Hanifah Nalwoga
Rochester,NY
Summary
A quick learner, Self- Managing, committed team player, competent understanding and managing both accounting and administrative systems and a dedicated person committed to advocate for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities while advancing my career and building my skills yet further to achieve my life goals. Skills Advocacy and Lobbying and Networking; Specifically for the most marginalized communities, children and youth. Leadership and Governance skills; influencing policies that are favorable for the most marginalized groups, children and youth.
Qualified special needs education teacher with strong background in tutoring English to diverse student populations. Developed tailored lesson plans that improved student comprehension and retention. Demonstrated patience and excellent communication skills in both one-on-one and group settings.
Experienced with personalized lesson planning, ensuring effective student engagement and comprehension. Utilizes interactive teaching techniques to foster supportive learning environment. Knowledge of curriculum development and continuous assessment to track and enhance student progress.
English education professional with track record of enhancing student learning through customized lesson plans and engaging teaching methods. Known for fostering collaborative environment and achieving notable improvements in student performance. Reliable team player with flexibility to adapt to changing educational needs and focus on student success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Tutor
Rochester Institute of Technology, RIT
08.2024 - Current
- Enhanced students'' reading and writing skills by implementing interactive and engaging lesson plans.
- Improved students' written and verbal English skills through personalized learning programs.
- Taught students study techniques and strategies for succeeding on grammar and composition tests.
- Developed personalized tutoring sessions based on student needs, leading to improved academic performance.
- Tutored students to develop deeper comprehension of English course materials and better understanding of assignments to improve academic success.
Examination Invigilator (Freelance)
British Council Uganda
01.2020 - 08.2023
- Company Overview: British council is an inclusive organization and an equal opportunity employer
- Planning, organizing for the test day deliveries of IELTS, CIAE, CIPS, among other internationally administered examinations
- Delivery of examination materials and supervision of candidates at the test centre to ensure that exams run smoothly
- Translating /interpreting examination instructions to candidates with hearing impairment before during after exams
- Report and follow up on any incidences that may occur at the examination centre before, during and after exams
- British council is an inclusive organization and an equal opportunity employer
Program Coordinator- Deaf child Education and empowerment project
Uganda National Association of the Deaf
03.2015 - 01.2018
- The community mobilization and sensitization, trainings, workshops and outreaches and monitoring were conducted successfully
- Successfully lead and coordinated the implementation Deaf child Education and Empowerment project
- Children with disabilities enrolling and graduating from primary school increased
- Documentation of project success stories and stories of change was among the project successes
- Reporting to Organization Director and Stakeholders on a periodic basis was done in time
- A number of meetings and public dialogues were carried out with district officials, education institutions NGOS, and the press
Accountant / Administrator
Integrated disabled women Activities (IDIWA)
05.2011 - 05.2014
- Planning, coordination and provision of technical support to the implementation of Program activities
- Coordination of Advocacy and Networking Activities with CSOs and School and Lobbed for mainstream services
- Developed organizational financial policy
- Trained staff and persons with disability in financial management and business skills
- Book keeping and periodical and timely reporting
- Carrying out any other duty as may be delegated by the Executive Director
Intern (Logistics and Administration)
National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU)
07.2007 - 05.2009
- Management of all mails and correspondence
- Organizing Logistics for senior staff and visitors for office and field activities
- Management of stationery and other office supplies, including keeping a storeroom records
- Assisting program staff in monitoring and evaluating activities associated with long term projects
- Typing, printing, copying and filing
- Delivery of invoices and receipts
Education
M.D. - Secondary Education For The Deaf And Hard of Hear
Rochester Institute of Technology (National Technical Institute For The Deaf)
Rochester, New York, NY01.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Entrepreneurial Studies
Makerere University
01.2006
Skills
- Advocacy and Lobbying
- Networking
- Leadership
- Governance
- Accounting Practices
- QuickBooks
- MS Excel
- Tally
- Cash Handling
- Record Keeping
- Computer Literacy
- Microsoft Packages
- Research Tools
- Strong vocabulary skills
- Motivating students
- Online teaching capabilities
- Bilingual in Spoken English and Sign Language
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved reading, writing and comprehension of English language among the deaf and hard of hearing students which improved their essay writing and reading skills.
- Achieved semester course targets through effectively helping Lecturers with students who were struggling with English Language most of initially at a level below 5th Grade.
Voluntarytasks
- Voluntarily visited Disability and Development centers in United Arab Emirates (DUBAI AND Sharjah) during my causal visit between October 2019 and January 2020.
- Committee member: National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) Youth 2014-2017.
- Board of Director (Representing Central region of Uganda and Deaf Girls and women) 2010-todate: -United deaf women Organization (UDEWO).
- Gender coordinator: - Integrated disabled women activities (IDIWA).
- National Coordinator Disability Desk-Uganda Muslim Supreme Council.
- Representative of Muslim Women (SHEIKAT) 2004-2005: - Makerere University Business School (MUBS) guild council.
Personal Information
Citizenship: Ugandan
Othertrainingsandcourses
- Financial management and Accountability, Action Aid Uganda
- Financial Management and accountability and Fundraising skills and Approaches, NUDIPU
- ACCA –Level Two
Certification
- Education for All Students (EAS)
- Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Certificate
- Child Abuse Identification and Reporting Training (CAIR) Certificate.
- School Violence Prevention and Intervention (SAVE) Certificate.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Sign Language (American/Uganda)
Professional Working
Timeline
English Tutor
Rochester Institute of Technology, RIT
08.2024 - Current
Examination Invigilator (Freelance)
British Council Uganda
01.2020 - 08.2023
Program Coordinator- Deaf child Education and empowerment project
Uganda National Association of the Deaf
03.2015 - 01.2018
Accountant / Administrator
Integrated disabled women Activities (IDIWA)
05.2011 - 05.2014
Intern (Logistics and Administration)
National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU)
07.2007 - 05.2009
M.D. - Secondary Education For The Deaf And Hard of Hear
Rochester Institute of Technology (National Technical Institute For The Deaf)
Bachelor of Arts - Entrepreneurial Studies
Makerere University
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