FRANCIS KITISYA
@franciskitisya
School principal and instructional leader driving data-driven school improvement.
What I'm looking for
I am a dynamic school principal and instructional leader with over 17 years of teaching experience and 7 years in educational leadership, including roles as Senior Teacher, Deputy Principal, Head Teacher, and School Principal. I specialize in school administration, curriculum leadership across 8.4.4, CBC, IGCSE, MYP, BNC and IB frameworks, teacher mentorship, and whole-school digital integration, with documented improvements in academic performance and student welfare.
My leadership record includes raising KCPE Kiswahili mean scores, implementing digital assessments with 90%+ participation, founding high-performing co-curricular teams, and supervising boarding students with full routine compliance. I am pursuing a Master’s in Comparative Education and International Studies and hold diplomas and certificates in education leadership, guidance, and professional development, committed to transformative, community-focused school improvement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
School Principal
Shree Swaminarayan Academy Embakasi
Jun 2025 - Present (3 months)
Provide strategic leadership and governance, oversee CBC curriculum implementation and academic tracking, and manage staff development, operations and learner welfare to improve school performance and compliance.
Country Engagement Officer
AIIDEV Africa
Jan 2025 - Present (8 months)
Lead national SDG strategy and stakeholder engagement, oversee design and monitoring of SDG-related programs, and drive advocacy and partnerships to advance sustainable development goals in Kenya.
Subject Teacher
Tata Chemicals Limited
Feb 2018 - Jun 2025 (7 years 4 months)
Planned and delivered 150+ Kiswahili lessons annually with 95%+ syllabus coverage, developed digital resources and teaching aids, and mentored departmental teachers to improve comprehension and participation.
Principal
Tata Chemicals Limited
Feb 2018 - Jun 2025 (7 years 4 months)
Provided school leadership that improved overall academic performance by 15%, increased teacher satisfaction by 25%, mentored staff into leadership roles, and streamlined administrative processes to reduce delays by 40%.
Principal
St.Monica Academy Kitengela
Feb 2016 - Jan 2018 (1 year 11 months)
Set and tracked academic targets across departments achieving a 22% performance increase, managed operations and KES 3M+ budgets with full compliance, and launched interventions that improved at-risk student success by 50%.
Deputy Headteacher
St.Monica Academy Kitengela
Feb 2014 - Jan 2016 (1 year 11 months)
Led daily operations and supervised 50+ staff, mentored teachers to improve instructional quality by 35%, reduced disciplinary cases by 45%, and co-developed curriculum enrichment programs that raised outcomes by 20%.
Senior Teacher
St.Monica Academy Kitengela
Feb 2012 - Jan 2015 (2 years 11 months)
Developed 100+ lesson plans yearly, taught multiple subjects achieving 85%+ pass rates, implemented remedial programs raising underperforming student outcomes by 40%, and digitized records for 400+ learners.
Classroom Teacher
New Hope Education
Sep 2008 - Sep 2011 (3 years)
Designed curriculum and mentoring plans, led school-wide evaluation cycles aligned to ministry standards, and secured teaching resources to improve instructional quality and inclusion.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kenya Education Management Institute
Higher National Diploma, Guidance and Counseling
2024 -
Enrolled in a Higher National Diploma program in Guidance and Counseling to develop student support and counseling competencies.
Kenyatta University
Master of Arts, Comparative Education and International Studies
2023 -
Pursuing a Master's in Comparative Education and International Studies (thesis writing stage) focused on comparative education and international school improvement strategies.
Kenya Education Management Institute
Higher National Diploma, Education Leadership and Management
2023 - 2024
Completed a Higher National Diploma in Education Leadership and Management to strengthen school leadership and governance skills.
Kenya Education Management Institute
Certificate, Teacher Professional Development
2023 - 2023
Completed a Teacher Professional Development (TPD) certificate to enhance teaching practices and professional growth.
Unknown
Diploma in Education Leadership and Management, Education Leadership and Management
Holds a Diploma in Education Leadership and Management.
Riara University
Certificate, International Curriculum
Completed a certificate in International Curricular focused on international curriculum frameworks and implementation.
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