Working with young children in skill and mind development
Mercy Kamau
Teacher
Nairobi
Summary
Hardworking Math and Physical Education Teacher highly effective at motivating students to achieve full potential. My 7 years of experience as Educator has enabled consistent demonstration in grade and skill improvement. Good and consistent communication with my clients as a receptionist and parents as well. Excellent physical condition and desire to help others. Patient Math Teacher with resourceful and engaging teaching style demonstrated over the years of academic experience. Caring and hardworking professional with exceptional work ethic and commitment to cultivating productive learning environments to drive student progress and comprehension.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
11
11
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Teacher of Math, Physical Education and Swimming
Woodcreek International School
Nairobi
01.2019 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet international standards.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Promoting active, healthy lifestyles to students through practical teaching concepts, highlighting the importance of physical education.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Training and coaching on various sports and gaming activities that would promote students physical and cognitive growth.
- Used digiskool and iSams to upload student grades and absence data into district computer systems.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Collaborated with specialists to meet needs of gifted and learning support students requiring extra support.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Worked on budgets, preparation of schemes of work and lesson plan and training programs to have an efficient way to working and early preparations.
- Fun and engaging ways to teaching swimming and fun games plays.
Gym Receptionist
Gym Yetu
Nairobi
02.2016 - 11.2023
- Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
- Monitored check-ins to identify delinquent accounts and collect payments.
- Delivered gracious telephone service by answering calls knowledgeably and providing accurate information.
- Maintained close contact with customers to provide updates on issues or service requests.
- Recorded equipment, facility and janitorial issues to facilitate maintenance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Kept front desk and lobby clean, clutter-free and orderly to present attractive atmosphere.
- Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
- Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases.
- Referred unresolved customer issues to management for further investigation.
Math Teacher
Starehe Girls
Nairobi
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
- Proctored exams for grade 9 to 12 students to promote educational growth.
Gym Trainer
Gym Yetu
Nairobi
04.2016 - 11.2016
- Evaluated members' fitness levels and health conditions to build exercise programs.
- Discussed nutrition, weight control and general lifestyle changes with members to enhance weight loss.
- Maintained member files with customized exercise plans and membership details.
- Maintained individual workout profiles in excel to track clients' progress.
- Led group exercise classes such as aerobics and Zumba.
- Maintained gym equipment, keeping equipment serviceable and clean for clients' safety.
- Motivated members to reach individual fitness goals with constructive feedback.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
09.2012 - 12.2016
- Completed professional development in Math and Physical education.
- Member of Teachers Service Commission.
- Awarded Bachelor in education Science.
Skills
Progress reporting
Accomplishments
- Oversaw physical education program covering 10 students.
- Brought about teaching ideas and training programs to Sports department and the school extra curricular programme.
- Developed a Keystage 1 internal soccer league that resulted in students improvement in the following areas sportsmanship behaviors, skills and mental capacity .
- Won various soccer awards by successfully coaching U7 team to interschool championships.
- Successful planning and execution of sports days and swimming galas.
- Brought about skill improvement in beginner students to basic and to expert levels.
- Influenced students to change in their behavior and attitude and this brought about improvement in skills and performance levels.
- effectively communicate to parents on how to maximise their children's abilities and areas they can do better.
- communicate effectively to clients on their fitness journey expectations, routines and how to achieve their fitness goals.
- Collaborated with science team and successfully conducted math contests and science projects during STEM weeks.
Certification
TEACHER SERVICE COMMISSION- [Timeframe]
Interests
Engaging in outdoor and indoor activities
Reading books
Researching in areas I wish to gain more knowledge on
Timeline
Level 1 Netball Certified Coach by Kenya Netball Federation.
04-2023
Level 2 Swimming Coaching Course certified by KSTCA [7days]
12-2022
Level 1Swimming Coaching Course certified by KSTCA[7 Days]
08-2022
Occupational Safety and Health by Diligence Consultants
07-2022
Tes courses Child Protection in International schools.
12-2021
Tes courses Child Protection in Sports and Active Leisure.
11-2021
First Aid Course certified by AAR Healthcare.
03-2020
Level 1 Hockey Umpiring and coaching by Kenya Hockey Union
01-2020
Teacher of Math, Physical Education and Swimming - Woodcreek International School
01.2019 - Current
TEACHER SERVICE COMMISSION- [Timeframe]
11-2017
Math Teacher - Starehe Girls
01.2017 - 12.2018
Gym Trainer - Gym Yetu
04.2016 - 11.2016
Gym Receptionist - Gym Yetu
02.2016 - 11.2023
Standard Adventure and Leadership by Kenya School Of Adventure and Leadership
04-2015
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI - Bachelor of Science, Education
09.2012 - 12.2016
Computer Application by Jubillee College of Computer Studies
04-2012
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