Salima Taka

Dedicated and nurturing Early Years Educator and Teacher Assistant with experience supporting students within an international school environment and exposure to the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). Skilled in creating engaging, student-centered learning experiences that promote inquiry, creativity, communication, and social-emotional development. Passionate about fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment while supporting young learners in developing foundational literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal skills.

Recognized for strong collaboration, classroom management, and the ability to build meaningful relationships with students, parents, and colleagues

Teacher Assistant at Neom Community School (2023-01 – Present)

• Support the delivery of engaging and developmentally appropriate learning experiences within an international school setting.
• Foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student confidence, independence, and positive social interaction.
• Assist students in developing foundational literacy, numeracy, communication, and inquiry skills through guided group and one-on-one support.
• Collaborate closely with lead teachers to implement classroom routines, learning activities, and behavior management strategies aligned with students' developmental needs.
• Encourage student participation, creativity, and curiosity through hands-on learning experiences and meaningful classroom interactions.
• Support students' emotional wellbeing and social development while maintaining positive relationships with families and colleagues.

Customer Relations Officer at Kenya Red Cross Emergency Centre (2022-03 – 2022-09)

• Continuous situation monitoring through mass and social media in relation to hazards besides drafting daily, weekly and monthly situation reports.
• Coordination of responses to disasters across the country including engagement with partners in emergency response. In addition management of E.O.C equipment including response equipment.
• Drafting and circulation of emergency SMS alerts for KRCS management staff for major incidents reported to E.O.C.
• Drafting daily, weekly and monthly situation reports.
• Conduct regular drills and exercises to maintain readiness and improve response protocols.

Student on Attachment at Homabay County Government Trade, Industrialization cooperatives and enterprise development (2019-02 – 2019-05)

• Responsible for data entry and accounting work such as balancing cashbook, imprest and advances.
• Preparation and verification of vouchers in accordance with laid down rules and regulation.
• Consolidation of cash flow projection by departments, maintaining of up to date books of account

Bachelor of Science in Business Management – Rongo University (2020)