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Tindu lissu

@tindulissu

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Experienced Kiswahili teacher with a passion for language education.

Tanzania

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that allows me to further develop my teaching skills and contribute to language education, ideally in a collaborative and innovative environment.

I am an experienced and passionate Kiswahili teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience at both secondary and post-secondary levels. My strong background in curriculum development and creative lesson planning allows me to deliver engaging and effective instruction. I am dedicated to promoting the Kiswahili language and literature while integrating cultural, historical, and contemporary contexts into my teaching.

Throughout my career, I have achieved a remarkable 95% pass rate for my students in NECTA exams. I have organized language clubs and debates to encourage active use of Kiswahili, and I have developed teaching aids that incorporate ICT to enhance the learning experience. As a part-time lecturer at the University of Dar es Salaam, I also supervise undergraduate dissertations related to Kiswahili literature, further contributing to the academic community.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Kiswahili Lecturer

Current

University of Dar es Salaam

Sep 2019 - Present (6 years)

Delivered Kiswahili language structure and semantics lectures. Assisted in syllabus review and research projects.

Linguistics Syllabus Review Research

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Kiswahili Teacher

Current

Mnazi Mmoja Secondary School

Jan 2015 - Present (10 years 8 months)

Taught Kiswahili language and literature to Forms I–IV. Prepared students for NECTA exams with a 95% pass rate.

Curriculum Development Classroom Management Lesson planning Educational Technology

Kiswahili Teacher

Arusha Secondary School

Jan 2010 - Present (15 years 8 months)

Taught Kiswahili at O-Level with consistent academic performance. Introduced creative writing workshops for students.

Creative Writing Curriculum Development Classroom Management Language Assessment Educational Leadership

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Dar es Salaam

Master of Arts, Kiswahili Linguistics

Completed a Master of Arts in Kiswahili Linguistics, deepening knowledge in language structure and theory. Engaged in advanced research and academic discourse within the field.

University of Dodoma

Bachelor of Arts in Education, Kiswahili & History

Obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Education with a dual focus on Kiswahili and History. Developed foundational teaching skills and subject matter expertise.