Virginia W Kimani
Nairobi
Summary
Dynamic instructor skilled in engaging learners and promoting collaboration. Expertise in designing interactive lessons tailored to various learning styles. Strong background in curriculum development and effective classroom management. Dedicated to inspiring students and enhancing academic performance.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pastor
Regional Centre of Management College
Nairobi
01.2014 - Current
- Mentoring and counselling the students
Akad Education Associates
01.2014 - Current
- Mentoring and counselling the youth during holidays.
Avic International
01.2014 - Current
- Teaching English to Chinese Natives both Adults and Children.
Part-time Chinese Translator
Unilever East Africa
01.2014 - Current
- Translation for Chinese Engineers while installing new equipment.
- Delivered interpreter services in legal settings, bridging the communication gap between clients and solicitors.
- Negotiated with Chinese suppliers on behalf of English-speaking clients, bridging communication gaps.
Language Instructor in Chinese and French (part-time)
La Fontana International School and Vision College
Nairobi
01.2018 - 05.2022
- Assisted foreign Chinese students in improving English language skills.
- Supported classroom dynamics to create an inclusive learning environment.
- Facilitated engagement among participants during lessons.
Manager
Rhema Creative
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Creative designer of Business Cards, Magazines, Signage, Banners, Fliers, DVD Printing, Web Banners, Receipt Books, Calendars.
Oper.Coordinator & Church Adm.
ITSA Asia
Hong Kong
05.2008 - 09.2009
- Church Administration, Counseling and ministering on weekends.
Daoguang Kindergarten
Zhongshan, Guang Dong
11.2006 - 04.2008
- Discipleship training: Bible Training in the Church on Wednesdays and Sunday.
- Teaching Chinese Natives English Bible and ministering to them.
- Teaching English: I taught oral and written English in the Kindergarten K1 to K3. This included preparing lesson plans as per course outline, carrying out lessons in a professional manner with the intention of holding the students' attention, and also preparing and carrying out English examinations.
- Part of Daoguang Church
Royal Language Centre
Chang Chun, Jilin
09.2005 - 06.2006
- Teaching oral and written English in Primary School. This includes preparing lessons as per course outline for Primary Grade 2, Grade 5 and Grade 6. Examining students on reading, writing and listening.
Luxian No.2 High School
, Sichuan
09.2004 - 06.2005
- Teaching oral English to Senior 1, Junior 1 students and Kindergarten. This included preparing lesson plans as per course outline, carrying out lessons in a professional manner with the intention of holding the students attention, and also preparing and carrying out oral examinations. In this one-year teachers exchange program, I have been exposed to students from different cultural backgrounds.
Executive Assistant to the Managing Director
Credit Bank Limited
01.1998 - 12.2003
- Handling in and outgoing correspondence.
- Dealing with loan applications.
- Managing the human resources duties in liaison with the Chief Administrator and Managing Director.
- Preparing minutes for the Board of Directors meeting and seeing to it all minutes and meetings are scheduled in order.
Personal Secretary to the Managing Director
TEXCHEM LIMITED
01.1996 - 12.1998
- Handling all secretarial duties and personal work for the Managing Director.
- Following up consignments for overseas and local clients.
Education
HSK 3 - Mandarin Language
Zhongshan University
China01-2008
Associates Degree -
Isom School of Ministry
USA01-2008
Diploma - French
Alliance Francaise
Nairobi01-2000
Diploma - Full Secretarial & Ms Office
Queensway College
01-1992
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Gitwe High School
Kenya01-1990
Skills
- Assessment strategies
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Language instruction (English, Chinese, French)
- Student mentoring
Custom Section
- Computer literate
- Energetic
- Hardworking
- Love interacting with people
References
- Charles Roseberry, ITSA Asia, +852 68951913
- Heidi Mitchell, ITSA Asia, 14097909407
- Herman (Huyunbing), Foreign Teacher’s Coordinator, Luxian No.2 High School, 0086 13198253855
- The Principal, Dao Guang Kindergarten, 0086 13531889095
- Credit Bank Limited, Human Resources Manager, 254 0722956145
Timeline
Language Instructor in Chinese and French (part-time)
La Fontana International School and Vision College
01.2018 - 05.2022
Lead Pastor
Regional Centre of Management College
01.2014 - Current
Akad Education Associates
01.2014 - Current
Avic International
01.2014 - Current
Part-time Chinese Translator
Unilever East Africa
01.2014 - Current
Manager
Rhema Creative
01.2010 - 12.2013
Oper.Coordinator & Church Adm.
ITSA Asia
05.2008 - 09.2009
Daoguang Kindergarten
11.2006 - 04.2008
Royal Language Centre
09.2005 - 06.2006
Luxian No.2 High School
09.2004 - 06.2005
Executive Assistant to the Managing Director
Credit Bank Limited
01.1998 - 12.2003
Personal Secretary to the Managing Director
TEXCHEM LIMITED
01.1996 - 12.1998
HSK 3 - Mandarin Language
Zhongshan University
Associates Degree -
Isom School of Ministry
Diploma - French
Alliance Francaise
Diploma - Full Secretarial & Ms Office
Queensway College
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Gitwe High School