CURRICULUM VITAE JOY MUGURE KITHINJI NYAGA.

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1 CURRICULUM VITAE PERSONAL PROFILE NAME POSTAL ADDRESS JOY MUGURE KITHINJI NYAGA P. O. BOX , NAIROBI TELEPHONE E MAIL joy.mugure@uonbi.ac.ke joy.gatumo@gmail.com DATE OF BIRTH 18 TH JANUARY 1965 NATIONALITY KENYAN RELIGION CHRISTIAN MARITAL STATUS MARRIED WITH TWO CHILDREN ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION : M.A. COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY, (GPA: 3.518) UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (USIU AFRICA) : M.ED. (GPA: 3.846) FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY, USA 1996: CERTIFICATE IN TRAINING AND COACHING ATHLETICS, LEIPZIG UNVERSITY, GERMANY : B ED (SECOND CLASS, UPPER DIVISION) KENYATTA UNIVERSITY, KENYA : KACE, KYENI GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL, KENYA KCE, KAAGA GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL, KENYA CPE, KALEWA COUNTY SCHOOL, KENYA 1

2 OBJECTIVE To positively impact peoples' lives physically, mentally, socially and emotionally, through training, teaching of life skills such as exercising, quitting drugs, healthy eating, weight management, and positive thinking for wellness. PROFESSIONAL PROFILE I have 25 years experience in teaching, instructing, designing, training and managing sports programmes at university level. To this end has been a holistic approach and management of the individual and group (team) programmes to attain favourable wellness and competition goals.. My skills in instruction, facilitation, supervision and continuous evaluation of individual and team progress have contributed to success in my work. In 2007, I resigned from Egerton University where I was a Senior Tutor and Head, Sports and Department. I then joined University of Nairobi with the aim of diversifying and sharpening my teaching, technical and administrative skills in a more diverse way. Lately, I have enhanced the psychological domain of my career in order to give professional diagnosis and intervention to my students and clients for psychological stability and wellness.. This is through furthering my studies in the field of counseling psychology. As a volunteer I have been offering individual and group therapy to various institutions and individuals requiring psychological support in our society. These include rehabilitation schools for delinquent boys and girls, Children Remand Homes, Drug Rehabilitation Centres and widows organizations. SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL PROFILE : Sports and Tutor both at Egerton University and University of Nairobi : Instructor trainer and coach, athletics, swimming and netball, step water aerobics : Team Manager of swimming, tennis and chess at University level : Psychotherapist : Part time Lecturer of Heath and Physical Education 2

3 : Head, Sports and Department, Egerton University : Member Kenya Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance : Member Kenya Universities Sports Association KUSA 1999: Part time Physical Education and Sports Teacher at St Andrews Independent School, Turi 1996: Secretary, Rift Valley Olympic Day Run 1989: Lecturer Laikipia Teachers College for Diploma Teachers where I also participated in supervising student teachers during their teaching practice. WORK ACHIEVEMENT 2015:In charge of tennis team awarded the winner's trophy during the national play offs 2015: Team Manager for University of Nairobi during the KUSA Women's 2015: Trainer of the swimming team awarded first runners up trophy in KUSA Women's 2015: In Charge of tennis and Chess awarded the winners trophies during KUSA Women's 2014: Member, Local Organizing Committee for 7th Edition FASU 2014: Trainer of the swimming team placed second during the FASU 2014: Coordinator, Attaches during the 7th Edition of FASU 2014: Coordinator of the French/Portuguese interpreters during 7th Edition of FASU 2014: Team manager for University of Nairobi Contingent during the FASU 2014: Master of Ceremonies (MC) during the launch of the 7th Edition of the FASU : Psychotherapist 3

4 2013: Facilitation of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy sessions at Mathare Drug and Treatment Centre 2013: Facilitation of couples sessions at Mathare Drug and Rehabilitation Centre 2013: Facilitation of individual and group therapy at Kiambu Remand, Kirigiti Girls Rehabilitation school, Gitathuru National Placement and Assessment Centre and Mathare Drug and Treatment Centre 2011: Coordinator, University of Nairobi HIV/AIDS Information Dissemination Sports Event 2010: University of Nairobi, Technical coordinator for East Africa University 2010: Trainer of the swimming team that won the overall regional universities women's title and trophy 2010: Facilitator Sports Captains Refresher Session in Preparation for East Africa 2009: Member, Local Organizing Committee for Kenya Inter university Sports Festival : Treasurer Kenya Universities Sports Association, KUSA : Coordinator and Facilitator during the Annual Captains Workshop(s) at Egerton University : Coordinator and Host KUSA Annual Sports Events at Egerton University 2006: Participated in National Campaign Against Drug Abuse (NACADA) workshop Participated in Environmental Conservation Events at Egerton University : Coordinator of sports programs for students with special needs at Egerton University : Team Manager for Egerton University contingent during East Africa University : Chaperon, Kenya Universities cross country, track and field events team during national championships 2005: Facilitator, Egerton University Student Leaders workshop 4

5 PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT 2015:In charge of tennis team awarded the position one trophy during the national playoffs 2015: Team Manager for University of Nairobi during the KUSA Women's 2015: Trainer of the swimming team awarded first runners up trophy in KUSA Women's 2015: In Charge of tennis and Chess awarded the winners trophies during KUSA Women's 2015: Registered for Psy D, Clinical Psychology 2014: Member, Local Organizing Committee for 7th Edition FASU 2014: Trainer of the swimming team placed second during the FASU 2014: Coordinator, Attaches during the 7th Edition of FASU 2014: Coordinator of the French/Portuguese interpreters during 7th Edition of FASU 2014: Team manager of the University of Nairobi Contingent during the 7th FASU 2014: Master of Ceremonies (MC) during the launch of the 7th Edition of the FASU : Psychotherapist Facilitator Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) sessions at Mathare Drug and Treatment Centre 2013 Facilitator couples sessions at Mathare Drug and Rehabilitation Centre and Kiambu Children's office 2013: Facilitation of individual and group therapy sessions at Kiambu Remand, Kirigiti Girl Rehabilitation school, Gitathuru National Placement and Assessment Centre and Mathare Drug and Treatment Centre 2011: Facilitator, Life Savers Swimming Course held at University of Nairobi 5

6 2007: Attended International Amateur Athletics Federation (IAAF) Symposium, Kenyatta University 2007: Attended International Amateur Federation (IAAF) Pre World Cross Country symposium held in Mombasa 2005: Participated in Africa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sports and Dance Conference held in Nairobi 2005: Participated In Sports and Music Symposium, CODESRIA Senegal 2004: Attended A Sports Psychology and Management Clinic, Kenyatta University 2003: Attended A Sports Injuries Clinic, Kenyatta University 1988: Trained and Certified First Aider by St Johns Ambulance 1988: Certified Bronze survival Scheme in Swimming 1988: Participated and completed Outward Bound Course SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES THAT I POSSESS Sound Academic and Professional training Education and Counseling Psychology Skilled in diagnosis and intervention, with CBT approach preferred and eclectic when applicable Resourceful in teaching, exercise training, wellness instruction, and psychotherapy. Excellent communication skills and good public relations Able to work and meet deadlines Forthright administrator of both financial and human resources Good interpersonal skills Skilled in supervision, monitoring and evaluation of sports and psychological programs Excellent administrative and coordination skills, cultivating teamwork among colleagues and in work environment Computer literate Respect for diversity 6

7 CONFERENCES ATTENDED 2011: National Lifesavers Symposium held in Nairobi 2007: International Amateur Athletics Federation (IAAF) Pre World Cross Country 2006: International Amateur Athletics Federation (IAAF) Coaching Symposium held at Kenyatta University 2006: Sports Psychology and Management Symposium held at Kenyatta University 2005: Sports and Music symposium held at CODESRIA Senegal 2005: Africa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance Symposium held in Nairobi 2003: Management of Sports injuries Symposium held at Kenyatta University PUBLICATIONS Nyaga, J. K., Njororai, W.W.S., Asembo, J.M., & Munayi, S. P. (1998). Towards Mass Sport in Kenyan Universities. A Publication of Kenya Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance. p Nyaga, J. (2000). Losing Weight the Sensitive Way. The Coffee Connection. A Publication of the Centre for Women Studies and Gender Analysis: Egerton University. Issue No. 2, p. 27 7

8 REFEREEES 1. Professor Rose Mwonya Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs P. O. Box 536, EGERTON 2. Mr. Wycliffe Asila Registrar Planning University of Nairobi P. O. Box NAIROBI 3. Dr. Deedre Werner Associate Professor of Psychology United States International University Africa P. O. Box NAIROBI 8