FRANCIS WALUGEMBE

Taught a variety of English and literature courses at a public 800+ student high school.

• Followed guidelines and standards set by the school board on assessing student achievement.
• Planned essay writing assignments involving creative fiction and non-fiction writing.
• Assigned classic literature texts for students to read, analyze, and reflect on.
• Held one-on-one conferences with individual students on how to improve their writing and literature analysis skills.
• Created lessons involving students acting out dramatic scenes from their favorite classic literary texts.

• Help students learn, analyze, interpret, and dissect written material to compare, contrast, and discuss elements, like the theme, characters, and plot.
• Created yearly coursework including the selection of teaching materials; rapidly developed and adjusted lesson plans to meet unforeseen classroom situations.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
• Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
• Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
• Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.

• Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
• Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
• Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
• Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
• Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.

• A holistic program funded by Compassion International that provided sponsorship to children from 4-18 years of age living under vulnerable conditions and families to provide better quality of life in health (including HIV care) and education.
• Mentored and coached junior team members, fostering a collaborative work environment that prioritized professional growth.
• Oversaw budget development and financial tracking, ensuring cost-effective execution of complex projects.
• Developed comprehensive project plans that clearly outlined key milestones, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Navigated challenging situations with diplomacy, resolving conflicts among team members while maintaining focus on project goals.
• Enhanced team productivity through regular progress tracking and performance evaluations.
• Monitored project and program quality to meet audit expectations.
• Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.

• A Ministry supported project funded by Compassion International Uganda, where I managed the Center's admin and operational matters
• Designed engaging play spaces that stimulated creativity and imaginative thinking among children.
• Participated in ongoing professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in child development, ensuring continued growth and effectiveness as an educator in the field.
• Provided a nurturing environment that supported children''s emotional well-being, reducing instances of challenging behavior.