Risper Kwoba
Graduate Teacher 1
NAKURU,32
Summary
Successful English Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives. Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards. Passionate Teacher provides students with exceptional learning opportunities and support of educational endeavors. Skilled implementer of diverse instruction methods for cultivating fruitful learning environment for all. Positively motivates students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
English Literature and Language Teacher
Teacher Service Commission
NAKURU
10.2022 - Current
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Director of Studies
Kemeliet High School
Eldoret
07.2020 - 09.2022
- Conducted periodic reviews of instructional materials ensuring relevant content aligned with current educational trends.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, teachers, and students to foster a positive learning environment.
- Enhanced teacher professional development through regular workshops, training sessions, and mentoring programs.
- Allocated budget strategically to maximize resources available for educational initiatives and facilities improvements.
- Improved overall academic standards by implementing an effective curriculum and assessment framework.
- Monitored student progress through data analysis, identifying areas for improvement and adjusting strategies accordingly.
- Oversaw successful student participation in regional competitions, showcasing our school''s commitment to excellence both academically and extracurricularly.
- Managed hiring processes effectively to recruit highly qualified educators committed to student success.
- Implemented technology integration across all subjects, fostering 21st-century skills development in students.
- Ensured a safe and inclusive learning environment by addressing student behavioral issues promptly and effectively.
- Collaborated with local community organizations to enhance experiential learning opportunities for students outside the classroom.
- Increased parent engagement by organizing informative events on academic expectations, support services available, and future planning options for students.
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration among faculty members to create comprehensive lesson plans and projects.
- Championed diversity initiatives throughout the school, promoting cultural understanding among staff and students alike.
- Led the accreditation process successfully, resulting in improved school reputation and increased enrollment numbers.
- Encouraged active participation from all stakeholders-administrators, teachers, parents – during decision-making processes affecting school policies and direction.
- Streamlined administrative processes for better efficiency in managing staff schedules and resources.
- Established a strong school culture focused on high expectations, collaboration, and continuous improvement, which led to enhanced student achievement.
- Mentored new teachers to ensure smooth transition into their roles and improve retention rates within the institution.
- Evaluated teacher performance periodically, providing feedback for continuous growth and development.
- Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Organized and allocated resources required to meet needs of Number students and Number instructors.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
- Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
- Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
- Established and updated objectives and tools for overall program and each department to enhance operations.
- Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational program and curriculum.
- Planned, administered and controlled budgets and produced financial reports.
- Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
- Monitored overhead, prepared budgets and directed spending and resources to support fiscal efficiency.
English Literature and Language Teacher
Teacher Service Commission
Eldoret
11.2013 - 09.2022
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to maintain discipline and create a focused atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Regularly assessed student progress through quizzes, exams, essays, oral presentations, and informal observations to provide targeted support where needed.
High School Principal
Lake Lawrenzo High School
NAKURU
07.2012 - 11.2013
- Spearheaded fundraising efforts to secure additional resources for extracurricular activities, technology advancements, and infrastructure improvements.
- Fostered a positive school culture by promoting collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and parents.
- Coordinated college and career readiness initiatives, equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue their post-secondary goals.
- Managed budget allocations effectively to support instructional resources, technology upgrades, and facility improvements.
- Evaluated teacher performance regularly to provide constructive feedback for continuous improvement in instruction quality.
- Addressed disciplinary issues promptly and fairly, upholding a consistent standard of behavior expectations across the school community.
- Led the successful accreditation process, ensuring high-quality education standards were maintained.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making practices to inform instructional strategies and improve student outcomes.
- Promoted character education programs that instilled values of respect, responsibility, integrity, empathy, perseverance among students.
- Developed comprehensive safety protocols to ensure a secure learning environment for all students and staff members.
- Created opportunities for student leadership development through clubs, sports teams, and other extracurricular activities.
- Fostered partnerships with local businesses providing internships job shadowing experiences preparing students real-world success.
- Increased parental involvement by organizing informative events and fostering open lines of communication.
- Championed diversity initiatives within the school environment, fostering an inclusive atmosphere for all students and staff members.
- Collaborated with district leaders to align curriculum goals and strategies across all schools.
- Established strong relationships with community organizations to enhance student learning opportunities outside the classroom.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular professional development workshops and training sessions.
- Improved school''s overall performance by implementing innovative educational programs and curricula.
- Oversaw scheduling processes to ensure optimal class sizes and balanced course offerings for diverse learner needs.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Supervised afterschool program to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Introduced modifications to Area of study curriculum and introduced new, effective instructional techniques.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Researched and wrote proposals for educational grants.
- Verified adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
- Collaborated with system's comptroller to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
Intern Teacher's Assistant
St. Patrick's Hills Schools
Ongata Rongai, Kajiado
01.2011 - 06.2012
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension.
- Provided instructional support to students unable to attend regular classes.
- Supported planning and preparation for culturally-diverse class sessions.
- Studied and implemented latest information on specific subjects and learning strategies.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
- Shared important information with students concerning upcoming assignments and tests.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
Education
Masters In Monitoring And Evaluation - Project Management
Maseno University
KisumuBachelors Of Education Arts - Language Arts Education
Moi University
Eldoret 12.2010
Kenya Certificate Of Secondary School - High School Certificate
St. James Bulimbo Girls High School
Mumias11.2004
Kenya Certificate Of Primary School - Primary School Education
Toi Primary School
Nairobi11.2000
Skills
Differentiated instruction
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of Number in the development of Project name.
- Documented and resolved Issue which led to Results.
- Supervised team of Number staff members.
- Achieved Result through effectively helping with Task.
- Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved Result by introducing Software for Type tasks.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Kiswahili
Upper intermediate (B2)
Luhya
Intermediate (B1)
Certification
Kenya Certificate of Primary education
Interests
Reading
Excavation
Field research
Mentoring
Problem solving
Quote
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementTeam Building / Company RetreatsHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsFlexible work hoursTimeline
English Literature and Language Teacher
Teacher Service Commission
10.2022 - Current
Director of Studies
Kemeliet High School
07.2020 - 09.2022
English Literature and Language Teacher
Teacher Service Commission
11.2013 - 09.2022
High School Principal
Lake Lawrenzo High School
07.2012 - 11.2013
Intern Teacher's Assistant
St. Patrick's Hills Schools
01.2011 - 06.2012
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
01-2005
Kenya Certificate of Primary education
01-2001
Masters In Monitoring And Evaluation - Project Management
Maseno University
Bachelors Of Education Arts - Language Arts Education
Moi University
Kenya Certificate Of Secondary School - High School Certificate
St. James Bulimbo Girls High School
Kenya Certificate Of Primary School - Primary School Education
Toi Primary School
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