Jean Pierre Akayezu
LEWISTON
Summary
Instructor with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to foster positive learning environment conducive to success. Imparted comprehensive topical knowledge in preparation of new Mainers to their new employment in the US.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Workforce Instructor/ NMRC Program Associate
Portland Public School District
08.2019 - Current
- Working with the New Mainers Resource Center (NMRC) and workforce team, teach English for job preparation class and coordinate programming with other instructors and provide advising to English for job preparation students on their job search and related career planning.
- Work with other NMRC staff to help coordinate employer engagement and responses to requests to hire and retain NMRC program participants who meet their needs.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Conducting mock interviews and class visits
- Performing other school tasks as assigned
High School Teacher
Ministry Of Education
01.2013 - 07.2014
- Planned lessons and other supporting materials for different classes, level 4, 5 and 6
- Collaborated With other teachers that provide similar courses instruction to ensure that the students receive appropriate support
- Developed and implemented strategies to meet the needs of students
- Taught socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement
- Guided and provided counseling to students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests
- Taught students personal development skills, such as goal setting, independence, and self-advocacy
- Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and fostering open communication between students and teachers.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching abilities further.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education Psychology And English
University of Rwanda
Kigali Rwanda12.2012
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Public Speaking
- Class Instruction
- Understanding of learning styles
- Organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Flexible and detail oriented person
Certification
- EdTech III
- Teacher Certificate
Hobbies
- Sports (soccer, Basketball and Volley ball)
- Explore places with my family
- Hangout with friends
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Full Professional
Kinyarwanda
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Workforce Instructor/ NMRC Program Associate
Portland Public School District
08.2019 - Current
High School Teacher
Ministry Of Education
01.2013 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Education Psychology And English
University of Rwanda
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