CURRICULUM VITAE PERSONAL DATA Name Lina Akaka Mbayi Date of Birth 23 rd July, 1970 Marital Status Married Religion Christian Occupation Assistant Lecturer, PhD Student/ Researcher, Current address P.O. Box 561-00204, Athi-River Cell Phone 0710-597 991/ 0789-159 966 E-mail Address lina.akaka@yahoo.com Nationality Kenyan WORK EXPERIENCE August 2013 to date: Assistant Lecturer, Catholic University of Eastern Africa Duties and Responsibilities Giving Kiswahili lectures, facilitating student centered learning by having students input through discussions and class presentations. Preparing lecture modules for students Exam moderation Setting, invigilating and marking continuous assessment tests and examinations Assessment of students on teaching practice Setting, invigilating and marking continuous assessment tests and examinations Participating in community services in the university. Undergraduate Project Supervision Student Name: Lilian Kavere, (2014) 1
Reg. Number: 1019629 Topic: Changamoto za Ufundishaji wa Kiswahili katika Shule za Upili: Mfano wa Kayole, Nairobi Student Name: Mbogo N. Mbui Reg. Number: 1023484 Topic: Uhakiki wa Kimaudhui katika Riwaya ya Kufa Kuzikana: Mtazamo wa Kiuhalisia DEC. 2010 AUG. 2013: Swahili Part-time Lecturer Duties and Responsibilities Giving lectures, facilitating student centered learning by having students input through discussions and class presentations. Preparing lecture modules for students Exam moderation Taught at: Kenyatta University, Masai Mara University, Egerton University & Catholic University of Eastern Africa COURSES TAUGHT Undergraduate: Novel & Short Story, Language Skills in Kiswahili 1, Historical Development of Kiswahili, Oral Literature in Kiswahili, Kiswahili Poetry, Phonetics and Phonology, Introduction to the Study of Language, Introduction to the Study of Literature, Literary Criticism, Theory and Practice of Translation, Morphology & Syntax, Syntax, Language Skills in Kiswahili 11, Classical Swahili Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism, Kiswahili Literary Devices & Criticism, Modern Swahili Poetry, Syntax & Semantics, Contemporary Kiswahili Novel & Play, Applied Linguistics, Research Methods in Kiswahili. Diploma: Kiswahili Poetry, Kiswahili Structure, Style & Stylistics, Language Education. Certificate: Advanced Kiswahili 2
FEB. 1994 JULY 2013 Designation: Workstation: Teachers Service Commission Teacher, HOS (Kiswahili) Mavoko Secondary School Duties 1996-2004 Class Teacher Responsible for management of a class of 50 students Ensuring roll calls are taken twice a day, morning and afternoon Identify students with difficulties in learning due to poor social background and liaise with the guidance and counseling department for further assistance. Analysis of results for evaluation and assessment of students performance Hold class meetings once a week Keep the school administration and parents posted on students behavioral, changes affecting academic performance. 1994-2013 Kiswahili Subject Teacher (Form 1 4) Prepare schemes of work at the beginning of every term Keep records of work done after every lesson Integrate and infuse HIV/AIDS information into my teaching subject Research and read widely in preparation for lessons Motivate and encourage students centered learning through group discussions, micro teaching etc Creative and innovative approaches to subject topics Organize Kiswahili subject seminars, workshops for updates and relevant approaches to subject teaching methods Organize inter class symposiums for assessment of students oral skills Giving RATS and CATS after covering a topic Setting, supervising and marking Kiswahili exams at the end of every term. 3
Responsibilities 1995-2007 Scout Leader 2006-2007 Christian Union Patron 1996-2007 Swahili Club Patron FREELANCE TRANSLATOR June 2010, Book Translated: Shepherding Horses: Understanding God s plan for Transforming Leaders Language: English to Swahili Author: Kent Humphreys Publisher: Daikonia, 2008 Nov- Dec. 2013 African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) English to Swahili Translation of the Community Health Workers Mobile Learning Content The Health Enablement and Learning Platform (HELP) Project CONTENT TOPICS TRANSLATED Family Planning Ante Natal Care Danger Signs in Pregnancy Danger Signs in Newborn & Children under Five Years Maternal & Child Health/ Nutritional Assessment Common Diseases in the Community Basic Life Saving Skills & Injury Prevention Sexual & Gender Based Violence Kenya Essential Package for Health 4
Nov Dec. 2014 Importance of Health Role of Community Health Volunteers in the Community Sustainable Community Development Community Health Advocacy Promotion of Healthy Lifestyle Ebola Virus Disease Community Health and Development Basics of Communication Health Promotion Activities for Children under Five Years of Age HELP CHV Gamification FREELANCE EDITOR Sept Oct. 2013 - Book Edited: Guide Book for Stadi za Kiswahili 6 Publishing House: Moran Publishers RESEARCH UNDERTAKEN (UNPUBLISHED) Structural Criticism of Howani Mwana Howani & Mwanakukuwa Epics: Structural Approach PHD RESEARCH TOPIC Thematic and Stylistic Analyses of Lamu Archipelago Swahili Lullabies PUBLICATION Article: Changamoto za Walimu wa Shule za Upili katika Ufundishaji wa Kiswahili Nchini Kenya Journal: Mulika (Vol. 32) Shani Omari & George Mrikaria (Eds) Publisher: TATAKI 5
ACADEMIC CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS In attendance: 2009, August. CHAKITA Conference Presentation: 2011, April. (BAWAKI) - Sera ya Lugha na Katiba: Nafasi ya Kiswahili katika Uwezeshwaji wa Wananchi Presentation: 2011, July. (CHAKITA) Ufundishaji wa Kiswahili katika Shule za Upili: Changamoto za Walimu. Presentation: 2012, August. (CHAKITA) Kiswahili na Uondoaji wa Umaskini Presentation: 2013, August. (CHAKITA) Nafasi ya Kiswahili katika Ukombozi wa Wanawake EDUCATION BACKGROUND 2011 to date PhD (Swahili) Registered Laikipia University 2007-2009 M.A. (Swahili Studies) University of Nairobi 1990 1993 B.ED (Arts) University of Nairobi 1988 1989 K.A.C.E. Chwele Girls School 1984 1987 K.C.E. Cardinal Otunga Girls School 1977 1983 C.P.E. Pumwani Primary School MEMBERSHIP AND AFFILIATION Member of: - Kenya Scouts Association - Kenya Christian Student Fellowship (KCSF) - Council of Kiswahili Professionals (BAWAKI) COMPUTER LITERACY I am computer literate in Microsoft office suit and I have a working knowledge of Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint, Ms Access and Desktop publisher. 6
CAREER OBJECTIVES AND AMBITIONS Professorship in literature in Kiswahili, literary theories, research and training at university level. Researcher in Swahili and African languages literature: Documentation and description of the little known literature of the East African communities. COMMUNITY SERVICE Member of Estate Services and Security Committee responsible for management of solid waste. Lobbying and advocating for quality and efficient services for residents from the landlords. SOCIAL INTERESTS Reading Environmental conservation Charity work 7
REFEREES Prof. Clara Momanyi Catholic University of Eastern Africa Kiswahili Department P.O. Box 62157, 00200 Nairobi - Kenya Mobile: +254 723 059 712 Prof. Kineene wa Mutiso University of Nairobi Dept. of Linguistics & Languages P.O. Box 30197-00100 Nairobi - Kenya... Mobile: +254 722 988 583 Dr. Ayub Mukhwana University of Nairobi Dept. of Linguistics & Languages P.O. Box 30197-00100 Nairobi - Kenya... Mobile: +254 723 842 562 8