Best Sample CV For Teaching Jobs In Kenya

You have heard about a school that is currently hiring and you badly want to apply for the teaching job but you do not have the right CV. Here is a Sample CV For teaching jobs in Kenya that will guide you and assure you of getting invited for interviews.

When writing your CV as a teacher you need to remember that you don’t get trained on job, you are expected to get in your own classroom and be responsible for your own students from day one so always make sure that your CV is up to date, and relevant to the needs of the employer.

“As a teacher your CV should be able to demonstrate your potential to the employer by relating what you have done to the jobs description, “ Says Melody Mwendwa a CV writing professional at Corporate Staffing Service

Make sure that on your work experience you include the level of classes you have taught and most importantly, remember to indicate the subjects you specialize in.

Ms. Mwendwa also says that, teachers/lectures CV are a bit different from other CVs in that lectures get involved in writing publications which they should make sure is include on the CV.

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Here is a Sample CV For Teaching Jobs In Kenya

Julia Job
P.O BOX 0000, Nairobi
Tel: 0700 000 000
Email: juliajob@gmail.com

Personal Profile

A resourceful and highly experienced Lecturer and teacher with over (10) years demonstrated success in teaching, motivating, and directing students/staff while maintaining high interest and achievement. I am exceptionally passionate about educational development and I believe strongly in self-empowerment and access to better education to all. I am skilled in all areas of education including research,educational leadership, administration and curriculum development. Seeking to obtain a Senior Lecturer position with a dynamic organization where I can use my energy and skills to develop, motivate, lead and encourage student.

Education

Masters in Kiswahili (Fasihi), Kenyatta University, 2013
B.ED (ARTS) Kiswahili, Philosophy and Religious studies, University of Nairobi, 2000
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, xxx Girls High School, 1994

Key Skills and Competencies

Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability in the management of education Program and innovations in effective teaching
Experienced in studying, evaluating, and implementing innovative techniques & methods
Skilled in providing leadership in the development, articulation & implementation of an exemplary curricular program and assessment;
Expert in staff Evaluations and appraisals, personnel and administration management
Interact professionally with all levels of staff and maintain the highest level of confidentiality; known for tact and diplomacy in handling sensitive issues.

Work Experience

Part Time Lecturer;
XYZ University, 2013-To date;
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Implementation of course work through teaching
• Setting and Supervision of examinations
• Serves as a resource person in curriculum, instruction and assessment across subject areas
• Provides leadership to assure correlation between curriculum and national standards
• Develops, coordinates, and monitors the program of instruction for subject areas and oversees annual updates of curriculum guides.
• Provides input for the curriculum and instruction budget.

Swahili Teacher;
ABC Secondary School (Form 1-4), 2010 To date;
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implementation of curriculum through teaching and analyzed the syllabus and preparing schemes of work and lesson plan.
• Provided the vision and the professional leadership of the school to maintain its success and to ensure high quality education for all its pupils and continue to raise standards of achievement
• Promoted the aims of the school through implementation of the policies
• Advised the governing body on the formation of its policies and their implementation
• Ensured that there is an effective assessment, recording and reporting system of pupil progress

Swahili Teacher;
ABC Secondary School (Form 1 and 2), 2003 to 2010;
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participated in departmental and faculty meetings aimed at sharing experiences and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department
• Handled daily classroom set up observing students’ behavior and progress
• Liaised closely with other teaching, technical and administrative staff to ensure quality teaching for Kiswahili and religious studies Subjects
• Developed weekly lesson plans in accordance with the school curriculum

Publications

• Tahakiki ya Jazanda katika Tamthilia za Kiswahili, Nairobi: Kenyatta University Press, 20xx
• Mwongozo wa xxx xxx , Nairobi: Kenyatta University Press, 20xx

References

Dr. Peter Juma
Senior Lecturer
P.O Box 000-00100, Nairobi
Tel: 0700 000 000

Dr. Susan Jane
Senior lecturer
P.O Box 0000-00100, Nairobi
Tel: 0700 000 000

Dr. Elizabeth Kariuki
Senior Lecturer
P.O Box 000-00100, Nairobi
Tel: 0700 000 000

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The writer is a Communications Officer at Corporate Staffing Services, a leading Recruitment firm that offers CV Writing, Job Placement & Career Advice. Contact us at www.corporatestaffing.co.ke Email: florence@corporatestaffing.co.ke

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