FLORENCE ARONY ODIWUOR OYEHO P.O. Box, 444-40404, RONGO, Kenya Tel: 0721580950 E-mail: florenceoddy@gmail.com Education & Professional Qualifications: o Currently pursuing PHD, Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics, Kenyatta University, from 2013 o Master of Science Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics, Kenyatta University, 2004-2011 o Bachelor of Education, (H-Economics) Kenyatta University, 1990-1995 o Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Division, B-, St Mary s Lwak Girl s High School, 1986-1989 o Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, 60 points, Ugana Primary & Kahawa Primary Schools, 1978-1985 Key Professional Skills: o Patience, flexibility, and understanding with the ability to develop rapport with people of all ages and social class o Knowledgeable in child and youth development, able to understand the needs and goals of the population and environment with which they work and live in o Good leadership skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills o Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to make well thought out decisions o Experience in capacity development of young people and exposure/knowledge of science, technology and innovation for development PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Currently, Assistant Lecturer Rongo University College, school of Agriculture, natural Resources & Environmental Science - December 2012 to date. Ag Dean of Students; Rongo University College September 2012 to February 2013. Duties and Responsibilities as Assistant Lecturer o Teaching o Research o Previously Examination Coordination in the School o Staff Welfare Coordination in the School o Field Course Coordination Other Duties & Responsibilities o University College Chairperson Time tabling Committee o Member Vetting Panel for Rongo University College Students Organization o Patron; Rongo University College Christian Union o Patron; Rongo University College Pacific Peer Counselling Club
o Patron; Rongo University College Central Students Association Graduate Teacher/Lecturer o Lecturer Moi Institute of Technology from 2006 to 2012 o Under Teacher s Service Commission; taught at Oyugi Ogango Girls Secondary School 1995 2004 Duties and Responsibilities as Teacher/Lecturer Class Tutor/Instructor o Participate in departmental, school and parent meetings o Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs o Prepare schemes of work and lesson plans o Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment o Observe and evaluate student's performance and development o Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students o Administer, invigilate and supervise Continuous Assessment Tests(CAT) and exams to evaluate individual student s progress o Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules o Participate in extracurricular activities such as students volunteer activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations o Keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities o Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary Research Coordinator o Coordinating research and development activities in the institution o Responsible for designing, initiating, developing, monitoring and evaluating innovation and technology projects in the institution. o Analyzing, evaluating and reporting on data emanating from surveys carried out by the institute. o Supporting the strengthening of organizational capacity of staff and students in matters of technology science and innovation. o Preparing of research budgets to be approved by the Principal. o Developing, editing and preparing Research Policy Document for the institute o Sensitizing lecturers and students in general on importance of research and their need to participate in research activities. Assistant Industrial attachment Coordinator and departmental representative in the institute s ILO committee Working in liaison with the ILO to: o Place students/assist students to obtain attachment places. o Guide and council students on expected behavior while on attachment o Monitor and follow up students while on attachment o Prepare and keep records of students on attachment and industries where placed. o Attend attachment committee meetings o Assign lecturers to go for assessment of students on attachment o Prepare budgets of travelling allowances to be approved by the principal for lectures going on assessment.
Short Courses Taken: o Supporting and Fostering University Faculties of Developing Countries Course Soeul, Korea 9 th to 29 th October 2014 o Management Training for Heads of Department KATTI Western Region, kakamega 30 th May to 2 nd June o ISO 9001 Internal Quality Auditing Course Kavirondo Consultants April 2012 o Training of Trainers for skills enhancement Fundamental Hands-on Practical Skills. Dutch Subsidy Program _ SOS Technical School Nairobi (2006-2008) o Incubator Manager Training Business Association of Kenya Nairobi 2007 Workshops, Seminars and Conferences Attended: o Administration of University Examinations Kisumu, 10 th 13 th January 2015 o National Delegates Conference University Academic Staff Union Nakuru June 13 th 2014 o Quality Assurance Workshop- Rongo University; Tausi Hotel, January 7 th & 8 th 2014. o Roadmap to Charter by VC Moi University; Rongo University January 2014 o 1 st Interdisciplinary Conference University of Eldoret September 3 nd -5 th 2013 presented a paper titled Energy Intake, Physical Activity and Gestational weight gain of Pregnant women at Rongo Sub-district hospital o ANAFE Workshop on Rongo University Agribusiness Curriculum; Homabay Tourist Hotel; November 2013. o Pedagogical Methods in Instruction, Rongo University October 2014 o Research and Innovation Workshop KATTI, Sai Rock Hotel Mombasa, June 2012 o 1 st National Science, Technology and Innovation Week Kenyatta International Conference Centre May 2012 o KATTI Western Region TIVET Fair, Exhibition and Conference Sangalo Institute of Technology March 2012 o Sensitization workshop on Opportunities Under Science, Technology and Innovation Bondo University College February 2012 o Quality Management Systems Kavirondo Consultants - 2011 o KATTI National Workshop on Science Technology and Innovation Mombasa, June 2010 o National TIVET Exhibitions, Fair and Symposia Bomas of Kenya May 2011 o KATTI Western Region TIVET Fair, Exhibition and Conference Gusii Institute of Technology, March 2011 - Presented a paper on Calorie Intake, Physical Activity and Gestational weight gain of Pregnant women at Rongo Sub-district hospital. Published Papers Odiwuor FA, Kimiywe J, Rombo Go, Oomo KO. 2013. Energy Intake, Physical Activity and Gestational Weight Gain of Pregnant Women at Rongo Sub-District Hospital. African Journal of Education, Science and Technology. 1: 3, 73-80. Henry NA, Kitonga L, Odiwuor FO. 2014. Genetic Erosion: Assessment of neglected and underutilized Crop genotypes in South Western Kenya. Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences. 4: 6, 33-41.
Anunda HA, and Odiwuor FO. 2014. A Survey of the Influence of Family Nature, Peer Association and Gender on Academic Performance: A Case of Kisii Municipality. American Journal of Contemporary Research. 4: 5, 1-13. Odiwuor FA, Kimiywe J, Henry A. 2014. Pregnant Women s Energy Consumption, and Weight Gain: The Perspective of a Rural Community at Rongo District Kenya. Journal of Agriculture and Food Science Vol 2 (8): 242-257, Awards and Achievements: o Participated in finetuning of Rongo University Students Organization Constitution February 2014 o Developed BSc. Food, Science and Nutrition Curriculum, January to February 2014 o Participated in Developing BSC Agricultural Extension and Education Curriculum, October 2013, Migori. o Awarded certificate of Recognition for participating in KATTI Western Region TIVET Fair and Exhibition and National Science, Technology and Innovation fair and Exhibition in 2011. o Participated in KATTI Western Region TIVET Fair and National Council of Science & Technology Week, 2012. o Awarded certificate of appreciation for preparing students to participate in SOS National Subject Practical Skills Competition (Moi Institute of Technology) o Awarded several certificates of excellence for attaining position 1 and 2 in K.C.S.E. H/Science, Migori District o Awarded certificate for meritorious teaching, by Board of Governors o Awarded several certificates of merit for efficient judging by Migori District and Nyanza Province Congress of Science and Technology o Awarded certificate of merit for an outstanding Hospitality Management During Functions (Oyugi Ogango G. High School) o Awarded certificate of excellence for dedication in teaching the child (BOG, Oyugi Ogango Girls High School) o Awarded several certificates of merit for preparation of students participating in District and Provincial Science Congress (BOG, Oyugi Ogango Secondary School) o Marked Home-Science Practical examinations at District and National levels o Head of Guidance and Counseling Committee (Oyugi Ogango Secondary School) o Initiated students mentorship programmes (Oyugi Ogango Secondary School) o Patron Christian Union (Oyugi Ogango Secondary School) o Assistant Patron Christian Union at Moi Institute of Technology. o Class and House Mistress (Oyugi Ogango Secondary School) Field Experiences: o Motivational Speaker for Youths in Church, Schools and other Youth Forums. o Volunteer community outreach services- Fountain of Life o Volunteered at Uluthe Mngao Medical Camp offered Nutritional Counseling services 2009 o Nyali beach Hotel December 2007 o Grand Regency Hotel 1995
o Sunset Hotel May to August 1994 o St Teresa s Girls Secondary School, Kisumu - January to April 1994 Membership: o Fountain of Life Church Kenya o Board Member St Antony s Uluthe Secondary School o Beracah Women s Outreach Programme o Secretary KATTI Western Region TIVET Fair Committee Interests: o Current Affairs, Reading, Bible Study, Voluntary community based work and engaging children and youth in development activities and informative forums. REFEREES: Prof. Peter Kisinyo Rongo University College Dean, School of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Science P.O. Box 103 40404, Rongo, Kenya Tel: 0723320168 peterolookisinyo@yahoo.com Prof. Judith Kimiywe Senior Lecturer Kenyatta University P.O. Box 43844 Nairobi, Kenya Tel: 0723161865 Email jokimiywe@gmail.com Rev Julius Ole Nalamae Senior Pastor Fountain of Life International Ministries P.O.Box 569 40405, Sare Awendo, Kenya Tel: 0721307729 Email: nalamae@yahoo.com