Hi, I’m
Tom Mongare Ndege
Renton,WA
Overview
38
years of professional experience
Work History
AWARDS AND HONOURS
01.2010
Job overview
- Nominee for best paper award, B&ESI
01.2004
Job overview
- Deans’ Committee Award
Beijer
01.2003
Research Institute Award
01.2002
Germany Scholars Exchange Award
01.2000
01.1995
African Academy of Sciences Award
01.1994
Government of Kenya Graduate
01.1992
Maple Lake Competency Restoration Program
Institutional Counselor
09.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
- Educated clients on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and selfsufficiency.
- Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center
Behavioral
05.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Implemented customized lesson plans based on individual student needs, resulting in better behavioral outcomes.
- Served as a valuable resource for colleagues seeking guidance on effective behavior management strategies both inside and outside the classroom.
- Demonstrated adaptability by modifying instructional approaches to accommodate diverse learning styles and individual student needs, leading to greater behavioral improvements.
- Facilitated group activities that encouraged cooperative problem-solving skills and fostered healthy peer relationships among students.
Western State Hospital
Mental Health Technician 2
12.2023 - 09.2024
Job overview
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Mental Health Technician
01.2015 - 01.2022
Volunteers of America of Greater Los Angeles
Residential Counselor
02.2018 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Reduced behavioral incidents by employing de-escalation techniques and maintaining a calm environment.
- Maintained safe and supportive residential environments for at-risk individuals, contributing to their overall wellbeing.
- Promoted independent living skills through coaching residents in daily tasks such as meal preparation, hygiene, and budgeting.
- Monitored and documented client progress toward meeting goals and objectives.
MacEwan University
Research Associate
01.2013 - 01.2015
George Brown College
Adjunct Professor
01.2012 - 01.2013
Ontario Institute of Education, University of Toronto
Visiting Scholar
01.2011 - 01.2012
Moi University, Policy Studies
Senior Lecturer
01.2010 - 01.2011
Moi University
Adjunct Professor
01.2009 - 01.2010
Narok Campus, Moi University
Coordinator
01.2009 - 01.2010
Moi University
Chair
01.2009 - 01.2010
Moi University
Course instructor
01.2009 - 01.2010
Job overview
- Science and Technology Award for innovative research, Deans’ Committee AwardExcellent service award, Moi University
Hall Warden, Moi University
01.2008 - 01.2010
Moi University
Lecturer
01.1996 - 01.2010
United States International University, USIU
Visiting Professor
01.2007 - 01.2008
Moi University
Course instructor
01.1996 - 01.2006
Moi University
Tutorial Fellow
01.1994 - 01.1995
Moi University
Graduate Assistant
01.1993 - 01.1994
Job overview
- Management, and Policy Studies
Nyagokiania Secondary School
Class Teacher
01.1990 - 01.1991
St Thomas Moore Secondary School
Deputy Head teacher
01.1987 - 09.1987
Education
Walden University
PhD (ABD) from Public Health (Epidemiology)
01.2022
Moi University
Ph.D. from Environmental Economics
01.2007
Moi University
M.Phil from Economics of Education
01.1993
Moi University
B.Ed. from Bachelor of Education
01.1990
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Behavior observation
- Stress reduction techniques
- Behavior management
- Patient safety management
- Suicide prevention
- Crisis intervention
- Behavioral management
- Progress monitoring
- Substance abuse awareness
- Empathy development
- Multicultural competence
- Clinical documentation
- Family engagement
- Anger management
- Family relations
- Self-care promotion
- Mental health first aid
Fellowshipsawardshonours
- 2010, Nominee for best paper award, B&ESI
- 2009, Science and Technology Award for innovative research
- 2009, Deans’ Committee Award
- 2005, Excellent service award, Moi University
- 2004, Deans’ Committee Award
- 2003, Beijer Institute Award
- 2002, Poverty and Environment Research Institute Award
- 2000, Germany Scholars Exchange Award (DAAD)
- 1995, CODESRIA gender institute award
- 1994, African Academy of Sciences Award
- 1992, Government of Kenya Graduate Award
Scholarlyandprofessionalactivities
2009-2010, Journal Economics, 2009-Present, Canadian Association for the Study of Education, Conference presentations, 2006-Present, Journal of Education and Human Resources, 2004-Present, Kenya DAAD Scholars Association conference reports, Canadian Association for the Study of Education (CASE), Kenya DAAD Scholars Association (KDSA), European Association of Environmental Economists, Council for Social Science Research and Development, Aquarian Research and Development, Executive Secretary, 2009-2010, Assistant Secretary, Kenya DAAD Scholars Association, 2010-Present, Member, Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE), 2010-Present, Member, Canadian Society for the Study of Economics (CSSE), 2009-Present, Reader, Economics, Open Access, Open Assessment E-Journal, 2008-Present, Member, European Association of Environmental Economists, 2000-Present, Member, Germany Scholars Exchange (DAAD) Alumni, 2009-Present, Member, Economists Professional Network, 2009-Present, Member, Environmental Consulting Professionals
Graduatethesissupervision
2, 2, 10, 6
Titlesofthesisandmajorresearchpaperscompletedundersupervision
Nyangeri Richard, the principal’s collaborative role in managing institution based instructional reform: a case of public primary teacher training colleges in Rift Valley Province, Kenya, 2011, Moi University, Department of Educational Management, Odhiambo Arodi, Determinants of the headteacher’s effectiveness in prevention of HIV/AIDS in primary school: a case of Migori district, 2010, Moi University, Department of Educational Management, How does anti-colonial theory speak to the history of social movement of the Somalia people, Ahmed Ali Ilmi, OISE, University of Toronto, Integrating Indigenous Sciences into the National School Curriculum in Uganda, Akena Adyanga, OISE, University of Toronto, Equity in Kenyan universities: a case study of Moi University, 2001, student rose to become a deputy director of education in Kenya, Constituency bursary allocation and retention of students in public secondary schools: a case study of Lurambi Division, Kenya, 2009, Factors influencing students’ achievement in English in secondary schools in Kenya: a case study of South Kisii District, 2009, Determinants of academic achievement in private and public primary schools: a case study of Saboti Division, Trans-Nzoia, Kenya, 2010, School physical facilities and pupils’ school attendance choice: a case of public primary schools in Lukuyani division, Lugari, Determinants of Income Generating Activities Choices in Secondary Schools in Kenya: A Case Study of Nyamira District, 2010, An investigation of factors that encourage extra tuition in upper primary schools in Kenya: a case of Eldoret Municipality, Students’ perception on Head teachers’ role in implementation of re-admission policy: a case of the girl child in Eldoret west district, Kenya, 2010, Factors influence women teachers’ access to leadership position as principals of secondary schools in Lugari district, 2010, The role of the head teacher on student-teacher conflict resolution in secondary schools in Kenyanya district, Kenya, 2010
Supervisiononprogress
Hezron Manduku (PhD), Naftal Nyangara (D. Phil), Anita Cherop (M. Phil), Kiptekwei Geoffrey (M. Phil), Daniel Barasa (M.Phil)
Internalexamination
Akala Vincent Musonye (Ph. D), Cheptarus Gideon K. (M.Phil), Koech Dorcas Chepkoskei (M.Phil), Fahad Muthee, Kandie (M.Phil), Sheila Cheruto (M.Phil), Mutilu, Beth Mwelu (M.Phil), Nyabisi Emily (M.Phil), Chesire Salome Cherono (M.Phil), Miriuki Alice (M.Phil), Barmao Paul Kipkorir (M.Phil), Mudogo, Wycliffe Muhambe (M.Phil), Kibet Maria Chepbiwott (M.Phil), Oluoch Titus Okoyo (M.Phil), Muchinyi Vincent Wanyungu (M.Phil), Amdany Emily Chemutai (M.Phil), Kimurto Joseph Kipkoech (M.Phil), Loice Cherutich Kipyegon
Memberofexaminationcommittees
- Rodger Nyandieka Mokua, Adjustment of Kenya International Students attending colleges and universities in the United States, Morgan State University, United States
- Akala Ben Musonye, Demand for Herbal Therapy and Management of Kakamega Tropical Rainforest Ecosystem, Western Kenya, Moi University, Kenya, 2010
- Evelyne Nairesine, The influence of female circumcision on academic performance: a case of Maasai girls in secondary schools in Loittokitok, Kajiado district, Kenya, Moi University, 2010
- Loice Cherutich Kipyegon, Stakeholders’ perception of the role of head teachers in management of secondary schools with low and outstanding academic performance in Uasin Gishu district, Moi University, 2009
Allcoursestaught
Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Financial Mathematics, Project analysis (graduate students enrolled 28), Problems of educational planning in the Third World countries (enrolled graduate student-10), Educational buildings and facilities (enrolled graduate students-10), Economics and planning of education (enrolled students, undergraduates -250), Environmental Project analysis (enrolled graduate students-10), Comparative environmental economics (enrolled graduate students-10), Theory of non-market goods and public policy (enrolled graduate students-8), Economics and planning of education (enrolled undergraduate students-400), Human capital in economics of education (enrolled graduate students-10), Comparative environmental economics (enrolled graduate students-10), Introduction to education II (enrolled undergraduate students-400), Problems of educational planning in the Third world countries (enrolled graduate students-20), Economics and planning of education (enrolled undergraduate students-400), Educational buildings and facilities (enrolled student -20), Economics and planning of education (enrolled undergraduate students-400), Introduction to education II (enrolled undergraduate students-400), Problems of educational Planning in Third world countries (enrolled graduate students-20), Economics and Planning of education (enrolled undergraduate students-400), Introduction to Education II (enrolled undergraduate students-400), Education and Economic growth (enrolled graduate students-20), Human capital theory (enrolled students-10), Economics and planning of education (enrolled undergraduate students-400), Introduction to education II (enrolled undergraduate students-400), Problems of educational planning in the Third world (enrolled graduate students-20), Education and economic growth (enrolled graduate students-10), Economics and planning of education (enrolled undergraduate students-400), Introduction to education (enrolled undergraduate students-400), Education and economic growth (enrolled graduate students-10), Human capital theory (enrolled students-10), Economics and planning of education (enrolled undergraduate students-400), Introduction to education II (enrolled undergraduate students-400), Education and economic growth (enrolled graduates’ students-10), Human capital in education (enrolled graduate students -15), Economics and planning of education (enrolled undergraduate students-400), Introduction to education II (enrolled undergraduate students-400), Problems of educational planning in the Third world (enrolled graduate students-20), Economics and planning of education (enrolled undergraduate students-400), Introduction to education II (enrolled undergraduate students -400), Problems of educational planning in the Third world countries (enrolled graduate students-10), Educational buildings and facilities (enrolled graduate students-10), Economics and planning of education (enrolled undergraduate students-400), Introduction to education (enrolled undergraduate students-400), Human capital in education (enrolled number of students-10), Education and economic growth (enrolled number of students -10), Economics and Planning of education (enrolled undergraduate students-400), Introduction to education II (enrolled undergraduate students -400), Human capital in education (enrolled graduate students-10), Economics and planning of education (enrolled undergraduate students-400), Introduction to education II (enrolled undergraduate students-400), Education and economic growth (enrolled graduate students-10), Demand and supply of education (enrolled graduate students-10), Economics and planning of education (enrolled undergraduate students-400), Introduction to education II (enrolled undergraduate students-400), Education and economic growth (enrolled graduate students-10), Human capital in education (enrolled graduate students-10), Economics and planning of education (enrolled undergraduate students-400), Introduction to education II (enrolled undergraduate students-400), Education and economic growth (enrolled graduate students-10), Educational planning problems in Third world countries (enrolled graduate students-10), Introduction to education II (enrolled undergraduate students-350), Economics and planning of education (enrolled undergraduate students-350), Economics and Planning of Education (enrolled undergraduate students-350), Regional conflict in Africa (enrolled undergraduate students-60), Management of regional conflicts (enrolled graduate student-20), Issues in development and cultural conflict (enrolled graduate students-20)
Researchfundingandgrants
2009-2012, Social and economic determinants of Adoption of organic amendment in Nzoia Drainage Basin, part of a larger multidisciplinary study Use of Organic Amendments (Tithonia and Filter Mud) in Improving Crop Yields and Curbing Pollution of the Water Resources in Nzoia River Drainage Basin, Kenya, National council of Science and Technology, $40,000, 2006, DAAD grant to attend an African conflicts conference, Leipzig Germany, $5000, 2003-2005, Conjunctive Development of Surface and groundwater resources in semi-arid poor area of Kenya, Poverty Reduction and Environmental Management, $10,000, 2003, Beijer grant to attend a Beijer institute conference, Hotel Breeze, Zanzibar, $3000, 2000-2003, Water Demand and Ecosystem Stability in Dry Lands: a case of Naivasha, German scholar Exchange Program, $10,000, 1995, Council of Research and Development in Africa grant to attend the gender institute, $5000, 1994, Gender and school participation in Kenya, African Academy of Sciences, $6000, Community Carbon Credit for Poverty Alleviation in the Lake Victoria Basin, Proposal under preparation for the Lake Victoria Researches (Vicres), May 2010, Gender Based Violence and HIV/AIDS Transmission among Adolescents in Kenya: A Case Study of Borabu District, Proposal Submitted to Kenya Aids Control Council, Biogas and Manure Production from Urban Solid Waste for Food Security and Environmental Conservation East Nyanza, A Concept Paper Presented to the National Council of Science and Technology for consideration, 2010, Are Water Use Choices in Rural Unconnected Households Optimal?, Paper Presented to the European Association of Environmental Economists, December 2007, Can we light a Candle for the Market in Water use in Rural Areas? Empirical Findings from Lake Naivasha Catchment, Paper Presented to the Second Partners Meeting of Moi University, Promoting Millet Production through Gender Synergy: A Case Study of Nyando and Tororo in Lake Victoria Bain, A Proposal present to VICRES, 2005, School Management Responses to “Free” Primary Education, Paper Presented to the First Moi University Partners Meeting Held at Hotel Sirikwa, Eldoret, August 2004, Women Labor Market Participation in Formal Employment in Eldoret Municipality, Kenya, Proposal Presented to the Organization of Eastern African Social Science Research in Africa (OSSRIA), July 1996, Economics of Education: A Manual for Students, Manuscript presented to the CODESRIA for support, September 1999, Determinants of Immigrant Population Productivity in Selected Developed Countries, Proposal to submitted to Cornell University for consideration a visiting Professor Position, November 2010, Using Biogas Production to enhance health and improve livelihood in small neglected urban areas of Kenya, Proposed for Social Enterprise Pitch at the Unite for Sight Global Health and Innovate, April 16-17, 2011, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, Collective Action, Hunger and Environmental Management in Kenya and Tanzania: The East African Experiment, Proposal being revised for consideration for a fellowship at the Faculty of Environmental Studies, York University in Collaboration with Professor Victor Peter, Collection Action and the Management of HIV in Migori County Kenya, Proposal Presented to the Visiting Scholar Program, University of Colorado, Population Studies Program, Turning Public Bads into Public Goods: Collective Action and Conversion of Changaa into Health Products for Slum Dwellers of Kibera, Kenya, presented to the Harvard Sustainable Science Program, 2009-2010, Student engagement and learning outcomes in Moi University, Moi university Deans’ Committee, $6000, 2010, Deans’ Committee grant to travel to Greece to present a paper, $2000, 2009, Deans’ committee grant to travel to Italy to present a paper, $3000, 2000-2001, Determinants of enrolment choice in primary schools, Moi University deans committee, $1000, 1999, Deans ‘committee grant to present a paper in South Africa, $3000
Publications
3, 4, 8, 9, 2, over 100, 3, Freshwater demand in rural households and ecosystem stability of dry lands: The dilemmas of achieving sustainable development in Lake Naivasha, Kenya, Ndege T.M., 2011, 9783844306576, A Walk on Water: Remaining Afloat in the Depression Storm, Ndege T.M., Forthcoming, Indigenous Healing, Rites of Passage and Vitality: The Educational Value of Male Circumcision among the Gusii of Western Kenya, Ndege, Tom Mongare, In Press, Njoki Wane, Society and Spiritual Healing: an Anthology, The Tradegy Modernity: Traditional Healers of Kakamega Forest in Brand New Order, Ndege, Tom Mongare and Wane Njoki, In Press, Njoki Wane, Roy Moodley and Erica Neegan, African Indigenous Healing Approaches Practices and Research Practices, University of Toronto Press, The Role of University Education in Developing Science and Religion Capacities in Kenya, Ndege Tom and Ntabo Michael Mabururu, 2009, Adam K. Arap Chepkwony and Michael Ntabo Mabururu, Dialogue in Religion and Science: An African Perspective, Moi University Press, 33-46, 9966-854-53-3, Evolving Land Tenure and Agricultural System, Ndege Tom, 2006, Akama John S. and Maxon, Robert, Ethnography of the Gusii of Western Kenya: Vanishing Cultural Heritage, Mellen Press, 224 – 241, 0: 0-7734-5801-8, 978-0-7734-5801-7, Race and depression among Black and White Americans: epidemiological insights from the COVID 19 jaundiced data, Ndege Tom Mongare, Upcoming, Using water footprint approaches to estimate water demand in the Lake Naivasha basin, Ndege Tom Mongare, 2020, Environmental Management and Sustainable Development, 9, 1, 30-50, Determinants of Research Productivity among Academic in Kenya, Ndege, Tom Mongare, Joash Abere Migosi and Jane Onsongo, 2011, International Journal of Education Economics and Development, 2, 3, 288-300, Social Capital Formation in Water Resource Management in the Nzoia River Drainage Basin, Ndege, Tom Mongare, Nyongesa Humphrey, Zachary Getenga and Salima Chacha, 2010, Global Business and Economics Anthology, 2, 2, 127-136, Student Engagement and Student Retention in Moi University, Kenya, Ndege, Tom Mongare and Kimengi Isaac Njuguna, 2010
Degrees
- PhD (ABD), Walden University, Public Health (Epidemiology), 2022
- Ph.D., Moi University, Environmental Economics, 2007
- M.Phil, Moi University, Economics of Education, 1993
- B.Ed., Moi University, Bachelor of Education, 1990
Timeline
Institutional Counselor
Maple Lake Competency Restoration Program
09.2024 - Current
Mental Health Technician 2
Western State Hospital
12.2023 - 09.2024
Behavioral
Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center
05.2022 - Current
Residential Counselor
Volunteers of America of Greater Los Angeles
02.2018 - 12.2021
Mental Health Technician
01.2015 - 01.2022
Research Associate
MacEwan University
01.2013 - 01.2015
Adjunct Professor
George Brown College
01.2012 - 01.2013
Visiting Scholar
Ontario Institute of Education, University of Toronto
01.2011 - 01.2012
AWARDS AND HONOURS
01.2010
Senior Lecturer
Moi University, Policy Studies
01.2010 - 01.2011
Adjunct Professor
Moi University
01.2009 - 01.2010
Coordinator
Narok Campus, Moi University
01.2009 - 01.2010
Chair
Moi University
01.2009 - 01.2010
Course instructor
Moi University
01.2009 - 01.2010
Hall Warden, Moi University
01.2008 - 01.2010
Visiting Professor
United States International University, USIU
01.2007 - 01.2008
01.2004
Beijer
01.2003
Research Institute Award
01.2002
Germany Scholars Exchange Award
01.2000
Lecturer
Moi University
01.1996 - 01.2010
Course instructor
Moi University
01.1996 - 01.2006
01.1995
African Academy of Sciences Award
01.1994
Tutorial Fellow
Moi University
01.1994 - 01.1995
Graduate Assistant
Moi University
01.1993 - 01.1994
Government of Kenya Graduate
01.1992
Class Teacher
Nyagokiania Secondary School
01.1990 - 01.1991
Deputy Head teacher
St Thomas Moore Secondary School
01.1987 - 09.1987
Moi University
Ph.D. from Environmental Economics
Moi University
M.Phil from Economics of Education
Moi University
B.Ed. from Bachelor of Education
Walden University
PhD (ABD) from Public Health (Epidemiology)
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