Vilmah Ochieng
Orangeburg,SC
Summary
I strongly believe that a student centered approach is the best method for teaching students. I focus on individual student needs and a student centered curriculum is my preferred mode of instruction. Teaching being a profession and most importantly a vocation, it is essential to inculcate other values alongside lessons. Classroom interaction presents an opportunity for the teacher to have a personal touch to the individual student’s growth and holistic formation and as such, I take such chances to inculcate life skills and socially acceptable values in the minds of my learners. Social studies as a subject should moreover teach us how past actions have dictated present situations and then give us the freedom to choose an appropriate course of action in order to prevent future misfortunes. I also value the importance of extra curriculum activities to both the learner and the teacher as it gives the mind time to relax, focus and build positive energy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher of Social Studies
Orangeburg Wilkinson High School
SC, USA
08.2017 - Current
- Teaching Geography, Psychology, Economics, Government and US History Across the grades
- Main responsibilities
ESL Teacher-PARTIME POSITION
NEWCASTLE HOUSE ENGLISH SCHOOL
XIAN CITY, CHINA
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Instructing English to ESL Learners
- Preparing Students for TOEFEL examinations.
Teacher of French (Maternity Cover)
BRAEBURN GARDEN ESTATE SECONDARY SCHOOL
NAIROBI, KENYA
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Teaching French Language Acquisition for IGCSE, IBCP and IBDP classes.
- Advising IBDP candidates on History Paper 1 exam techniques and IAs.
- Supervising IBDP CAS in the capacity of community service club supervisor.
- Main responsibilities
Teacher of MYP Humanities and English Language Literature
DIWAI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Head of Humanities Department.
- Form Tutor year 7
- Facilitate In-House staff workshop on the fusion of TOK on Other Subjects.
- Main responsibilities
- Major achievements
- Established a strong Foundation on delivering the MYP Curriculum
- Successfully introduced and trained members of staff on TOK fusion while teaching other disciplines
Teacher of History and French _IB HL, SL and IGCSE
ST MARYS SCHOOL
NAIROBI, KENYA
08.2011 - 05.2015
- Year 11 Form Tutor and head of Pastoral Care
- Teaching the whole range of classes throughout the Secondary School, including IGCSE and IB Diploma
- Mentoring year 11 students and acting as their pastoral Head in school
- MUN Advisor
- Main responsibilities
- Major achievements
- History IB candidates achieved 100% (5- 7) pass rate
- History IGCSE candidates always had above the world mean.
- Recognized as the Teacher of the year – twice
Teacher of History and French
MILLENIUM ACADEMY
NAIROBI, KENYA
01.2010 - 08.2011
Education
PhD - Addiction Counselling
Newburgh Theological Seminary
USA04-2026
Post Graduate Diploma - School Psychology
Institute of Holistic Mental Health
India04-2026
Master of Arts - History
Kenyatta University
Kenya04-2026
Master Of Science - Psychology
University Of South Wales
UK10-2022
B. Ed – Arts - History & French
Kenyatta University
Kenya12-2009
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St Albert’s Ulanda Girls High School
11-2003
Skills
International Teaching Experience – IB (Diploma and MYP), IGCSE & A level
IB Examiner of Paper 1 History – HL & SL in French and English
Ability to teach ESL& SEN learners
Model United Nations Schools advisor
Effective delivery skills with regard to differential learner capabilities
Bilingual in English and French languages
IT infusion in Teaching & Learning
Instructional strategies
Student engagement
Peer collaboration
Interests
CPD Courses attended and skills developed, Training on IB Examiner for History Paper 1 – HL and SL in French & English, A workshop on teaching SEN & ESL Learners – Differentiation & Varied Teaching, A workshop on TOK fusion in other disciplines, A workshop on Academic Honesty and use of turn- it- in, EDUCARE online training on Protection of Young adults, Certificate in Teaching English as Second Language (TESOL)- ALISON, Extra-curricular Interests, Public Speaking, Performing Arts, MUN Advisory Roles
Publications
- Ochieng, V. A. (2021). His Hymns, Her Songs: Divine Hymns of the Gods and Goddesses. https://www.amazon.com/HIS-HYMNS-HER-SONGS-goddesses/dp/B08T48JCSW
- Ochieng, V. A. (2021). Mistika. https://www.amazon.com/MISTIKA-Vilmah-Amondi-Ochieng-ebook/dp/B08T7MYPFL
- Youthfull Populace:Fuel for conflict Situations in Africa-Acdemia.edu
Accomplishments
Two times published author of poetry books
Certification
National Board Certified Teacher
Languages
French
Full Professional
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher of Social Studies
Orangeburg Wilkinson High School
08.2017 - Current
ESL Teacher-PARTIME POSITION
NEWCASTLE HOUSE ENGLISH SCHOOL
08.2016 - 02.2017
Teacher of French (Maternity Cover)
BRAEBURN GARDEN ESTATE SECONDARY SCHOOL
01.2016 - 04.2016
Teacher of MYP Humanities and English Language Literature
DIWAI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
06.2015 - 12.2015
Teacher of History and French _IB HL, SL and IGCSE
ST MARYS SCHOOL
08.2011 - 05.2015
Teacher of History and French
MILLENIUM ACADEMY
01.2010 - 08.2011
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St Albert’s Ulanda Girls High School
PhD - Addiction Counselling
Newburgh Theological Seminary
Post Graduate Diploma - School Psychology
Institute of Holistic Mental Health
Master of Arts - History
Kenyatta University
Master Of Science - Psychology
University Of South Wales
B. Ed – Arts - History & French
Kenyatta University