CURRICULUM VITAE (a) PERSONAL DETAILS Name : James MuriithiIreri Address : University of Nairobi, CHS P.o Box 19676, Nairobi telephone : Cell Phone 0722 880 984 e-mail : jmireri@uonbi.ac.ke or jimireri@yahoo.com Gender : Male Nationality : Kenyan Languages Spoken : English, Kiswahili and Kiembu Marital Status : Married Next of Kin : Wamuyu Muriithi P.oBox 1176, EMBU Tel. 0724-77 10 28 (b) CAREER OBJECTIVES To achieve the best out of my potential as a Teacher, Educational Researcher, Manager and Planner so that the society obtains both qualitative and quantitative education. To apply research knowledge to solve challenges faced by the educational sector in Kenya and globally. To disseminate research findings in available fora and to prepare quality materials for teacher education and for training educational managers. (c ) PERSONAL STATEMENT I believe in hard work and integrity. I am committed to my work. I am an optimist and a perfectionist. I don t give up until I achieve the objectives met. (d) EDUCATION BACKGROUND Period Institution Certificate Obtained 1999-2004 : University of Nairobi - Master of Education (M.Ed)(Administration & Planning) 1990-1995 : University of Nairobi - B.Ed (arts) Hons Degree 1986-1989 : Kangaru School - KCSE Certificate 1978-1985 : Kianjuki Pri. School - KCPE Certificate (e) WORK EXPERIENCE (i) 2012-Todate: Assistant Registrar University of Nairobi Deputizing the College Registrar Servicing the College Management Board and its Committees. Servicing the College Academic Board and its Committees. Preparing briefs for the Principal Performance Contract College Champion Ireri s CV Page 1
Secretary, Steering Committee on Scientific Conferences Facilitating Maintenance of College Buildings, Furniture and Grounds. Ensuring Security of College Resources. Recruitment and promotion of Staff Personnel Administration in relation to welfare, discipline, leave, gratuity and pensions, resignations, industrial relations, retirement, allowances, etc. Provision of general services to the College e.g. mail services, telephones, printing, and supervision of College transport services. Interpretation and implementation of University regulations and rules, labour laws and other statutory requirements Any other official duties as may be directed by my seniors (ii) 2003-2012: Assistant Registrar and Lecturer- Kagumo Teachers Training College Position(s) : Assistant Registrar (Tuition Pragrammes) and Lecturer (Department of Education) As an assistant registrar in charge of Tuition Programmes my key duties were:- Planning and Designing of the tuition Timetable of the college, Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation of the same. As a lecturer in the Department of Education my main duties were:- Teaching and Evaluating of Educational courses like Educational administration, Research methods in Education, Educationalfinance, General Teaching Methods and Communication and Technology in education. Am also involved in assessment of students on teaching practice among other duties (iii) 1996-1999 Work Station Position : Worked at Karangare secondary School : Deputy Headteacher/ Teacher As a Deputy Headteacher my key duties were:- In charge of maintenance of student s discipline, deputizing the headteacher, Secretary to staff meetings, preparation of master tuition time table and teaching Staff duty roster, supervision of classes and the work of the prefects. As a class room teacher my key duties were:- Taught and prepared candidates for examinations, marked examinations and facilitated remedial teaching. (f) PART TIME WORK (i) 2007-2011 Employer : KenyaMethodistUniversity (KEMU) Ireri s CV Page 2
Position : Part-time lecturer Teaching and examining students in education courses in the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) programme. Courses taught include Educational Administration and Management, General Teaching Methods and Educational Communication and Technology Teaching and examining students in Business research methods in the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) programme. Supervision of BBA and MBA students in research proposal development and in projects/ theses writing. I supervised to completion the following students in the MBA programme: 1) Nguru, R.G(2009):A study on access to Dental Health Services in rural areas- A systems management approach: A case study of Kimahuri sub location in Nyeri District 2) Nderitu Flora(2009): Constraints facing the implementation of Free Secondary Education In Nyeri Central District 3) Muhoro Priscilla(2010):An analysis of the strategies adopted by public transport SACCOs to gain a competitive advantage in the market. A comparative study of 2 NK and 4NTE SACCOs in Nyeri district. (g) 2004-2012 Employer Position : University of Nairobi : Part-Time Lecturer Teaching and examining courses like Research Methods and Human Resource Management Supervising students in development of research proposal and writing reports / projects. At the University of Nairobi, I have supervised to completion many Students in Development of Project proposal and compilation of projects reports. (h) Research Works 2009/2010: 2008/2009: 2002: Coordinated a research entitled: constraints facing the management of the Teaching Practice in Kagumo Teachers College (on-going) Coordinated research entitled trainees perception ontraining in Diploma Teacher Education: a case study of mathematics graduates from Kagumo College in Nyeri District I undertook a research entitled science teachers perception of headteachers leadership styles and girls performance in KCSE sciences in public schools in Embu district. Done in Ireri s CV Page 3
partial fulfillment of an award of a Master of Education (M.Ed) thesis. 1996 (2 months): Worked as a Research Assistant during a food Security Survey- Diocese of Embu. 1995(1 month): Worked as a research assistant during early Retirement Enumeration survey 1990(2 months): Worked as a research assistant during postcensus Enumeration survey (i) PROFFESIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS 2012- Chairman, Strategic Plan, Monitoring and Evaluation & Vision 2030 Flagship Projects- Kagumo TTC. 2008 Chairman Research and Development committee at Kagumo College. The committee conducts various research works for the college and disseminates the research findings in organized forums in college. In 2008, I co-authored a handbook of Education for Kenya Institute of Education (KIE). In 2008 I got involved in planning and designing a 5 years strategic plan for KagumoTeachers College. The Kenya Institute of Education (KIE) in 2007 and 2008 involved me in the development of Diploma Teacher Education (DTE) syllabus. I also got appointed a course panelist for Diploma Teacher Education and Adult Education programmes. Between 2004 to date I have supervised more than twenty projects/theses at the diploma, degree and masters levels at the University of Nairobi and at the Kenya Methodist University. In March 2010, I got appointed as KNEC examiner specifically got trained to mark Diploma Teacher Education (DTE) education Examination. (j) ON THE JOB TRAINING COURSES In 2012, I got trained and examined in Internal Quality Auditing on ISO 19011-2002 Standard and got certified as an ISO Internal Quality Auditor. In 2011, I was trained and certified as a Trainer of Trainers (ToT) by Inoorero University on IBTM (ICT Based Teaching and Information management ) course In 2011, I was trained in ISO 9001:2008 standard, specifically on Quality Management Systems, implementation and procedures documentation. In 2011, I was trained as a Master Trainer by Intel Multinational Company on Intel teach program, Getting started course (using 21 st Century skills Ireri s CV Page 4
in education) after which I trained 120 tutors of Kagumo Teachers Training College. In 2011, Trained as a Trainer of Trainers under the Academy for Education and Development (AED) program sponsored by USAID on ICT integration in teaching and learning. Consequently, trained 40 Secondary school Teachers and Kagumo college tutors on the same. In 2010, I was trained as a master trainer under the Academy for Education and Development (AED) program sponsored by USAID. Consequently, in January 2011 I trained 120 college tutors under Teacher Education and Professional Development (TEPD) program. In June, 2010 I attended a Ministry of Education capacity building workshop at KagumoCollege. Topics covered were: Work ethics and Ethos, Curriculum Management and Supervision, Resource Management, Operation Effective 60, Discipline in Schools, Teacher Management, Assessment and Evaluation, Financial Management/Procurement procedures, Stress management, Effective Communication and Results based management. In 2003 I attended a workshop on Distance Education, Open Learning and e-learning for Teacher Education at the Kenya Institute of Education (KIE).Topics covered were: Qualities of a good teacher, Developing distance education courses, Elements of a good DE, Open learning and e-learning modes, Developing teaching/learning materials for distance education, DE course design, DE technology and DE course management and administration In 2004, I attended a workshop on Attitude Change and Hands on Activities under the Strengthening of Mathematics and Sciences in Secondary Schools (SMASSE) programme. (k) COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE In 2012 I obtained a CISCO certificate on IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software from CISCO Networking Academy. In December 2011, Obtained a Trainers of Trainers Certificate on ICT Based Teaching and Information Management (IBTM) course at Inoorero University. The following courses were offered: Integration of ICT in classroom practice, Dititized lesson plans, schemes of Work and Exams, Storage of Instructional materials, Open SIS, Customizing students information systems, Animation and Simulation. In November 2011, I obtained a certificate of Master Trainer from Intel Company on Getting Started course, ICT integration in teaching and Learning. The following courses were covered:21 st Century Skills, Introduction to Computers, Word Processing, Multi Media, Spreadsheets and internet. Ireri s CV Page 5
In April 2011, I was trained as master trainer by USAID on ICT integration in Teaching and Learning. Topics covered included: Introduction to Computers, Ms Word Processing, Ms Power point, Ms Excel and internet. In July 2002, I obtained a certificate from the University of Nairobi on computer proficiency course which covered: Introduction to computers, ms word and Internet. (l) RESPONSIBILITIES 2005-2012: An assistant registrar in charge of tuition programmesat KagumoCollege. 2005-2006: Assistant Zone Co-Ordinator (Nakuru-Baringo Zone) for Teaching Practice at KagumoCollege. I have also served as a coach (football) at Kagumo TTC. 1998-1999: Deputy Headteacher at Karangare Secondary School. In December 2007: Presiding Officer under the Electoral Commission of Kenya. In August 2010: Presiding Officer under the IIEC during the Constitution of Kenya referendum (m) MEMBERSHIP 2011-2012: Kagumo Teacher College Performance Contracting Committee 2009-2012: Kagumo Teachers College ISO Implementation Committee 2005-2012: Kagumo Teacher College Academic and Examinations Board 2005-2012: Kagumo Teachers College Graduation Central Committee 2012-2012: Chairman, Kagumo Teachers College Strategic Plan Committee 2007-2011: Chairman, Kagumo Teachers College Research and Development sub committee 2009-todate: Administration Director: Kirimari group Ltd (n) HOBBIES My hobbies are watching football, playing pool and chess, filling crossword puzzles, reading magazines and journals, Discussing Issues, watching TV and driving. Ireri s CV Page 6
REFEREES (1) Zachary Njagi Ndwiga Lecturer, KEMU P.O Box 297 Meru Tel: 0727177706 (2) Ronald N Githua Principal Kigari Teachers Training College, Private Bag Embu Tel: 0728267348 (3) Alex Wachira Director, Nyeri Campus Kenya Methodist University P.O BOX 2285 NYERI. Tel: 0722901371 Ireri s CV Page 7