IRENE NYAWIRA
Doha,Qatar
Summary
I am a passionate and ambitious teacher who excels at ensuring good progress for all students. i inspire and facilitate learning through high quality engagement and effective pedagogy, my teaching expertise lies in mathematics and business studies however, i am flexible enough to teach other courses when called upon to do so. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
MAUA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL
MERU, EASTERN PROVINCE KENYA
09.2021 - 02.2024
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and projects.
- Initiated a math tutoring program that supported under-performing students, reducing the failure rate by half within one academic year.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Launching a successful after-school math club with over 45 members, resulting in increased engagement and interest in mathematics among students, and a 20% improvement in overall school math performance.
- Incorporated diverse teaching methods and real-life application of math, such as coding exercises, to maintain students' interest and participation in lessons.
- Implemented a variety of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
Teaching Assistant
SHAMANEI SECONDARY SCHOOL
NYAHURURU, LAIKIPIA WEST
05.2020 - 07.2021
- Assisted teachers in creating lesson plans and providing instructional materials.
- Graded assignments, tests and papers according to teacher instructions.
- Provided one-on-one support for special needs students.
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions on various topics.
- Monitored student progress by keeping detailed records of academic performance.
- Instructed students individually or in groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Assisted with the development of Individual Education Plans.
- Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics And Business Studies
MOUNT KENYA UNIVERSITY
NAKURU COUNTY08-2021
Skills
- Creative lesson planning
- Classroom instruction and small group instruction
- Student engagement and group instruction
- Curriculum Development and Implementation
- Classroom Management
- Motivating students
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Testing and grading
- Inquiry-based learning
- Student Development and Evaluations
- Performance Assessments
- Student Records Management
- Project-based learning
- Clear public speaking skills
- Faculty Collaboration
- Microsoft word and Excel
Languages
English
First Language
Swahili
Advanced (C1)
C1
Certification
1.TSC Certificate (Teachers Service Commission of Kenya)
2.Bachelor's degree of Art - Mount Kenya University
3.Computer cerificate - Serein Education Centre
(Attested Educational documents by Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs)
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Teacher
MAUA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL
09.2021 - 02.2024
Teaching Assistant
SHAMANEI SECONDARY SCHOOL
05.2020 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics And Business Studies
MOUNT KENYA UNIVERSITY
Accomplishments
- Lesson Implementation - Met all assigned learning goals through the implementation e.g colabolitive group work, Think-pair share work and questioning circle.
- Student Mentor - Volunteered as temporary student guidance counselor to help resolve student personal issues.
- Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeImportant To Me
Career advancementSoftware
Oodoo
Interests
Reading and solving mathematics problems
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