Joseph Somba 78304 Mc Carter Road, Nairobi, Kenya
Wellhungcraig7@gmail.com
A NATIVE SWAHILI LANGUAGE TEACHER +254743936306
Professional Profile
An intuitive Swahili language expert with significant experience teaching both online and in physical learning
institutions.. Well-versed with Swalihili morphology, phonology, semantics, and lexicology. Has proven success in
delivering top-notch quality tutoring sessions. Also conversant with Artificial Intelligence and machine learning at
advanced levels. Competent in Python and C++ programming languages. Has excellent data analysis skills and
outstanding language processing proficiency.. Demonstrates a high level of professional integrity, leadership
capabilities, self-motivation, and self-discipline. Capable of thriving while working collaboratively in team projects.
Core Competencies
Swahili Teaching ▪ Translation ▪ Linguistics ▪ Ethics ▪ Natural Language Processing ▪ Machine Learning ▪ Report
Writing ▪ Speech Writing ▪ Translation ▪ Research ▪ Leadership and Teamwork ▪ Artificial Intelligence ▪ Critical
Thinking and Problem-solving ▪ Cultural Competence and Sensitivity
Work Experience
Swahili Teacher October 2021 – Present
Alliance Girls’ High School, Nairobi, Kenya
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Updates teaching syllabus in the Swahili language to ensure it meets varied learning needs
• Prepares teaching material and formulates revision questions that help learners to firmly grasp taught content
• Offers after-lesson tutoring sessions to learners with special learning needs to help them catch up with their
fellow students
• Sets examination questions and prepares marking schemes in line with covered topics
• Works in close collaboration with fellow language teachers to research on the best institutions to go
benchmarking for emulation purposes
Geography Teacher July 2019 – October 2021
Mang’u High School, Kiambu, Kenya
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Oversaw team projects and ensured relevant objectives were met through constant performance evaluations
• Generated reports for team projects with primary focus on realignment of efforts with objectives whenever
necessary
• Processed relevant paperwork for projects that required authorization from the senior management in
accordance with internal rules and regulations
• Prepared geography teaching content for students in various classes and delivered the same leveraging
methodologies that addressed every learner’s needs
• Prepared itineraries for school trips whilst ensuring cost efficiency and opportunity utilization
Education
Bachelor of Education Arts in Swahili and Geography 2019
United States International University, Nairobi , Kenya
High School (GPA 3.5 – Honors: Cum Laude) 2012
Kitondo High School, Mbumbuni, Kenya
Interests
Voluntary Teaching ▪ Charity Work ▪ Guidance & Counselling ▪ Technology
References Available Upon Request
