Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Ziprosa Magero

Ziprosa Magero

Leader. Educator
Nairobi

Summary

Highly experienced leader possessing over 17 years of experience in education. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive and appreciative attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Able to develop excellent rapport with students, parents and educators to build a supportive learning community.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Math Curriculum Leader & Class Teacher

Braeside School, Braeburn Group
Nairobi
09.2015 - Current
  • Elevate standards of mathematics curriculum in collaboration with the Headteacher and Senior Teaching Committee, through creation of comprehensive and engaging lesson plans; while implementing suitable teaching methodologies that cater to pupil needs across the school.
  • Addressed current educational issues and applied best practices while directing professional development and instructional leadership; increased instructional focus with staff through comprehensive feedback and evaluation.
  • Developed annual School Improvement Plan for Mathematics.
  • Foster appropriate intervention strategies to improve performance in the subject across Primary School.
  • Develop assessments to evaluate progress of students to ensure steady progress across the term year.
  • Mentor placement teachers on teaching methodology and observation-based coaching and feedback.
  • Roll out of the British National Curriculum in adaption within the local context for Key Stage 2 in 2016.
  • Enable children in self-expression through artistic methods such as dance, role-play during assemblies and school play production; produce choreographed dance numbers with 9–11-year-old children during the school play production.
  • Actively fund raise for community service initiatives to nurture a sense of community.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
  • Key Achievements
  • Facilitation of Math INSETS on topics such as How to use Mathematical vocabulary to encourage math talk in the classroom, Effective math skills progression from Early Years – Year 6, How to teach Problem solving and Reasoning Skills.
  • Roll out of the Math Progression Skill Map and Math Calculation Policy for the Primary Section.
  • Introduction of Math Clinic, a learning enrichment programme to close learning gaps of students
  • Co-creation of Mathletics Challenge to foster student engagement of the subject.
  • Produce choreographed dance numbers with 9–11-year-old children during school play productions.
  • Stage décor and poster designs for key school events like plays, Christmas cantatas and prize presentations.

Head of Primary & Math and Geography Teacher.

MSB Institute
Nairobi
12.2012 - 08.2015
  • Responsible for overall management of school programmes across primary school years.
  • Demonstrate strong leadership acumen while serving 200 students in grades 1 to 6 and 40 members of staff.
  • Ensure timely procurement of necessary aids and materials indispensable for effective teaching and learning.
  • Drive effective teaching pedagogy across all primary school years.
  • Create reports to gauge success of programmes and learning interventions on regular basis for school management committee.
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
  • Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
  • Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
  • Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Key Achievements

Development of the School Strategic plan that was adopted by the management for two academic years.

Principal

Grace Hannah Secondary School
Nairobi
01.2006 - 10.2012
  • Provide technical support and advice in program and policy planning, designing, monitoring and evaluation and strengthening internal staff capacities for delivering on institutional objectives.
  • Research and analyse relevant policies for purposes of planning and influencing emergent county strategies and strategic advocacy campaigns in line with Ministry of Education.
  • Network and collaborate with other stakeholders to initiate support of grassroots actions and linkages aimed at shaping specific County and regional agendas around education and girl empowerment.
  • Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
  • Key Achievements
  • Increase in student enrolment because of a vigilant marketing strategy.






Education

Master of Science - Master of Education And Management

Strathmore University
Nairobi
07.2023

Bachelor of Science - B.Sc.. Education -Mathematics And Geography

Kenyatta University
Nairobi
10.2004

Skills

  • Team leadership expertise
  • Education Leadership
  • Transformative leadership
  • Strategic leadership style
  • Generation and Understanding of school policies
  • School-Wide System Perspective
  • Guide school assemblies
  • School event coordination
  • Possess genuine enthusiasm and passion for teaching and working with young learners
  • Knowledge of 21st Century Education and its teaching pedagogies
  • Admirable ability to maintain high standards of discipline and behavior in the school while maintaining an approachable demeanor
  • Clever use of innovative and resourceful teaching methods to suit the special needs of an individual or group
  • Ability to create beautiful learning environment

Certification

MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Leadership Training at Karen Ardley Associates

A leadership training at Braeburn Gitanga by David Porritt, a representative of Karen Ardley Associates. Key skills that were propagated: Understanding the middle leader role, Emotional intelligence, self-analysis and planning for change, how to assess that learning is taking place, coaching skills, how to give and receive feedback, understanding team dynamics and how to make meetings more exciting.

Additional Information

REFEREES:

Gladys Wahinya

headpry@braeside.ac.ke

0722242460


Judith Mwangi

judith.mwangi@braeside.ac.ke

0720579063


Mary Amimo

mary.amimo@braeside.ac.ke

0721221198

Timeline

Math Curriculum Leader & Class Teacher

Braeside School, Braeburn Group
09.2015 - Current

Head of Primary & Math and Geography Teacher.

MSB Institute
12.2012 - 08.2015

Principal

Grace Hannah Secondary School
01.2006 - 10.2012

Master of Science - Master of Education And Management

Strathmore University

Bachelor of Science - B.Sc.. Education -Mathematics And Geography

Kenyatta University
Ziprosa MageroLeader. Educator