OBADIAH ORANGI
Hawkins,TX
Summary
CAREER OBJECTIVES
- To apply school learned skills, knowledge, creativity, and working as a team player to sharpen my skills and improve the overall performance of the organization.
- To work in a challenging environment that will offer me an edge in utilizing my full potential and my acquired academic skills.
- To offer my unrelenting commitment in strengthen and enhancing positive growth in the institution with a vision of making Kenya a better place.
- To uphold professionalism with diligence and competence in enhancing the field and study of English and literature in every capacity I am.
Background
- Skilled Language Arts Teacher and knowledgeable about building strong verbal and written communication skills in students.
- Familiar with curriculum selection, lesson planning, and classroom management.
- Desiring to contribute many years of experience to a long-term position.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FULBRIGHT TEACHER OF SWAHILI LANGUAGE
Institute Of International Education, Fulbright
Hawkins, Kenya
08.2022 - Current
- As a teacher of the Swahili language to non-native speakers, I am currently doing the following:
- Assessing submitted class assignments, determining grades, and reviewing work with struggling students to boost success chances.
- Planning and implementing integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Using tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine their understanding of course materials.
- Implementing new blended learning technologies into the classroom, boosting student understanding of the Swahili language
- I am also sharing my Swahili and Kenya culture through the teaching of language.
TEACHER OF ENGLISH AND LITERATURE
Nyachogochogo AIC High School
Kisii, Kenya
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Employed visual and auditory approaches to make lessons more interesting and interactive for students.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and coursework.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Participated in department and employee team meetings to discuss student performance and academic achievement.
Teacher of English and Literature
Riondong'a High School
Kisii, Kenya
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Classroom teacher of English and Literature
- Prepared lesson plans for all classes per week to accommodate students with varying proficiency levels.
- Provided academic advice and educational guidance for adult learners using constructive feedback, in-person facilitation, and contact calls.
- Challenged and engaged students through in-depth lectures, debates and discussions, and literary subjects.
- Provided grades and progress reports to more than 150 students each semester to evaluate student learning needs.
Teacher of English and Literature
TUMAINI BOYS
Kisii, Kenya
09.2018 - 05.2019
- I was the Kampala dorm master.
- Facilitated and trained students for exams, resulting high increase in average exam scores.
- Employed visual and auditory approaches to make lessons more interesting and interactive for students.
- Provided grades and progress reports to over 100 students each term to evaluate student learning needs.
Student-Teacher of English and Literature
Rigena PAG High School
Kisii, Kenya
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Stood in for teachers, checking lesson plans to provide consistent teaching to students.
- Designed lessons for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Worked with the classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Had one-on-one sessions with struggling students to increase classroom grades and individual student success.
Volunteer, Polling Clerk
Independent Electoral And Boundaries Commission
Kisii, Kenya
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Request the voter to display his identification documents
- Request the voter to sanitize his/her hands and the identification document using sanitizers.
- Inspect the voters for any sign of voting
- Compare the ID/Passport with the voter’s face.
- Request the voter to either temporarily lower or take off his mask for clear identification
- Do the verification process
- Authenticate the voter in his/her polling station
English and Literature Student-teacher
NYAMAKOROBO FRIENDS’ SECONDARY SCHOOL
Kisii, Kenya
09.2016 - 11.2016
- Participated in department and employee team meetings to discuss student performance and academic achievement.
- Provided academic advice and educational guidance for adult learners using constructive feedback, in-person facilitation, contact calls, and emails.
- Prepared lesson plans for over 2 classes per week to accommodate students with varying proficiency levels.
Volunteer Lower & Upper Primary UntrainedTeacher
RIGENA P.A.G ACADEMY
Kisii, Kenya
01.2012 - 04.2013
- I taught English, and Kiswahili to Grades 1-7 pupils.
- I helped in the administration of exams and evaluations.
Education
K.C.S.E - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
RIGENA P.A.G SECONDARY SCHOOL
RigenaBachelors Degree - Education Arts(English and Literature
MOI UNIVERSITY
Eldoret12.2018
Computer Applications - Computer
MOI UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF INFORMATION SCIENCE
Eldoret06.2015
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (K.C.P.E) - K.C.P.E
RIGENA P.A.G PRIMARY SCHOOL
Rigena12.2007
Skills
- Remote Assistance
- Effective Written and Verbal Communication
- Educational Settings
- Behavior Modeling
- Classroom Integration
- Individual Education Plan Expertise
- Instructional Techniques
- Positive Learning Environment
- Individualized Support
- Different Learning Styles
- Syllabus Preparation
- Team Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Earned a 10-month contract to work at Jarvis Christian University, Hawkins, Texas teaching Swahili to English -speaking students.
- Developed international and domestic Swahili curriculum for more than 30 students.
Affiliations
- Fulbright Alumni Association
- Moi University Alumni Association
- Rigena Secondary school Alumni Association
Certification
- Certified Drama and Music trainer.
- Certified Teacher of English and Literature, Teachers Service Commission
I love reading novels, journals and poems
Reading old and new novels, journals and poems nourishes my linguistics abilities and relieves my quest to venture into what other authors talk about and the linguistic techniques they employ.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Ekegusii
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
FULBRIGHT TEACHER OF SWAHILI LANGUAGE
Institute Of International Education, Fulbright
08.2022 - Current
TEACHER OF ENGLISH AND LITERATURE
Nyachogochogo AIC High School
06.2021 - 07.2022
Teacher of English and Literature
Riondong'a High School
09.2019 - 06.2021
Teacher of English and Literature
TUMAINI BOYS
09.2018 - 05.2019
Volunteer, Polling Clerk
Independent Electoral And Boundaries Commission
04.2017 - 10.2017
Student-Teacher of English and Literature
Rigena PAG High School
01.2017 - 08.2017
English and Literature Student-teacher
NYAMAKOROBO FRIENDS’ SECONDARY SCHOOL
09.2016 - 11.2016
Volunteer Lower & Upper Primary UntrainedTeacher
RIGENA P.A.G ACADEMY
01.2012 - 04.2013
K.C.S.E - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
RIGENA P.A.G SECONDARY SCHOOL
Bachelors Degree - Education Arts(English and Literature
MOI UNIVERSITY
Computer Applications - Computer
MOI UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF INFORMATION SCIENCE
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (K.C.P.E) - K.C.P.E
RIGENA P.A.G PRIMARY SCHOOL
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