Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Professional Values
Honors And Recognitions
Timeline
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MICHAEL BORO KIMANI

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lecturer & Assessor

Kenya Institute of Special Education
Nairobi
08.2024 - Current
  • Provide academic leadership and professional training in special needs education while supporting institutional assessment and placement strategies.
  • Conduct comprehensive functional assessments and special needs evaluations to guide individualized learner interventions.
  • Deliver competency-based training programs for pre-service and in-service special education teachers.
  • Design and facilitate specialized courses in inclusive education practices, learner support strategies, and curriculum differentiation.
  • Conduct academic and functional evaluations to inform appropriate learner placement and educational planning.
  • Mentor trainee educators in evidence-based inclusive education methodologies and professional practice standards.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to strengthen assessment frameworks and enhance learner support services.

Special Education Teacher

Teachers Service Commission
Njoro
12.2022 - 07.2024
  • Delivered specialized instruction and learner support services for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • Provided individualized and differentiated instruction for learners with intellectual, emotional, and developmental disabilities.
  • Designed and implemented Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) aligned with national special education standards.
  • Led multidisciplinary teams including therapists, teachers, and caregivers to facilitate successful learner integration.
  • Mentored newly recruited educators on inclusive education practices, classroom management, and regulatory compliance.
  • Initiated and coordinated family engagement programs to strengthen home-school collaboration.
  • Conducted regular learner progress evaluations and performance reviews to monitor educational outcomes.

Special Education Teacher

Teachers Service Commission
Naivasha
05.2016 - 11.2022
  • Provided specialized education services for learners with diverse disabilities while promoting inclusive learning practices.
  • Led curriculum adaptation initiatives to support learners with multiple disabilities in accessing the national curriculum.
  • Developed and implemented life-skills training programs for learners with moderate to severe autism spectrum disorders.
  • Conducted comprehensive disability assessments to inform personalized educational interventions.
  • Facilitated capacity-building workshops for educators on inclusive pedagogy and behavioral support strategies.
  • Integrated Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) principles into special education teaching and learning activities.
  • Collaborated with parents, teachers, and community stakeholders to enhance inclusive education outcomes.

Education

Certificate - Functional Assessment for Children with Special Needs

Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE)
Nairobi
01-2022

Bachelor of Education - Special Needs Education

Mount Kenya University
Thika
04-2016

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Lari Hills Teachers’ Training College
Kiambu
12-2012

Primary Teacher Education Certificate (P1) -

St. John’s Kilimambogo Teachers’ Training College
Thika
07-2003

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -

Gatamaiyu High School
Kiambu
11-2000

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) -

Kinale Primary School
Kiambu
11-1996

Skills

  • Special Needs Education & Assessment
  • Functional Assessment and Diagnostic Evaluation
  • Special Needs Identification and Intervention Planning
  • Individualized Education Program (IEP) Development and Implementation
  • Learner Progress Monitoring and Performance Evaluation
  • Inclusive Education & Curriculum Development
  • Inclusive Education Leadership and Consultancy
  • Curriculum Adaptation and Differentiated Instruction
  • Competency-Based Education Implementation
  • Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Integration
  • Instructional Leadership & Capacity Building
  • Staff Training and Professional Development
  • Educator Mentorship and Coaching
  • Multidisciplinary Team Leadership
  • Academic Program Development and Delivery
  • Behavioral & Social Support
  • Behavioral Intervention and Positive Behavior Support Strategies
  • Child Development and Psychosocial Support
  • Counseling and Pastoral Care for Learners with Special Needs
  • Organizational & Strategic Skills
  • Program Coordination and Institutional Collaboration
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Conflict Resolution
  • Data-Driven Instructional Planning and Analysis
  • Record Management and Educational Documentation
  • functional assessments
  • individualized education programs
  • curriculum differentiation
  • inclusive education practices
  • evidence-based methodologies
  • team collaboration
  • family engagement strategies
  • learner support services
  • special needs evaluation
  • professional training design
  • capacity building workshops
  • classroom management
  • Learning management systems
  • Academic writing
  • Lecture development
  • Class organization
  • Exam writing
  • Presentations
  • Faculty collaboration
  • Online content delivery
  • Subject expertise
  • Organization
  • Online lectures
  • Research and writing
  • Student records management
  • Student achievement promotion
  • Syllabus development
  • Educational administration
  • Classroom lectures

Certification

  • Competency-Based Assessment Training for Special Needs Teachers, Ngala Secondary School for the Deaf, 06/01/21
  • Education for Sustainable Development Training, Wildlife Clubs of Kenya, 07/01/17
  • Special Olympics Healthy Community Wellness Initiative, Gilgil Special School, 07/01/16
  • Leadership and Interpersonal Relations Training, Mount Kenya University, 04/01/14
  • GIMSTARS Personal Development and Mentorship Training, Mount Kenya University, 12/01/14

Professional Values

  • Commitment to educational equity and inclusion
  • Promotion of evidence-based special education practices
  • Dedication to lifelong learning and professional excellence
  • Advocacy for holistic learner development and community engagement

Honors And Recognitions

  • Certificate of Merit, African Endangered Wildlife Education Workshop, 2022
  • Certificate of Appreciation, Student Leadership Recognition, Mount Kenya University, 2014
  • Certificate of Participation, Education for Sustainable Development Workshops, 2017
  • Certificate of Participation, Special Olympics Kenya Initiatives, 2016

Timeline

Lecturer & Assessor

Kenya Institute of Special Education
08.2024 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Teachers Service Commission
12.2022 - 07.2024

Special Education Teacher

Teachers Service Commission
05.2016 - 11.2022

Certificate - Functional Assessment for Children with Special Needs

Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE)

Bachelor of Education - Special Needs Education

Mount Kenya University

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Lari Hills Teachers’ Training College

Primary Teacher Education Certificate (P1) -

St. John’s Kilimambogo Teachers’ Training College

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -

Gatamaiyu High School

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) -

Kinale Primary School
MICHAEL BORO KIMANI