Ester Fidelis Lyaruu
Dar Es Salaam,Tanzania
Summary
I am a well-trained personnel in the communications and teaching field who aspires to work in an organization that requires my expertise.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Swahili Teacher
Alliance Francaise
09.2023 - Current
- Provide comprehensive instruction in Swahili grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure and pronunciation
- Help students with in-class assignments
- Teach about cultural contexts including traditions, customs of Swahili-speaking countries
- Encouraging students to speak a Swahili in real-life interactions eg, at the shop
- Encouraging learners to explore different literatures in order to acquire in-depth knowledge of Swahili
- Interpreting conversations
- Translating different materials- English/Swahili
Teacher
Laureate International School
01.2020 - Current
- Teaching young learners First English language and imparting the students with proper and quality knowledge of the subject
- Teaching English as a second language
- Writing relevant lesson plans
- Preparing teaching materials such as teaching aids
- Preparing student report cards
Private Tutor
02.2021 - 08.2023
- Introduce Learners to Swahili-speaking cultures, customs, and social conventions, emphasizing cultural context in communication
- Discuss traditions, etiquette, and societal norms that influence language use in various places where Swahili is spoken
- Engage the student in realistic, real-life interactions to help them gain confidence when speaking Swahili in everyday situations by incorporating role-playing, dialogues, and situational exercises to simulate real-world settings
English Language Teacher
Forest Secondary School
07.2017 - 09.2017
- English language learning strategies through debates, clubs, dialogues and dramatization
- Update and change teaching methodology in reference to the students' needs
- Regular check on students’ development and interaction
English Language Teacher
Maziwa Secondary School
07.2016 - 10.2016
- Eight weeks teaching experience involving regular classroom attendance, interschool Debate and interclass English debate competition
- Work with staff members (Experienced teachers) with passion, integrity in team work to Increase efficiency, creativity and positive outcome
- Student assessment and evaluation through test, examinations and group assignments
- General assessment from college/university instructors in the whole process of teaching and learning
Education
Post graduate diploma - Mass communication
University of Dar es salaam
Dar es salaam, Tanzania01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - education: Linguistics and Literature
University of Dar es salaam (DUCE)
Dar es salaam, Tanzania01.2018
Advanced Level Education - Advanced Certificate of Secondary School Examination
Mbeya Secondary School
01.2015
Ordinary Level Education - Certificate of Secondary School Examination
Jame Sangu Girls’ Secondary school
01.2012
Primary school education -
Arage Primary School
01.2008
Skills
- Swahili
- Lesson planning
- Language assessment
- Cultural competency
- Student engagement
- Classroom management
- Public speaking
- Interactive teaching and learning
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Adobe Audition
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
References
- Ms. Ursulina Pissa, Deputy headmistress, Laureate International School, Dar Es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, +255 712987548, pissau@yahoo.co.uk
- Alphonse Sadiki, Tutorial assistant, University of Dar es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, +255 764021803
- Jasmin Msuya, Tutorial Assistant, Iowa University, Iowa, IA, USA, +1(319) 471-7699, jasmin-msuya@uiowa.edu
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/23/96
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Tanzanian
Residence
Dar Es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Timeline
Swahili Teacher
Alliance Francaise
09.2023 - Current
Private Tutor
02.2021 - 08.2023
Teacher
Laureate International School
01.2020 - Current
English Language Teacher
Forest Secondary School
07.2017 - 09.2017
English Language Teacher
Maziwa Secondary School
07.2016 - 10.2016
Post graduate diploma - Mass communication
University of Dar es salaam
Bachelor of Arts - education: Linguistics and Literature
University of Dar es salaam (DUCE)
Advanced Level Education - Advanced Certificate of Secondary School Examination
Mbeya Secondary School
Ordinary Level Education - Certificate of Secondary School Examination
Jame Sangu Girls’ Secondary school
Primary school education -
Arage Primary School