Vilmah Ochieng

National Board Certified Teacher with extensive international teaching experience across the United States, Kenya, China, and Papua New Guinea. Experienced in Human Geography, Psychology, Dual Enrollment Psychology, History, Economics, Government, French, ESL, and IB/MYP curriculum delivery. Skilled in curriculum development, differentiated instruction, student engagement, assessment design, instructional technology, and supporting diverse learners.

Combines extensive classroom experience with graduate-level study in Psychology, School Psychology, History, and Addiction Counselling.

TEACHER OF SOCIAL STUDIES at Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School (2017-08 – Present)

• Teach Human Geography, Psychology, Dual Enrollment Psychology, Economics, Government, and U.S. History.
• Deliver college-level Dual Enrollment Psychology aligned with higher-education expectations.
• Design standards-based curriculum, instructional materials, and authentic assessments.
• Differentiate instruction for ESL learners and students with special educational needs.
• Integrate Canvas LMS, Google Workspace, and instructional technology.
• Analyze student achievement data to improve instructional strategies and learning outcomes.
• Mentor students in academic development, college preparation, and career readiness.

PART-TIME ESL TEACHER at Newcastle House English School (2016-08 – 2017-02)

• Provided English instruction to ESL learners.
• Prepared students for TOEFL examinations.
• Developed language-learning activities appropriate for varying levels of English proficiency.

TEACHER OF FRENCH – MATERNITY COVER at Braeburn Garden Estate Secondary School (2016-01 – 2016-04)

• Taught French Language Acquisition for IGCSE, IBCP, and IBDP classes.
• Supported IBDP History candidates with Paper 1 examination techniques and Internal Assessments.
• Supervised the IBDP CAS Community Service Club.

TEACHER OF MYP HUMANITIES & ENGLISH LANGUAGE/LITERATURE at Diwai International School (2015-06 – 2015-12)

• Served as Head of the Humanities Department and Year 7 Form Tutor.
• Facilitated an in-house staff workshop on integrating Theory of Knowledge (TOK) across subjects.
• Established a strong foundation for MYP curriculum delivery and trained staff on TOK integration.

TEACHER OF HISTORY & FRENCH – IB HL/SL & IGCSE at St Mary's School (2011-08 – 2015-05)

• Taught History and French across the secondary school, including IGCSE and IB Diploma programs.
• Served as Year 11 Form Tutor and Head of Pastoral Care.
• Mentored students and served as Model United Nations Advisor.
• IB History candidates achieved a 100% pass rate at grades 5–7; IGCSE History candidates consistently achieved above the world mean.
• Recognized as Teacher of the Year twice.

TEACHER OF HISTORY & FRENCH at Millennium Academy (2010-01 – 2011-08)

• Taught History and French to secondary school students.
• Planned and delivered curriculum-based lessons and assessments and supported examination preparation.

PhD in Addiction Counselling – Newburgh Theological Seminary

Post Graduate Diploma in School Psychology – Institute of Holistic Mental Health (2026-04)

Master of Arts in History – Kenyatta University (2026-04)

Master of Science in Psychology – University of South Wales (2022-10)

Bachelor of Education (Arts) in History & French – Kenyatta University (2009-12)

Secondary Education – St. Albert's Ulanda Girls High School (2003-11)