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Elly Omurayi
Teaching
Madison,WI
Summary
A dedicated Fulbright Scholar at UW - Madison, Teaching Assistant of Swahili and showing culture and diversity on the global stage. Organized and dependable scholar eager to acquire knowledge and relevant skills in academic and real life. A professional teacher who is ready to equip learners with the best knowledge, skills and attitude for their professional development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teaching Assistant
University Of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Teaching and evaluation of Advanced Swahili Course, AFRICAN 435 and African 436.
- Sharing culture and diversity in university and in African Studies Outreach Program at Madison East High School and Goodman South Library.
- Preparation of class schedule and syllabus for Advanced Swahili - African 435 and African 436.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Planned, organized and supervised language tables.
- Shared culture and diversity in Fulbright Conferences and Events.
Teaching Cambridge English and Global Perspectives
Flipper International School
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
09.2018 - 07.2022
- Teaching Cambridge English to Grade 8 and 10 students.
- Established Global Perspectives Curriculum for grade 3 to grade10 teachers.
- Teaching Global Perspectives to Grade 7 students.
- Coordinator Scrabble Club.
- Trainer, English drama and plays during school and out of school competitions.
- Member of events committee planning during parents meetings and school celebrations.
English Language Teacher
Gibson School System
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Preparing 125 students for College Board English SAT exams Ethiopian SAT exams.
- Student academic counsellor and recommender on Common App for college admissions.
- Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
- Developed overall yearly curriculum for teaching English language learners based on school and national requirements.
- Graded students work based on completion, timeliness and accuracy and kept detailed records of grades.
Teaching English and Literature
Emusire High School
Emuhaya, Kenya
01.2016 - 08.2016
- Prepared form fours for national exams paper three. (Literature)
- Teaching English Grammar and Literature in form 1 and 3.
- Participated in organizing extracurricular activities such as sporting events and verse speaking (poetry competition).
- Patron Debate Club - Organized debate competitions for student to improve English language practice.
Assistant Editor
Mentor Publisher
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Proofreading Integrated English textbooks from grade four to grade 8 for Primary School level.
- Editing selected English materials for both Primary and Secondary school levels.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Lingusitics And Literature
University of Nairobi
Nairobi 05.2011 - 05.2015
No Degree - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Chavakali High School
Vihiga County 05.2006 - 05.2009
Skills
Result oriented
Self-Motivated
Communicative
Writing
Literary Criticism
Proofreading and editing
Accomplishments
- A Fulbright Scholar at the University of Wisconsin- Madison in the department of African Cultural Studies teaching Swahili and my culture.
- A member of the language Institute at the University of Wisconsin - Madison.
- Attended language workshops in Critical Race Pedagogy, Equity Minded, Inclusive Language Teaching.
- Audited courses in TESOL and Black Futurism.
- Attended the Foreign Language Teaching Assistants Conference for Fulbright at Washington DC.
- Attended East African Cultural Conference and Presentation at Meskel Square in Addis Ababa Ethiopia.
Interests
Interacting with new cultures
Sound and Popular Culture
Second Language Acquisition
Hobbies
Cooking and watching soccer is a must as well as traveling.
Referees
1. Dr. Adeola Agoke
Fulbright Language Teaching Assistants Supervisor
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Email: adeola.agoke@wisc.edu
Phone : (608)446-2510
2. Zipporah Otiso Kwamboka
Assistant Professor of Linguistics,
University of Nairobi
Email: zipporahotiso@uonbi.ac.ke
Phone: +254 724393033
3. Mr. Timothy Maina
Director of Academic Programs
Flipper international School, Addis Ababa
Email: mtimothy@flipperschools.com
Phone : +251 922738292
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
University Of Wisconsin - Madison
08.2022 - 05.2023
Teaching Cambridge English and Global Perspectives
Flipper International School
09.2018 - 07.2022
English Language Teacher
Gibson School System
09.2016 - 06.2018
Teaching English and Literature
Emusire High School
01.2016 - 08.2016
Assistant Editor
Mentor Publisher
01.2015 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Lingusitics And Literature
University of Nairobi
05.2011 - 05.2015
No Degree - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Chavakali High School
05.2006 - 05.2009