Liz Gitau

Collaborative educator with expertise in lesson planning, curriculum design, and innovative teaching. Skilled in integrating educational technology, fostering literacy development, and empowering communities through youth counselling and environmental volunteering. Demonstrated compassion, creativity, and effectiveness in classroom administration, project planning, and motivational coaching.

Teacher - Teachers Service Commission - Nairobi

(2021-01)

• Designed engaging lesson plans and implemented innovative teaching strategies.
• Integrated educational technology (Zoom, Google Classroom, interactive tools) to enhance learning.
• Mentored students in literacy development and ESL for daily communication.
• Organized workshops for parents and teachers to strengthen CBC curriculum delivery.
• Coordinated extracurricular activities, boosting student confidence and teamwork.

Workshop Facilitator – Digital Literacy for Teachers - Digital Literacy Training Organization

(2019-01 - 2020-12)

• Conducted training sessions for teachers on integrating technology into classroom practice.
• Introduced tools such as Zoom, Google Classroom, and interactive apps to improve learner engagement.
• Developed step-by-step guides and demonstrations to build teacher confidence in digital platforms.
• Collected feedback and adapted training content to meet diverse teacher needs.
• Partnered with local schools and NGOs to expand digital literacy initiatives.

Community Service Volunteer – Kiambu - Community Organization - Kiambu

(2020-01 - 2020-12)

• Coordinated outreach programs in environment, water, and sanitation.
• Led clean-up campaigns and safe water advocacy initiatives.
• Facilitated youth empowerment sessions on guidance and counselling.
• Developed skill-building workshops (life skills, career guidance, conflict resolution).
• Partnered with local NGOs to expand resources and impact.

Data Entry Clerk - County Government of Kiambu - Kiambu

(2019-01 - 2019-12)

• Maintained accurate records for multiple departments, ensuring compliance.
• Streamlined workflows, reducing turnaround time by 20%.
• Supported transition to new data management software, improving efficiency.

Census Enumerator - Government of Kiambu - Kiambu

(2019-01 - 2019-12)

• Collected and verified demographic data using mobile tools.
• Promoted census awareness through community engagement campaigns.
• Resolved discrepancies in household data, improving accuracy of reports.

Cyber Café Attendant - Cyber Café - Kiambu

(2015-01 - 2015-12)

• Assisted customers with computer literacy, internet use, and gaming queries.
• Provided training in basic IT skills, improving community digital literacy.
• Maintained system functionality and ensured smooth daily operations.

Teacher Training Certificate - Education - Kamwenja Teachers' Training College (2017-01)

Certificate in Information and Technology - Information Technology (2017-01)