CAROLINE KIPRUTO
NAIROBI,RIFT VALLEY
Summary
I am a knowledgeable, dedicated and passionate teacher of English holding Bachelor of Education Arts from Pwani University. I am very proficient in deep and accurate student handling with quick turnaround. I believe in making a difference in every student who goes through my hands. I have the ability to adapt quickly to new environment and relate very well with students and the ability to identify challenges facing students with continuous efforts, hard work and knowledge sharing. I work well in multi-cultural environments and I am a good team player performing well without supervision. I take leadership role in every task I am assigned, supporting team mates and students. I believe that anything can be achieved and I aspire to follow these values and work for an institution or an organization that recognizes the potential within me and allows me to put it into practice in handling all the assignments and duties that may be assigned to me from time to time. Career Objective To work and utilize a competitive opportunity in order to fulfill and engage a combination of academic, work experience and to employ my already acquired knowledge and skills to the best of my ability and challenge my ability to set a positive example to both internal and external environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Swahili Fulbright Teacher
University Of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN
01.2022 - Current
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Teacher of English
Moi University High School
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
- Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
Teacher of English and Literature
Maji Mazuri High School
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Challenged and engaged students through in-depth lectures, debates and discussions and literary subjects.
- Employed visual and auditory approaches to make lessons more interesting and interactive for students.
- Provided academic advisement and educational guidance for adult learners using constructive feedback, in-person facilitation, contact calls and emails.
- Facilitated and trained students for [Type] and [Type] exams, resulting in [Number]% increase on average exam scores.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
Teacher of English and Literature
Lake Bogoria Secondary School
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Challenged and engaged students through in-depth lectures, debates and discussions and literary subjects.
- Employed visual and auditory approaches to make lessons more interesting and interactive for students.
- Provided academic advisement and educational guidance for adult learners using constructive feedback, in-person facilitation, contact calls and emails.
- Facilitated and trained students for [Type] and [Type] exams, resulting in [Number]% increase on average exam scores.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
INTERN TEACHER OF ENGLISH
Chumani Secondary School
NAIROBI, Kenya
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Stood in for teachers, checking lesson plans to provide consistent teaching to students.
- Conferred with qualified teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics.
- Met with parents to discuss student behaviors and needs.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Education Arts - English & Literature
Pwani University
Kenya12.2017
Kenya Certificate of Secondary School -
Mogotio Girls High School
Kenya12.2012
Kimalel Primary School
Kenya12.2008
Skills
- Skills and Competencies
- Analytical Skills:
- Recognizes areas of weaknesses requiring improvements and makes recommendations to the management for consideration, approval and implementation
- Communication Skills: I am an excellent communicator who effectively conveys information both verbally and in writing I am also a keen listener and gives prompt feedback
- Teamwork: Possess strong commitment to team environment dynamics with the ability to contribute expertise and follow any directives at appropriate times
- Planning and Organizing: Refined planning and organizational skills that balance work, team support and ad-hoc responsibilities in a timely and professional manner
- Flexibility: Capacity to fit into most environments,
- Maintain calm under pressure and can adapt well to changes in the work place
- Decision Making and Problem-Solving Skills: I am able to make timely, well considered and logical decisions on problem
- Computer skills -
- MS word, power point, Microsoft outlook and internet
- Organizational skills – administrative, creative, and managing conflicts
Languages
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
French
Limited Working
kalenjin
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Certified Teacher by Teacher Service Commission
Timeline
Swahili Fulbright Teacher
University Of Notre Dame
01.2022 - Current
Teacher of English
Moi University High School
01.2021 - 07.2022
Teacher of English and Literature
Maji Mazuri High School
01.2020 - 12.2020
Teacher of English and Literature
Lake Bogoria Secondary School
01.2018 - 12.2018
INTERN TEACHER OF ENGLISH
Chumani Secondary School
05.2016 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Education Arts - English & Literature
Pwani University
Kenya Certificate of Secondary School -
Mogotio Girls High School
Kimalel Primary School
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