Pauline Nzilani Kioko
Class Teacher- Early Years
Nanyuki
Summary
An energetic and goal-oriented individual with a strong drive for achieving objectives. Specialized in the Education industry with a keen focus on fostering excellent interpersonal relationships, with more than 17 years of teaching experience in Early Years Education, catering to various age groups. Engaging in professional monitoring academics and uses various methods to help children learn through play and gentle teaching while identifying resources to improve understanding of course materials.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Class Teacher
Braeburn International School Nanyuki
Nanyuki, Kenya
01.2017 - Current
- Assessing assignments involving hands-on activities to basic skills and engaging young learners in interactive and enjoyable learning experiences.
- Assessing students comprehension through stories, rhymes and poems using Early Years Framework.
- Taking cover lessons for teachers who are absent within Early Years Foundation Stage setting.
- Scheduling appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Using Engage to upload student absence data into district computer systems.
- Communicating frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Collaborating with specialists to meet needs of concern and students requiring extra support.
- Supporting student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Planning and implementing integrated lessons to meet international standards.
- Registering students progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Working with children to create their portfolios.
Teaching Assistant
Braeburn International School Nanyuki
Nanyuki
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Supported planning and preparation for culturally-diverse class sessions.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction and in-class activities.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
Class Teacher
Nursery Times
Nairobi
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Sat in on classes of fellow teaching professionals to learn innovative methods for dispensing information to students.
- Incorporated Montessori type of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Teacher
Key International School
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Used the Montessori Teaching method and strategy.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Class Teacher
Nemi Academy
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Used Kenyan 8-4-4 system of teaching.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Monitoring and supervising children during outdoor play.
- Keeping classroom records such as class registers.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
Education
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Education
Kenyatta University
Nairobi 09.2018 - 07.2023
Associate of Arts - Diploma in Early Childhood Eduacation
Makueni Early Childhood Education Teacher Training
Makueni 04.2008 - 11.2009
Certificate in Early Childhood Eduaction
District Center For Early Childhood Education
Taita/Taveta 04.2004 - 12.2005
Skills
Early Childhood Education
undefinedEducation Background
- Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Education
- School Based Insets and Workshops
- Diploma in Early Childhood Development & Education
- Certificate in Early Childhood Development & Education
- O’ Level, Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)
References
- Miss Mary, Key International School, +254 725 163 863
- Miss Gladys, Nursery Times Kindergarten, +254 728 745 078, gmtanu@yahoo.com
Timeline
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Education
Kenyatta University
09.2018 - 07.2023
Class Teacher
Braeburn International School Nanyuki
01.2017 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Braeburn International School Nanyuki
01.2015 - 01.2017
Class Teacher
Nursery Times
01.2011 - 01.2015
Teacher
Key International School
01.2009 - 01.2011
Associate of Arts - Diploma in Early Childhood Eduacation
Makueni Early Childhood Education Teacher Training
04.2008 - 11.2009
Class Teacher
Nemi Academy
01.2006 - 01.2008
Certificate in Early Childhood Eduaction
District Center For Early Childhood Education
04.2004 - 12.2005
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