Charles O.

v Accomplished teacher with seven years in special needs education; certified in education backed by recent advanced degree in Special Education with ICT. v Developer of multisensory lesson plan that increases student performance and love of learning, able to bridge student lesson subject to real life situation. v Self motivated with strong problem solving and organizational skills v Strong leadership talent, team player, attitude and spirit, and the natural ability to establish consensus among across functional lines. v Seasoned in conceiving and building programs from the ground up through proven competencies in grant writing and administration, project and program management, staff development hence empowerment. v I have a passion for counselling and I have been in this field for the past three years. I enjoy working with children with diverse background as it gives me great satisfaction. v Proven multi-task capability with strong ability to plan, manage complex students with various abilities and disabilities under aggressive timeline v Accomplished career demonstrating consistent success as Special Needs Educator and Administrator at the primary and higher education levels. Outstanding track record in assuring student success. v Technically sophisticated professional experienced teacher in special needs education (VI/HI) and Individualised Educational Programme (I.E.P) management, with skills not only focused on classroom/technical aspects but also leadership qualifications. v Proficiency of ICT, networking configuration and administration, infrastructures, hardware programs and Microsoft office applications (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook andWeb Techologies. Solid background on project management, team leadership and possesses effective written and verbal communication skills. v Extensive background of developing and implementing special programs for at-risk and special needs students, racially and ethnically diverse populations, and second-language learners. v Effective communicator with excellent planning, organizational, and negotiation strengths as well as the ability to lead, reach consensus, establish goals, and attain results. EDUCATION ________________________________________ 2011, April BEd. Special Needs Education with ICT, Kampala International University- Uganda Specialize in: v Visual Impairment & ICT-Network Administration. 2004-2008-Kenya Institute of Special Education-Kenya v Diploma- SNE Inclusive education. 2008-Ministry of Education Kenya v Certificate- KNEC-Adult education teacher’s training 1991-Kenya Church of Christ- College v Certificate- Sign Language 1990-Nairobi church of Christ v Diploma- VBS Teacher Training Academic Honours/Seminars ________________________________________ 2011-Maker ere University-Uganda Certificate- ICT Young Professional Technology Symposium 2011- Kampala International University-Uganda v Certificate- Business skills development workshop for graduates and undergraduates 2007-CARE USA AND NIKE v Certificate-SSCN marketplace Workshop and Training 2007-GAME ON v Certificate-Youth Sports Course 2006-Slucano Centre-Kenya v Certificate-Professional Teacher Training 2001-Mount Carmel International Training Centre Haifa- ISRAEL v Certificate- Bilingualism & Multilingualism in early childhood Educational Implications. 1993-Kenya National Association of the Deaf v Certificate- Kenya Sign Language 2009-Ministry of Education, Directorate Adult & Continuing Education v Certificate-Adult Basic Education Manager. 2009-Ministry of Education, Directorate Adult & Continuing Education v Certificate-Adult Teacher Training Main Technical Skills: ________________________________________ v Hardware installation experience: networking configuration and administration, v Web design, hard and floppy disc drives, printers and scanners. v Microsoft office applications (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Web Technologies. Academic/Teaching Experience: ________________________________________Kenya Christian School for Deaf [login to view URL] 6174, Nairobi 2006-Present –Position- Administrator, English and Sign Language instructor Responsibilities: v Initiating new teaching and learning programmes in the Institution. v Supervising implementation of the Institution curriculum. v Managing of finance and human resources in conjunction with the board. v Facilitating and provision of value-based education in the Institution v Monitoring, program implementation, reviewing progress of work, budgets, costs, and schedules for adequacy, funding, plant utilization and project risks in accordance and take appropriate action. v Teaching English/Sign language and maths. v Community –Based Rehabilitation (CBR) and child assessment. v Coordinating students, teaching and staff training. v Coordination of awareness and sensitization activities in the community v Capacity building of CBOs to take lead in community programmes. 2005-Present- Consultancy- Slucano ABE Centre, [login to view URL] 45329-00200 -Nairbi Responsibilities: v Teaching Basic classes v Post literacy, adult and continuing education v Microsoft office applications (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Web Technologies. 1996-2002 –Project Manager- World opportunity International Deaf Ministries:-Box 68845-Nairobi ________________________________________ Responsibilities: v Plan, manage and integrate all programs to ensure teamwork meet project needs, cost time, quality and objectives hence mobilizing community. v Guide and Provide early provision of intervention (support) services that can lead to the achievement of maximum outcomes for the learners and their families. As the needs of each learner and family are unique, not one set of services is expected to meet the needs of all the children. v Initiating strong security measures techniques to aid on safety and possesses ability of preparedness to risk indicators management to serve successfully hence ensuring that the support services function has strategic leadership optimizing effective implementation of ICT, procurement, administration while mitigating operational risks and increasing overall security by establishing systems and mechanisms to ensure institution effectiveness. v Coordinating sign language training hence ensuring quality service planning for child-parent. v Compile daily, weekly and monthly site production reports and have them delivered to the required persons. Career Objectives: v To serve diligently as required by the master. -Manage and handle stress effectively v High level of integrity. -A team player with interpersonal skills of analytical. v Ability to work independently and to be positive towards others. Language Fluency:- English, Kiswahili, Sign Language and luo. Interest: Soccer, Reading motivational books, Travel: I enjoy experiencing new cultures and have travelled to various parts of Kenya, E. Africa and overseas. References: 1. MS. Cecilia Achieng Opiyo Mr. Laaki (Lecturer) Kenya Kenya Christian School for the Deaf Kampala International University P.o. Box 6174-00300 P.O. Box 20000-Kampala Mob.[login to view URL] Mob. No. [login to view URL] Kenya Uganda 3. Mr Stephen Ngigi District Education Officer Dept of Adult and Continuing education Ministry of education Mob. [login to view URL] Nairobi