JOAN WAMUGO WACU
Calgary,AB
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health, wellness and develop self-driven learners.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
ECDE Teacher
Remeca Academy School
01.2021 - 03.2024
- Lesson planning by using educational guidelines.
- Execute planned lessons based on schedule.
- Communicate with parents about children's progress.
- Assist kids in areas of academic struggle.
- Maintained fun, interactive, clean and well-organized classroom.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, involving them in their child's education process.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Organized extracurricular activities for students, promoting social skills development and positive school culture.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, catering to diverse learning styles and accommodating individual needs.
- Communicated directly with parents and prospective parents to achieve success for children.
- Boosted student engagement with creative teaching techniques, resulting in improved retention of material.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Evaluated student performance through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback for growth and improvement.
- Instructed and monitored students in active teaching, following protocols outlined in school structure.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities into lesson plans.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, tailoring instruction to accommodate their unique challenges.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions focused on targeted skill-building exercises, resulting in noticeable improvements in academic performance.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing consistent expectations and consequences for all students.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
Internship
Juja St. Peters School
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Teaching pre-school children
- Handling children during out-door activities
- Guiding children on remedial teaching.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to enhance skill set, contributing to overall intern growth and potential future employment prospects.
Beautician/Cosmetologist
Milele Beauty Salon
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Book appointments and follow up with clients' services.
- Work on clients' hair to their desired appearance.
- Pedicured and manicured to clients' liking.
- Offered Massages to clienteles with body pains.
- Maintained clean, hygienic work environment to ensure client safety and comfort throughout treatments.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized beauty consultations and recommending suitable treatments.
- Built loyal clientele through excellent communication skills and attention to detail in all beauty services provided.
- Suggested treatments and styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices.
- Boosted salon revenue by upselling additional services and retail products during appointments.
- Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
- Shampooed, conditioned, cut, colored and styled hair, following individualized client specifications and product recommendations to increase return customer base.
- Fostered welcoming atmosphere that encouraged repeat business from satisfied customers.
- Educated clients on proper skincare routines and product usage to maintain their desired look at home.
- Grew sales with great work ethic, individualized beauty care plans and positive attitude.
- Expanded service offerings by staying up to date with industry trends and participating in continuing education opportunities.
- Streamlined appointment booking process leading to reduced wait times for clients.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Educated clients about products and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs and preferences.
Education
Studied basic Microsoft office-Word, PowerPoint, Outlook. -
JKUAT ENTERPRISES (JKUATESS)
Nairobi, KenyaCertificate in Early Childhood Development Education -
HAVARD INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT
Nairobi, Kenya01.2015
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -
RUCHU GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL
Nairobi, Kenya01.2006
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) -
GACHORORO PRIMARY SCHOOL
Nairobi, Kenya01.2002
Skills
- Excellent at time management
- Organized
- Intermediate Computer knowledge
- Great communication skills
- Fast learner
- Great team player
- Highly motivated and Self-driven
- Great at multi-tasking, problem analysis and resolution
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Health and safety
- Sensory Activities
- Small Group Instruction
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Classroom Organization
- Inquiry-based learning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Fine Motor Skills
- Creative Arts Integration
- Curriculum Planning
- Motor Skill Development
- Developmental needs
- Lesson Planning
- Arts and crafts
- Behavioral modeling
- Practical Learning
- Maintaining safety
- Classroom Management
- Self-Esteem Boosting
- Individualized support
- Safety awareness
- Faculty Collaboration
- Managing supplies
- Children's literature
- Goal Setting
- Leading activities
- Problem-Solving
- Child Development
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Age-Appropriate Curriculum
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Basic Skills Teaching
- Creative Thinking
- Play-Based Learning
- Fine Motor Skill Development
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Field Trip Supervision
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Daily Schedule Creation
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Teaching Method Adaptations
- Progress Monitoring
- Group and individual instruction
- Student Records Management
- Educational Materials Development
- Needs Identification and Assessment
- Performance Assessment
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Interactive Teaching
- Color Recognition Support
- Curriculum Implementation
References
- PAUL WAMBUGU WANGAI, JKUAT, P.O. Box 62000-00200, NAIROBI, +1254720 672582
- JOHN NJURU NGURE, Manager, Harvard Institute of Development College, P.O. Box 2685 – 01000, THIKA, +1254737 636498
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading educative materials
- Active participant in sports
- Travelling to new and adventurous places
Languages
English
Full Professional
Swahili
Limited Working
Kikuyu
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
ECDE Teacher
Remeca Academy School
01.2021 - 03.2024
Internship
Juja St. Peters School
05.2014 - 08.2014
Beautician/Cosmetologist
Milele Beauty Salon
01.2009 - 12.2009
Studied basic Microsoft office-Word, PowerPoint, Outlook. -
JKUAT ENTERPRISES (JKUATESS)
Certificate in Early Childhood Development Education -
HAVARD INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -
RUCHU GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) -
GACHORORO PRIMARY SCHOOL
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