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CHENYANI CHIRWA

Lusaka

Summary

Self motivated educator with more than 30 years experience in both primary and secondary education. Expert in education management and leadership. Committed to strengthening educational experiences with positivity and professionalism.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Teacher

Harry Nkumbula Primary , Ministry of Education
02.2024 - Current

-Formulates academic programme for the school.

-Engages and communicates welfare of learners and the school.

-Interprets government policies regarding education to the local community.

-Helps asses learners' needs and development.

-Coordinates CPD activities among the teaching staff.

-Supports, monitors and assesses staff.

-Provides guidance to staff to help resolve issues with learners.

-Uses data to track learner performance and write reports to Ministry of Education.

-Controls school finances.

-Ensures safety for all in the school.

-Carries vision for the school.

Deputy Head Teacher

Daina Kaimba, Ministry of Education
01.2017 - 02.2024

-Performed duties of a deputy head teacher with an average population of 3500 learners and 60 teaching staff plus 8 support staff.

-Was instrumental in successfully executing Healthy Learners' programme in school as a School Health Administrator. The programme was aimed at curbing absenteeism among learners.

-Ensured discipline among learners was to the acceptable standard.

-Coordinated Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Programme in the institution.

-Engaged parents and guardians to ensure learning and teaching was effective.

Supervised 'Catch Up' activities in school which were aimed at improving literacy and numeracy levels among learners.

Deputy Head Teacher

Mkandawire Primary School, Ministry of Education
01.2016 - 11.2017

-Helped to improve water reticulation in the school.

-Effectively managed primary Literacy Programme in the school.

School Teacher

Twalumba Basic School, Ministry of Education
01.2007 - 11.2016

-Taught junior secondary Geography and History.

-Coordinated Open Secondary Classes, a program under distance education.

-Supervised the junior secondary section as head of section, presiding over 20 teachers and more than 1500 learners.

-Appointed to perform duties of a Deputy Head Teacher.

Grade School Teacher

St. Francis of Assisi Basic School, Grant Aided
01.1998 - 11.2007

-Taught Civic education, History and Geography.

-At grade 9 level the results in the taught subjects averaged 100%.

-Effectively served as a sports teacher.

-Diligently served as procurement and stores officer.

-Worked closely with the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) as patron for the Anti-drugs club.

Junior Secondary School Teacher

Emusa Basic School, Ministry Of Education
01.1993 - 11.1997

-Taught Civic education and History.

-Appointed as Sports Teacher and managed to actively participate in inter-schools sporting activities.

-Appointed School Guidance Teacher. Cordinated guidance services in the school, this included cordinating examination programs in the school.

Primary School Teacher

Chizingizi Primary School, Ministry Of Education
05.1991 - 12.1992

-Taught grade 6 and 7.

-Recorded more than 80% pass rate of grade 7 composite examination.

Education

Certificate - School Administrators Training On Catch Up Program

VVOB Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia
2021

Bachelor of Arts - Education Leadership And Management

Chalimbana University
Chongwe, Zambia
12.2017

Certificate - School Health Administrator

Healthy Learners
Lusaka, Zambia
2017

Diploma - Education Leadership And Management

University of Zambia And NISTCOL-Chalimbana
Lusaka, Zambia
12.2015

Certificate - Comprehensive Sexuality Educator

UNESCO
Lusaka, Zambia
2015

Diploma - Secondary Teacher's Diploma

University of Zambia And NISTCOL-Chalimbana
Chongwe, Zambia
12.2005

Certificate - Primary Teacher's Certificate

Chipata Teacher's Training College
Lusaka, Zambia
1995

School Certificate - Secondary Education

Munali Boys Secondary School
Lusaka, Zambia
1987

Junior Secondary Leaving Certificate - Junior Secondary Education

Chizongwe Secondary School
Chipata, Zambia
1984

Grade 7 Certificate - Primary Education

Hillside Primary School
Chipata, Zambia
1982

Skills

    -Instructional Leadership

    -Staff management

    -Strong Communication skills

    -Great Planning skills

    -Making Program Schedules

    -Monitoring and evaluating teaching and learning activities

    -Formulating CPD Programs

    -Excellent pedagogical skills

    -Flexible in learning and implementing new technologies

Languages

English, Nyanja, Tumbuka, Bemba
Native language

Timeline

Head Teacher

Harry Nkumbula Primary , Ministry of Education
02.2024 - Current

Deputy Head Teacher

Daina Kaimba, Ministry of Education
01.2017 - 02.2024

Deputy Head Teacher

Mkandawire Primary School, Ministry of Education
01.2016 - 11.2017

School Teacher

Twalumba Basic School, Ministry of Education
01.2007 - 11.2016

Grade School Teacher

St. Francis of Assisi Basic School, Grant Aided
01.1998 - 11.2007

Junior Secondary School Teacher

Emusa Basic School, Ministry Of Education
01.1993 - 11.1997

Primary School Teacher

Chizingizi Primary School, Ministry Of Education
05.1991 - 12.1992

Certificate - School Administrators Training On Catch Up Program

VVOB Zambia

Bachelor of Arts - Education Leadership And Management

Chalimbana University

Certificate - School Health Administrator

Healthy Learners

Diploma - Education Leadership And Management

University of Zambia And NISTCOL-Chalimbana

Certificate - Comprehensive Sexuality Educator

UNESCO

Diploma - Secondary Teacher's Diploma

University of Zambia And NISTCOL-Chalimbana

Certificate - Primary Teacher's Certificate

Chipata Teacher's Training College

School Certificate - Secondary Education

Munali Boys Secondary School

Junior Secondary Leaving Certificate - Junior Secondary Education

Chizongwe Secondary School

Grade 7 Certificate - Primary Education

Hillside Primary School
CHENYANI CHIRWA