project in my current school where students learner to grow their own food and take care of a garden as well as recycle.
Interests
Boxing
Reading
Timeline
University of The People
M.D. from Advanced Teaching Skills
11.2022 - Current
Amicus School E.C.D College
Diploma in Early Childhood Education from Early Childhood Education
09.2018 - 06.2019
Classroom Teacher
The Vale School Muthaiga
08.2018 - Current
University of Nottingham
PGCEi-Post Graduate Certificate in Education from History And Philosophy of Education
07.2014 - 11.2015
Teaching Assistant
Kenton College Preparatory School
07.2011 - 07.2018
Research Assistant
SBO Research Limited
01.2007 - 08.2008
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Arts from Education
09.2003 - 10.2007