Open To Work
Margaret Muye
Mombasa,Kenya
Summary
Dedicated Classroom Teacher with expertise in inclusive education and curriculum development. Advocates for Menstrual Hygiene Management to promote girls' education. Builds strong partnerships with families and communities to support holistic student development and advance organizational goals of equity and well-being.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead teacher
Kaabe schools
Hargeisa
02.2023 - Current
- Coordinated safe space for girls to discuss menstrual health, facilitating open dialogue and connecting them with trained support.
- Educated students to break stigma around menstruation, delivering sessions that empowered girls to manage their cycles with confidence.
- Advocated for free menstrual products at school, collaborating with staff to ensure no girl misses class due to her period.
- Maintain a safe, secure, and child-friendly classroom environment, adhering to professional standards that prioritize student welfare and well-being.
- Identified students with learning barriers or special needs, fostering a supportive framework that upholds every child's right to quality education.
- Promoted equal opportunities for participation and learning among diverse student body, fostering culture of respect, fairness, and inclusion.
- Support delivery of quality rights-based education in a school system committed to student-centered and equitable learning.
Lead teacher
Nexgen Academy
Nairobi
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate, play-based lesson plans aligned with early childhood education standards, ensuring students received their right to a quality foundational education.
- Assessed student progress through observations and formal evaluations, using data to adapt instruction and meet the diverse learning needs of each child.
- Took full responsibility for classroom management, fostering an environment where all children could learn in a safe, structured, and equitable setting.
- Partnered with families to support student development, reinforcing the importance of collaboration in upholding every child's right to learn and thrive.
- Facilitated implementation of child safeguarding programmes in collaboration with school management and teachers.
- Developed school rights clubs to promote child rights awareness and engagement at Nexgen Academy.
- Mentored girls by providing coaching and life skills training to enhance their personal development.
Casual teacher
St. Bernard Primary school
Mombasa
02.2015 - 04.2021
- Delivered lessons that ensured learners received quality instruction, upholding their educational rights.
- Built trusting relationships with students and caregivers, fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom that encouraged regular attendance and active participation.
- Fostered emotional and social development by maintaining a safe, nurturing space where each child felt valued and respected.
- Engaged with parents to discuss student progress and address barriers to learning, promoting transparency and collaboration.
Education
Bachelors of Early Childhood Development -
Mount Kenya University
Thika03-2026
Diploma in Special Needs Education -
Kenya Institute of Special Education
Thika04-2020
Certificate in Early Childhood Development -
The Imara College
Mtwapa12-2017
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Behavioral management
- Positive reinforcement
- Conflict resolution
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Empathy and Patience
Accomplishments
Learned strategies for creating inclusive learning environments that accommodate the diverse needs of students with special needs while obtaining a Diploma in Special Needs Education.
Languages
- Swahili
- English
- Sign Language
Referees
Joseph Madzvamuse
Program and Business Development Manager
ActionAid International
Email: joseph.madzvamuse@actionaid.org
Phone: 00252637934467/00263712025933
Mwanaidi Kadhiga
Nexgen Academy, Nairobi
0705950120, mwanaidikadhiga@gmail.com
Yvonne Musungo
Kaabe MSL Campus- Site Lead
yvonnemusungo0@gmail.com
ymusungo@abaarsoschool.org
+252 63740 4878/+263784768006
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteSalary Range
£45000/yr - £200000/yrTimeline
Lead teacher
Kaabe schools
02.2023 - Current
Lead teacher
Nexgen Academy
11.2021 - 11.2022
Casual teacher
St. Bernard Primary school
02.2015 - 04.2021
Bachelors of Early Childhood Development -
Mount Kenya University
Diploma in Special Needs Education -
Kenya Institute of Special Education
Certificate in Early Childhood Development -
The Imara College