Desire RUKATURA
Des Moines,IA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated professional with a passion for making a positive impact through direct support, teaching and capacity building. Proven success in diverse fields including child protection, gender equality, and sustainable development. Holds a Bachelor's degree in Education and a Master's degree in Development Studies. Facilitated numerous research projects and workshops, addressing critical social issues.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Uni-Hope Life Skills and Services
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized person's served environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs and activities to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Packaging
Aerotek/Corteva
10.2024 - 05.2025
Dean of students
Ecole Les Poussins
01.2023 - 01.2024
French Teacher
Institut Français
01.2022 - 01.2023
Enumerator
University of Rwanda Holdings Group Limited
01.2019 - 01.2020
Field Officer/Trainer
RWAMREC
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Attached to the Project of Great Lakes Emergency Sexual and Gender Based Violence and Women's Health
Head Teacher and French Teacher
SOS Technical High School Kigali
01.2006 - 01.2013
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Education
Bukavu Higher Institute of Education
01.1995
Master's Degree - Development Studies
Kabale University
01.2013
Skills
- Patient focused care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Excellent communication
Key Trainings
- Therapy documentation system training certificate
- Certificate of Participation in French oral training organized by Institute Français
- Certificate in Computer (Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Participation Certificate of Attendance in a Workshop/Seminar on Speeding up Higher Education Response towards HIV/AIDS in Central African Countries
- Certificate of Attendance for Participation in International and Interdisciplinary Colloquium on Genocide Prevention
- Certificate of Attendance for Participation in capacity building workshop on UNESCO Associated Schools
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Full Professional
Swahili
Full Professional
Kinyarwanda
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Packaging
Aerotek/Corteva
10.2024 - 05.2025
Direct Support Professional
Uni-Hope Life Skills and Services
07.2024 - 11.2024
Dean of students
Ecole Les Poussins
01.2023 - 01.2024
French Teacher
Institut Français
01.2022 - 01.2023
Enumerator
University of Rwanda Holdings Group Limited
01.2019 - 01.2020
Field Officer/Trainer
RWAMREC
01.2017 - 01.2018
Head Teacher and French Teacher
SOS Technical High School Kigali
01.2006 - 01.2013
Master's Degree - Development Studies
Kabale University
Bachelor's Degree - Education
Bukavu Higher Institute of Education
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