Velma Juma
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About
A registered Kenyan female, post primary teacher and my license no. is 1033628. A motivated and detail-oriented individual with a strong foundation in Mathematics and Chemistry. A positive and driven teacher with 2 years of experience working with students in grades 9-11 including preparing students for IGCSE exams.
Passionate about engaging students on all levels enhancing their problem-solving skills by step-by-step guidance. Able to teach both Cambridge Curriculum and Pearson Ed excel Curriculum and design a curriculum to suit an individual student depending on their needs. With a Masters in Chemistry, I am confident in my laboratory skills and especially teaching Chemistry concepts that students find challenging.
Lastly, I built a good reputation as a good instructor, exercising authority in classroom, guiding and correcting, assessing and evaluating students as well as providing progress reports.
Experience
Teacher at Private Homeschool (2022-08 – 2024-08)
Developed and implemented Cambridge curriculum for international school students
- Develops, plans and implements Cambridge curriculum, lesson plans, and educational programs for students
- Working with international school students meeting set targets for students
- Presents and reinforces learning concepts in chemistry
- Advices and conduct evaluation of students
- Exam revisions and preparations for IGCSE exams
Teacher at Pumwani Girls Secondary (2022-04 – 2022-07)
Taught Chemistry and Mathematics lessons
- Plan Chemistry and Mathematics lessons
- Instruct, guide and teach students
- Daily evaluation of students based on lessons taught
- Promote students' confidence by encouraging cooperation and reinforcing good behavior
Teacher Assistant at Lions High School (2019-04 – 2019-07)
Assisted in Mathematics and Science department
- A teacher assistant in the Mathematics and Science department
- Provided guidance to assigned students
- Taught the national curriculum in classrooms under supervision and guidance
- In charge of lessons planning and lessons record keeping to track syllabus coverage
Education
Master of Science in Chemistry – Kenyatta University; Nagasaki University (2023-01 – 2025-12)
Bachelor of Education in Mathematics & Chemistry – Kenyatta University (2018-09 – 2022-05)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education – Tieng're Secondary School (2014-02 – 2017-12)
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education – Kodiaga Primary School (2006-02 – 2013-11)
