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SUSAN GAKUNGA

SUSAN GAKUNGA

TEACHER
NAIROBI

Summary

  • Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Organized and dependable person successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

A LEVEL CHEMISTRY TEACHER

OSHWAL ACADEMY NAIROBI SENIOR HIGH
NAIROBI
09.2017 - Current
  • Teaching year 12 and 13 Edexcel Pearson Chemistry
  • Engaged students and promoted intellectual curiosity through hands-on experiments, PowerPoint presentations and mnemonics to provide positive attitude towards scientific processes.
  • Instructed students in lab by teaching safety protocols for proper use of chemicals and safe disposal of hazardous materials.
  • Inspected lab equipment before student use to reduce chances of potential hazards.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Prepared plans, materials and activities for students to reach chemistry learning outcomes.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

CO-CURRICULAR COORDINATOR

OSHWAL ACADEMY NAIROBI SENIOR HIGH
Nairobi
01.2020 - Current

Key performance areas.

a. sports, clubs, competitions and events organization.

  • Overseeing membership, registration and assignment of teachers in charge of each of the sports, clubs and co-curricular activities
  • In consultation with relevant staff I plan, co-ordinate and exercise oversight of sporting and cultural events that showcase student achievement in co-curricular activities
  • Co-ordinating the selection of students for engagement in internal and external sport competitions and events.
  • Ensuring regular reports of all activities planned and taking place.

b. Calendar of events, leadership and management

  • Co-ordinating all the school's co-curricular activities -sports events, clubs, competitions, charity and charity events and trips.
  • In consultation with other staff in the different co-curricular departments, I budget and raise requisitions for all co-curricular activities.
  • Co-ordinating regular interactions with students to facilitate improvement in all aspects of student life.
  • Providing leadership and coordinating activities of the co-curricular team in sports, clubs and houses.
  • Laising with the Head and SLT to ensure that all students and their parents are informed of the principles, objectives and benefits of extra-curricular activities.
  • Co-ordinating co-curricular meetings with various departments for reviewing progress and intervention initiatives.
  • Co-ordinating careers and pastoral programs, university fairs and life skill workshops for students in liaison with the careers in charge and school counselor.
  • Secretary to the Senior Leadership Team.
  • In charge of all study tours, trips, sporting and other school events and clubs.
  • I advise on school co-curricular policy and implementation of the policy.

IGCSE AND A LEVEL CHEMISTRY TEACHER

AMSB NAIROBI
NAIROBI
09.2010 - 08.2017
  • Taught year 9 to 13 chemistry
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Consulted with students individually and in groups to help students efficiently reach learning goals.

CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS TEACHER

KARENGATA ACADEMY
NAIROBI
01.2008 - 08.2010
  • Taught chemistry form 1 to form 4 8-4-4 and physics form 1 to form 4.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies

CHEMISTRY TEACHER

EXETER COMPLEX
NAIROBI
02.2001 - 12.2007
  • Served as the school principal overseeing the academy from nursery, primary and secondary section.
  • Taught chemistry in form 1 to form 4.
  • Managed laboratory and stockroom by pricing and ordering chemical supplies and equipment.
  • Constructed and administered tests and exams to measure student learning.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Education -

Kenyatta University
Nairobi Kenya
09.2019 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Science - CHEMISTRY AND MATHS

JKUAT
KENYA
04.1997 - 12.2000

8-4-4

Alliance Girls High School
Kenya
02.1992 - 11.1995

Kigumo Primary School
Kenya
01.1984 - 11.1991

Skills

Organizational performance

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Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of Talent Show that raised funds for the special needs children in a primary school.
  • Achieved
  • 93% A-C and 100 % A-E pass in AS Chemistry in the academic year 2022/2023
  • 100% A*- C in A2 chemistry in the year 2022/2023.

Referees

1. Mr Peter Ng'ang'a Murigi

Deputy Head - Oshwal Academy Nairobi Senior High

Tel: 0723712547

2. Mr Peter Kamotho

Exams Officer- AMSB

Tel: 0720465466

Timeline

CO-CURRICULAR COORDINATOR

OSHWAL ACADEMY NAIROBI SENIOR HIGH
01.2020 - Current

Post Graduate Diploma in Education -

Kenyatta University
09.2019 - 07.2021

A LEVEL CHEMISTRY TEACHER

OSHWAL ACADEMY NAIROBI SENIOR HIGH
09.2017 - Current

IGCSE AND A LEVEL CHEMISTRY TEACHER

AMSB NAIROBI
09.2010 - 08.2017

CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS TEACHER

KARENGATA ACADEMY
01.2008 - 08.2010

CHEMISTRY TEACHER

EXETER COMPLEX
02.2001 - 12.2007

Bachelor of Science - CHEMISTRY AND MATHS

JKUAT
04.1997 - 12.2000

8-4-4

Alliance Girls High School
02.1992 - 11.1995

Kigumo Primary School
01.1984 - 11.1991
SUSAN GAKUNGATEACHER