Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
HONORS & AWARDS
ACADEMIC SERVICE
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RHODA CHEROTICH KOMEN

Central High School
Saint Joseph,MO
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience

Experienced Chemistry, Physical Science, and Mathematics educator with over 14 years of teaching experience in Kenya and the United States. Currently completing a Master of Science in Chemistry at Ohio University (expected September 2026) with research focused on the interpretation of electronic structure from X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) using computational methods. Skilled in STEM education, laboratory instruction, curriculum development, scientific writing, and educational technology. Reviewer for Ohio University's Spring 2026 Original Work Award (OWA) cycle.

Work History

Chemistry & Physical Science Teacher

2 Years 10 Months
Central High School | 08.2023 - Current

Chemistry & Mathematics Teacher

4 Years 3 Months
Masinde Muliro Memorial Secondary School | 04.2019 - 07.2023

Chemistry & Mathematics Teacher

6 Years 2 Months
Chematich Secondary School | 01.2013 - 03.2019

Chemistry & Mathematics Teacher

1 Year 11 Months
St. Mary's Girls High School | 01.2011 - 12.2012

Education

Master of Science - Chemistry

Ohio University | Athens, Ohio, USA | 09-2026
  • Relevant Graduate Coursework:
  • Modern Inorganic Chemistry
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Advanced Analytical Chemistry
  • Advanced Organic Synthesis: Reactions and Mechanisms
  • Basic Biochemistry
  • Research and Thesis

Bachelor of Science - Science – Chemistry and Mathematics

Moi University | Kenya | 12-2010

Skills

X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy (XAS)
Computational Chemistry
Density Functional Theory (DFT)
Scientific Literature Review
Scientific Writing
Laboratory Instruction
STEM Education
Curriculum Development

Affiliations

American Chemical Society

Certification

  • Missouri Teaching Certificate – Science
  • New Mexico Teaching Certificate – Science

HONORS & AWARDS

Teacher of the Year (2021), Masinde Muliro Memorial Secondary School, Kenya, Reviewer Selection, Spring 2026 Original Work Award (OWA), Ohio University

ACADEMIC SERVICE

Reviewer – Spring 2026 Original Work Award (OWA) Cycle, Ohio University

Timeline

Chemistry & Physical Science Teacher

Central High School
08.2023 - CurrentRead More

Chemistry & Mathematics Teacher

Masinde Muliro Memorial Secondary School
04.2019 - 07.2023Read More

Chemistry & Mathematics Teacher

Chematich Secondary School
01.2013 - 03.2019Read More

Chemistry & Mathematics Teacher

St. Mary's Girls High School
01.2011 - 12.2012Read More

Ohio University

Master of Science from Chemistry
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Moi University

Bachelor of Science from Science – Chemistry and Mathematics
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RHODA CHEROTICH KOMEN