G I T H I N J I W. P A U L I N E BIO DATA MARITAL STATUS: Married D.O.B: 30 TH July 1960 NUMBER OF CHILDREN: Three (33years, 26Years, 23 Years) CONTACT ADDRESS: P.O BOX 3900 Eldoret. E-MAIL: paulinewgithinji@yahoo.com PHONE: 0 733 87 63 09 EMPLOYERS ADDRESS: Moi University P.O BOX 3900, Eldoret. PROFFESION: Science based teacher Based in Mathematics and Physical Education EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND 1968 1973 Natwana Full Primary School C.P.E Obtained 35 Points 1974 1977 Mary Hill School E.A.C.E Obtained 2nd Division 1978 1979 Kijabe High School E.A.A.C.E Obtained two principles and two subsidiaries 1981 1984 Kenya Science Teachers College Diploma in Science Education Obtained a Credit Pass 1997 2000 Moi University Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Obtained Second class Honors (Lower division) 2003 2007 Moi University Master of Philosophy in Pure Mathematics Obtained a Pass. PROFFESIONAL QUALIFICATION Coaching Certificate in Netball from Kenya Netball Association at provincial Level. Coaching Certificate on new rules in Netball at Provincial Level and National level. WORKING EXPERIENCE 1980 1981 Teaching Mathematics and Physical Education as an untrained teacher at Kaptagat High School. Coached the school s netball team which did very well. 1981 1984 Underwent Diploma course in Science Education and physical education. Taught Mathematics and Physical Education in various secondary schools.coached netball in these secondary schools. 1984 1985 Taught Mathematics and Physical Education at Ngeria Secondary School and 1 P AGE
became the Games Master and the Netball Coach at the same school. 1985 1988 Taught Mathematics and Physical Education at Wareng High School Was the Assistant Games Master and the Netball Coach at the same school. The team was the district and provincial champions and proceeded to the national level. 1988 1991 Taught Mathematics and Physical Education at Uasin Gishu High School. I was the Assistant Games Master and the Netball Coach at the same school. During this time the school became the District Netball Champions and also won the Nyayo Era Netball Trophy. I was the main organizer of netball in Uasin Gishu in all the district and provincial tournaments. Empired netball in all district and provincial tournaments. Assisted primary schools in empirirng netball in their games. Organized and empiried the Rift valley Secondary Schools Netball Association s games which were held in Eldoret Harambee Secondary School grounds. 1991 to date Working as a Games coach in Moi University mainly in charge of the netball team. 1988 to date Teaching mathematics privately at various level and continued coaching the Moi University netball team. PROFFESIONAL EXPERIENCE 1976 1977 Acted as a pupil coach in Netball at Mary Hill School. The team proceeded to Provincial level. 1978 1989 Acted as a pupil coach in Netball at Kijabe High School. The team performed quite well during this period. 1980 1981 Coached Kaptagat High School netball team. The team won the netball trophy in Diocesan School Games which were held in Uasin Gishu Primary School Games. 1982 Acted as a coach player in a college netball team. Represented the college in 3000km walk. 1985 1991 Adjudicated gymnastics for primary schools in Uasin Gishu District. Assisted Hill School Primary Gymnastics team which did very well in both the Provincial and National level competitions. 1986 1991 Assisted Hill School Primary Gymnastics team in the municipality competitions. 1987 1993 Adjudicated gymnastics in municipality for primary schools in Uasin Gishu 2 P AGE
District. 1988 Organised and coached the Uasin Gishu District combined netball team for the 10 th Nyayo Era Anniversary celebrations. The team did quite well in the games which were held in Nakuru. 1988 1989 Coached the Kenya Power and Lighting Company Netball team for the inter - branch championship held in Nakuru. The team won the trophy for the Most Disciplined Team. 1992 1993 Coached the Central Bank of Kenya netball team for the inter - branch championship held in Eldoret. The team won the netball trophy. 1991 1995 Coached the Moi University netball team. The team has been performing quite well in competitions with other universities and other institutions of higher learning. The team has also participated in district and provincial tournaments and has performed very well. 1992 In charge of the Moi University Health Games and Sports Unit. Started games like football, basketball and netball in the faculty. Continued coaching various netball teams in the district. 1993 During the inaugural Moi University Netball Triangular the netball team did very well and won the certificate of the most disciplined team. I was also in charge of lawn tennis at Moi University. 1995 In charge of Karate and Basketball for both men and women in the University and also the netball team. Attended and passed netball course in coaching / umpiring for new rules in netball. 1996 Referring netball the Kenya Teaching Training College games at Baringo T.T.C 1997 Started the Moi University Netball Championship at Chepkoilel campus in March. Attended Kenya Tug of War Association National Technical Course. (Main organizers of the Moi Univesity Netball Festivals.) Coached National Bank of Kenya netball team in preparation for the inter - branch competition which were held in Nairobi. 1998 3 P AGE
Refereeing the Provincial Schools Netball Championship at Moi Girls High School in Eldoret. 1999 Organised the first Darts and Scramble tournament held in Chepkoilel campus. 2000 Organised the Moi University Festival of Arts Netball tournament. Participated in the organizing the Chepkoilel Open Cross-Country. 2001 Refereed the Kenya Secondary Schools Provincial Netball Games held at Kitale in July. 2003 Attended a conference in International Foundation of Science (IFS) and Inter University Council of East Africa (IUCEA) workshop held at Moi University and presented a paper entitled Sports and Mathematics. 2004 2005 Continued teaching Mathematics at various levels privately. 2006 Appointed a Research Assistant by the Social Science and HIV/AIDS New Insight and Policy Prospective under Soma Net to carry out a research in two districts in Kenya: Meru and Kajiado. Marked a thesis at Master level on Statistical Analysis. Presented the finding of the theme of research in Ethiopia from 17-22 November 2006 on the paper entitled Gender and Sexual Violence and the spread of HIV/AIDS in Meru Kenya. 2007 Attended a conference on Life Skills Curriculum Development Consultative Workshop organized by the department of Family and Consumer Sciences Moi University held at AMECEA GABA. Attended a conference at Moi University of the theme Knowledge Management through research and innovative technologies for sustainable socio economic development and presented a paper entitled Disclosing gender and Sexual violence. Marked a thesis at masters level entitled Effect of home factors and types of school on academic performance. Of girls in secondary schools in Bungoma District. 4 P AGE
Marked a thesis at masters level entitled a study of the utilization of community resources for teaching biology: A case of selected secondary schools in Uasin Gishu District Kenya. Continued teaching Mathematics at various levels privately as part time lecturer. Presented a paper entitled the strength of the modern youth. Presented a paper in a seminar entitled how to understand, improve and pass mathematics and science subjects. 2008 Participated in Kenya Association of Educational Administration and Management (KAEAM) 2008 conference whose theme was Trans-formative powers of education reflecting on history as we chart the way forward. And presented a paper entitled Effects of December 2007 post election violence on students of Thayu mathematics tuition class. KAEAM is an affiliate of the Common Wealth Council of Educational Administration and Management.(CCEAM) Participated in the Moi University 4 th Annual International Confrence held between 29th July 2008-2nd August 2008 whose theme was "Resource Utilization For Sustainable Growth And Development In The 21 st Century" and presented a paper entitled Teaching Mathematical Word Problems in Class 7 and 8: Emerging Strategies. 2009 Continue lecturing mathematics at Alphax College in Eldoret on part time basis. This college is an affiliated to Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture and Technology (J.K.U.A.T) and Kabarack University. Presented a paper to a student s seminar held at Alphax College affiliated to Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture and Technology (J.K.U.A.T) entitled self discipline and responsibility. Presented a paper to a student s seminar held at Moi Girls Eldoret entitled the strength of the modern youth. Trained Moi University netball team for East African games which were held in Kampala Uganda in February. Lecturing Mt.Kenya University mathematics courses at Africa Institute College Eldoret. Lecturing mathematics in Narok university college constitute college of Moi university. 5 P AGE
Prepared Chepkoilel campus sports teams for Kenya universities sports association games held in December 2009. 2010 Continue lecturing mathematic at Alphax college in Eldoret on part time basis. This college is affiliated to Jomo Kenyatta university of agriculture ( J.K.U.A.T ) and Kabarak university. Continue Lecturing mathematics courses of Mt Kenya university offered at African institute college in Eldoret Continue lecturing mathematics in Narok university college. Continue preparing games and sports programmes in chepkoilel campus and in charge of fixtures. Currenlty teaching mathematics at the school of aerospace in moi university. Attended a workshop for KAEM which is affiliated to 2011 Continued to teach mathematics at School of Aerospace, Moi University Continue lecturing mathematic at Alphax college in Eldoret on part time basis. This college is affiliated to Jomo Kenyatta university of agriculture ( J.K.U.A.T ) and Kabarak university. Teaching as part timer in Mount Kenya University. Teaching in Moi University, School of Biological Sciences and coordinating administrative duties of the School. Assisted Nazarene University to come up with Mathematics Curriculum for their School of education, School based degree program. Attended Kenya Association of Educational Administration and Management (KAEAM) workshop held at Sirikwa the theme was Research and Paper Writing. 6 P AGE
2012 Continue lecturing mathematic at Alphax college in Eldoret on part time basis. This college is affiliated to Jomo Kenyatta university of agriculture ( J.K.U.A.T ) and Kabarak university. Teaching as part timer in Mount Kenya University. Teaching in Moi University, School of Biological Sciences and coordinating administrative duties of the School. Assisted Nazarene University to come up with Mathematics Curriculum for their School of education, School based degree program. Attended Kenya Association of Educational Administration and Management (KAEAM) workshop held at Sirikwa the theme was Research and Paper Writing. Presented a motivational paper on how to teach mathematics in Moi Girls Eldoret, Matunda Loreto and Kerotet Girls. REFEREES 1. MR. NGUGUNA, REGISTRA, NAROK UNIVERSITY COLLEGE P.O Box 861, Narok, Kenya. Tel: 020 2066042/3 Fax: 020 2066041 Email: narokcampus@mu.ac.ke 2. MRS JANE NDUBI, PRINCIPAL, ALPHAX COLLEGE, P.O BOX 6516-30100 Eldoret, Kenya. Tel: (053) 2060127/155 Fax: (053) 2060154. 3. DR. K.C. SOGOMO, SENIOR LECTURER, EGERTON UNIVERSITY, Mathematics Department, P.O Box 536, Njoro, Nakuru,Kenya. 7 P AGE
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