Experienced professional and educator with a proven track record of creating dynamic and inclusive classroom experiences that lead to student success. Skilled in utilizing a wide range of instructional strategies to cater to diverse learning needs, resulting in comprehensive understanding of materials. Recognized for a collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with a strong emphasis on fostering critical thinking and effective communication skills.
Hi, I’m
Cecilia Mwikali Muiu
Teacher
Boerne,TX
Summary
Overview
26
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Lake City Kids Washington
Teacher
01.2003 - 01.2004
Job overview
- Supervised teachers for toddlers and pre-school
- Taught toddlers and pre-school
- Updated parents about their children’s progress
- Developed lesson plans in line with curriculum standards.
- Organize outdoor activities for the whole school.
New Horizons Ministries Seattle, Washington
Volunteer
01.2002 - 01.2004
Job overview
- Part of a team of volunteers responsible for reaching out to young women in prostitution and drug abuse.
- Offered counseling to young women.
Boerne ISD
Substitute Teacher
03.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
Rosslyn Academy Kenya
Sub Teacher
01.2020 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Contract Sub-Teacher for Elementary (January to April 2024)
- Teaching second grade, all subject
- Report writing
- Teacher parents conference
- Develop lesson plan and assignments consistent with the regular teacher's past lesson plans.
- Adapted teaching methods to fit the needs of each individual student.
- Collaborated with the learning support team to assist the students who needed additional academic guidance
- Sub-Teacher for Middle and high school (2023)
- Follow outlined lesson plans in a variety of subjects and grade levels
- Collaborate with the class teachers on how to assist struggling students.
- Present fun and instructional lessons that encourage student participation.
- August -October 2022 Learning Support responsibilities
- Teamwork and collaboration with classroom teachers.
- Supporting students learning through direct support such as rephrasing tasks, and simplifying ideas.
- Worked under the supervision and guidance of the learning support lead teacher.
- Promoting independence and fulfillment of all learners.
- Participating in Parent Teacher Conference to update parents on their student's academic and other progress.
- Writing report of each student.
- Maintaining a professional standard, adhering to statutory and school requirements for health and safety, risk assessment, and child protection.
- January -February 2022 Long-term Biology 9th grade
- Worked together with the co-teacher in planning and preparing lesson plans and slide shows based on students’ ability to understand concepts.
- Shared accomplishments, reported on what each one contributed to the success of the lessons, and made suggestions about what might be needed to be changed to improve the lesson.
- Established positive interdependence with the co-teacher to establish a common goal.
Logos Christian School Kenya
Teacher
01.2006 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Teaching, nurturing, and discipling children
- Responsible for a class of 20 students, age 2 to 6 years.
- Developed the skills of children by providing them with a healthy atmosphere and using different teaching methods.
- Responsible for the student’s physical and mental development.
- Goal setting (term/yearly reviews in consultation with headteacher)
- Organized of learning centers
- Evaluated the student’s classwork and assignments.
- Consultation with parents regarding the progress of their child
- Preparation of lesson plans and teaching materials.
- Directed and oversee assistant teacher.
Buckner Fanning Christian School San Antonio Texas
Volunteer
01.2014 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Assisted in teaching art in Elementary and Middle school.
- Sub-Teacher to Elementary and Middle School
- Tutored mathematics to the weak students in the Middle School
- Worked in accordance with the school's curriculum and policies.
- Taught Kiswahili as a foreign language (Middle School)
- Helped in the Learning support
- Access students’ classwork, experiments, paper, and other assignments.
- Worked hand in hand with the lab technician on preparation to determine whether the students are achieving lesson learning goals.
- Created good classroom management
- Collaborated with my co-teacher on quizes and tests.
- Grade the quiz and tests and posted them on PowerSchool.
- Took class attendance.
Little Woods Pre-School Kenya
Teacher
01.1999 - 01.2001
Job overview
- Class management
- Coordinated weekly teachers’ meetings.
- Generated daily, weekly and monthly reports.
Education
Ashworth College
Bachelors of Science from ECD
01.2021
University Overview
Ashworth College
Associates of Applied Science from ECD
01.2015
University Overview
Honors
Montessori College
Early Childhood Program
01.2001
University Overview
Mikuini High School
High School
01.1996
University Overview
- K.C.P.E
- GPA: 3.6
Skills
- Self-motivated: Initiative and high level of energy
- Tolerant and flexible in different situations
- Good verbal communication skills, decision-making, critical thinking, organizing, and planning
- Active listener and good in time management
- A positive and child-centered individual
- Creativity in teaching
- Classroom organization
- Positive reinforcement
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Recognized by multiple schools as an excellent substitute.
- Enhanced student learning with adapting lessons to meet diverse student needs, learning styles, and abilities.
- Completed extra training to further help students under care.
- Specialized in substituting for elementary classes.
- Took all offered shifts to maintain coverage for students
Hobbies and Interests
Hobbies and Interests
Reading, Journaling, Swimming, Dancing, Outdoor activitiesTraining
Training
- 2011 Lay Counseling course Kenya
- Trained in counseling and mentorship
- 2008 Curriculum A pathway to learning Kenya
- Redeeming education through biblical principles
- 2006-2007 Forum for Christian Educators Kenya
- Contours of Christian Education
- A study of the foundation of education
- 2006 Alliance of Christian Educators and Trainers Kenya
- Christian perspective on teaching and learning
- A Biblical foundation, the purpose of Christian schooling
- 2004 Health Information Network Washington
- HIV/AIDS
- Hepatitis B and C
- 2003 America Red Cross Washington
- First Aid and CPR
- 2002 New Horizons Ministries Washington
- Training in community volunteering
- 1997 Word of Life Bible College Kenya
Certification
I am currently enrolled in a certification program
Languages
English
Professional Working
Swahili
Full Professional
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Boerne ISD
03.2025 - Current
Sub Teacher
Rosslyn Academy Kenya
01.2020 - 01.2024
Volunteer
Buckner Fanning Christian School San Antonio Texas
01.2014 - 01.2015
Teacher
Logos Christian School Kenya
01.2006 - 01.2018
Teacher
Lake City Kids Washington
01.2003 - 01.2004
Volunteer
New Horizons Ministries Seattle, Washington
01.2002 - 01.2004
Teacher
Little Woods Pre-School Kenya
01.1999 - 01.2001
Ashworth College
Associates of Applied Science from ECD
Montessori College
Early Childhood Program
Ashworth College
Bachelors of Science from ECD
Mikuini High School
High School
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