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Peter Mugendi Nduku

Nairobi

Summary

Accomplished Teacher at Board of Education, adept in Classroom Management and fostering Critical Thinking. Excelled in enhancing student engagement and performance through innovative teaching methods and collaborative learning. Proven track record in mentoring and promoting digital literacy, significantly contributing to curriculum development and community outreach. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Trained in attendance, assessment and grading requirements.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Board of Education
02.2020 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
  • Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
  • Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.

Education

High School Diploma -

Murembu Mixed Day Secondary School
Meru, Kenya

Master of Arts - Social Science Teacher Education

Mount Kenya University
Thika, Kenya
08.2023

Bachelor of Arts - History And Christian Religious Education (CRE)

Mount Kenya University
Thika, Kenya
07.2017

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Lesson Planning
  • Motivating students
  • Student Engagement
  • Behavior Management
  • Positive Role Model and Mentor
  • Collaborative learning
  • Student assessment
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Testing and grading
  • Subject matter expertise

Certification

  • Sports Coach Certification in athletics and valleyball
  • Art Educator Certificate (AEC) - National Art Education Association.
  • Educational Leadership Certification in social science Department of Education.
  • Certified Teacher (CT) - National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
  • Career and Technical Education Credential – Association for Career and Technical Education.
  • Secondary Education Certificate Mount Kenya University Department of Education.

Accomplishments

  • Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
  • Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
  • Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
  • Received commendation from St Thomas Aquinas Boys High School principal for successfully working with students with behavior problems.
  • Lesson Implementation - Met all assigned learning goals through the implementation of taking notes, making notes and group discussion.
  • Data Organization - Organized scores of over 80 students into online database for parents' immediate access.
  • Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
  • Student Involvement - Volunteered as faculty member representative for student-led Mock Trial club, supervising weekly after school meetings and attending bi-weekly weekend conferences.

Work Availability

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Personal development programsHealthcare benefitsPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsCareer advancement

Quote

The problem is not to find the answer; it’s to face the answer.
Terence McKenna

Software

Computer skills

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
kiswahili
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
local dialect/vernacular
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Teacher

Board of Education
02.2020 - Current

High School Diploma -

Murembu Mixed Day Secondary School

Master of Arts - Social Science Teacher Education

Mount Kenya University

Bachelor of Arts - History And Christian Religious Education (CRE)

Mount Kenya University
Peter Mugendi Nduku