Teaching
Cynthia Nandwa Malava
Experienced ESL Teacher
Saitama City
Summary
Professional educator with over two years of English teaching experience in Japan and volunteer teaching experience in Kenya. Experienced in teaching children aged 3–12 and adults, creating engaging lesson plans, and managing classrooms effectively. Brings strong caregiving experience, native-level English proficiency, and a commitment to supporting students’ academic, personal, and social development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Part-time teacher
Chikuzen Fukae community center
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Planning and conducting English language lessons for elementary school children, ages 6-8.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Part-time teacher
Discovery Hakata South
02.2020 - 12.2021
- Teaching one-on one beginner and advanced conversational English to over 10 adults who lived in the share house.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to monitor development.
Volunteer teacher
G-United (Greatness United) Kenya
05.2017 - 10.2017
- Strengthening elementary education outcomes by offering language tutoring in English and Swahili to struggling 8-year-old learners.
- Community service; I mentored elementary school children and organized a book drive initiative.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Education
Master of Science - Urban And Environmental Engineering
Kyushu University
Fukuoka, Japan 04.2001 -
No Degree - Research Student
Kyushu University
Fukuoka, Japan 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
St. George's Girls Secondary School
Nairobi, Kenya 04.2001 -
Skills
Student engagement
Classroom instruction
Curriculum implementation
Group instruction
Time management
Lesson planning
Communication skills
Patience
Interests
Storytelling
Songs, and games for language acquisition
Timeline
Part-time teacher
Chikuzen Fukae community center
04.2021 - 03.2022
Part-time teacher
Discovery Hakata South
02.2020 - 12.2021
Volunteer teacher
G-United (Greatness United) Kenya
05.2017 - 10.2017
Master of Science - Urban And Environmental Engineering
Kyushu University
04.2001 -
No Degree - Research Student
Kyushu University
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
St. George's Girls Secondary School
04.2001 -