MONICA BEKKO
International student recruitment
Nairobi,Kilimani
Summary
An engaging international student placement expert offering over 10 years of experience in the international education field. A well-trained and motivating professional with the ability to effectively manage organization operations, design & conduct trainings, offer career counselling to students, successfully forge global partnerships with stakeholders and a powerful networker both locally and internationally. Flexible, influential and committed to the course of Education and global competence.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
EduConsult International
Nairobi
07.2017 - 04.2019
- Overseeing the operations of the company
- Carrying out training needs assessments and designing /conducting staff trainings
- Marketing and presenting the services provided by EduConsult International
- Identifying and forging partnerships with universities, Higher learning institutions, high schools, agents and other Education stakeholders, both locally and internationally
- Organizing Education Fairs and/ career events together with partner universities and agencies
- Attending Education agent's trainings, meetings, workshops and conferences, locally and internationally.
- Keeping updates on New Educational trends
- Organizing and coordinating cultural awareness programs through Summer camps, High school exchanges, youth forums
- Attending international Conferences, recruitment workshops to negotiate partnerships, negotiate scholarships
- Promoting intercultural learning opportunities to help the youth develop the knowledge, skills, and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world
Senior Student Counselling & Placement Officer
Timelessland Education Placement Kenya
07.2012 - 01.2016
- Organizing seminars, workshops school visits and information sessions.
- Assisting students who need internationally recognized degrees obtain placements in reputable universities overseas.
- Offering counselling services /assessment to students in regard to career choices
- Maintaining data on university admissions requirements, & processes, visa requirements and processes.
- Networking with Education stakeholders, relevant authorities and Diplomatic missions
- Organizing Education Fairs and/ career events together with partner universities
- Attending Education agent's trainings, meetings, workshops and conferences, locally and internationally.
- Sourcing for scholarships and negotiating for other student funding
- Liaise with travel agencies and education travel organizations, to acquire the best possible travel plan and cost
- Conduct pre-departure briefing, Organize airport pick-ups and drop-offs
English Language & Business English Teacher
WECI International English School-China
Changchun
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Worked with English Language Learners in small groups to develop fluency
- Used varied instructional resources and tools to strengthen English language skills
- Planned classes focusing on instruction, demonstration and work time
- Coached students in using video and social media storytelling to improve visual intelligence of projects
- Consulted with students to identify reasons for poor performance, gain understanding of personal struggles outside classroom, and devise plans for remediation
- Assessed students' grasp of class material presented in courses and workshops
- Developed exceptional attendance record with special attention to punctuality and preparation to work upon arrival
- Helped adult students meet diverse professional development goals
Head of Business Department
Al-Nur International School - Botswana
Gaborone
01.2006 - 12.2008
- Teaching Entrepreneurship and, business Studies to O & A level students
- Helped students understand topics by initiating and moderating classroom discussions
- Developed incentives to keep participants in class and engaged
- Evaluated and graded students' classwork, papers and assignments to assess course success and student understanding of materials
- Organized field and office visits for the students to experience work world.
External Verifier
Botswana Ministry of Education-Technical & Vocational Training Department
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Provision of information, advisory and support services centers Verification of assessment practice and center procedures
- Supervising the installation of the new Botswana Technical education programme
- Assessment of the effectiveness of the new programme
- Recommendation of changes and adjustments to be carried out Completion of report for the quality assurance Department- Ministry of education
- Maintain records of external verification visit and provide feedback to awarding bodies
- Monitoring an evaluation of program implementation
- Visits to Botswana Vocational Training institutes
Management Assistant
British High Commission - Nairobi
Nairobi
04.1998 - 12.2002
- General co-ordination and supervision of all reception activities
- Supervising drivers & messengers and making sensible adjustments where staff leave/ sickness/arrivals are concerned
- Staff appraisals, identification of training needs, conducting seminars and training
- Monitoring and control of pool vehicles, maintenance and servicing Amend various documents
- Stayed abreast of all relevant Diplomatic mission rules and regulations to keep the High Commission compliant
- Wrote email messages, memos and business letters for management and proofread all documentation to provide error-free correspondence
- Analyzed data and prepared for compilation into reports to be distributed to other key stakeholders
- Coordinated domestic and international travel, hotel and transportation needs for staff
Head of SEPU (Self Employment Unit)
National Youth Service
Nairobi
03.1995 - 01.1998
- Preparation of lesson plans Conducting lectures in business studies and Entrepreneurship Curriculum Development
- Recruitment of prospective entrepreneurs
- Assistance in securing business loans Setting and marking examinations Conducting business counseling clinics Training needs assessment Preparation of reports for head office
- Outlined unique lessons to fit individual needs in skill building and instruction on each subject
- Developed handouts, study materials and quizzes
- Analyzed effectiveness of tutoring program and implemented appropriate teaching methods to help students succeed
- Completed logs and updated student documents for institutional and personal recordkeeping
Project Management Officer
National Council of Churches of Kenya/UNDP/ILO
Nairobi
07.1990 - 01.1994
- NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CHURCHES OF KENYA ILO / UNDP Project: ASSISTANCE TO BUSINESS CREATION-BUSINESS START-UPS
- Maintained close connection with project personnel to quickly identify and resolve problems
- Training Prospective Clients Recruitment, section and Training of prospective clients
- Carrying out viability studies on proposed business start-up projects
- Preparation of business plans Offering Business Consultancy and business clinics
- Devised implementation plans, including cost-benefit and ROI analyses
English & Business Tutor
High Ridge Teachers' College
Nairobi
09.1987 - 06.1990
- Training of Primary school teachers in English & Business studies
- Supervising of teaching practice
- Conducting Adult Education Seminars (In-service) for untrained teachers already in the field
- Preparation of training materials
- Organizing Education seminars & workshops
- Testing and assessment
Education
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION - Entrepreneurship
University of Nairobi
01.1994
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA - Business Management
Kenya institute of management
Nairobi01.1990
DIPLOMA - Business Education
Kenya Technical Teachers College
Nairobi01.1987
Skills
- Mentorship ability
- Student placement/Admissions expert
- Course material development
- Critical thinking skills
- Interpersonal Communication expertise
- Planning & organizing skills
- Leadership development
- Goal setting
- Report writing
- International Networker
- Presentation Skills
- Team player
References
- Christina Johanstone, Pedagogisk Samordnare, Restad Gard AB, Dr. Selbergs Vag 5, Vanersborg, Västra Götaland, 46254, Sweden, 0703-489492, christina@restadgard.se
- Mary Kokonya, Programme Manager, British High Commission (DFID), P.O Box 30465, Nairobi, Nairobi, 00100, Kenya, +254733-824 020, m-kokonya@dfid.gov.uk
- Bubbly Shah, Proprietor/ Director, Academic Gateway, Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, +254-733 923 638, puneeta.shah@yahoo.com
Activities
- MEMBER -TEACHER SERVICE COMMISSION KENYA
- CERTIFIED STUDENT COUNSELLORICEF GERMANY
- EXAMINER- KENYA NATIONAL EXAMINATION COUNCIL
- MEMBER CENTRE FOR ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION-KENYA
- PARTNER ANGLO LINGUIST -UK
- MEMBER WEBA WORLD, AFS INTERCULTURAL EXCHANGE
Timeline
Director
EduConsult International
07.2017 - 04.2019
Senior Student Counselling & Placement Officer
Timelessland Education Placement Kenya
07.2012 - 01.2016
English Language & Business English Teacher
WECI International English School-China
01.2009 - 01.2011
Head of Business Department
Al-Nur International School - Botswana
01.2006 - 12.2008
External Verifier
Botswana Ministry of Education-Technical & Vocational Training Department
01.2003 - 01.2005
Management Assistant
British High Commission - Nairobi
04.1998 - 12.2002
Head of SEPU (Self Employment Unit)
National Youth Service
03.1995 - 01.1998
Project Management Officer
National Council of Churches of Kenya/UNDP/ILO
07.1990 - 01.1994
English & Business Tutor
High Ridge Teachers' College
09.1987 - 06.1990
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION - Entrepreneurship
University of Nairobi
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA - Business Management
Kenya institute of management
DIPLOMA - Business Education
Kenya Technical Teachers College