Agnes Mucheru

Dedicated and passionate education professional with 35+ years of experience teaching & researching on behavioural psychology and special needs. Skilled at conducting academic research, delivering presentations, and offering group & individual counselling to vulnerable populations. Committed to ongoing professional development in educational psychology and research.

Strong background in special needs education and training, counselling, and psychoeducation. Seeking a position in Special Education, elementary and senior schools, teaching, counselling, psychotherapy and social services.

Occasional Teacher - Peel District School Board - Ontario, Canada

(2025-06)

• Instruction & Classroom Management: Deliver lesson plans left by the teacher, manage student behaviour effectively, and maintain a safe, respectful, and positive learning environment.
• Supervision: Maintain active supervision of students at all times, including classroom, recess, and lunch duty, and ensure classroom security by locking doors.
• Administrative Tasks: Report to the office upon arrival, take attendance, follow school procedures for emergencies, and familiarize oneself with safety plans (e.g., student allergies).
• Assessment & Feedback: Mark work assigned during the day, provide feedback on student performance, and leave a detailed note for the permanent teacher regarding the day's progress.
• Flexibility: Professionalism: Teach various subjects and grades, work on short notice, and act as a positive role model.

Travelling Assistant for an ASD student - Peel District School Board - Ontario, Canada

(2024-04 - 2024-06)

• Escorting the ASD student to and from home to school

Special Education Assistant - LTO - Judith Nyman Secondary School

(2024-04 - 2025-06)

• Teach basic life skills, such as dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene and provide instruction on communication, social skills, and manners, as well as proper nutrition, grooming, and personal hygiene, to enhance learners' social interactions and overall well-being.
• Support the class teacher in implementing the syllabus
• Provide training on communication, social skills, etiquette, proper feeding habits, hygiene, and self-care.
• Train on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills, resulting in improved independence and self-sufficiency.

Special Education Assistant - Occasional SEA - Judith Nyman Secondary School

(2024-02 - 2024-04)

Teach basic life skills, such as dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene and provide instruction on communication, social skills, etiquette and mannerisms, as well as proper nutrition, grooming, and personal hygiene, to enhance learners' social interactions and overall well-being. Support the class teacher in implementing the syllabus. Train on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills, resulting in improved independence and self-sufficiency.

Special Education Assistant - Occasional SEA - York Region District Education Board - Toronto, Ontario, Canada

(2023-04 - 2024-01)

Teach basic life skills, such as dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene and provide instruction on communication, social skills, and manners, as well as proper nutrition, grooming, and personal hygiene, to enhance learners' social interactions and overall well-being. Train on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills, resulting in improved independence and self-sufficiency.

Special Education Teacher for learners with Developmental Disability and Autism - OLOOSURUTIA PRIMARY SCHOOL - Kajiado, Narok, Kenya

(2020-02 - 2022-07)

Teach and train students with developmental disabilities and autism on elementary literacy and numeracy skills. Provide training on communication, social skills, etiquette, proper feeding habits, hygiene, and self-care.

Assessment Departmental Head: Guidance and Counselling - Narok Teachers College - Narok, Kenya

(2018-05 - 2020-01)

Lecturer: Pedagogical Skills, Educational Psychology and special Needs Education - Narok Teachers College - Narok, Kenya

(2018-05 - 2020-01)

Part Time Lecturer – Education Department - Presbyterian University of Easter Africa

(2018-09 - 2022-07)

Adjunct Lecturer Education & Psychology Department - St Paul's University

(2012-08 - 2020-04)

In-service training for Secondary School Teachers - PYM Somaliland Mission

(2017-06 - 2017-06)

In-service training for Secondary School Teachers in pedagogical skills

Special Education Teacher for learners with Developmental Disability and Autism - Gicharani Special Unit for the Mentally Challenged - Kikuyu, Kenya

(2014-01 - 2018-04)

Special Education Teacher for learners with Developmental Disability, multiple disabilities and Autism - Komothai Special School for the Mentally Challenged - Githunguri, Kenya

(2012-02 - 2014-01)

Head Teacher/Principal, Maths & Science Teacher - Miguta primary school

(2009-09 - 2012-02)

Head Teacher (Principal), Maths & Science Teacher - Ngemwa Primary School

(2007-10 - 2009-08)

Deputy Head Teacher, Maths, Science Teacher - Matuguta Primary School

(2003-01 - 2007-10)

Classroom Teacher - Githiga Primary School

(1988-05 - 2012-12)

• Classroom Teacher grades 1-3
• Classroom Teacher grades 6-8, Maths, Science & Music

Diploma - Community & Disability Service Worker - Oxford College of Arts & Business and Technology (2025-07 - 2025-09)

Higher Diploma - Psychological Counselling - Serein Education Centre (2022-06 - 2022-06)

Master of Education - Guidance and Counselling - Masinde Muliro University of Science (2012-12 - 2012-12)

Bachelor of Education - Special Needs Education - Kampala International University (2008-11 - 2008-11)

Diploma - Theological Education - Presbyterian Theological College (2007-07 - 2007-07)

Diploma - Special Needs Education - Kenya Institute of Special Education (2005-07 - 2005-07)

Certificate - Primary Teachers Education (PTE) - Meru Teachers Training College (1986-05 - 1988-04)