Judith Kisilu
Melbourne
Summary
Dedicated English Teacher with a proven track record at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School-South B, enhancing student engagement and comprehension through innovative educational strategies and effective classroom management.
Strong background in curriculum development, classroom management, and student assessment. Highly collaborative, dependable, and adaptable to evolving educational needs. Expert in language instruction with a passion for nurturing student growth and academic success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ELA Teacher substitute
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Developed engaging lesson plans by incorporating diverse literary texts and multimedia resources.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet the varied learning needs of all students.
- Cultivated a supportive classroom environment with clear expectations and consistent routines.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student engagement and learning experience.
Teacher of English
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School-South B
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Guided students in developing critical thinking skills through analysis of complex texts.
- Increased student motivation by providing timely feedback and recognizing individual achievements.
- Organized school-wide events to promote language arts, engaging community in students' learning processes.
- Increased students' test scores with strategic review sessions and personalized feedback.
- Fostered love for reading by curating classroom library with wide range of genres and authors.
- Served as an advisor for extracurricular clubs or organizations, contributing to the overall development of well-rounded students.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need and implement targeted strategies for improvement.
Teacher of English
Our Lady Of Fatima Catholic School
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Established a positive classroom environment, promoting respect and open communication among students.
- Fostered a love for reading with personalized book recommendations and literature circles.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet varied learning needs of students.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Kenyatta University
Nairobi-Kenya12-2012
Skills
- Educational Engagement Strategies
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Academic Support
- Classroom management
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with a team of 5 staff members in the development of study guides for curriculum-based texts
Certification
- State Teaching Certification or License - Florida Department of Education.
- First Aid Certification
- Florida Driver's License
Languages
English
Full Professional
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
- Community Cleanup
- Volunteer Work
- Environmental Conservation Projects
- Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
Timeline
ELA Teacher substitute
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
02.2023 - 06.2023
Teacher of English
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School-South B
01.2020 - 08.2022
Teacher of English
Our Lady Of Fatima Catholic School
01.2018 - 12.2019
- State Teaching Certification or License - Florida Department of Education.
- First Aid Certification
- Florida Driver's License
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Kenyatta University
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