Mercy Maweu

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Skills

English Language Arts Instruction, ESL and ELL Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Scaffolded Reading, Literacy Development, Common Core State Standards, Argumentative Writing, Literary Analysis, Research Writing, Formative Assessment, Data-Driven Instruction, Small Group Intervention, Classroom Management, Culturally Responsive Teaching, Curriculum Planning, IEP Collaboration, Google Classroom, Educational Technology Integration, Parent Communication, Professional Learning Communities, Lesson Planning, Syllabus Development, Student Progress Monitoring, Science of Reading, Debate Coaching, Drama Direction

About

I am a Kenya-certified English Language Arts teacher with nine years of full-time secondary classroom experience across Grades 6-12. I hold a Bachelor of Education in English and Literature from Mount Kenya University, evaluated by SpanTran — a NACES-approved agency, confirming US degree equivalency. I hold an active Kenya Teachers Service Commission certificate, TSC Number 745443.

I am a three-time Teacher of the Year, recognized in 2018, 2022 and 2024 based on measurable student outcomes. Across my career my students have achieved a 35 percent improvement in reading comprehension and a 30 percent improvement in written proficiency. My most recent national teacher performance appraisal through Kenya's TSC TPAD system scored 96 percent.

I currently serve as ELA Subject Lead Teacher at Kiaoni Secondary School, where I carry a full teaching load alongside departmental leadership responsibilities. I have taught literary analysis, argumentative writing, research-based writing, and language development to students across middle and high school settings, including large multilingual classrooms with diverse learning needs and no teaching assistant support.

I am applying for US teaching positions through the J-1 cultural exchange program. My J-1 visa sponsorship is fully arranged through a federally designated third-party sponsor organization. There is zero visa cost or administrative burden to any hiring school or district. Upon placement I will pursue state teaching certification immediately using my completed SpanTran evaluation.

I am available for a virtual interview at any time and can be classroom-ready for the 2026-27 school year.