Daniel Daka
Luanshya
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level reverend position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reverend
Reformed Church In Zambia - Luanshya Town Centre
03.2020 - Current
- Gained extensive knowledge in working with the immediate congregation and the ecumenical fellowship in the district.
- Worked effectively as a minister of Word, Sacraments and Pastoral Care
- Served as Commissioner for Oaths in the Congregation as well as community
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions; managing the business entity of the congregation to raise funds for the running of the church.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with all age groups and fellowships; men, women and youth.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Reverend
Reformed Church In Zambia, Kamwala Congregation
04.2007 - 03.2020
- Provided the services of Word, Sacraments and Pastoral Care under the supervision of the Elders' Council
- Worked collaboratively as Overseer for the Congregational Fellowships; men, women, and youth
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members (members of the Elders' Council
- Developed sound ministry and work relationships with the ministers in the Presbytery
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Worked as Moderator for Kamwala Presbytery within the same period, overseeing eight congregations, with the help of the Presbytery Executive
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Lecturer in Peace Studies
Morningstar Bible College
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methodologies and techniques.
- Managed large class sizes effectively, maintaining an orderly learning environment conducive to student success.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Participated and led committee meetings to remain aware of developments in subject.
- Utilized distance learning technology to instruct students remotely.
- Met with students to dispense study and career advice and provide guidance and potential opportunities within chosen field.
- Implemented differentiated instruction methods to address the unique needs of each learner, ensuring academic success for all students.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
- Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Provided individualized support for struggling learners, using tutoring sessions and additional resources to close achievement gaps.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students, delegating grading to teaching assistants when appropriate.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Lecturer in Theology (Hermeneutics)
Harvest University
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Utilized distance learning technology to instruct students remotely.
- Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
- Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Designed and implemented various educational activities and programs to meet student needs.
- Promoted collaboration among students through group projects and presentations, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate.
- Served as a mentor to new faculty members, offering guidance on classroom management and lesson planning techniques.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methodologies and techniques.
- Provided individualized support for struggling learners, using tutoring sessions and additional resources to close achievement gaps.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students, delegating grading to teaching assistants when appropriate.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
- Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Reverend
Reformed Church In Zambia - Beteri Congregation
01.2004 - 03.2007
- Being my first posting and working experience as a pastor, and it being in a rural setting, I quickly adjusted to learn the culture of the people
- Developed listening skills in order to develop vision for the congregation
- Developed leadership skills as I was appointed overseer of the youth department in the Presbytery
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Education
Diploma - Teaching Methodology - Teaching Methodology
Technical & Vocational Teacher's College (TVTC)
Luanshya, Zambia12.2024
Ph.D. - Peace And Conflict Resolution Studies
ICOF Global University
Lusaka, Zambia 09.2023
Master of Theology - Biblical Studies And Hermeneutics
University of Free State /Justo Mwale University
Lusaka, Zambia06.2012
Bachelor of Theology - Theology
Justo Mwale University
Lusaka, Zambia11.2003
Diploma - Electrical - Electrical Engineering
Copperbelt University
Kitwe, Zambia07.1999
School Certificate - Secondary Education
Hilcrest Technical Secondary School
Livingstone, Zambia12.1994
Skills
- MS Office
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Written Communication
- Excellent Communication
- Project Planning
- Time Management
- Public Speaking
- Decision-Making
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
- Computer Skills
- Networking
- Research
- Team Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Quality Assurance
Certification
- Minister's Licensing Certificate 18/11/2003
- Certificate of Ordination 11/01/2004
- Commissioner for Oaths and Marriages
- Certificate in Effective and Ministry Leadership
- Certificate in Effective Managerial Leadership Skills
- Certificate in Executive Leadership and Corporate Governance
- Certificate in Development Studies
Certificate in Effective and Ministry Leadership
This was concerned with ministry/organizational leadership in light of:
- image building
- vision setting
- administration
- leadership
- media
- enterpreneurship
Timeline
Reverend
Reformed Church In Zambia - Luanshya Town Centre
03.2020 - Current
Lecturer in Peace Studies
Morningstar Bible College
01.2018 - 12.2019
Lecturer in Theology (Hermeneutics)
Harvest University
01.2016 - 12.2017
Reverend
Reformed Church In Zambia, Kamwala Congregation
04.2007 - 03.2020
Reverend
Reformed Church In Zambia - Beteri Congregation
01.2004 - 03.2007
Diploma - Teaching Methodology - Teaching Methodology
Technical & Vocational Teacher's College (TVTC)
Ph.D. - Peace And Conflict Resolution Studies
ICOF Global University
Master of Theology - Biblical Studies And Hermeneutics
University of Free State /Justo Mwale University
Bachelor of Theology - Theology
Justo Mwale University
Diploma - Electrical - Electrical Engineering
Copperbelt University
School Certificate - Secondary Education
Hilcrest Technical Secondary School
- Minister's Licensing Certificate 18/11/2003
- Certificate of Ordination 11/01/2004
- Commissioner for Oaths and Marriages
- Certificate in Effective and Ministry Leadership
- Certificate in Effective Managerial Leadership Skills
- Certificate in Executive Leadership and Corporate Governance
- Certificate in Development Studies
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