Alfred Maina

Details

Skills

Skills
• Classroom management and student engagement.
• Differentiated instruction, accommodations and modifications for diverse learners.
• Standards-aligned lesson planning, curriculum design and time management.
• Data-driven instruction with progress monitoring and assessment analysis.
• Technology integration and digital literacy.
• Emotional wellness in teaching and learning.
• After-school instruction to support student growth.

Core Competencies/skills
• Instruction: Secondary Mathematics (Gr. 7–12), AP-Level Math & Statistics, Physics, Biostatistics, Differentiated Instruction, Project-Based & Inquiry-Based Learning
• Assessment & Data: Data-Driven Instruction, Formative & Summative Assessment, Progress Monitoring, Standards-Based Grading
• Student Support: IEP/504 Accommodations, At-Risk Student Interventions, Enrichment for Advanced Learners, After-School Tutoring
• Leadership & Collaboration: Curriculum Design & Alignment, Curriculum Co-Planning, STEM Club Leadership, Parent & Community Engagement, Exam Coordination
• Technology: Technology Integration in the Classroom, Digital Literacy, Google Classroom, Teams and Zoom.

About

Professional Summary
Licensed and certified Mathematics Educator with 22+ years of full-time secondary classroom experience, holding active teaching credentials in the United States (Maryland Advanced Professional License, Mathematics 7–12, valid through 2030), Kenya (Educators Service Commission), and the United Kingdom (General Teaching Council for Scotland). All international qualifications formally evaluated and verified for U.S. equivalency by SpanTran/The Evaluation Company (NACES member, TEC No. 001830982). Proven record of improving student achievement through data-driven, technology-integrated and project-based instruction. Skilled in differentiated instruction, curriculum design, formative assessment and collaborative professional practice. Seeking a J-1 Exchange Visitor Educator placement in the United States to contribute expertise in secondary mathematics and engage in cross-cultural professional exchange.

Achievements
• Educator of the Year (2016) — awarded by Gikang'a Kagece High School for outstanding instructional impact and measurable student success.
• Students' Choice Award (2018) — voted by students for making mathematics engaging, accessible, and enjoyable.
• Girls-in-STEM Initiative — increased female enrollment in advanced math from 35% to 55% (2022), expanding access to higher-level coursework.
• Career guidance provided to 130+ graduating students annually; 75% enrolled in universities or technical colleges.
• Guided Math and Science Club teams to inter-school STEM competitions; 5% of participants advanced to regional contests.

Teaching Experience
• Designed and delivered 240+ student-centered lessons annually serving 200+ students, aligned with Kenya Ministry of Education (MOE) curriculum; achieved 80%+ average-or-above pass rates in national examinations.
• Provided 100+ hours of free targeted tutoring annually for 20–40 at-risk students; 80% of participants achieved passing or higher scores in subsequent assessments.
• Leveraged data-driven instruction and formative assessment to close learning gaps, producing documented achievement gains of up to 70% in internal and national examinations.
• Reduced classroom behavioral disruptions by 25% and increased student engagement by 30% through clear routines and expectations aligned with school-wide policies.
• Collaborated with 6–9 colleagues per term to align curriculum, co-design lessons, and moderate assessments, contributing to a 20% school-wide performance increase.
• Led voluntary math revision programs for 150+ students annually; raised Grade 12 mock scores by 25% and national exam scores by 10–15% (2010–present).
• Spearheaded a Girls-in-STEM initiative, increasing female enrollment in advanced math courses from 35% to 55% following 2022.
• Served as Assistant Exam Coordinator since 2016, overseeing KNEC/MOE-compliant national examination administration for 1,000+ candidates with 100% regulatory compliance.
• Initiated and coordinated a school lunchtime meal program benefiting 300 students; improved student engagement by 30% and academic performance by 15% since 2015.
• Revived and directed Math and Science Clubs engaging 100+ students in STEM projects and inter-school competitions, with 5% advancing to regional contests annually.
• Developed AP-level math and statistics curriculum, enabling students to master advanced concepts and prepare for higher education (2013–present).
• Organized monthly parent-Educator meetings and academic clinics; raised attendance by 25%, homework completion by 40%, and overall learner performance by 80%.

More Teaching Experience
Taught Mathematics, Basic Science, and Applied Physics to youth vocational trainees from diverse and disadvantaged educational backgrounds, including those who had not completed primary education or had dropped out of school, while pursuing artisan-level technical skills training.
• Delivered competency-based instruction to learners aged approximately 10–18 years in preparation for technical trades and workforce entry.
• Developed lesson plans and practical learning activities aligned with Kenyan vocational education standards.
• Monitored student progress, attendance, and discipline while providing academic guidance and career support.
• Collaborated with instructors in technical disciplines to strengthen numeracy and science competencies required for artisan training.