NALUMANSI GERTRUDE KATULA VERONICA
KAMPALA,KITINTALE
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Summary
Enthusiastic Teacher with knack for making learning exciting and enjoyable. Motivated by the belief that all children can be successful learners and skilled at producing differentiated lessons to cater for a wide range of learning abilities. Possesses in depth knowledge of child development and psychology. Holder of a Montessori Teaching method training.
Work History
Lead Instructional Designer
CRANES LEARNING HUB -SMC LIMITED
KAMPALA
2017.01 - Current
- Created content and manage the children's reading YouTube Channel "Cranes Learning Hub".
- Carried out thorough learning needs analysis, implementing researched strategies for continued progress against set targets.
- Developed quality workforce training programmes, improve organisational efficiency by 30%.
- Provide exercises and activities that enhance the learning process
- Handled end-to-end design and development of learning programmes for optimal set outcomes.
- Organised, scheduled and facilitated 1 week long courses based on need, maximising workforce learning.
- Developed assessments and user polls to evaluate course effectiveness, altering content and delivery to achieve student learning goals.
- Delivered private instruction on Phonics Teaching, behavior management and play based learning, maintaining excellent ethics throughout.
- Evaluated students using standardised criteria to determine abilities and learning needs.
- Decide on the criteria used to judge learner's performance and develop assessment instruments
- Maintain project documentation and course folders
- Coordination the activities of a virtual school.
- Facilitate Professional Development for teachers
Homeschool Teacher/Private Educator
ITALIAN AMBASSADOR RESIDENCE
KAMPALA
2022.04 - 2023.06
- Designed a curriculum inspired by Montessori method, Reggio Emilia Approach and Early Years Foundation stages.
- Developed, weekly plans, and implemented age appropriate curriculum (lesson plan) to nurture and stimulate all domains of children's development in my care.
- Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardised tests
- Provide a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the children's learning and growth.
- On an on-going basis, plan, evaluate and improve the physical environment in the classroom to create opportunities to meet the changing needs of the developing child.
- Boosted student success by maximising individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
- Ensure that each family receives an opportunity to build strong relationships and experience clear communication with teaching staff.
- Plan periodical parent conferences to discuss children's developmental progress, needs and interests.
- Preserved the confidentiality of student records and information at all times.
Education and Training Consultant
ELITE KIDS DAY CARE AND KINDERGARTEN MONTESSORI
KAMPALA , Kampala District
2017.10 - 2020.03
- Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer relationships through effective collaboration and service delivery.
- Empowered staff members to contribute to continuous improvement, quality and growth of the school.
- Delivered business strategy to drive revenue and operational efficiencies.
- Studied academic systems to provide detailed reports to stakeholders.
- Designed and delivered orientation packages for newly-hired staff to optimise needs of organisation.
- Created presentations and documents to deliver training.
- Evaluated performance and provided additional resources for improvement.
- Researched latest professional training concepts in various industry to apply innovative strategies in consulting and training.
- Gathered information from educators, staff and students to assess needs and requirements.
- Recommended hiring needs to add manpower to staff.
- Counselled teachers to plan, develop and execute programmes to align with grade levels.
Curriculum Specialist
INSTILL EDUCATION
SOUTH AFRICA
2019.11 - 2019.12
- Designed a teacher training module for struggling readers in secondary school for opportunity International
- Completed project work within agreed timeframes and budgets to surpass client expectations.
- Developed professional network with researchers, government agencies and education professionals.
Lead Teacher and Team leader
KAMPALA COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL
NAGURU KAMPALA
2014.08 - 2017.06
- Taught 2 year olds, (Toddlers) 4 year olds ( Pre-k) and five year olds (Year 1) in three years.
- Attended Senior Management/Leadership Team, General Staff Meetings and Departmental Meetings
- Negotiated and influenced strategic decision making within the school's Senior Management/Leadership Team
- Planned and managed change in accordance with the school development/strategic plan.
- Developed, weekly plans, and implemented age appropriate curriculum (lesson plan) to nurture and stimulate all domains of children's development in my care.
- Provided a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the children's learning and growth.
- Evaluated facility environment, removed concerns and optimised for children's safety.
- Performed on-going developmental evaluations of children, develop lesson plans and follow curriculum implementation that addresses the individual needs of each child.
- On an on-going basis, planned, evaluated and improved the physical environment in the classroom to create opportunities to meet the changing needs of the developing child.
- Ensured that each family receives an opportunity to build strong relationships and experience clear communication with teaching staff.
- Planned periodical parent conferences to discuss children's developmental progress, needs and interests.
- Provided functional training and guidance to staff, interns, substitutes and volunteers assigned to the classroom.
- Performed assessments on each child and documented results.
- Participated in on-going in-service and educational development opportunities provided by the School Senior Management.
- Ensured that the Associate Teacher and Assistant Teachers are kept updated in all matters concerning the classroom and program.
- Led Teacher Meetings, lesson plans, policies & procedures, training received.
Lead Teacher / informal supervisor role
HERITAGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
KAMPALA
2012.02 - 2014.05
- Develop and implement a developmentally appropriate preschool program for young children
- Supervise children in the Pre-school
- Communicate with parents and members of the community
- Maintain program administration
- Develop activities that introduce math and literacy concepts
- Encouraged teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximise student learning.
- Establish policies and procedures including acceptable disciplinary policies
- Be familiar with emergency procedures
- Maintain good classroom behavior
- Draw up schedules and rotations
- Ensure safety of the preschool facility
- Manage petty cash for the early years' department
- Coordinate Early Years events, like parties, chapel presentations
Assistant Class Teacher
HERITAGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL KAMPALA
KAMPALA
2008.08 - 2009.08
- Created positive, engaging learning environments to improve student experiences.
- Participated in faculty meetings to discuss announcements and developments.
- Set-up equipment and gathered teaching materials to prepare for lessons.
- Determined achievement of learning goals, providing detailed and regular feedback to teachers on student progress.
- Oversaw safety of children, promoting and safeguarding welfare in and outside the classroom.
- Assisted lead teacher to monitor class schedule and breaks.
- Recorded student progress and informed parents regarding developments.
- Provided supervision to guarantee safety of students during group activities, events and school trips.
- Identified learning gaps and issues and provided solutions to address needs.
Voluntary Teaching Assistant - Kindergarten
HERITAGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL KAMPALA
KAMPALA
2008.02 - 2009.05
- Helped students to achieve target grades through continuous curricular support and motivation.
- Managed challenging behaviour effectively, reducing classroom incidents to maintain positive learning environments.
- Monitored break and lunchtime behaviour in playground.
- Performed administrative activities such as taking attendance, marking assignments and maintaining student records.
- Participated in meetings, conferences and workshops to establish rapport with teachers and staff.
- Supported students with various learning difficulties to understand key concepts in core subjects.
- Extended assistance to students learning English as second language.
- Reported on students' progress, achievements and behaviour.
Education
PRIMARY TEACHER'S TRAINING - PRIMARY TEACHING
ALISON COURSES
Galway, Ireland 2023.07 - 2023.08
Bachelor of Arts - PUBLIC ADMININSTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
Ndejje University
KAMPALA UGANDA 2016
UGANDA ADVANCED CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION - BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY AND MATHEMATICS
Seroma Christian High School
MUKONO DISTRICT 2004.01 - 2005.12
UGANDA CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION - ENGLISH, MATHEMATICS, GEOGRAPGY, HISTORY, PHYSICS, BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY
MAKERERE COLLEGE SCHOOL
Kampala, Kampala District 1997.02 - 2000.12
DIPLOMA IN MONTESSORI METHOD OF EDUCATION - CHILD PHYSCHOLOGY, MONTESSORI METHODOLOGY , MONTESSORI PHYSCHOLOGY, ORGANISATION AND ADMINISTRATION
CENTRE FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELPMENT
KARELA, INDIA 2008.08 - 2009.08
Skills
- Parental engagement and involvement
- Adaptive learning
- Verbal and writing communication
- English curriculum expertise
- Microsoft Office, strong proficiency in MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Publisher and MS
- Team player
- Great analytical and problem solving skills
- Creative lesson planning
Languages
English
Fluent
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Timeline
PRIMARY TEACHER'S TRAINING - PRIMARY TEACHING
ALISON COURSES
2023.07 - 2023.08
Homeschool Teacher/Private Educator
ITALIAN AMBASSADOR RESIDENCE
2022.04 - 2023.06
Curriculum Specialist
INSTILL EDUCATION
2019.11 - 2019.12
Education and Training Consultant
ELITE KIDS DAY CARE AND KINDERGARTEN MONTESSORI
2017.10 - 2020.03
Lead Instructional Designer
CRANES LEARNING HUB -SMC LIMITED
2017.01 - Current
Lead Teacher and Team leader
KAMPALA COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL
2014.08 - 2017.06
Lead Teacher / informal supervisor role
HERITAGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
2012.02 - 2014.05
Assistant Class Teacher
HERITAGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL KAMPALA
2008.08 - 2009.08
DIPLOMA IN MONTESSORI METHOD OF EDUCATION - CHILD PHYSCHOLOGY, MONTESSORI METHODOLOGY , MONTESSORI PHYSCHOLOGY, ORGANISATION AND ADMINISTRATION
CENTRE FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELPMENT
2008.08 - 2009.08
Voluntary Teaching Assistant - Kindergarten
HERITAGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL KAMPALA
2008.02 - 2009.05
UGANDA ADVANCED CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION - BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY AND MATHEMATICS
Seroma Christian High School
2004.01 - 2005.12
UGANDA CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION - ENGLISH, MATHEMATICS, GEOGRAPGY, HISTORY, PHYSICS, BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY
MAKERERE COLLEGE SCHOOL
1997.02 - 2000.12
Bachelor of Arts - PUBLIC ADMININSTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
Ndejje University
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