MERCY NJOKI NJERI
TEACHER OF ENGLISH
Summary
Dedicated and innovative educator with over five years of experience in classroom management, student mentorship, student engagement and exemplary academic performance. Skilled in fostering inclusive learning environments, building strong stakeholder relationships and leveraging assessment data to personalize language instruction. Certified Microsoft Educator with a passion for integrating educational technology and promote lifelong learning.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
Teacher
Lenana School
01.2021 - Current
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators and parents to support student learning objectives fostering academic growth
- Embrace activities that promote physical, mental and social development
- Include quick assessment strategies into lesson planning to effectively gauge student understanding, adjusting instruction as needed
- Evaluate learning materials that provide individualized recommendations to address specific weak areas
- Incorporating diverse modalities resulting in a 25% increase in student engagement with literary analysis, oral skills and essays
- Led essay writing competitions, engaging Poetry Day and Literary workshops
- Demonstrated strong organizational and facilitation skills aiding student growth in creative writing and literary analysis
- Current roles: Class teacher and Patron Journalism Club
Teacher
Naibor Secondary School
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Managed the languages department at the onset of my career, demonstrating early leadership and organizational skills
- Advised and mentored students in the rural setting, empowering them with essential skills for academic and personal growth, fostering student confidence, personal development and academic success
- Worked in partnership with Drawing Dreams Initiative; a community-based organization, to design and implement programs addressing menstrual health and inclusivity
- Directly contributed to the reduction of absenteeism with up to 85% girl child school retention
- Planned and executed in-class and outdoor educational activities, supporting holistic student development
- Identified and reported cases of neglect or abuse ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment
Teaching Assistant
PCEA Nanyuki Girls
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Collaborated with the lead teacher sharing observations on student progress, behavior and learning needs
- Provided classroom support to the lead teacher, assisting with lesson deliver, student supervision, creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment
- Offered individualized support to students struggling with comprehension and writing skills, reinforcing concepts taught by the lead teacher
- Led review sessions, supplementary lessons and practice exercises
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Presbyterian University of East Africa
04.2001 -
Skills
Student mentoring
Certification
Microsoft Certified Educator – Technology Literacy for Educators, 01/01/23
Accomplishments
- Technology Integration lessons
- Community Literacy Outreach
- Student Goal setting sessions
Affiliations
- Drawing Dreams Initiative - Volunteer
- English Language Professionals Association of Kenya (ELPAK) - Member
- Booklight Publishers - Part time Proofreader
Timeline
Teacher
Lenana School
01.2021 - Current
Teacher
Naibor Secondary School
01.2020 - 12.2020
Teaching Assistant
PCEA Nanyuki Girls
01.2019 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Presbyterian University of East Africa
04.2001 -
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