Bernard Nzuki : Curriculum Vitae

 

C.V., Kyuma Bernard Nzuki

 

 

PERSONAL DETAILS  

 

Address: 45475- 00100 GPO

Date of Birth: 3rd October 1978

Marital status: Married

ID No   : 20679510

Nationality: Kenyan

E-mail: beenzuki@yahoo.com

Cell phone: 0722-378496

Languages: Written/spoken-English, French, and Swahili

 

 

SUMMARY PROFILE

 

 

A highly motivated and enthusiastic master’s holder pursuing PhD in teaching French as a foreign language and literature. A dynamic experienced French lecturer, with excellent interpersonal skills, hardworking, focused team player, who can work under minimum supervision, self motivated and trustworthy, with a good knowledge of elevated teaching skills. Can deal with duties of the institution competently, willing to attain greater experience in teaching French language and keeping the institution’s objectives above the competitors. I have the relevant knowledge and capabilities to succeed in teaching French in Kenya. I am extremely eager to prove this in an employment setting. Solid knowledge of MS Office, PC literacy and proven track record in complex teaching development.

 

 

 

 

EDUCATION

 

 

2010-2014 - Pursuing doctorate Degree in the teaching of French as a Foreign Language, University of Nancy 2, France.

 

2010 - Masters 2 "Lettres, Arts & Culture" equivalent to 2nd year of Masters Degree in Literature, Arts & Culture - University of Nancy 2, France.

 

2010 - Maitrise FLE equivalent of 6 (ECTs) units of 2nd year of Masters Degree in teaching of French as a foreign Language, University of Nancy 2, France.

 

2009 - Masters 1 "Lettres, Arts & Culture" equivalent to 2nd year of Masters Degree in Literature, Arts & Culture - University of Nancy 2, France.

 

2009 - Maitrise FLE equivalent of 21 (ECTs) units of 1st year of Masters Degree in teaching of French as a foreign Language, University of Nancy 2, France.

 

2002-2008 - Testimonies for teaching methodologies, Alliance Française Nairobi, Kenya.

 

2005 - International certificate as a French Examiner & Assessor for DELF A1-B2, France.

 

2002:   B.A - Bachelors of Languages and Literal Studies, (French major), Moi University, Kenya.

 

1996   : Kenya certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Tala High School, Kenya.

 

1993    : Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE), Tala Boys Primary School, Kenya.

 

 

 

 

EXPERIENCE / DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES

 

2010: French lecturer - Alliance Française of Nairobi, Kenya

                                       - African Development Bank, Nairobi, Kenya

   - Finland Embassy, Nairobi, Kenya

   - Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa, Nairobi, Kenya

            - Trained on the use of “Interactive Smart Board” modern way of teaching languages, Alliance Française de Nairobi, Kenya.

 

2005-2008: French Lecturer/ Head of studies, Alliance Française of Eldoret, Kenya

 

  • Taught French for Tourism, Students from Moi University, Chepkoilel Campus, Eldoret
  • Trained higher diploma students at Alliance Française of Eldoret in Kenya (DELF/DALF) for adults and secondary schools.
  • In-Charge of classes’ distribution, training, guiding and counseling.
  • In-Charge of Exams, results, evaluations and certification.
  • Taught French and guided students on the right way to excel in the language
  • Organized and maintained the Alliance Française teaching syllabus and filing system
  • Devised new filing system to maintain the files held by Studies department.

 

2002-2005: Director/Administrative Assistant, Translator, French Lecturer, Alliance Française of Eldoret, Kenya

 

  • Handled pedagogical and administrative duties
  • Assisted in the internal coordination of the whole French learning
  • Organized diplomatic meetings for the French Embassy in Kenya and the company
  • Dealt with legal/ administrative matters for Alliance Française d’Eldoret.

 

 

MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS

 

  • Have done a research on “Materials for learning French as a foreign language for Moi University main campus, beginner’s students, Eldoret” and published it in France (My memoir).
  • Attained huge experience in teaching French as a foreign language and for specific purposes
  • Started an international French college (Alliance Française of Eldoret), Eldoret, Kenya
  • Introduced a new French learning program for Children/adult in Alliance Française of Eldoret
  • Contributed in high performance of French at Alliance Francaise of Eldoret.
  • Taught French as a foreign language in France, college of Fountain, Nancy, France.
  • Presented my masters 2 research (French Teaching materials for beginners, Moi University), Kenyan Embassy in Paris.

 

COMPUTER SKILLS

 

Considerable experience in using IBM Compatible PC literacy, MS-DOS, WordPerfect, Word for Windows, Lotus 1-2-3 and Microsoft Visual C++.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

Competent spoken and written French/English/Swahili, German/Arabic Basic

Member of French Teachers in Kenya

Clean driving license

Translator French/English/Swahili

Hobbies: Teaching, Guiding, writing, traveling and reading.

 

 

 

 

REFERENCE

 

1. Dr. Daniel Mutuvi Muema – French Lecturer

    Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, ON

    P7B 5E1 Canada, Phone (807) 343-8110 Fax (807) 343-8023

   +1-6478335918 (Canada)   

  +254 0733568666 (Kenya)

     Email: muemad@yahoo.com

 

2. Mr. Reagan Kyalo - Director/French Lecturer                         

    Tash Translation Company.  

    +254-721251348/+254-203006544                                              

    Email: tashconsult_reagan@yahoo.fr                                                      

 

3. Dr. Ambrose Kiprop (Lecturer)

    Moi University Main, Eldoret.

    Tel: +254-719241704

    Email : ambkiprop@yahoo.ca