Wesley Mitei
Teacher
Litein,12
Summary
I am a resourceful Chemistry Teacher offering over 20 years of experience bringing chemistry coursework to life through practical explanations and tangible lab exercises. I consider myself an expert in teaching students to develop science-based conclusions through scientific method.
I am focused on influencing students' individual academic growth while learning to work as team. I am motivated to deliver essential principles of chemistry by teaching reasoning, scientific method and applied science through hands-on lab demonstrations.
I encourage the students with constructive feedback and positive reinforcement, resulting in higher academic scores.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
TEACHING BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
LITEIN HIGH SCHOOL
1 2013 - Current
- Supported over 5000 students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Provided one-on-one support for 15 students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
TEACHING BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
KORONGOI SEC SCHOOL
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Promoted active participation in class discussions by creating inclusive atmosphere where all students felt comfortable voicing their thoughts and ideas.
- Mentored new educators within the department, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
TEACHING BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
NYAMIRANGA SEC SCHOOL
10.2003 - 12.2007
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on activities and experiential learning opportunities.
- Achieved positive student outcomes with consistent use of differentiated instruction strategies to support diverse learners.
- Implemented formative assessments throughout the instructional cycle, allowing for targeted interventions and adaptations as needed.
Education
Master of Science - SCIENCE EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET
Eldoret, Uasin Gishu, Kenya 06.2014 - 11.2017
Skills
Educational leadership -I help to make decisions by taking a big picture approach and strategically position the department or institution to relate to short term or long term strategies
Collaborative skills-I work as a competent member of a team,willingly providing backup while providing back up support for co-workers when need be and actively supporting group goals
Educational leadership-I help to make decisions by taking a big picture approach and strategically position the department or institution to relate to short term or long term strategies
Research
2013-01-01, 2015-01-01, EFFECTS OF TEACHING USING ICT ON SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS' PERFORMANCE IN BIOLOGY, MOLO DIVISION, NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA
Academictraining
- 2014-01-01, 2017-01-01, MASTERS IN SCIENCE EDUCATION (BIOLOGY), UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET
- 2006-01-01, 2009-01-01, BACHELOR OF EDUCATION SCIENCE, KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY
- 2000-01-01, 2002-01-01, DIPLOMA IN SCIENCE EDUCATION, KENYA SCIENCE TEACHERS COLLEGE
- 1995-01-01, 1998-01-01, O-LEVEL, KABIANGA HIGH SCHOOL
- 1988-01-01, 1994-01-01, KCPE, KITOBEN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Recognition and professional achievements.
- 01/01/18, APPOINTED HEAD OF SCIENCE DEPARTMENT, LITEIN HIGH SCHOOL
- 01/01/17, APPOINTED COUNTY SECRETARY, KENYA SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR SECRETARY
- 03/01/16, AWARDED A CERTIFICATE OF BEING A TEACHER OF THE YEAR, BURETI SUB-COUNTY
- 05/01/15, AWARDED A CERTIFICATE FOR THE HIGHEST EVER MEAN SCORE IN KCSE CHEMISTRY, LITEIN HIGH SCHOOL
- 12/01/14, KNEC CHEMISTRY PAPER 1 NATIONAL EXAMINER
- 2012-01-01, DISTRICT SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR, SECRETARY-BURETI
- 06/01/11, GUIDED TWO STUDENTS TO PROVINCIAL SCIENCE CONGRESS HELD AT KAPSABET GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL
- 03/01/11, AWARDED A CERTIFICATE OF MERIT FOR EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE IN 2010 KCSE CHEMISTRY
- 05/01/09, APPOINTED TEACHER IN-CHARGE OF SCHOOL STUDENTS REMEDIAL PROGRAMMES
- 04/01/08, APPOINTED SCHOOL SCIENCE PATRON
- 2006-01-01, TRAINED GIRLS FOOTBALL TEAM TO PROVINCIAL LEVEL
- 2004-01-01, ATTENDED A FOUR INSERVICE TRAINING IN STRENGTHENING OF MATHS AND SCIENCES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS (SMASSE)
- 11/01/02, AWARDED A CERTIFICATE FOR EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE, 3RD BEST BIOLOGY STUDENT IN 2002 DURING KSTC GRADUATION
Personal Information
- ID Number: 22075116
- Date of Birth: 10/24/80
- Marital Status: MARRIED
References
- MR. RICHARD SANG, PRINCIPAL, LITEIN HIGH, BOX 60, LITEIN, KENYA, +254727117113
- DR. LAZARUS MOMANYI, HEAD, TEACHER EDUCATION, MOI UNIVERSITY, +254722211017
Training
- 2023: WORKED FOR A TSC UNDER KPEEL PROGRAMME AS A MONITOR IN INTEGRATION OF ICT ON TEACHING AND LEARNING WITHIN SCHOOLS IN MERU, EMBU, THARAKA NITHI AND KIRINYAGA
- 2021: WORKED AS A MASTER TRAINER FOR TEACHERS ON CBC INTEGRATION IN SENIOR SECONDARY
- 2020-04-01, 2020-08-01, TRAINED IN USE OF REMOTE LEARNING METHODOLOGIES (RLM) FOR USE IN CLASSROOM TEACHING
- 08/01/17, ATTENDED AN INSERVICE TRAINING ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHS
- 08/01/15, ATTENDED KNEC EXAMINERS TRAINING
- 11/01/11, OBTAINED A CERTIFICATE IN COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
- 06/01/10, ATTENDED TEACHERS TRAINING ON METHODS AND TECHNIQUES OF BIOLOGY EVALUATION
- 12/01/09, OBTAINED A CERTIFICATE IN COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
- 12/01/05, OBTAINED A CLASS 'E' DRIVING LICENCE
Timeline
Master of Science - SCIENCE EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET
06.2014 - 11.2017
TEACHING BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
KORONGOI SEC SCHOOL
01.2008 - 01.2012
TEACHING BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
NYAMIRANGA SEC SCHOOL
10.2003 - 12.2007
TEACHING BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
LITEIN HIGH SCHOOL
1 2013 - Current
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