Norman Kioko
@normankioko
Multilingual linguist and language expert with teaching experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a multilingual linguist and language expert fluent in English, Kiswahili, Kamba, and Giriama. With a Bachelor’s degree in Education (English and Literature) and a specialization in Linguistics, I possess a strong foundation in Syntax, Semantics, and Morphology. My expertise ensures that sentence structures are grammatically accurate and align with linguistic best practices.
Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Linguistics at Pwani University, I have demonstrated experience in crafting creative and natural-sounding sentences for machine learning and AI language training datasets. My role at the Kwale County Administration Office involves mentoring students in academic writing and teaching English Language and Literature, where I integrate linguistic principles to enhance student learning.
In addition to my teaching experience, I have worked in various roles that have honed my skills in language accuracy and customer engagement. I am fully equipped to work remotely with minimal supervision while delivering consistent linguistic output in all assigned languages.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Linguist and Language Instructor
Kwale County Administration Office
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Mentored students in academic writing, creative composition, and language accuracy, integrating linguistic principles to enhance student learning. Generated high-quality, original sentences in English, Kiswahili, and Kikamba for various applications.
Clerk
Interim Independent Electoral Commission Executive
Aug 2022 - Aug 2022 (0 months)
Assisted the DPO in ensuring ballot papers were correctly placed and monitored voter movement within the polling room. Successfully contributed to a peaceful and transparent electoral process.
Phone Sales Promoter
M-KOPA
Jan 2021 - Feb 2021 (1 month)
Managed phone sales promotions, ensuring phones were purchased as recommended and clients received all necessary essentials for phone ownership. Achieved significant sales in stock for M-KOPA phones.
Sales and Marketing Commando
Airtel Company
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 11 months)
Recruited new Airtel customers and facilitated the establishment of Airtel Money outlets with the help of TSE. Successfully expanded the customer base and service accessibility for Airtel.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Pwani University
Masters Degree, Linguistics
Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Linguistics, building upon a strong foundation in language studies. This program focuses on advanced linguistic theories and research methodologies.
Pwani University
Bachelor of Education Arts, English and Literature
Grade: Second Class Lower Division
Attained a Second Class Lower Division in Bachelor of Education Arts, specializing in English and Literature. The curriculum provided a strong foundation in Syntax, Semantics, and Morphology, essential for understanding sentence structures and linguistic best practices.
UNIK COMPUTERS
Certificate, Computer Application
Grade: Distinction
Completed a Certificate in Computer Application, achieving a Distinction. This course provided essential skills in computer usage and applications.
Mwaluphamba Secondary school
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Secondary Education
Grade: C+ (PLUS) 51 points
Achieved a mean grade of C+ (PLUS) with 51 points in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education. This foundational education provided a broad understanding across various subjects.
MAVIAUME PRIMARY SCHOOL
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE), Primary Education
Grade: 292 marks
Scored 292 marks in the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education. This primary education laid the groundwork for further academic pursuits.
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