Mercy Githuku
Nairobi,30
Summary
INTRODUCTION . Enthusiastic Student Teacher with good leadership and interpersonal skills. Talented in providing strong quality instruction and creating positive learning environments. Dedicated to helping creative supportive, stimulating and learning-focused classroom environments. Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help team. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Teacher
Nova Pioneer School
11.2019 - Current
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning by using classdojo and emailing
- Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals
- Distributed and collected classroom materials such as worksheets, quizzes, and tests
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared progress reports to gauge performance
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education
- Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment to supplement presentations
- Addressed consistent behavior problems with students, parents and senior staff
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation
- Worked collaboratively with school administrators to implement intellectually challenging visual arts program that provided creative outlet for students
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
APPRENTICE TEACHER,
Nova Pioneer School
Nov2018 - 11.2019
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners
Education
Current
MA -
UNIVERSITY OF THE PEOPLE
Pasadena, CaliforniaBachelor of Education - Arts( History& Religious studies
LAIKIPIA UNIVERSITY
Nyahururu, 2012.2017
Skills
- Conflict resolution skills
- Leadership skills
- Grammar and Vocabulary
- Student Development
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Plan Development
- Creative designing
- CONTACT
- Mobile: 254728223068
Additional Information
- Address: , 1287 Kiambu Kenya
Timeline
Resident Teacher
Nova Pioneer School
11.2019 - Current
APPRENTICE TEACHER,
Nova Pioneer School
Nov2018 - 11.2019
MA -
UNIVERSITY OF THE PEOPLE
Bachelor of Education - Arts( History& Religious studies
LAIKIPIA UNIVERSITY
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