Charles Kabata
Limuru Girls School
Pleasant Prairie,WI
4
Languages
1
Certification
34
years of professional experience
Empowering young individuals in educational settings to reach their full potential. Experienced educator focused on promoting physical fitness and well-being through tailored lesson plans. Committed to creating supportive learning environments via collaboration and effective communication. Skilled in sports training and student assessment, demonstrating adaptability to meet evolving educational needs.
Work History
Physical Education teacher
17 Years 6 Months- Teaching physical and health education
- Coaching and Refereeing in various sports mainly Swimming, Athletics, Handball and Lawn Tennis.
- Coordinated co-curricular activities through preparation of school calendar of events, enhancing student engagement.
- Teaching Life skills
- Coordination of Co-curricular activities by preparing school's calendar of events
- Care and Maintenance of Sports Facilities and sports equipment
- Advised on sport-related matters, supporting athletic program development and student participation.
- Coached and refereed in various sports, including swimming, athletics, handball, and lawn tennis, fostering student skill development and competition readiness.
- Member of the school strategic committee
- Coordinating President's Award Programme
- Supported Research Club activities by facilitating meetings and discussions
Physical and Health Education Teacher
16 Years 1 Month- Head of Sports and Games Department
- Trained primary school teachers in sports and games techniques.
- Coached and refereed various games and sports, primarily handball and athletics.
- Maintained and cared for sports equipment and facilities, ensuring a safe and functional environment for students.
- Training of Primary School Teachers
- Led the students' electoral board in organizing elections.
- Supported Christian Union activities and initiatives for student engagement.
- Led the sports committee in planning and executing sports events.
- Oversaw the physical education curriculum and program development.
- Drew up the budget for games and sports in consultation with stakeholders.
Education
Certificate - Guidance and Counseling
CCEA
Bachelor of Education - Arts
B.Ed
Kenya Advanced Certificate - General Studies
KACE
Kenya Certificate of Education
KCE
Certificate of Primary Education
KCPE
Skills
Effective classroom management
Curriculum development
Health and wellness education
Lesson planning
Classroom management
Innovative thinking
Goal-oriented mindset
Strong organizational skills
Collaborative team member
Self-driven motivation
Sports coaching techniques
Health education
Relationship development
Approachable demeanor
Relationship building
Adaptable communication
Dedicated professional
Accomplishments
- Oversaw physical education programs covering 1500 students per year.
- Helped develop a positive attitude towards physical activities resulting in improvement in performance
- Improved physical fitness scores with key improvements to program strategies.
- Taught over 30,000 of students over 30 years on exercise and fitness techniques.
- Took over underperforming program and achieved results in student performance, assessment scores, and team sports.
Affiliations
- Kenya Association of Physical and Health Education, Recreation, Sports and Dance
- Kenya Students Christian Fellowship.
Certification
- Basic Fitness Instructor’s Course Training, Kenyatta University - August 6–16, 2013
- Certificate in Guidance & Counseling, Christian Churches’ Educational Association - April 11, 2003
- National Youth Service Basic Training - September 1989
- Guidance & Counseling Training - April 14–18, 1997
- Christian Union Patrons’ Seminar, Kenya Students’ Christian Fellowship - June 16–19, 2005
- Christian Union Patrons’ Seminar, Kenya Students’ Christian Fellowship - June 17–20, 2004
- New Leaders Training (Award Management & Organizational Skills), The President’s Award Kenya - May 14, 2010
- Gold Award Presentation Preparation & Entertainment, The President’s Award Kenya - September 15, 2009
- Physical Education Teachers’ Workshop, KAHPER-SD / Kenya Institute of Education / Kenyatta University - May 18–21, 2003
- National Physical Education Tutors Workshop, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology - November 13–19, 2005
- Physical Education Workshop for Lecturers in Primary & Diploma Teacher Training Colleges, Ministry of Education - November 26–30, 2006
- Quadrangular Championship Athletics Official, Kenya Colleges and Schools Sports Council (KCSSC) - June 13, 2007
- National Games Championship Timekeeper, Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) - April 5–14, 2019
- Term One Secondary Schools National Games Referees Clinic (Swimming), Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) - April 7, 2019
- National Championship Referees Clinic (Swimming), Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) - April 16–17, 2013
- Research Story Telling Using Microsoft PowerPoint Training, Research Clubs of Africa - January 26, 2019
- Research Clubs of Africa Regional Competitions Participation, Research Clubs of Africa - May 13, 2023
- HIV/AIDS Peer Education (Study Circle), Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) / AFT
- Fire Safety Management Training, Kenya Red Cross Society - October 18, 2008
- Primary School Action for Better Health Programme Trainer, Ministry of Education - 2003–2009
- Inter-Collegiate Athletics Championship Official (Athletics Marshal), Kenya Teachers’ Colleges Sports Association - July 2, 2002
- Inter-Collegiate Ballgames Championship Official, Kenya Teachers’ Colleges Sports Association / Ministry of Education, Science & Technology - March 30–31, 2004
- Inter-Collegiate Ballgames Championship Official (Handball Referee), Kenya Teachers’ Colleges Sports Association / Ministry of Education, Science & Technology - April 5–6, 2005
- Inter-Collegiate Athletics Championship Official, Kenya Teachers’ Colleges Sports Association / Ministry of Education, Science & Technology - July 13–14, 2005
- National Ballgames Championship Service Recognition, Kenya Teachers’ Colleges Sports Association - April 3–4, 2007
- National Athletics Championship Service Recognition, Kenya Teachers’ Colleges Sports Association - May 29–30, 2007
- National Ballgames Championship Coach (Handball), Kenya Teachers’ Colleges Sports Association - April 7–8, 2008
- Inter-Collegiate Athletics & Rugby Championship Coach, Kenya Teachers’ Colleges Sports Association - May 27–28, 2008
- Annual Career Week & Mentorship Training, Limuru Girls’ School - June 29, 2019
- Interpretation of a Research Brief & Research Story Telling Training, Research Clubs of Africa - November 10, 2018
- School Inter-House Sports Competition Participation, Icon Primary School - August 11, 2016
LANGUAGES
Kikuyu
Kimeru
Swahili
English
Interests
Sports
Watching and participating in Hiking
Nature walk
Long distance events
Swimming
Handball
Hockey
Darts and Lawn Tennis.
Other Interests
Guidance and Counseling the youths. Supporting the less fortunate in the society Hikes and expeditions. Environmental Conservation Bible Study Writing Christian and motivational literature.
Timeline
Physical Education teacher
Limuru Girls School
03.2009 - CurrentRead More
Physical and Health Education Teacher
Egoji Teachers College
02.1993 - 03.2009Read More
Kiambaa Primary School
Certificate of Primary Education
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Karuri High School
Kenya Certificate of Education
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Karuri High School
Kenya Advanced Certificate from General Studies
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Kenyatta University
Bachelor of Education from Arts
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Christian Churches Education Association
Certificate from Guidance and Counseling
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OTHER RELEVANT TRAINING/QUALIFICATION
- 2013 – 2013 Coaching & Refereeing in Swimming, NASA
- 2013 – 2013 Health & Fitness instructors Training, Kenyatta University
- 2009 – 2009 P.A Coordinators Training, President Award in Kenya
- 2008 – 2008 Fire Management Course, Red Cross
- 2005 – 2005 HIV/AIDS PTA Programme Peer Education, KNUT
- 2005 – 2005 Peer supports Trainers of Trainers course, Cfbt
- 2003 – 2003 Life Skills and values trainers Course., Cfbt
- 2003 – 2003 Guidance and Counselling, CCEA
- 2003 – 2003 Coaching and Referencing in Handball., KEMU
- 1989 – 1989 Personal Fitness and First Aid., N.Y.S
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCES
- 2020 – Present Organising Hiking Expeditions and Nature walks
- 2009 – Present Organising and Conducting Team Building Events
- 2009 – Present Officiating in various Games and Sports
- 2009 – Present Organizing and participation as Adventurous Journeys and expeditions for the students pursuing Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards in the Presidents Award programme.
- 2009 – Present Organizing Community Service with various clubs and societies in the school.
- 1993 – Present Organizing both inter and intra-moral sports in the college/school.
- 1993 – Present Organizing and participating in the students mentorship programme with Kenya Students Christian Fellowship (K.S.C.F) and Trinity Fellowship (T.F) and Fellowship of Christian Unions (Focus).
- 2003 – 2010 Participation in Peer supporters education programme organized by centre for British (Cfbt)
- 06/1990 – 07/1990 Outward Bound Course, Outward Bound and Mountaineering School (OBMS)-Oloitokitok Supervisor Kamau K