NAOMI KAMAU
Nairobi
Summary
I am an experienced education professional with a history of elevating academic standards, driving student success, and fostering positive learning environments. With over 21 years of experience teaching the British curriculum, I have a strong understanding of educational best practices and effective communication with students and staff, which further enhances classroom management and functional instructional leadership.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Subject Coordinator: IGCSE and A Level Business Studies
Rusinga Schools
01.2010 - Current
- Offered support and input to the development of a broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for IGCSE and A level Business Studies
- Assisted and supported the process of Examination and Moderation
Teacher of Business and Geography
Rusinga Schools
01.2008 - Current
- Planning, teaching, assessing and monitoring progress using best practice on learning styles, abilities and interests of the students
- Overseeing designated areas and tasks in the Humanities department under IGCSE and A-Level Coordinators, including keeping detailed plans and records
- Supporting school policies and programs, through punctual attendance, promoting mutual co-operation with colleagues, and maintaining school resources
- Fostering a positive and respectful environment that facilitated students’ character development including self-regulation, confidence, integrity, responsibility and team work
Advisor and Patron: East Africa Model United Nations
Rusinga Schools
01.2010 - 01.2024
- Sustained a thriving co-curriculum environment with a special focus on the UN Sustainable Development Goals and Internationalism.
Trips Coordinator
Rusinga Schools
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Chaired departmental meetings, facilitated inter-departmental coordination in the organization and execution of educational, co- and extra-curricular trips
- Authored and lobbied for The Trips Policy, 2019 which was adopted and implemented
Head of Department: Humanities
St. Austin’s Academy
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Chaired departmental meetings and oversaw forward planning, assessments and evaluations of Geography, History, Economics, Accounting, Sociology and Business Studies
Teacher of Business Studies, Economics and Geography
St. Austin’s Academy
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Providing effective teaching & learning methodology, taking advantage of students' preferred learning styles, abilities, and interests
- Monitoring, assessment, recording & reporting students’ progress
Teacher of Business Studies and Geography
Riara Springs Academy
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Engaging high-quality lesson planning, preparation and documentation, and content delivery and developing student’s examination skills
- Grouping strategies using variety of different learning situations
Education
Bachelor of Education (B. Ed) - Economics and Geography
Moi University
Kenya01.1999
Kenya Certificate Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) -
Precious Blood Girls High School
Kenya01.1992
Skills
- Educare
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Process improvement
- Strategic planning
Accomplishments
- CAIE Outstanding Achiever, Cambridge Business AS Level, 05/22
- CAIE Outstanding Achiever, Cambridge Business AS Level, 05/21
- CAIE Outstanding Achiever, Cambridge Business AS Level, 05/12
Professional Development
- Council of International Schools Workshops, 01/19 - 02/21
- Keys to Effective Teaching and Delivering of Business Studies (0450) training, 03/12/19
- Intermediate Cambridge IGCSE Geography (0460) training, 04/09 - 04/10/18
- Intermediate Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies (0450) training, 04/16 - 04/17/16
- Cambridge International Examinations Professional Development Course in AS and A-Level Business Studies (9707- Currently referred to as 9609 Business), 04/13 - 04/14/15
Timeline
Trips Coordinator
Rusinga Schools
01.2018 - 01.2023
Subject Coordinator: IGCSE and A Level Business Studies
Rusinga Schools
01.2010 - Current
Advisor and Patron: East Africa Model United Nations
Rusinga Schools
01.2010 - 01.2024
Teacher of Business and Geography
Rusinga Schools
01.2008 - Current
Head of Department: Humanities
St. Austin’s Academy
01.2006 - 01.2008
Teacher of Business Studies, Economics and Geography
St. Austin’s Academy
01.2004 - 01.2008
Teacher of Business Studies and Geography
Riara Springs Academy
01.2000 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Education (B. Ed) - Economics and Geography
Moi University
Kenya Certificate Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) -
Precious Blood Girls High School
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