Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Competence And Skills
Key Career Achievements And Milestones
References
Hobbies and Interests
Introduction And Career Objectives - Summary
Attributes
References
Timeline
Sammy Buhiru

Sammy Buhiru

NAIROBI

Summary

Dynamic training coordinator with a proven track record at Future Mark Kenya, excelling in youth program management and curriculum development. Skilled in data collection and analysis, I effectively enhance training outcomes while fostering strong professional relationships. My expertise in monitoring and evaluation drives impactful learning experiences for diverse groups.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Training coordinator

Future Mark Kenya
01.2019 - Current
  • In charge of content development for training.
  • Train and provide orientation to new Youth facilitators, trainers and teachers.
  • Provide daily training and facilitation, using the developed manuals and scripts to large groups of Youths.
  • Help in the overall daily training operations of the training site-Venue selection, room set ups, trainee management and attendance.
  • Take an active role in Monitoring trainee progress, skill growth and development.
  • Development of interactive lesson plans using existing syllabus.
  • Development and review of teaching content and materials.
  • Carry out Research on effectiveness of learning designs.
  • Collection and analysis of data on the effectiveness of learning designs.
  • Provide formative feedback and Recommendations to teachers and Management.
  • Liaise with other stakeholders in successfully implementing teacher training Programs.

Chemistry teacher, Life skill teacher, Head of Counseling Department, Key note speaker

Teachers’ Service Commission
Nairobi
01.2010 - 01.2018
  • Teaching students within the school, monitoring their progress within the curriculum and assisting the Heads of Departments in screening, Assessment and Review process.
  • Managing students learning through effective teaching in accordance with the Departments schemes of work, syllabus and policies.
  • Developing and using a variety of teaching strategies, methods and approaches to match curricular objectives and the range of students’ needs and ensured that equal opportunity for all learners was granted.
  • Working with other Heads of Department, subject teachers and support staff (through prior discussion and joint planning) in order to maximize effectiveness within lessons.
  • In charge of Guiding, Counselling, Life Skills and Peer Education Program.
  • Supporting and guiding other teachers in learning support provision.
  • Assisting in development of Individual Educational Programs for schools and pupils (IEPS) and Programs of Education.
  • Keeping up to date information through research and developments in the pedagogy subject and curriculum areas by attending INSET trainings.
  • Assisting in preparation, setting and marking of entrance exams.
  • Facilitating writing of school weekly, monthly, termly and yearly Reports.
  • Assessing students’ day to day work systematically and used the results to inform future planning, teaching and curricular Development.
  • Assisting Heads of Departments in developing and updating Educational Programs.
  • Using assessment procedures to monitor students’ progress and help in target setting and using the outcomes to inform oral and written feedback to pupil, parents and Administration.

Training facilitator

I Choose Life Africa (ICL)
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Analyzed results from surveys conducted at the end of trainings and adjusted content accordingly.
  • Provided guidance on how best utilize technology tools for effective learning outcomes.
  • Provided individual coaching and mentoring to facilitators on best practices.
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive training curriculum for lead teachers.
  • Monitored progress of participants throughout the duration of the program.
  • Developed tests to measure knowledge retention levels among participants after completing training programs.
  • Evaluated instructor performance based on participant feedback.
  • Utilized various teaching techniques such as role-playing, simulations, and lectures to engage learners.

Education

MA - Counseling psychology

United States International University
09-2026

Bachelor of Education - BED science (second class honors)

Kenyatta University
12.2009

Kenya Certificate Of Secondary Education - Mean Grade A-

Vigina Secondary School
11-2003

Kenya Certificate Of Primary Education -

Vigina Primary School
12.1999

Skills

  • Youth Program Management
  • Teaching
  • Training and facilitation
  • Development and review of training and teaching materials/content
  • Mobilization and creation of Awareness
  • Data Collection
  • Education Research and Analysis
  • Report writing
  • Presentation
  • Basic budgeting
  • Accounting Skills
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Team Building
  • Networking
  • Building and Maintaining Professional Relations
  • Department Management

Competence And Skills

  • Life Skills Education/training
  • Youth Program Management
  • Teaching, Training and facilitation
  • Development and review of training and teaching materials/content
  • Mobilization and creation of Awareness
  • Data Collection, Education Research and Analysis
  • Report writing and Presentation
  • Basic budgeting and Accounting Skills
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Team Building
  • Networking, Building and Maintaining Professional Relations
  • Department Management

Key Career Achievements And Milestones

  • A trainer by KICD on implementation of the new curriculum
  • Designed content for training used by facilitators at Future Mark Kenya and I Choose Life Africa
  • Helped develop learning content for life skills used by my colleagues.
  • Managed to develop assessment tools used to evaluate the training for input and upgrade of future trainings.
  • Developed a comprehensive tool at Future Mark Kenya that is used to evaluate the effectiveness of the Program.
  • Initiated after school counseling program to help emotionally disturbed students in my school which was later adopted as part of official school program.
  • Helped over 50 boys to get off drugs during the after school counseling program over the last three years.
  • Initiated and perfected the school careers and talent day to help students in my school understand the place of talent in career development.
  • By imparting in young high school leavers entrepreneurial skills, I have seen over 100 youths start small businesses which are successful and profitable to date.
  • Named teacher of the year by my Principal for two years running in response to my efforts as Head of Department.
  • Awarded for teaching the most improved subject in the school.
  • Trained over 200 students within my Sub County as peer-educators as part of my duties while working with I Choose Life Africa.
  • Assisted over 50 students choose courses and forge career paths at the university.
  • Developed and reviewed the training manuals each and every cycle.

References

  • Mrs. Zipporah Karimi Muriithi, Program Coordinator, Future Mark Kenya, P.O. BOX 1036, Nairobi, Nairobi, 00518, 0722326506, zippykarimi@yahoo.com
  • Mr. Dickens Odondo Odiwour, Head of Department, Kayole South Secondary School, +254724997771, odiwourdickens@yahoo.com
  • Mr. Ngige Moses, Assistant Dean of Learning, Nova Pioneer (Tatu Girls High), P.O. BOX 643, Tatu City, Kenya, 00606, 0726079034, mngige@novapioneer.com

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading and Theatre
  • Community service
  • Youth mentoring and training
  • Life coaching
  • Research based writing

Introduction And Career Objectives - Summary

I hold a Bachelors’ degree in Education, with over ten years of teaching and training experience in the Education sector as a teacher, trainer, and mentor. In the past, I have closely worked with the Teachers Service Commission and Non-Governmental Organizations such as CHF International and ICL Africa in matters to do with teacher Training and Youth Development Programs. Currently, I work with Future Mark Kenya as a training coordinator where I facilitate the training of young people on viable Entrepreneurial skills, Basic Life Skills, Career Development and Promotion of Girl Child Education through grants. During this time of service, I have acquired strong communication skills enabling me to successfully pass knowledge and skills to students and young people at school and community levels. The possession of excellent command of English and Kiswahili has made it possible to facilitate, mentor, coach and provide motivational talk shows to the youths at different forums through PowerPoint Presentations, and Speeches. My career goal is to pursue a career in manpower training/development and youth empowerment programs with a keen interest in entrepreneurial program management, training, mentoring, and coaching. I would like to lead a team of stakeholders to ensure the culture of teamwork and integrity is cultivated and to apply acquired leadership, monitoring, and evaluation skills to check on team performance and progress of programs and in turn, make full use of the outcomes to make wise decisions and future projections in providing solutions.

Attributes

  • Excellent Computer skills in MS Office Suite
  • Excellent Planning skill
  • Ability to Multitask
  • Strong managerial skills
  • Good organizational skills
  • Decisive problem solver with expansive exposure
  • Effective communication and writing skills
  • Ready to listen and learn to achieve desired organizational goals

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Training coordinator - Future Mark Kenya
01.2019 - Current
Training facilitator - I Choose Life Africa (ICL)
01.2012 - 01.2015
Chemistry teacher, Life skill teacher, Head of Counseling Department, Key note speaker - Teachers’ Service Commission
01.2010 - 01.2018
United States International University - MA, Counseling psychology
Kenyatta University - Bachelor of Education, BED science (second class honors)
Vigina Secondary School - Kenya Certificate Of Secondary Education, Mean Grade A-
Vigina Primary School - Kenya Certificate Of Primary Education,

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