Godffrey Teacher of English/Literature and also ECDE
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I am experienced and passionate teacher. I love teaching and my students. The mantra 'one child at a time to change the world' is what I believe in. My qualification and experience is based in early years, middle school and high school. My major mission is to shape the next generation with the opportunities of educational resources available in this 21st Century.
I love to integrate various approaches of pedagogy learnt in different curriculum in order to provide the best experience to my students. In conclusion, education is the most poweful weapon to change the world.

Subjects

  • Arts & Humanities Expert

  • English & Literature Expert

  • Literacy Intervention Preschool, Kindergarten, KG, Nursery-A level

Experience

  • Deputy Principal and Teacher of English/Lit in IB (Nov, 2021–May, 2022) at Still I Rise NGO
    Principal and teacher of English and literature with success in designing English lessons to inspire and engage students. Transformative educational manager. Highly adept in meeting the course material requirements while focusing individual attention on students to promote success. Expert in promoting student reading and writing in and out of the classroom to develop creativity and enrich lives. Resourceful Kindergarten and preparatory teacher and also trainer of teacher trainees with 14 years of cumulative teaching experience. Successful at closely monitoring student growth and assessment in comprehensive progress for individual students. Knowledgeable about child development and willing to work long hours in and outside classroom. Passionate on environmental conservation and also designing environmental education programs.
  • Teacher of English and Literature (Aug, 2018–Aug, 2019) at Goram Gitau High School
    •Taught essay writing classes to prepare students for college-level writing.
    •Created and implemented lesson plans, modifying for difference in student learning styles.
    •Analyzed the prescribed set books for national exams preparation.
    •Built life long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
    •Tutored students requiring additional assistance in grammar and reading comprehension.
    •Repeated key lesson information to teach grammar and help students grasp concepts.
    •Identified online resources to complement traditional course materials and aid in student learning.
    •Urged students to choose books based on interest to boost reading frequency and engagement.
    •Encouraged students to express themselves through creative writing assignments.
  • Early years teacher (May, 2018–Nov, 2021) at Terra Moyo International School
    •Developed class learning plans to meet all departmental requirements.
    •Assisted and supported students with classwork including those with learning difficulties during lessons.
    •Employed wide variety of fiction and non-fiction textual materials to encourage students to read independently.
    •Designed challenging course to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
    •Contributed to significant increase in student achievement on standardized testing for English comprehension by previewing test sections with students.
    •Attended professional development training to improve knowledge and skills.
    •Discussed grades and methods for improvement with students privately.
    •Encouraged students to express themselves through creative writing assignments
  • Middle School and Early years teacher (Sep, 2009–Jun, 2018) at Good Hope Educational Centre Kiserian
    •Headteacher for early years and head of reading programme, also teacher for year 1.
    •Developed class learning plans to meet all departmental and statement requirements.
    •Combined discipline plan with effective measures and lesson plans to increase concentration, participation and progress student accountability.
    •Tested students on concepts taught in class to determine comprehension levels.
    •Created and implemented lesson plans, modifying for differences in student learning styles.
    •Handled disciplinary problems with calm and poise and dealt with escalating issues.
    •Facilitated staff meeting to communicated policy issues.
    •Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
    •Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent.
    •Discussed differentiated instructions according to student’s ability levels with teaching staff.
    •Attended trainings for Competency Based Curriculum.
  • Head teacher (May, 2005–May, 2009) at Osiligi Primary School
    •Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
    •Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
    •Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.
    •Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
    •Researched and wrote applications for educational grants for needy students.
    •Outlined, implemented and maintained personnel-related policies and procedures.
    •Managed group of 6 staff members and 10 teachers.
    •Visited classrooms to evaluated teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
    •Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
    •Kept team on track by assigning and supervising their activities and giving constructive feedback.
    •Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

Education

  • Bachelor of Education Arts( English and Literature (Jan, 2015–Jun, 2021) from Mount Kenya University Thika

Fee details

    KSh2,500–3,000/hour (US$19.38–23.26/hour)

    Within westlands I charge 2500/- while outside of Westlands I charge 3000. Note that this amount is for 3 hours of tuition per day. Negotiation is accepted depending on the needs of the client.

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