Open To Work
SUSAN NDEGE
Espoo/Helsinki,18
Summary
Dynamic educator and entrepreneur with a proven track record at Tribe Beauty Studio, excelling in team coordination and classroom management. Adept at curriculum development and fostering student-centered learning, I leverage creative thinking and problem-solving skills to enhance educational experiences and drive student success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Entrepreneur & Managing Director
Tribe Beauty studio
Tallinn
07.2025 - 02.2026
- Coordinated business operations, scheduling, client service, and team efforts to streamline workflows.
- Oversaw daily operations to facilitate efficient workflows and enhance customer satisfaction.
Volunteer Coordinator - Play Tots Children's Program
Vineyard Church Tallinn
Tallinn
02.2025 - 02.2026
- Coordinated and supervised play activities for babies and toddlers (0 - 3 years), fostering developmental engagement and parent-child interaction.
- Coordinated volunteer schedules for various church events and activities.
- Trained new volunteers on church policies and procedures.
- Organized community outreach programs to engage local residents.
Homeroom / Class Teacher - Year 1
Makini International School
Kisumu
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Integrated creative teaching methods into daily lessons to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Facilitated interactive classroom activities that increased student participation and collaboration.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to support diverse learning needs and improve student understanding.
- Provided individualized support to students needing additional assistance in learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance teaching strategies and resources.
- Organized extracurricular activities to support student development and interests.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and concerns.
Primary Class Teacher (Year 4) & Head of Subject - Kiswahili and Global Perspectives
Mudasa International School
Kisumu
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Promoted critical thinking, collaboration, and global awareness through interdisciplinary learning activities that connected curriculum across subjects.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet curriculum objectives.
- Utilized diverse teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, and technology-based instruction, to engage students with varying learning styles.
- Collaborated with other teachers and staff to ensure optimal learning environment for students.
- Managed classroom behavior through the implementation of positive reinforcement and conflict resolution strategies.
- Employed online learning management systems and other diverse instructional resources to offer students remote assistance with assignments.
- Mentored new teachers by sharing best practices and effective strategies for classroom management and instruction, enhancing their teaching effectiveness.
- Provided individual attention to struggling students through one-on-one tutoring sessions.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
Teacher - Kiswahili & History
Friends School Senende
Vihiga
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student needs.
- Prepared lesson plans, learning materials and assessments aligned with curriculum objectives.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress effectively.
- Collaborated with the Languages and Humanities department to support student achievement.
- Collaborated with colleagues on interdisciplinary curriculum projects to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Adapted teaching strategies based on feedback and classroom observations.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
Education
Bachelor of Education (Arts) - IT
Maseno University
Maseno, Kenya05-2021
Skills
- Team coordination
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Creative thinking
- Digital literacy
- Time management
- Record keeping
- Business strategy
- Market analysis
- Team leadership
- Customer feedback
- Product differentiation
- Verbal and written communication
- Flexible and adaptive
- Client-centric approach
References
Available upon request.
Languages
- English- Native
- Kiswahili-Native
- Finnish- A1 Level
Professional Development
- Re-Invent Yourself Program, International House of Estonia, 2024
- Cambridge International Education Webinars, 2021, Active Learning: From Theory to Practice, Lesson Planning: Planning for Learning, Assessment for Learning
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteSalary Range
€45000/yr - €200000/yrTimeline
Entrepreneur & Managing Director
Tribe Beauty studio
07.2025 - 02.2026
Volunteer Coordinator - Play Tots Children's Program
Vineyard Church Tallinn
02.2025 - 02.2026
Homeroom / Class Teacher - Year 1
Makini International School
06.2022 - 08.2024
Primary Class Teacher (Year 4) & Head of Subject - Kiswahili and Global Perspectives
Mudasa International School
03.2020 - 06.2022
Teacher - Kiswahili & History
Friends School Senende
01.2020 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Education (Arts) - IT
Maseno University