Constance Ojwando
Syracuse,NY
Summary
A passionate academic researcher with boundless energy, strong research skills, and a collaborative mindset. An educator with a solid mathematical foundation and experience in teaching mathematics to undergraduate students. A passionate counselor with skills in providing individual and group therapy to teenagers.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
PhD Graduate Assistant
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
08.2025 - Current
- Worked under a Principal Investigator (PI) on specific research projects within STEM.
- Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing academic inquiries in STEM.
- Collaborated with the PI on research design, contributing ideas to improve the methodology.
- Interpreted and analyzed research data to draw conclusions on findings.
- Collaborated with academic colleagues on areas of shared research interest, such as Mathematics and Science Education.
- Designed visually informative posters for presentation at academic conferences, attracting interest from fellow scholars in the field.
- Participated actively in weekly meetings to discuss progress updates and share new ideas with peers and faculty.
Tutorial Fellow
Technical Unversity of Kenya
Nairobi
10.2018 - 07.2025
- Examinations officer in the Department of Industrial and Engineering mathematics, 2019 - 2023
- Taught mathematics courses to diploma and undergraduate students. Some of the courses taught include algebra, trigonometry, calculus, linear algebra, vector analysis, fluid mechanics, ordinary and partial differential equations, numerical analysis, and complex analysis.
- Set, administered, and marked examinations timely.
- Supervised projects for fourth-year students in the Bachelor of Science in mathematics, on topics related to the application of partial differential equations.
- Produced three articles for publications and presentations at scientific meetings.
Part-time Lecturer
Catholic University of Eastern Africa, CUEA
Nairobi
10.2013 - 08.2018
- Prepared engaging lectures to help students explore foundational and advanced units in mathematics. Some of the units taught include basic math, advanced calculus, differential and integral calculus, vector analysis, linear algebra, differential geometry, ordinary and partial differential equations, and numerical and complex analysis.
- Designed and administered formative and summative assessments while providing evaluative feedback for each student in every class.
- Supervised projects for fourth-year Bachelor of Education students on topics related to the teaching of mathematics and their challenges in Kenyan high schools.
Classroom Teacher, Senior Woman Teacher
Archbishop Flynn Secondary School
Pader, Uganda
01.2009 - 12.2012
- Ensured the successful delivery of teaching of mathematics.
- Led the math department to achieve high academic expectations, to incorporate relevant learner-centered pedagogical approaches that encourage collaborative work, and spearheaded the establishment of co-curricular programs such as the math club and peer counseling.
- I represented both the math department and girls' boarding section at the required staff and Board of Governors meetings.
- As a senior woman teacher, I worked closely with the girls' matron to ensure that the girls' physical and emotional needs were catered for.
- Held regular meetings with the girls to discuss positive issues that shape their character and aspirations.
- Provided life skills education to the girls on issues like hygiene, puberty, sexual reproductive health, and prevalent diseases such as STIs and HIV/AIDs.
Math's Teacher, Head of Guidance and Counselling
St. Cecilia Aluor Girls Secondary School
Kisumu, Kenya
08.2007 - 12.2008
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Awarded the first math teacher to help students produce the best math grade (A) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, year 2008.
- Provided guidance and counseling to students.
- As the patron of the peer counselors club, I organized training for peer counselors to equip them with the necessary skills to provide support and guidance to their peers. Training focused on how students can respond appropriately to emotional needs and other issues such as alcohol, drug, and substance abuse, academic excellence, and boy-girl relationships, among others.
- Ensured regular communication with students and their families about academic and general progress.
Education
Ph.D. - Mathematics Education
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY05-2029
Master of Science - Applied Mathematics
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Nairobi, Kenya10-2013
Bachelors of Education(Science) - Double Mathematics
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Nairobi, Kenya10-2007
Certificate - Counseling Psychology
Amani Counseling And Training Centre
Nairobi, Kenya07-2007
Skills
- Individual and Group tutoring expertise
- Classroom management
- Collaboration and creativity
- Academic writing
- Computer skills: MATLAB, LATEX, MS Office
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Counseling skills
Timeline
PhD Graduate Assistant
Syracuse University
08.2025 - Current
Tutorial Fellow
Technical Unversity of Kenya
10.2018 - 07.2025
Part-time Lecturer
Catholic University of Eastern Africa, CUEA
10.2013 - 08.2018
Classroom Teacher, Senior Woman Teacher
Archbishop Flynn Secondary School
01.2009 - 12.2012
Math's Teacher, Head of Guidance and Counselling
St. Cecilia Aluor Girls Secondary School
08.2007 - 12.2008
Ph.D. - Mathematics Education
Syracuse University
Master of Science - Applied Mathematics
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Bachelors of Education(Science) - Double Mathematics
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Certificate - Counseling Psychology
Amani Counseling And Training Centre
PUBLICATIONS
- Ojwando, C.A., Onyango, T.T.M., Kimathi, M., and Awino, J. (2023). Analysis of pollutant concentration in surface waters using one-dimensional advection diffusion equation with temporally varying coefficients. IJESRT. doi: 10.5281/zenodo.7620950
- Ojwando, C.A., Onyango, T.T.M., Kimathi, M., and Obiero, B. (2020). Analytical solution of a non-homogeneous one-dimensional advection diffusion equation with temporally varying coefficients. International Journal of Engineering Sciences and Research Technology (IJESRT). doi: 10.29121/ijesrt.v9.i12.2020.7
CONFERENCES
- Pollutant concentration based on an advection diffusion model via alternating direction implicit approach. Sixth International Conference held on 29th - 31st May, 2024. Machakos University.
- Determination of Green's function for a one-dimensional advection diffusion equation with time-dependent coefficients. The 15th JKUAT Scientific, Technological, and Industrialization Conference, held on 25th - 26th March, 2021.
REFERENCES
- PROF. JOANNA O. MASINGILA
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
PHONE: 315.443.6234
EMAIL: jomasing@syr.edu
- PROF. MARK KIMATHI
MACHAKOS UNIVERSITY
P.O. BOX 136-90100, MACHAKOS
PHONE: +254707823927
EMAIL: memkimathi@gmail.com