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grace gathoni

@gracegathoni1

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Administrative clerk and Kikuyu language instructor focused on translation and language training.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I want to use my Kikuyu, Swahili, and English skills to deliver accurate localization and translation, support AI language training, and help people learn languages through culturally aware content.

I’m a Community Development graduate and an experienced clerk who has supported documentation, record keeping, and day-to-day administrative needs at an Area Chief’s Office. In community-facing work, I communicate confidently in Kikuyu, Swahili, and English, bringing strong organization and accuracy to every interaction.

I’m also deeply passionate about preserving and teaching Kikuyu for younger generations. As a self-initiated Kikuyu Language Instructor, I teach reading, writing, and speaking, and I create simple learning materials that make language use practical and engaging.

I’m now seeking to apply my language and cultural knowledge in localization, translation, and AI language training roles. With a background in translation validation, language teaching, and cultural context adaptation—alongside computer applications and Microsoft Office—I’m ready to contribute high-quality language support with attention to detail.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Kikuyu Language Instructor

Self-Initiated

Taught Kikuyu reading, writing, and speaking to peers and younger generations to preserve the language. Created simple learning materials and supported cultural language transmission through guided practice.

Language Teaching Kikuyu Literacy Instruction Language Practice Learning Materials Development Communication Mentoring Attention To Detail

Administrative Clerk

Area Chief’s Office

Handled documentation, record keeping, and public inquiries while supporting administrative workflows with strong organization and accuracy. Communicated with community members in Kikuyu, Swahili, and English.

Documentation Record keeping Public Inquiries Data Entry Administrative Support Microsoft Office Attention To Detail

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

PANJO DATA CENTRE

Certificate of Competence (CCA), Computer Applications

Grade: Distinction

Activities and societies: Modules included: Introduction to Computers, Operating Systems, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Adobe PageMaker, and Introduction to Email & Internet.

Completed a Certificate of Competence in Computer Applications (CCA) at PANJO DATA CENTRE. Awarded with Distinction after covering modules in core computer and productivity applications.

Kambui Girls' High School

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)

2004 - 2008

Grade: C (plain)

Sat for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) at Kambui Girls' High School. Achieved an eight-subject mean grade of C (plain).

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Bachelor of Community Development, Community Development

Earned a Bachelor of Community Development from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. Built foundational knowledge in community development to support administrative and community-focused work.