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Lakeisha Onyango

Summary

Dynamic professional with experience as a Teaching Assistant at Merryland School Katani, where I enhanced student learning and engagement through innovative lesson plans and effective communication. Demonstrated ability in managing classroom dynamics and providing individualized support. As a Community Project Coordinator at Greenwood Drive, I successfully organized tree-planting initiatives, demonstrating strong teamwork and problem-solving skills to foster environmental awareness and community engagement.


Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Teaching Assistant

Merryland School Katani
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Independently taught entire math classes, explaining concepts, leading discussions, and guiding students through problem-solving exercises.
  • Assisted in developing lesson plans and instructional materials to enhance student learning.
  • Supported classroom management by facilitating group activities and maintaining a positive environment.
  • Collaborated with lead teachers to assess student progress and provide feedback on academic performance.


Community Project Coordinator

Greenwood Drive
03.2020 - 07.2025
  • Organized and encouraged community members to participate in a tree-planting initiative, fostering collective action and environmental awareness.
  • Managed logistics for planting events, ensuring smooth coordination and resource allocation.
  • Tracked progress and impact, contributing to the transformation of the neighborhood into a greener, more sustainable area.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science - Engineering

The University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
01-2029

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -

Light Academy School
Mombasa, Kenya
11-2024

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Good communication
  • Reliability
  • Creative thinking

  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Administrative tasks
  • Problem-solving

Accomplishments

As Neighborhood project coordinator:

  • Mobilized planting of 1500 trees in Greenwood drive neighborhood.

As Teaching Assistant:

  • Collaborated with teacher to improve Mathematics scores on standardized tests with an average increment of 3% per student.
  • Contributed to raising overall class performance while building a supportive and engaging learning environment.

As High school President:

  • Led and coordinated multiple events , mentoring fellow students, and promoting community engagement throughout the school.
  • Initiated peer-led tutoring programs , enabling students to use their strengths to support each other academically.
  • Launched a monthly donation drive collecting food, clothing, and monetary contributions for local children's homes, fostering a culture of service.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary

Timeline

Teaching Assistant

Merryland School Katani
05.2025 - 08.2025

Community Project Coordinator

Greenwood Drive
03.2020 - 07.2025

Bachelor of Applied Science - Engineering

The University of British Columbia

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -

Light Academy School
Lakeisha Onyango