Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Extra-Curricular Activities
Timeline
Hi, I’m

Ruth Mbugua

Teacher
Chambri ,10
Ruth Mbugua

Summary

I am an enthusiastic, warm, and caring educator conversant with the 21 St century teaching methodology skills who works to create an atmosphere that is stimulating, encouraging, and adaptive to students' emotional needs. I have established rapport with a wide range of people, from students and parents to administrators and teachers while encouraging creative expression among students in all the places I have taught. I have a Proven track record and ability to provide structure, support, and special interventions to help children succeed academically and socially. A good listener I am able to communicate with people from all walks of life who can work unsupervised. During my studies I successfully combined my studies and other commitments showing myself to be self-motivated, organized and capable of working under pressure, I enjoy working on my own initiative. I am reliable, trustworthy, hardworking, and eager to learn.

Overview

10
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Arya Vedic Academy

History and EnglishTeacher
08.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Teaching History and English for year 7 to year 12
  • Model united nation (MUN) and debate club patron
  • Preparing teaching and learning materials for effective content delivery
  • Monitoring and supporting all test preparation and test administration
  • In the behavior management team tasked with maintaining discipline and behavior in the school

Nova Pioneer Tatu Girls

History and English Teacher
11.2019 - 08.2020

Job overview

  • Teaching History and English
  • Form 2 homeroom teacher responsible for Maintaining positive, constructive and professional relationships with students, their families and colleagues
  • Infusing joy and passion for learning in lessons so that students are excited and invested in their academic excellence
  • Integrating interactive technology into lessons to enhance instructional delivery
  • Model united nation (MUN) and debate club patron responsible for training and modelling students to be effective public speakers while nurturing them to become global leaders who are invested in solving the world problems

eLearning Solutions Limited

Administrative Executive
01.2018 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • Managed repair, maintenance & replacement of office equipment's, appliances, etc
  • Actively participated in the Leadership Team for Strategic Business Planning, implementation, client interaction and Ensured documentation of company's documents, Business Control checks and audits
  • Upkeep of office administrative facilities and ensure availability of daily miscellaneous requirements to provide harmonious work culture to employees
  • Acted as info-hub for providing administration related information and supervising administrative activities like general admin, verification of stationery stock, petty cash, housekeeping, etc
  • Planned, monitored the ongoing company presence on social media (Twitter, Facebook etc.) and Measured performance of digital marketing efforts using a variety of Web analytics tools like Google Analytics and social media insights
  • Worked with the site developers and came up with the courses curriculum and updated them on the company's website

St Mary's Secondary School

History and English Teacher
01.2017 - 11.2017

Job overview

  • Planned, prepared and delivered instructional activities that create an environment where students are actively engaged in the learning experience
  • Identified and adapted teaching resources in order to meet the varying needs of children with different learning abilities, learning abilities and special education needs
  • Researched and utilized a variety of learning materials, resources and technology methods [such as: Internet-learning, library, team learning] to support and develop the classroom environment
  • Participated in training programs and educational courses to keep up to date with new teaching methods, new developments and teaching resources

AIC Moi Girls High School Samburu

Student Teacher (Teaching Practice)
10.2015 - 08.2016

Job overview

  • Created and implemented educational lesson plans using appropriate core curriculum content standards while adapting to each child's learning style
  • Monitored and supported all test preparation and test administration
  • Managed students by establishing an appropriate classroom climate and earning respect through efficient leadership techniques and developed specialized reading lessons based on the Success for All program guidelines
  • Worked with the area supervisor by ensuring proper coordination and delivery of information to other student teachers in the area keeping them up to date on the assessment dates

International Youth Fellowship

Volunteer
05.2015 - 09.2015

Job overview

  • Worked at the front office, which entailed answering, and directing phone calls, organizing and scheduling appointments, planning meetings and taking detailed minutes
  • Developing and maintaining a filing system and updating and maintaining office policies and procedures
  • Assisting in the preparation of daily reports scheduled reports
  • Worked with both the marketing and advertising teams to ensure the organization's goals and objectives were achieved

Education

Kenya Methodist University
Nairobi

Bachelorsof Education (English And Literature) from English And Literature
01.2012 - 04.2016

University Overview

GPA: Second ClassHonors (Lower Division)

Kinyogori High School
Kiambu

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)
01.2008 - 04.2011

University Overview

GPA: Mean Grade: B

Kiserian Primary School
Kajiado

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (K.C.P.E)
01.2002 - 04.2010

University Overview

GPA: Marks: 263

British Council Online Courses from Understanding special educational needs (SEN), Engaging with SEN - gifted and talented learners, Engaging with learning technologies- cyber wellbeing, Engaging with learning technologies- digital literacies, Understanding lesson management 1 and 2, Understanding assessment for learning, Understanding child protection
01.2019 - Current

University Overview

Skills

Verbal Communication

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Initiated, organized and implemented an instructional program to adapt the learning environment so that children feel encouraged to fulfill their academic potential.
  • Planned and implemented remedial programs for children requiring additional assistance.
  • Worked closely with parents and community to maximize their involvement in school activities and to ensure the development of more resources for the school.
  • Initiated relevant changes to instructional plans and activities.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Extra-Curricular Activities
Chairperson of the IYF Club Kenyatta University Chapter. Member of the Kenyatta University Scouting Club where I was the assistant patrol leader. Music and drama patron in Mahanaim International High School. Music and drama patron at Viral International Academy. Debate and MUN club patron at Nova Pioneer.

Timeline

History and EnglishTeacher
Arya Vedic Academy
08.2020 - Current
History and English Teacher
Nova Pioneer Tatu Girls
11.2019 - 08.2020
British Council Online Courses from Understanding special educational needs (SEN), Engaging with SEN - gifted and talented learners, Engaging with learning technologies- cyber wellbeing, Engaging with learning technologies- digital literacies, Understanding lesson management 1 and 2, Understanding assessment for learning, Understanding child protection
01.2019 - Current
Administrative Executive
eLearning Solutions Limited
01.2018 - 08.2019
History and English Teacher
St Mary's Secondary School
01.2017 - 11.2017
Student Teacher (Teaching Practice)
AIC Moi Girls High School Samburu
10.2015 - 08.2016
Volunteer
International Youth Fellowship
05.2015 - 09.2015
Kenya Methodist University
Bachelorsof Education (English And Literature) from English And Literature
01.2012 - 04.2016
Kinyogori High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)
01.2008 - 04.2011
Kiserian Primary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (K.C.P.E)
01.2002 - 04.2010
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