I possess a blend of subject-specific knowledge, pedagogical skills, and personal qualities that foster an effective and engaging learning environment.
Personal Qualities
Passion and Enthusiasm:
Demonstrating a genuine interest and excitement for the subject can inspire and motivate students.
Patience and Empathy:
Understanding and accommodating the varying paces at which students learn, and providing support as needed.
Organization and Preparation:
Planning lessons effectively and managing classroom activities to maximize learning time.
Encouragement of Critical Thinking:
Mathematics: Promoting problem-solving skills and logical reasoning.
Biology: Encouraging scientific inquiry, hypothesis testing, and data analysis.
Continuous Improvement:
Seeking professional development opportunities and feedback to continually enhance teaching practices.
Additional Qualities
Interdisciplinary Approach:
Mathematics: Linking mathematical concepts to real-world applications and other subjects like physics and economics.
Biology: Connecting biological concepts to chemistry, environmental science, and health education.
Creating a Positive Learning Environment:
Fostering a classroom atmosphere that is respectful, inclusive, and conducive to learning.
Encouraging Collaboration:
Promoting group work and collaborative projects to develop teamwork skills and peer learning.
Pedagogical Skills
Effective Communication:
Clarity: Ability to explain complex concepts in a simple, understandable manner.
Engagement: Use of varied teaching techniques to maintain student interest.
Assessment and Feedback:
Mathematics: Developing assessments that test a range of skills from basic computation to problem-solving and critical thinking.
Biology: Designing experiments and projects that encourage inquiry and hands-on learning.
Experience
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CLASS TEACHER YEAR 10 (Sep, 2023
–Present) at NEXA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Teacher for mathematics and biology from year 7 to 11
Fee details
KSh1,500–2,000/hour
(US$11.63–15.50/hour)
per lesson which takes 1 hour, I charge 1500 to 2000.