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Hopejoy Njeru

@hopejoynjeru

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Dynamic Swahili language expert with a passion for education and content.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that allows me to leverage my linguistic skills and passion for education while promoting Swahili culture and enhancing AI language models.

I am a dedicated Swahili language expert with over a decade of experience in education, content creation, and AI language training. Holding a Master’s degree in Kiswahili and currently pursuing a PhD, I serve as a lecturer at the University of Nairobi, where I engage students and enhance their proficiency in the Swahili language.

My professional journey includes teaching high school students, where I developed interactive lesson plans that significantly improved student performance. As a freelance content writer, I have created high-quality content for diverse clients and trained AI language models to improve natural language processing accuracy for Swahili. My commitment to promoting Swahili culture and language drives my work, and I am passionate about leveraging my linguistic expertise to make a positive impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Lecturer, Swahili Studies

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University of Nairobi

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 7 months)

Delivered engaging lectures and seminars on Swahili language, literature, and culture to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Designed and implemented innovative curricula to enhance Swahili language proficiency and cultural appreciation.

Curriculum Development Research Mentoring

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Content Writer & AI Language Specialist

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Upwork, WordAgents, Contently, Outlier

Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 7 months)

Created high-quality content in Swahili and English for diverse clients across industries, including education, technology, and culture. Trained AI language models for Swahili at Outlier, improving natural language processing accuracy and cultural relevance.

Content Writing AI Language Model Training Project Management Client Relations

Swahili Language Teacher

Various Secondary Schools

Jan 2017 - Jan 2025 (8 years)

Taught Swahili language and literature to high school students, achieving consistent improvements in student performance. Developed interactive lesson plans and extracurricular activities to promote Swahili language fluency and cultural awareness.

Lesson planning Extracurricular Activities Swahili Language Instruction

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

United States International University

Doctor of Philosophy, Kiswahili

2021 -

Pursuing a PhD in Kiswahili, focusing on advanced linguistic research and scholarly contributions to the field. Engaged in in-depth study and dissertation work to expand expertise in Swahili language and culture.

University of Nairobi

Master of Arts, Kiswahili

2019 - 2021

Completed a Master of Arts in Kiswahili, deepening knowledge in Swahili language, literature, and linguistics. Conducted extensive research and analysis, culminating in a comprehensive thesis.

University of Nairobi

Bachelor of Education, Swahili Studies

2013 - 2019

Obtained a Bachelor of Education with a specialization in Swahili Studies, gaining foundational knowledge in pedagogy and Swahili language. Developed skills in curriculum design and effective teaching methodologies.

Kenya High School

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, General Studies

2009 - 2012

Completed secondary education, achieving the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education. Focused on a broad curriculum including Swahili language and literature.