YVONNE APONDI ODONGO

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• Coordinate the registration of candidates for KCSE
• Including document collection and the KNEC Portal set-up
• Work with the Principal to articulate a compelling short- and long-term vision for the development of the school's academic culture and programs
• Contribute to the school termly action plan and execute on the academic portion of the action plan
• Set and model a consistent tone of highest expectations, joy, and growth mindset
• Lead key school rituals as needed to model and ingrain culture
• Quickly identify and respond to classroom/school culture on behavior issue
• Lead instructional sessions for parents such as during Open Days and Academic days
• Follow up with the Learning Design team on teachers' feedback on lesson plans
• Coordinate with the academic support team on availability of learning materials and teaching resources
• Serve as hiring manager for all instructional staff hires
• Coach teachers through extensive classroom observation and feedback
• Weekly Update Observation and Feedback tracker and use the data to effectively coach teacher on the sequence of action steps
• Supervise all professional development routines and activities across the school
• Facilitate collaboration among teachers within/across grade levels and subject areas
• Collect, analyze, share and interpret internal and external school assessment data and ensure that data is used strategically to improve student academic performance and run teacher data circles
• Oversee planning, execution and analysis of intervention programs targeted at needs of diverse academic subgroups, whether remedial or academic enrichment
• Run all academic systems and structures including but not limited to Ed Admin, Timetabling, Booster Lessons
• Any other roles as assigned by your Manager
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• Improved faculty performance through regular evaluations, professional development opportunities, and constructive feedback.

Responsibilities of an Associate Dean of Instruction & Learning Based on Academic Monitoring Phases

Unpack Objectives & Align to DOK Levels

• Ensure all lessons have clear learning objectives aligned to standards.
• Guide teachers in developing Know & Show charts for different DOK levels.

Design & Implement Checking for Understanding (CFU) Strategies

• Train teachers on effective CFU techniques to gauge student understanding.
• Observe lessons to assess real-time student engagement & feedback loops.

Develop & Review Teacher Exemplars

• Ensure teachers prepare high-quality exemplars for student reference.
• Provide feedback on the rigor and alignment of exemplars to objectives.

Monitor Academic Progress Using LAP Sheets

• Oversee the use of Learning & Progress (LAP) Sheets for tracking student performance.
• Support data collection processes to inform targeted interventions.

Collect & Analyze Student Data

• Lead data-driven discussions with teachers to identify learning trends & gaps.
• Facilitate weekly/bi-weekly data meetings for instructional planning.

Use Data to Drive Instruction, Reteach, and Differentiate Learning

• Guide teachers in using data to reteach concepts that students struggle with.
• Ensure teachers implement differentiated instruction to meet diverse learner needs.

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• In liaison with the School Leader, overseeing the implementation of a Student Life strategy and ensuring effective and efficient use of resources assigned to student life (financial and human)
• Creating Residential Life goals for the academic year and tracking toward progress
• Sitting on the school management team and attending all meetings where a residential life voice is required
• Teaches a maximum of ten lessons per week in their subject of specialization
• Managing the Dorm Mother/Father and the School nurse
• Ensuring the development, growth and accountability of direct reports
• Overseeing school move in and move out in compliance with the school calendar
• Creating a plan for student health and safety emergency preparedness
• Ensuring that the School's behaviour policy is implemented consistently and effectively
• Working in collaboration with the Behavior Committee and (Associate)Dean of Students to ensure fair proceedings
• In Liaison with the School Leader, designing and administer policies in the residence halls
• Performing administrative duties including: creating and retaining student housing contracts, emergency contact information, room and other keys, etc
• Developing and implementing appropriate communication strategies in order to keep all members of the Residential Life Community and students families informed regarding matters of interest, information and concern
• Liaising with security staff to ensure students' personal safety and security
• Supporting sports, clubs and societies
• Supporting with Boarding Teacher on duty schedules and ensuring duties are done effectively
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• Designed and implemented leadership and innovation programs aimed at fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial mindsets among students from Grades 9 to 12
• Deliver Innovation and Leadership Lessons across grades
• Facilitated workshops, mentorship sessions, and hands-on projects that encouraged creativity, adaptability, and collaboration
• Led professional development sessions for teachers, equipping them with strategies to integrate innovative teaching methodologies into their curriculum
• Oversaw the execution of school-wide events such as Hackathons, Leadership Forums, and Innovation Challenges, boosting student engagement and skills development
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• Spearheaded the design and execution of innovation and leadership projects, enhancing student skills in critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration across Grades 9 to 12
• Train learners on how to understand identify, understand their course and creatively resolving Challenges in the environment through the Sustainable Development Goals
• Monitored and evaluated project outcomes, reporting on key performance indicators such as student participation rates, program impact, and stakeholder feedback
• Trained and mentored staff to integrate innovative practices and leadership training into their teaching methods, resulting in improved classroom engagement and project-based learning success
• Facilitated student success in school competitions such as Nova Shark Tank and Nova Talks
• Reviewing Learners projects and providing feedback
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• Successfully mentored and guided students in preparation for Model United Nations (MUN) conferences at local, regional, and international levels
• (Nairobi Gigiri and South Africa)
• Facilitated training sessions in research, policy formulation, speechwriting, and negotiation, enabling students to excel in their assigned roles as delegates
• Led teams that achieved Best Delegate awards and Outstanding Position Papers
• Organized and coordinated participation in prominent MUN conferences, ensuring all logistical arrangements were efficiently handled
• Promoted global awareness and international relations skills by encouraging students to engage in debates on real-world issues like climate change, human rights, and global security
• Fostered collaboration between schools and organizations, building a network that enriched the MUN experience for students
• Encouraged leadership and peer mentorship by creating opportunities for experienced students to mentor newcomers
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• Facilitated student participation in the World Scholars Cup, achieving notable success at regional, global, and Tournament of Champions levels
• Mentored students in collaborative writing, debate, and the Scholar's Bowl, enhancing their critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills
• Spearheaded logistical coordination for participation in international competitions, ensuring seamless travel, accommodation, and engagement
• Oversaw training programs that led to all participants receiving medals and qualifying in both regional, global round and Tournament of Champions at Yale University
• Promoted interdisciplinary learning and global citizenship among students through active engagement in WSC activities
• Built partnerships with stakeholders to fundraise and support students' participation in international competitions
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• Develop Kiswahili lesson plans and power point presentations that trigger the curiosity of the learners as they explore both new and different ideas thus making learning joyful
• Deliver effective, differentiated and inquiry-based lessons in a joyful manner
• Having a clearly written Know and Show Chart that clearly indicates the lessons objectives, what students need to know and show based on the content being learnt followed by a checking for understanding questions targeting the learnt concept
• Together with my students, we set both short term and long term academic goals in regards to Swahili subject and strictly follow up on them thus providing a road map to better understanding of content learnt and good grades
• Give a weekly or bi-weekly assessment to monitor the academic progress of my learners
• Monitoring and tracking progress of learners by use of academic data to enhance student's performance and improve my methods of Instruction
• Plan for individual academic clinics for my students to engage both Parents, teachers, students and other stakeholders to discuss academic outcomes and craft a road map for VAP (value addition progress)
• As a coach I observe methods of instruction and learning in class and give feedback to assigned teachers on the lessons with the intention of achieving a learner centered model of learning and instruction
• Facilitate teacher PD (Professional Development) informed by lesson observation and school walkthroughs
• This is where intentional training of instructional skills and behavior management happens
• Coach and train new teammates on our learning model and methods of instruction through on boarding
• Facilitate Open Days for Parents and other stakeholders to understand our curriculum implementation and our model of learning and instruction that is learner centered and inquiry based
• Interrogates students' data; both hard and soft that informs their goal setting and differentiated approach to supporting their academic and character development
• Run academic systems and structures including but not limited to Timetabling and Booster Lessons
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• Ensure that overall day-to-day operations of the department run smoothly
• Setting departmental goals and conducting research on ways of improving the performance
• Coordinating and liaising with staff members within the department and school managers with the aim of achieving set goals
• Deliver effective, differentiated and inquiry-based lessons in a joyful manner
• Assisting with recruitment process, training, and onboarding processes for staff within the department
• Monitoring and supervising the teaching-learning process within the department through weekly lesson observation and one on one feedback
• Scheduling meetings and training sessions with staff within the department
• Organizing team building events for staff within the department that take everyone's needs into account
• Attending workshops and training sessions organized by departmental heads within and outside school
• Maintaining students' academic and progress records
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• Developed evaluation strategy for academic and progress tracking
• Developed Kiswahili lesson plans and assessment as well as an evaluation strategy for academic progress
• Conducted pastoral programs for students as a homeroom teacher
• Maintained up to date records of student progress and use it to understand student progress and for further planning for instruction
• Prepared relevant learning resources to relay academic content
• Encouraged student participation in co-curricular activities for talent development
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• Actively participated in team teaching and regular collaboration with members of the department to ensure seamless learning and professional development
• Facilitated pastoral growth of students as a form tutor to develop all-around students and support academic progress
• Encouraged student participation in co-curricular activities for talent development