RACHAEL MARGARET
PHYSICS/CHEMISTRY TEACHER
NAIROBI
Summary
Motivated Physics/Chemistry Teacher with a strong background in developing and implementing physics coursework that students find interesting. Enthusiastic to help students discover the science behind motion, energy and force. Expert in keeping students engaged when introducing physics principles and formulas by explaining how physics and Chemistry applies to real-life situations. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Physics/Chemistry teacher position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
PHYSICS TEACHER
Light International School
MALINDI
08.2022 - Current
- Head of Science
- Taught students from year 7 to year 12
- Tested students on knowledge of physics and retention of class lessons.
- Provided physics demonstrations to illustrate how coursework can be applied.
- Encouraged critical-thinking to understand reasoning behind physics formulas.
- Instructed students in content-specific knowledge and skills to heighten trajectory of academic and career success.
- To participate in the development of appropriate syllabuses, teaching materials and schemes of work
- To ensure that students receive regular and timely feedback, including written marking, in line with the departmental marking policy
- To regularly assess students’ progress, keeping accurate records and inputting data as required to the School’s coolsis
PHYSICS / CHEMISTRY TEACHER
KHALSA SCHOOL
NAIROBI
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Instructed students in lab by teaching safety protocols for proper use of chemicals and safe disposal of hazardous materials.
- Engaged students and promoted intellectual curiosity through hands-on experiments, PowerPoint presentations and mnemonics to provide positive attitude towards scientific processes.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Guidance and cancelling teacher
- Class teacher
- Leveraged varied instructional delivery modes to support student differences and learning styles.
PHYSICS/CHEMISTRY TEACHER
KIHURO SECONDARY SCHOOL
MURANGA
08.2017 - 02.2020
- Instructed students in lab by teaching safety protocols for proper use of chemicals and safe disposal of hazardous materials.
- Engaged students and promoted intellectual curiosity through hands-on experiments, PowerPoint presentations and mnemonics to provide positive attitude towards scientific processes.
- Calibrated and maintained lab pressure sensors, oxygen sensors, pH meters and barometers.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Head of science club and science projects
- Class teacher
- KNEC examiner for Physics paper 2
PHYSICS/CHEMISTRY TEACHER
KIRIAINI SECONDARY SCHOOL
MURANGA
01.2014 - 07.2017
- Instructed students in lab by teaching safety protocols for proper use of chemicals and safe disposal of hazardous materials.
- Engaged students and promoted intellectual curiosity through hands-on experiments, PowerPoint presentations and mnemonics to provide positive attitude towards scientific processes.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Managed laboratory and stockroom by pricing and ordering chemical supplies and equipment.
- Head of science clubs
- Class teacher
- KNEC examiner
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
EGERTON UNIVERSITY
NAKURU ,KENYA 08.2008 - 07.2013
CERTIFICATE OF TEACHING INTERNATIONAL CURRICULUM - Education Administration
RIARA UNIVERSITY
NAIROBI ,KENYA 11.2019 - 04.2020
KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION - K.C.S.E
CHULUNI GIRLS SECONDARY
KITUI, KENYA 01.2003 - 12.2006
Skills
Course development
undefinedAccomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 20 staff in the development of articulate 360 project.
- Achieved the trophy for having made the best science project in Kiriaini Secondary School
- Achieved good grades through effectively helping students
- Judging the Science projects for regional levels
- Marking the Kenya National Exams in Physics paper 2
Certification
CULTURE FESTIVAL
Timeline
CULTURE FESTIVAL
03-2023
PHYSICS TEACHER
Light International School
08.2022 - Current
PHYSICS / CHEMISTRY TEACHER
KHALSA SCHOOL
08.2021 - 08.2022
• Course redesign for interactive learning using articulate 360
08-2020
• Certificate of teaching international curricula
04-2020
CERTIFICATE OF TEACHING INTERNATIONAL CURRICULUM - Education Administration
RIARA UNIVERSITY
11.2019 - 04.2020
PHYSICS/CHEMISTRY TEACHER
KIHURO SECONDARY SCHOOL
08.2017 - 02.2020
K.N.E.C Examiner for Physics paper 232/2
08-2016
Science and engineering fair facilitator and
05-2015
PHYSICS/CHEMISTRY TEACHER
KIRIAINI SECONDARY SCHOOL
01.2014 - 07.2017
Teachers Service Commission
07-2013
Bachelor of Science - Education
EGERTON UNIVERSITY
08.2008 - 07.2013
KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION - K.C.S.E
CHULUNI GIRLS SECONDARY
01.2003 - 12.2006
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