Peris Ndoria
Nairobi
Summary
Dynamic Early Years Teacher with a rich background at Gracefields Kindergarten, excelling in curriculum design and classroom management. Leveraged instructional strategies and student development skills to foster academic and social growth. Proven track record in enhancing learner engagement and achievement, with a flair for creating stimulating learning environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher/ Room Team Leader
Gracefields Kindergarten
Nairobi
01.2021 - 07.2023
- Passionate and student-centered Early Years Teacher with over five years of experience in supporting the educational and social development of learners in the British National Curriculum, Kenyan and North American systems by developing lesson plans and facilitating classroom teaching and instruction
- Creative and resourceful in adapting instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs, with a commitment to optimizing learner success and engagement, academic achievement, cognitive development, social behavior, and communication improvements
- Models and facilitates “best in class” collaboration and team culture - establishes trust and evangelizes a shared purpose that fosters a learner-friendly, collaborative, and high-performance culture
- Fluent in English and Kiswahili with technical proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Developing lesson plans and teaching Basic Skills, Numeracy, Arts & Crafts and Science, while maintaining a creative and simulative educational environment for a class of 13 learners under the British National Curriculum
- Facilitating lessons on color, shapes, numbers, sound recognition, personal hygiene and social skills to build learners cognitive and social skills
- Delivering engaging Literacy, Numeracy, Arts & Crafts and Science lessons and facilitating creative book reading sessions to enhance learners' visual imagery
- Catering to diverse student needs through one-on-one and group sessions and providing learning resources (puppets, puzzles, playdough, easel, paints, sand, water, slime, and Legos) for a creative learning experience
- Evaluating learner performance as well as behavioral, social, developmental and physical health
- Maintaining classroom order and discipline by establishing and enforcing rules of behavior, policies and procedures in accordance with school guidelines while building positive relationships with learners
Home School Teacher
North American Curriculum
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided individualized lessons to learners in home settings - establishing learning objectives, preparing lesson plans, and teaching American Curriculum focusing on Math, Social Studies, Science, Language and Arts
- Organized learning schedules to address the educational, cognitive, behavioral and developmental needs of each learner
- Facilitated engaging teaching sessions with emphasis on sound early childhood learning principles, assessed learner progress, provided personalized support, and maintained records of learning activities
- Fostered a holistic learning experience by teaching Physical Education (PE), particularly Swimming and Gymnastics
Kindergarten Teacher
Angels Kindergarten
Kenya
01.2018 - 07.2019
- Taught Arts & Crafts, Language, and Numeracy while facilitating differentiated learning to respond to individual learner needs and academic abilities at the Christian school offering day care and kindergarten services
- Strengthened learners' intellectual and social development by teaching basic skills such as shapes, numbers, sounds, letter recognition, as well as reading, creative work and physical exercise
- Developed learners' critical thinking skills by promoting independent thinking while teaching English Language, Arts, Writing and Science
- Tapped into the use of technology to support classroom teaching
Assistant Teacher
Briar Rose Kindergarten
Kenya
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Provided support to the Class Teacher in creating individualized lesson plans and provided instruction to learners while teaching the Kenyan curriculum
- Supported teaching activities in a class of 25 learners, participating in molding play dough, Arts & Crafts, pretend play, music and movement exercises
- Managed student behavior by creating an environment adjusted to their physical, social and developmental needs and prepared student behavioral reports for submission to the Class Teacher
- Took part in school activities such as assemblies, staff meetings, and end-of-term events
Education
Diploma - Early Childhood Education and development
Halisi Teachers Training College
Nairobi10-2024
KNEC Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Someni Center - Early Childhood Development Teachers College
Nairobi10.2020
Certificate - Early Childhood Education
KHA-Kindergarten Headmistress Association
11.2015
Skills
- Instructional Strategies
- Curriculum Design & Delivery
- Classroom Management
- Student Development
- Extra-Curricular Activities
- Parent-Teacher Relations
- Student Progress Monitoring & Assessment
- Numeracy
- Arts & Crafts
- Science
- Field trip planning
- Child socialization
- Child safeguarding
- EYFS knowledge
- Reading mastery
- Excellent classroom management
- Behavioral expert
- Personal hygiene instruction
- Instructional technology
- Disciplinary techniques
- Community involvement
- Child-led learning
- Playtime monitoring
- Individual and group instruction
- Activity planning
- Parent communication
- Team supervision
- Self-disciplined
- Problem-solving
- Academic record keeping
- Polite and friendly
Certification
- Teacher service commission(TSC) License
- The ultimate first aid course
- Autism Partnership Foundation course
- Child protection
- Good conduct
References
- Jayne Kinywa, Gracefields Schools, 0733735267
- Annie Macharia, Customer care Advisor, 0713057335
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher/ Room Team Leader
Gracefields Kindergarten
01.2021 - 07.2023
Home School Teacher
North American Curriculum
09.2019 - 03.2020
Kindergarten Teacher
Angels Kindergarten
01.2018 - 07.2019
Assistant Teacher
Briar Rose Kindergarten
01.2016 - 05.2017
Diploma - Early Childhood Education and development
Halisi Teachers Training College
KNEC Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Someni Center - Early Childhood Development Teachers College
Certificate - Early Childhood Education
KHA-Kindergarten Headmistress Association
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