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Denis Rutere

Nairobi

Summary

A certified professional teacher, experienced author and great mentor with over 10 years experience in the education sector under Teachers Service Commission and Oxford University Press. Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching Kiswahili and RE in all levels of the primary and secondary schools. A highly skilled author in authoring instructional textbooks and workbooks under the titles 'Growing in Christ' (Grades 1-6). Excels in training teachers and developing new teaching ideas in line with emerging trends and behaviors of the 21st century. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful instruction and enhance academic performance.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Teachers Service Commission
10.2021 - Current
  • Teaching Kiswahili and RE in secondary school at St. Johns XXIII Secondary School-Embu
  • Maintaining accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's school performance.
  • Developing strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues through prompt communication to foster a supportive learning environment.
  • Integrating cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and learning materials into the curriculum.
  • Collaborating with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
  • Coordinating with language specialists to support Kiswahili Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.

Author

Oxford Univeristy Press, EA
03.2016 - Current
  • Authoring instructional books in Religious Education (RE) Activities in line with the new Competency Based Curriculum. (Titles: Growing in Christ Grade 1,2,3,4,5 and 6) as well as workbooks for the same.
  • Gathering inspiration from personal experiences or current events to create relatable and thought-provoking content.
  • Conducting extensive research to enrich the authenticity and depth of written works, providing an easy and more grasp of content by the learners.
  • Enhancing manuscript quality by 97% through meticulous editing, proofreading, and revising for clarity and readability.
  • Participating in writer's workshops and conferences, honing skills and networking with other industry professionals.
  • Promoting published works through social media platforms, author website updates, email newsletters, and blog posts.

Content Curator

Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development
01.2024 - 02.2024
  • Appointed as a curator by KICD for interactive digital content under the Kenya Education cloud.
  • Actively participated in 3-5 industry events, conferences and webinars to stay abreast of latest trends and best practices in the field of content curation.
  • Assisted in 3 training/mentoring junior colleagues or interns involved in the content curation process.
  • Evaluated new tools/platforms designed for learning of Kiswahili and made recommendations based on potential impact on work efficiency and scalability.

Teacher

Teachers Service Commission
05.2013 - 10.2021
  • Taught both upper and lower primary classes (learners aged 7-12) in Kiswahili.
  • Managed positive classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's learning progress.
  • Created and developed dymnamic lesson plans to meet learners' academic needs.
  • Worked with other teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating learner's literature from a wide collection of world cultures.

Trainer of Trainers

Teachers Service Commission
05.2015 - 05.2015
  • Trained teachers in Murang’a County for three weeks in ICT Integration in primary schools in May 2015 as Trainer of Trainers using various training methods.
  • Coached teachers on best ICT Integration practices, providing constructive feedback to support their professional growth.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of training initiatives by tracking participant progress and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Delivered dynamic presentations to facilitate learning and retention among teacher trainees.
  • Pioneered mentorship program and ICT champions within 3 Educational zones thus fostering professional growth and development.

Education

Master of Arts - Project Planning and Management

University of Nairobi
Nairobi
09-2023

Bachelor of Arts - Kiswahili And Religious Studies

Mount Kenya University
Thika
12.2014

Associate of Arts - Primary Teacher Education

St. Marks Teacher Training College- Kigari
Embu
12.2011

High School Diploma -

Lions Secondary School
Embu
11-2009

Certificate - Computer Literacy

United Micro-Care Systems
12.2003

Skills

  • Experiential learning
  • Instructional best practices
  • Training skills
  • Classroom management
  • Communication and collaboration skills
  • Cultural awareness and integration
  • Computer skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Classroom technology: Kahoot, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Mentimeter, Google Docs
  • Relationship building
  • Growth mindset

Accomplishments

  • Consistent performance in the National examinations in Kiswahili over the last 3 years posting positive index.
  • Authored instructional books at Oxford University Press.
  • Trained Handball Girls team to Regional level, 2023.
  • Emerged the best ICT integration teacher of the year (iTOYA) at county level and 3rd best iTOYA at regional levels 2019.
  • Organized a voluntary visit by learners to a Children Orphanage Home.

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Content Curator

Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development
01.2024 - 02.2024

Teacher

Teachers Service Commission
10.2021 - Current

Author

Oxford Univeristy Press, EA
03.2016 - Current

Trainer of Trainers

Teachers Service Commission
05.2015 - 05.2015

Teacher

Teachers Service Commission
05.2013 - 10.2021

Master of Arts - Project Planning and Management

University of Nairobi

Bachelor of Arts - Kiswahili And Religious Studies

Mount Kenya University

Associate of Arts - Primary Teacher Education

St. Marks Teacher Training College- Kigari

High School Diploma -

Lions Secondary School

Certificate - Computer Literacy

United Micro-Care Systems

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