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Pauline Nyagah
Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) Facilitator
Nairobi
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Summary
Experienced and passionate Early Childhood Teacher with a love for educating tomorrow’s leaders. Adept in creating a comprehensive and well-rounded curriculum that meets education requirements and standards. Able to act as a facilitator of powerful learning experiences, while allowing students to take charge of certain lessons and lead with curiosity. Familiar with many renowned educational philosophies, aimed at supporting a child academically, emotionally, and socially. Bringing forth dedication, skill, and the desire to positively impact the lives of children .
Overview
15
years of professional experience
8
years of post-secondary education
3
Certificate
3
Languages
Work History
Holy Bridge AcademyKiambu
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
01.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Develop indoor and outdoor learning environment that provides variety of age appropriate experiences to foster child exploration and discovery.
- Use curriculum framework and curriculum tools that provide opportunities for each child to meet learning expectations that prepare children for success in school.
- Establish daily routine that includes time for small group and large group activities, encourages creative expression, and incorporates health and nutrition development as part of daily activities.
- Work with parents to plan culturally appropriate curriculum that supports children’s learning styles and interests.
- Support children’s social and emotional development through positive child guidance approaches and development of positive relationships in classroom.
- Assess each child’s learning needs through screening, observation, ongoing assessment and the development of individual learning plans. Report on at least one child outcome to Department of Early Learning.
- Lead classroom team that can include Assistant Teacher, Classroom Aide and Family Support Specialist in collaboratively working with children and families. Provide direction to staff as needed.
- Have parent conferences with each child’s parent(s) for minimum of three hours per year to partner in learning goals, develop coordinated learning support strategies and involve parent(s) in the child’s preschool experience.
- Incorporate parenting training and parent leadership in program activities.
- Assisted and supervised 20 children through entire school day.
The Stepping Stones Elementary SchoolNairobi
Early Childhood Teacher
04.2016 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers
Muranga Water And Sanitation CompanyMuranga
Billing Clerk
07.2013 - 03.2016
Job overview
- Executed billing tasks and recorded information in company databases.
- Monitored outstanding invoices and performed collections duties.
- Managed invoicing and payment processing operations.
- Executed billing tasks and recorded information in company databases
- Reconciled cash received with payments recorded in billing system and reported discrepancies
- Maintained accurate records of customer payments
- Utilized various software programs to process customer payments.
- Monitored outstanding invoices and performed collections duties
- Handled account payments and provided information regarding outstanding balances
- Generated daily, weekly and monthly reports for billing department
- Developed and implemented billing procedures to enforce compliance with company policies
- Maintained detailed records of customer payments and billing adjustments
Intech EnterprisesNairobi
Administrative Manager
08.2012 - 05.2013
Job overview
- Trained employees in company and regulatory compliance requirements to promote conformance.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Analyzed data related to administrative costs and spending trends to prepare budgets for personnel.
- Coordinated customer, vendor and stakeholder relations for smooth communication flows.
- Supervised staff and delegated tasks to maintain positive, productive administrative operations.
- Delivered performance reviews, recommending additional training or advancements.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for 20 employees
Sk ArchplansNairobi
Administrative Assistant
10.2008 - 11.2010
Job overview
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for office supplies, equipment and services.
Education
The East African UniversityKitengela, Kenya
Diploma in Early Childhood Education from Education
01.2015 - 12.2016
Nairobi Insitute of Business StudiesNairobe, Kenya
Single Administrative Certificates from Business Administration
04.2006 - 04.2008
St. Annes Girls High SchoolEmbu, Kenya
High School Diploma
01.2002 - 11.2005
Skills
Classroom management
undefinedTimeline
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
Holy Bridge Academy
01.2020 - Current
Early Childhood Teacher
The Stepping Stones Elementary School
04.2016 - 12.2020
The East African University
Diploma in Early Childhood Education from Education
01.2015 - 12.2016
Billing Clerk
Muranga Water And Sanitation Company
07.2013 - 03.2016
Administrative Manager
Intech Enterprises
08.2012 - 05.2013
Administrative Assistant
Sk Archplans
10.2008 - 11.2010
Nairobi Insitute of Business Studies
Single Administrative Certificates from Business Administration
04.2006 - 04.2008
Computer Packages
03-2006
St. Annes Girls High School
High School Diploma
01.2002 - 11.2005
Certification
Computer Packages
Interests
Reading Books
Cooking
Travelling
CSR - In 2021 I started a Non-Profit CSR by the name WAMPI (Wambui Menstrual Programme Initiative. WAMPI works to disseminate menstrual hygiene information and resources to young girls in Kenya. To help young girls navigate puberty, which is often a time of significant physical and emotional upheaval, The initiative is supported by people, and has been equipping over 500 adolescent girls with life skills, and information on menstrual health and hygiene, they recently announced. Under this intervention, WAMPI has been distributing WAMPI Kits’ to the girls, which are a collection of products and information that would help these young girls understand and manage their periods and dispel myths and taboos surrounding menstruation. The kits contain a packet pads, Pain killers for menstrual pain management, tissue, clean/new underwear, and some lotion.
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Accomplishments
- Coordinated the launch of Cultural at The stepping stones in 2018
- Tailored my lessons towards student needs and created strategies for Individualized Education Program.
- Attended several workshops and seminars that focused on Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting in Competence-Bases Curriculum
References
**References Available Upon Request**
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