Phoebe Kwambai
Secondary School Teacher | English & Literature
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About
Qualified Secondary School Teacher specializing in English and Literature, with experience in curriculum implementation, lesson planning, learner assessment, classroom management, and maintaining professional teaching records. Skilled in preparing schemes of work, lesson plans, lesson notes, work records, examinations, and learner progress records, with additional experience in learner mentorship, guidance and counselling, and youth training.
Experience
English and Literature Teacher - Moi Girls High School - Kapcherop - Kapcherop
(2025-11)
- Prepared and implemented schemes of work, lesson plans, and work records to ensure systematic coverage of the English and Literature curriculum.
- Interpreted curriculum requirements and translated syllabus content into structured lessons with clearly defined learning objectives.
- Taught English Language and Literature using appropriate pedagogical approaches to develop learners' reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, vocabulary, comprehension and literary analysis skills.
- Prepared learner-centred classroom activities incorporating questioning, guided discussion, reading exercises, written tasks, oral presentations and text analysis.
- Assessed learner achievement through class exercises, assignments, Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs), examinations and other classroom-based assessment activities.
- Marked and reviewed learner work, identified learning gaps and provided targeted feedback and corrective instruction to improve subject mastery.
- Prepared learners for school and national examinations through structured revision programmes, examination practice, topical reviews and identification of learning difficulties.
- Provided academic guidance, mentorship and individual learner support, while maintaining classroom discipline and promoting positive learner behaviour.
Youth Trainer - Smartedge Solutions Limited - Kapcherop - Kapcherop
(2025-01 - 2025-11)
- Planned and facilitated structured training sessions covering life skills, employability skills, vocational skills and personal development for young people.
- Developed training sessions with clear learning objectives, practical activities, discussions, and participant assessment methods.
- Facilitated workshops using presentations, group discussions, practical exercises and interactive activities to promote participant understanding and application of acquired skills.
- Mentored young people on career development, employability, personal development and workplace readiness.
- Assessed participant understanding through questions, discussions, practical activities, observation and participant feedback.
- Provided individual coaching to participants requiring additional guidance in personal, academic or career development areas.
- Maintained participant attendance, training and programme documentation to support monitoring of training activities.
Teaching Practice - English and Literature - ST Matthew Sosiyo Secondary School
(2024-01 - 2024-04)
- Planned and delivered English and Literature lessons using learner-centred teaching approaches aligned with prescribed subject content and lesson objectives.
- Prepared lesson plans and instructional activities covering specific English Language and Literature concepts and learning outcomes.
- Delivered lessons through guided reading, questioning, discussion, written exercises, oral participation, literary interpretation, and classroom-based activities.
- Conducted continuous assessment through assignments, class exercises, tests, and learner participation to establish understanding of taught concepts.
- Marked learner exercises and assignments and provided feedback to reinforce correct responses and address identified learning gaps.
- Maintained an orderly classroom environment by applying appropriate classroom management and learner discipline procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Education (Arts) - English & Literature - Kenya Methodist University (2021 - 2024)
