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ROY OCHANDA

Homa Bay, Homa Bay District

Summary

A Resourceful Chemistry Teacher offering eleven years of experience bringing chemistry coursework to life through practical explanations and tangible lab exercises. Expert in teaching students to develop science-based conclusions through scientific method. Focused on influencing students' individual academic growth while learning to work as team.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

High School Chemistry Teacher

Teachers Service Commission
04.2018 - Current
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, setting goals, and providing constructive feedback.
  • Mentored new teachers on best practices for engaging students in the classroom and managing classroom behavior effectively.
  • Engaged students and promoted intellectual curiosity through hands-on experiments, PowerPoint presentations and mnemonics to provide positive attitude towards scientific processes.
  • Increased student interest in science careers through guest speakers, and hands-on experiments.
  • Collaborated with other science teachers in establishing the science and engineering club, that promotes enthusiasm for STEM fields among students.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress and involvement in parent-teacher conferences.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units that connected chemistry concepts to other subjects.
  • Assisted struggling students during after-school tutoring sessions, resulting in improved grades and increased confidence in their abilities.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to improve understanding.
  • Instructed students in lab by teaching safety protocols for proper use of chemicals and safe disposal of hazardous materials.

Education

Bachelor of Science - MATHEMATICS AND CHEMISTRY(MAJOR)

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya
12-2013

Skills

  • Expert chemical knowledge
  • Safety protocol implementation
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Continuous professional development
  • Lesson planning
  • Individualized instruction strategies
  • Student assessment proficiency
  • Real-world application integration
  • Classroom management
  • Strong pedagogical skills
  • Critical thinking development
  • Teamwork and cooperation
  • Technology integration

Reading, Music, Movies

I like reading motivational content

I love singing, playing guitar and listening to music

I like watching movies

Languages

KISWAHILI, LUO
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2

Timeline

High School Chemistry Teacher

Teachers Service Commission
04.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Science - MATHEMATICS AND CHEMISTRY(MAJOR)

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
ROY OCHANDA