About Judith Gitari
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Academic Level PhD
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Age 43 - 47 Years
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Gender Female
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Industry Education
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About me
Experienced Science teacher with proven experience improving scientific community by performing accurate research while complying with laboratory safety protocol and standards. Outstanding data management and report development skills contributing to research funding efforts. Proven ability to mentor and inspire students at various educational levels, with over 14 years teaching Biology and Chemistry to high school students and 7 years teaching Botany and Microbiology to undergraduates students. Honed work ethics and ability to maintain quality performance in fast deadline driven environment with minimal supervision. Excellent organization, good time management, planning and communication skills geared towards achieving set objectives. Result oriented and a good team player.
Education
- 2018 - 2023
- 2010 - 2015
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2002 - 2015
Maseno University
Bachelors of Education (Science)
Bachelors of Education in Science- Major (Chemistry and Biology)
Experience
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2017 - 2024
Chuka University
Parttime Lecturer in Botany and Microbiology
• I teach Microbiology and mentor undergraduate students
• Design administer, and assess examinations.
• Participate in departmental meetings and activities, contributing to the effective management of the department.
• Carry out additional responsibilities as delegated by the Head of Department and the Dean, aligning with university statute -
2008 - Present
Teacher Service Commission-Kenya
Science teacher
• I teach biology and chemistry (grade 9-12)
• Head of Department Science
• Career mistress
• Member of the academic committee.
• Examiner of biology and chemistry examination paper.
• Lead teacher in Education for sustainable development (ESD) program
Honors & awards
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2022
Education for Sustainable Development Award
International seminar at Mashav Educational Training Centre (METC), Israel, September 2022, focused on climate change education strategies for primary and high schools
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2019
Research Award
Chuka University Internal Research Fund (IRF) grant award for the proposal,\Bioprospecting of Actinomycetes for Production of Bioactive Compounds withAntibacterial Properties from various soils in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya.\