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Mercy Karanja

@mercykaranja

Experienced teacher and counseling psychologist improving student outcomes through counseling and engaging instruction.

Kenya
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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can combine teaching and counseling to improve student outcomes, drive curriculum quality, mentor youth, and contribute to a collaborative, improvement-focused school culture.

I am an experienced teacher and counseling psychologist with over 10 years of classroom and guidance work, skilled in Kiswahili and History instruction across multiple secondary schools. I blend pedagogical practice with counseling techniques—using CBT, assessments like PHQ-9, and life-skills programming—to support student learning and mental well-being.

My work includes curriculum modification, lesson planning, assessment design, class leadership, and coordinating extracurricular activities such as scouts and cultural events. I have also served as a trained Kiswahili examiner for the Kenya National Examination Council and led initiatives that raised student performance and participation.

I am committed to continuous improvement (Kaizen) in education, mentorship, and student empowerment, and I seek roles where I can drive instructional quality, pastoral care, and program innovation in school or education-program settings.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Kiswahili and History Teacher

Lavington Girls Secondary School

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Deliver Kiswahili and History curriculum, implement schemes of work, and provide targeted support that improved student participation and academic performance; maintain records and coordinate weekly class reviews.

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Current

Trained Examiner - Kiswahili Paper I

Kenya National Examination Council

Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 9 months)

Coordinate marking of dummy and actual Kiswahili scripts using conveyor belt system, crosscheck marked scripts, and record marks to ensure assessment quality and consistency.

MG

Kiswahili and History Teacher

Mount Laverna Girls

Oct 2012 - Dec 2017 (5 years 2 months)

Modified Kiswahili and History curriculum for comprehension and retention, delivered lessons using instructional technologies, and provided one-on-one support that raised academic achievement for low performers.

GS

Teacher Trainee

Gathiru-Ini Secondary School

May 2012 - Jul 2012 (2 months)

Taught Kiswahili and History to Forms 1 and 2 and assisted in preparing students for music and poetry festivals during a supervised teaching practicum.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Kenyatta University

Master of Public Policy and Administration, Public Policy and Administration

2021 -

Enrolled in Master of Public Policy and Administration to develop skills in education policy and program management.

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University of Nairobi

Master of Counseling Psychology, Counseling Psychology

2018 - 2022

Activities and societies: Guidance and counseling training, practical counseling assessments

Pursued Masters of Counseling Psychology with emphasis on guidance, counseling interventions, and student mental health support.

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Alliance Française

Diplôme d'études en langue française, French Language

2013 - 2015

Activities and societies: French language studies

Completed Diplôme d'études en langue française to develop French language proficiency.

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Kenyatta University

Bachelor of Education (Arts), Education

2009 - 2012

Activities and societies: Class teacher duties, curriculum development, subject leadership

Completed Bachelor of Education (Arts) focusing on Kiswahili and History and prepared for a teaching career in secondary schools.

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