DENNIS KAUYURI
Meru,Kenya
Summary
Professional educator with over 8 years of experience in teaching mathematics and physics, specializing in delivering complex concepts to diverse student populations. Skilled in designing and implementing engaging, student-centered lesson plans that cultivate critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and a lifelong love for learning. Proven expertise in adapting instructional methods to address varied learning needs, fostering inclusive and dynamic classroom environments. Committed to empowering students to achieve their full potential through innovative and impactful teaching practices.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mathematics and Physics Teacher
Garbatula High School
09.2018 - Current
Teacher of Mathematics and Physics from Grade 9 to 12.
Head of Mathematics subject from January 2019-March 2023.
Head of Science department from January 2019 to date.
Effectively handling Mathematics and Physics classes ensuring 70%pass on national examinations.
Employing positive reinforcement in classes where learners take ownership of their actions and behavior achieving above 90% of target learners exhibiting good behavior.
Preparing lesson plans and teaching resources beforehand in line with syllabus to achieve 100% lesson efficiency and effectiveness.
• Establishing appropriate strategies for differentiated instruction to meet learning objectives for each lesson by ensuring an involvement level of 100%
• Developing tests, administering, grading, analyzing, and providing feedback to individual students and using the evidence to improve on weak areas yielding an improvement of at least 10% in every test
• Providing differentiated instruction to individuals and groups of students improving overall class grade by 85%
• Employed group studies initiative increasing number of students completing assignments on time by 60%
Mathematics and Physics Teacher
Mikinduri Girls High School
05.2016 - 08.2018
- Teacher of Mathematics and Physics from Grade 9 to 12.
- Served as head of Mathematics department leading 6 team members
- Initiated and implemented team teaching strategies in Mathematics department promoting collaboration among teachers increasing productivity of teachers by 60%
- Coordinated colleagues in mathematics department to identify classroom concerns and diversified teaching strategies which led to students hitting their target score goals of above 60% since school inception
- Conducted career guidance to 10 students per week and mentored them resulting in 40% increase in number of students admitted to desirable universities and tertiary colleges
- Mobilized life skills committee to support and work with vulnerable students to reduce number of school drop-out cases and increased yearly school enrolment retention goals by 50%
- Monitor current events and incorporate these events and themes into lessons to make them more relevant to students to boost engagement percentages by at least 80%
Education
Bachelor of Education Science - Mathematics And Physics
Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Kenya07-2017
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Burieruri Boys High School
Meru, Kenya01-2011
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
St. Francis Kangeta Primary Education
Meru, Kenya01-2007
Skills
- Classroom management techniques
- Differentiated instruction
- Curriculum planning
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Cultural competence
- Planning and organization
- Effective communication
- Cultural competence
- Physics simulations
- Laboratory management
Certification
- Leadership Development and Mentorship Certification, University of Nairobi
- Fundamentals of Independent Appraisals of Education Sector Plans, Global Partnerships for Education
- Teaching license, Teachers Service Commission
- Computer Systems and Application Packages, KCA University
Positionsofleadership
- Head of Geography Department, Karama Boys' Secondary School, 01/19, 09/21
- Deputy head of Mathematics Department, Meru School, 04/23, Present
- Treasurer, Meru School Teacher Welfare, 01/22, Present
- Patron Music Clubs, Karama Secondary School, 01/19, 09/21
- Enumerator Supervisor, Interim Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission, 08/19, Census
Positions
Head of Mathematics subject - Garbatula High School – January 2019 to March 2023.
Head of Science department -Garbatula High School- January 2019 to date.
Head of Boarding Department-Garbatula High School- February 2020 to date.
Senior Teacher - September 2024 to date.
Science and Engineering Fair Patron- Garbatula High School- January 2022 to date.
Patron indoor games (Badminton, table tennis) and Volleyball coach-Garbatula High School-January 2023 to date.
Patron Guidance and Counseling- Mikinduri Girls High School- April 2017- 2018.
Enumerator Supervisor - Interim Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission - Aug 2019 Census
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Kimeru
Native or Bilingual
Certifications
Centre for Mathematics Science and Technology Education in African County Trainer.
School Based Teacher Support System Trainer.
Competency Based Curriculum Training.
Leadership Development and Mentorship Certification, Kenyatta University.
Fundamentals of Independent Appraisals of Education Sector Plans: Global Partnerships for Education
Teaching license: Teachers Service Commission.
Computer Systems and Application Packages: KCA University
Timeline
Mathematics and Physics Teacher
Garbatula High School
09.2018 - Current
Mathematics and Physics Teacher
Mikinduri Girls High School
05.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Education Science - Mathematics And Physics
Kenyatta University
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Burieruri Boys High School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
St. Francis Kangeta Primary Education
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