CANDY AYOO OOKO
Brisbane
Summary
I am eager to pursue a career in teaching, social work, community work, mental health, or aged care, with a focus on supporting youths and women who are vulnerable or marginalized. I believe that my skills and experience make me an ideal candidate for volunteer work or entry-level positions in these fields.
Championed initiatives to uplift vulnerable populations, particularly youth and women, through strategic community mobilization. Led educational and advocacy efforts to foster empowerment and resilience. Actively sought volunteer opportunities in social work, community development, mental health, or aged care to enhance skills and impact communities. Led initiatives to promote women's rights by volunteering as an advocate for sexual and reproductive health. Collaborated with victims of sexual abuse to link them with relevant activist organizations for support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior School Teacher
Teachers Service Commission
Kisumu
02.2023 - 12.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Facilitated classroom activities promoting student participation and collaboration.
- Implemented assessment strategies to monitor student progress effectively.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to enhance student learning experiences.
- Organized educational resources and materials for effective teaching delivery.
- Maintained a positive classroom environment encouraging respectful behavior.
Senior School Teacher
Brown Hill Secondary School
Embakasi
01.2020 - 11.2022
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student learning styles.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage critical thinking and participation.
- Implemented assessment strategies to evaluate student progress effectively.
Data Entry Clerk
Dream Girls-USAID
Migori
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Developed and implemented curriculum for English language and literature, promoting literacy and analytical skills among junior school students.
- Developed engaging lesson plans and evaluation methods to assess student progress and understanding.
- Cultivated effective communication and interpersonal connections to facilitate productive interactions and teamwork.
- Oversaw the integrity of data in company databases, ensuring accuracy to support operational effectiveness.
- Conducted thorough verification of data integrity by aligning information with corresponding source documents.
- Streamlined electronic filing systems, ensuring systematic organization and quick retrieval of important documents.
- Managed the organization and delivery of sanitary towels to ensure access for teenage girls participating in program.
- Coordinated and conducted mentorship meetings to support the growth and confidence of young girls in the organization.
- Provided mentorship to teenage pregnant girls, ensuring they received necessary medical check-ups and support.
Community Mobilizer
MINISTRY OF HEALTH & USAID
Migori
01.2019 - 02.2019
- Spearheaded community mobilization and advocacy efforts for polio vaccination initiatives.
- Compiled data on household demographics, focusing on children under five years of age.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education - English Language and Literature
RONGO UNIVERSITY
KENYASkills
- Effective communication
- Public speaking
- Interpersonal relationships
- Collaboration
- Team management
- Data management
- Information entry
- Information collection
- Information analysis
- Managing sensitive information
- Program development
- Campaign creation
- Campaign execution
- Campaign assessment
Websites
Certification
- Certificate of Participation in Child Protection and Positive Rights
- Certificate of Participation in Indoor Residual Spraying Campaign in Migori County as Mobilizer, 12/2019
- Certificate for Successful Attendance of CBC/CBA Teachers Training for Junior Secondary, 12/2018
Languages
English, Professional Working
Community Service And Volunteer Work
YESAM, Volunteer Advocate for Sexual Health and Reproductive Rights (SRHR), 2024-03 to 2024-09, Conducted awareness campaigns, raised funds, and distributed sanitary towels to young girls., Developed and implemented programs to promote teenage pregnancy prevention, protection, and hygiene.
Career Aspirations
I am eager to pursue a career in teaching, social work, community work, mental health, or aged care, with a focus on supporting youths and women who are vulnerable or marginalized. I believe that my skills and experience make me an ideal candidate for volunteer work or entry-level positions in these fields.
Timeline
Junior School Teacher
Teachers Service Commission
02.2023 - 12.2025
Senior School Teacher
Brown Hill Secondary School
01.2020 - 11.2022
Data Entry Clerk
Dream Girls-USAID
03.2019 - 06.2019
Community Mobilizer
MINISTRY OF HEALTH & USAID
01.2019 - 02.2019
Bachelor's Degree in Education - English Language and Literature
RONGO UNIVERSITY