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Education
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Naomi Kingori

Naomi Kingori

columbia

Summary

Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Columbia Public School District, adept at developing individualized education plans and fostering student independence. Skilled in differentiated instruction and parent-teacher collaboration, I have successfully enhanced student engagement and comprehension, leading to significant academic improvements for learners with diverse needs. A background in Highschool mathematics and Earth Science.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Columbia Public School District
09.2023 - Current
  • Develop and implement individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
  • Collaborates with parents and other staffs to ensure effective communication regarding student progress.
  • Utilize adaptive technology to enhance learning experiences for students with disabilities.
  • Assists in creating a supportive classroom environment that fosters independence and confidence.
  • Implement diverse instructional strategies to enhance engagement and comprehension.
  • Monitor student progress, adjusting interventions as necessary for optimal outcome.
  • Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in special education teaching methodologies.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students struggling in specific areas, resulting in marked improvement in their understanding of the subject matter.

Special Education Teacher, Mathematic, Geography T

Teacher's Service Commission (TSC) KENYA
01.2016 - 08.2023

Class teacher
• Document students’ attendance daily
• Handle classroom disputes
• Monitor and document students' academic, discipline, and attendance progress
• Regularly communicate with parents on the child’s progress.
-Curriculum Delivery
• As a Matha and Geography teacher, deliver curriculum content and am guided by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development.
• Set, mark, and grade internal exams
• Prepare students for national examinations
• As a special education teacher, help students with specific learning disabilities improve their reading and writing in small groups setting.
• Develop and implement individualized educational plans on reading and writing.
• Advocate for students with special needs
-Extra expectations
• Guidance and counseling to help students grow emotionally, ethically, and socially
• Train and accompany students to co-curricular activity competitions
• Organize and accompany students on field trips
-Professional Document Expectations
• Working Schemes
• Weakly records of Work (shows the work already covered)
• Weekly lesson plans
• TPAD (Teachers Performance Appraisal Development)
• Classroom register
• Student’s progress records

Education

Master of Education - Special Education

American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN
07-2025

Bachelor of Education Arts - Special Needs

Maasai Mara University
Narok, Kenya
12-2015

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Individual education plans IEPs
  • Small group instruction
  • Communication Skills
  • Relationship building
  • Lesson planning
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Data management
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Social skills development
  • Behavior intervention plans

Certification


  • MILD/MOD CROSS CATEGORICAL SPECIAL EDUCATION INITIAL PROFESSIONAL CERTFICATION, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education - March 2024-March 2028

Languages

English
Professional Working
Swahili
Professional Working
kikuyu
Native or Bilingual

Interests

Advocacy Campaigns Reading Novels, research articles about special and general education treads Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration like walking in the park, low-level mountain climbing

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Columbia Public School District
09.2023 - Current

Special Education Teacher, Mathematic, Geography T

Teacher's Service Commission (TSC) KENYA
01.2016 - 08.2023

Master of Education - Special Education

American College of Education

Bachelor of Education Arts - Special Needs

Maasai Mara University