Sharon Juma

Dedicated and results-oriented Biology and Agriculture educator with over 7 years of teaching experience in senior secondary education. Highly experienced in delivering the Cambridge International Curriculum (IGCSE and AS/A Level) while creating engaging, learner-centered lessons that promote critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and academic excellence. Passionate about preparing students for international examinations through practical laboratory work, field-based agricultural learning, and differentiated instruction.

Skilled in integrating technology into teaching, monitoring learner progress through continuous assessment, and fostering positive classroom environments that support both academic and personal growth. Committed to maintaining high professional standards, collaborating effectively with colleagues, and contributing actively to the wider life of an international school.

Head of Department (Science) - Nova Pioneer School

(2022-01 - 2025-12)

• Improved A level results with 70 % of students achieving B and above over the course of the years.
• Increased number of students achieving the best mean grade 3 years consecutively.
• Developed and implemented an after – school sports club which encouraged students to get involved in sports and healthy lifestyle.
• Performance Evaluation: Identified students who were underachieving, created and implemented effective plans of action to support them and ensured student's achievement are accurately recorded and realistic targets are set for improvement.
• Created and implemented annual department development plan including identifying targets for improvement across the department.
• Standardized testing: Ensured the department is working consistently to implement and improve the schemes of work in line with national curriculum guidelines.
• Lesson planning: Developed schemes and practices which echo the school's commitment to provide effective education to students and prepared lesson notes, schemes of work, student's progress records, and records of work covered.
• Identified staff and resource requirements, advising the school principal of budgeting priorities while ensuring value for money is achieved.
• Set clear expectations for staff regarding the expected standard of student achievement and the quality of teaching.

Director of Studies - Emerald International School

(2019-01 - 2022-12)

• Curriculum development and implementation: creating subjects outlines, designing curriculums, and ensuring that the subject materials are up-to-date and ensuring that the curriculum is delivered effectively and meets all educational standards.
• Academic management: managing the academic performance of students and staff by setting academic goals, monitor academic progress, and provide support and feedback to students and teachers.
• Assessment and evaluation: designing assessment and evaluation methodologies to monitor academic progress, as well as administering and grading tests and examination papers.
• Student welfare: ensuring that students are safe, happy and healthy while studying at the school, and providing them with support when needed.
• Communication and stakeholder management: communicating with parents, teachers, students, and local authorities to maintain the high standards and reputation of the school.
• Organized extra- curricular activities related to the subject such guest speakers.
• Consistently achieved excellent student performance in Cambridge examinations.
• Improved learner engagement through inquiry-based practical lessons.
• Successfully integrated digital resources into Biology and Agriculture teaching.
• Mentored students who excelled in science competitions and academic projects.

Masters - Agriculture - University of Free State (2026-12)

Bachelor of Education - Biology and Agriculture - Mount Kenya University (2016-12)

Certificate - Teaching International Curriculum - Riara University (2024-12)