Asmin Okello

Details

Years of Teaching Experience: 2

Teaching Subject(s): Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, STEM (Integrated), Visual Arts / Fine Arts

Grade Levels You Teach: Middle School (Grades 6–8), High School (Grades 9–12)

Skills

Mathematics instruction, middle school maths (grade 6-8),CBE grade 7-9, Competency Based Education, Competency Based Assessment, Differentiated instruction, Lesson study, Lesson planning, Pedagogical skills, Leadership, Classroom management, Geogebra, Google classroom, Microsoft excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, integration of ICT in learning.

About

Hello! I'm Asmin Gladys Okello,a TSC registered secondary teacher(TSC No.1070001)with a bachelor of education in Mathematics and Chemistry from Kenyatta University(main campus)_2019-2023.
Currently working as a CBE teacher at Inaya Junior secondary school,Butere Sub-county, Kakamega county in Kenya.I teach Mathematics,Integrated science and Creative arts(visual arts and sports) from grade 7-9 which is equivalent to US grade 6-8 middle school.Been at Inaya Junior Secondary school since January 2024 to date.
I'm qualified to teach Senior school (grade 10-12) but was deployed to Junior secondary due to CBE pioneer implementation.
Working at Inaya Junior Secondary school has not only had an impact on the learners but also to me as a teacher.I've been able to improve the learners performance and attitude especially in Mathematics by using learner centred methods that promote understanding, creativity, collaboration and hands on skills.Learners get to understand Mathematics in real life application scenarios and not as problems to solve.They handle it with precision, speed and accuracy which are real life ways of handling situations.
Most learners are able to communicate numerically,using diagrams etc.Mathematics is more about reality and more fun to them.This has resulted to an 82 percent improvement from 60 percent.
Through teaching,I've been able to interact with different stakeholders in Kenya's education sector such as CEMASTEA and been able to learn about different pedagogical skills which enhance delivery during the lesson based on the learner,lesson studies which enhance collaboration with other teachers to promote learners participation during lessons and integration of ICT in learning which ensure that learners are simulated and participate actively in online activities and can access online laboratories.
I've been selected as a lesson study champion within Kakamega county and work with the County Quality Assurance Officer to train teachers within the county on different pedagogical skills and the importance of collaboration in improving the learners performance.
I also track learners performance during the lesson using observation sheets,check lists, assessment rubrics and peer critiquing and presentation which enable them to challenge each other and improve during gallery walks in class.
I'm seeking a J-1 cultural exchange teaching position in the US as a middle school or High school teacher of Mathematics.I'm passionate about making Maths real and simple to scholars and sharing Kenyan culture-Harambee spirit(togetherness is strength),Swahili,Luhya traditions and Luhya cultural dance as a Maths club patron.I'm also interested in learning new ways of delivering in class, collaborating with others to ensure we produce globally fit scholars.