2014: Attained a certificate in applied computer science from the IBM Africa Research Lab and the Catholic University of eastern Africa

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1 DAVID MAINA GAITI BIODATA Born: 5 th December 1964 Male Married Christian Kenyan by birth Languages; English, Kiswahili, Meru, Dholuo, Kikuyu, & Kamba CONTACT ADDRESS Department of Geography and environmental studies Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) P.O. Box 62157, NAIROBI, KENYA Tel: /6 Ext 1261 Mobile: Home address: P. O. Box , NAIROBI, KENYA ACADEMIC PROFILE 2000: Registered for Studies in University of Illinois distance learning programme. Completed Advanced Diploma in - Entrepreneurship. 1996: Attained a Master of Arts Degree in Geography. Major in Population Geography minor in Agricultural Geography. Research Topic: "Farmers Responses to population Pressure: A case study of Kikuyu Division, Kiambu District. 1990: Awarded a Bachelor of Education Degree (Hons) specializing in Education, Geography, Philosophy and Religious studies - Kenyatta University Nairobi, Kenya. 1986: Kenya Advanced Certificate Education- Lake Nakuru School Nakuru. 1982: Ordinary Level certificate- Kangui High School Nyandarua county. 1978: Certificate of Primary Education- St. Joseph's Primary School Ol Kalou. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES 2014: Attained a certificate in applied computer science from the IBM Africa Research Lab and the Catholic University of eastern Africa 2013: Registered as Lead Environmental expert with National Environment Management authority 2011: Qualified as a quality systems auditor Kenya bureau of standards 2011: Qualified as Environmental Impact assessment expert 1

2 ONGOING PHD I am currently enrolled for doctoral studies at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University South Africa AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Sept 2013 April 2012 August 2008 August 2008 Nov 2007 March 2003 March 2003 June 1999 June 1998 January 1998 January 1997 February 1996 August 1991 Appointed director, school of professional and continuing education and the Catholic University of eastern Africa Appointed by the Vice Chancellor to the University Fundraising Committee at CUEA Ministerial appointment to the Board of Nyandarua Institute of Technology Nyandarua County A continuing Member of Faculty Academics Board, Faculty Examination Board - and the Graduation Committee at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa Appointed the East African community Inter-University Participation Representative for the Faculty of Arts Catholic University of Eastern Africa Appointed to the Board of Management Thika Memorial Church School by the A.C.K. - Bishop of the Diocese of Thika. Appointed Coordinator of Teaching Practice CUEA. Promoted to Lecturer at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa Appointed Tutorial Fellow Geography Dept Catholic University of Eastern Africa Appointed Head of Department of Geography by the Teachers Service Commission of Kenya. Appointed Head of Subject Christian Religious Education and Social Education and Ethics. Recognized as the Best Christian Religious Education Teacher in the local Education Zone Awarded Postgraduate Studies Scholarship at Kenyatta University KEY COMPETENCIES 1. Harnessing human creative potential and productivity to attain and support national goals in education. 2. Deployment and overseeing supervision of teachers to schools countrywide for internship. 3. Accomplished public speaker with strengths in inspiration and encouragement 4. Skilled in needs assessment and creating convergence with suitable solutions. 5. Competent in initiating new academic programs in a competitive educational environment. 6. Identifying and solving problems encountered by teachers with a view to enhancing their productivity and work place fulfilment. 7. Working within an institutional setup to achieve the shorterm, medium 2

3 and long term goals of the organisation. PUBLICATIONS, SEMINARS AND FAIRS July 2014 Conducted workshop on accelerated learning and life skills for the refugee teachers at Dadaab refugee camp June 2014 published a research paper on Influence of gender and tribal affiliation in evaluation: A Case Study of Teaching Interns at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa March 2013 published three modules / self study materials for university teaching i) Environmental Conservation and Management ii) Cartography and map analysis iii) The atmosphere and soil processes May 2006 Authored six teaching modules for the department of Geography. May 2004: A Paper on Technology change, its improvement and effects on Adult Learning. January 2000: Paper on Human Resource Development, importance and Role in Performance. October 1999: Authored a Paper on Role of Agriculture in African Economies. November 1999: Prepared strategic plan 2000 for Kenya Forest Products Limited. November 1999: National food crisis - some policy suggestions Paper written for Action Aid Kenya. February 1997: Article on Trade and Industry for Narom Consultants Jan 1995: Presented a paper "The Conflict Situation in Africa since Independence". An assessment of Causes, Impact on April 2008: Development and Issues related to Intervention. Attended the Annual Canton Trade Fair in Guangzhou China Theme Chinese technology creating for the world Jan 1994: Attended the International Conference on Women in Development at the Kenya Education Staff Institute Nairobi, Kenya Dec 1993: Attended seminar on "Wildlife as a People Resources". A first step and the Journey ahead at Nairobi Safari Club January, 1993: Presented Seminar Paper, Title: "Farmers' Responses to Population Pressure; A case study of Kikuyu Division, Kiambu District" at Kenyatta University, May 1993: Attended Seminar on Wildlife Management in Kenya: Institutional Change and Techno Scientific Capability at ACTS, Professional Centre Nairobi. April 1992: Attended Seminar on Weather Hazards, Pests and diseases - Their significance to Agricultural Development in Kenya at Kenyatta University, Nairobi. 3

4 WORK EXPERIENCE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Director School of professional and continuing education (Catholic University) to date Coordinator of Teaching Practice June 2003 to 2013 Deputy coordinator of teaching practice from year 2000 to 2003 Lecturer Dept of geography and environmental studies. August 1998 to date Graduate Teacher - May Data Coding and entry at Bureau of Education Research K.U. December 1994 Graduate Assistant Department of Geography - April - December 1993 LEADERSHIP, RESPONSIBILITIES AND BOARD MEMBERSHIPS Director, School of professional and continuing education, catholic university Chairman-Development committee St Barnabas A.C.K Otiende from 2014 Member- Finance and general purposes committee at St Barnabas, ACK Otiende Treasurer Paravision Investment ltd from 2011 to date Charter President of the Rotary club of Karengata Member Catholic University Fundraising Committee Marketing and logistics Director Newdawn Investment limited from Board Member- Nyandarua Institute of science and technology Chairperson Education Committee for Thika memorial Church School, Director, Teaching Practice Department at Catholic University of Eastern Africa Member of the faculty of Arts Academic Board at Catholic University 1998 to date. Member Faculty of Examination Board Catholic University of E. Africa, 1998 to date. Member Organization of Social Science Research in Eastern Africa (OSSREA) COURSES TAKEN IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP STUDIES Strategic Planning New and Emerging Businesses Educational Psychology. Adult Development and Learning. Principles of Human Resource Development. Business Consulting. Small Enterprise Development Policy. Introduction to Evaluation COURSES TAKEN IN MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE COURSEWORK Population theories and Demographic Data Analysis Methods and Techniques of Demography Human Fertility and Mortality Agricultural Systems and Rural Land-use Topics in Agricultural Geography Advanced Quantitative Methods Research Methodology Geographic Thought and Methodology 4

5 COURSES STUDIED IN PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR DEGREE Human Behaviour and learning Curriculum Development Child Development General Psychology History of Education Communication Techniques Educational Tests and Measurements Education Administration Philosophy of Teaching Education Planning Geography of Development Physical Geography I,II,III Human Geography I, II, III Techniques in Geography I, II, III The East African Environment HOBBIES: Community service REFEREES: Dr. Pascal Wambiya Lecturer Department Undergraduate Studies in Education Catholic University of E. Africa NAIROBI, KENYA. Tel Mr.Paul Famba Assistant CountyCommissioner Ol Joro orok West, Nyandarua County Tel; Prof. Winston J. Akala University of Nairobi NAIROBI. Tel Dr. Simon Kangethe Ngigi Dean, Faculty of education Catholic University of E. Africa, Nairobi Kenya, Tel;