Dr. Cecilia Osyanju
Educationist
Bengaluru,Karnataka
Summary
Resourceful and innovative Instructional Designer and Researcher with over 14 years of experience in e-learning and curriculum development for wide variety of cultural and professional backgrounds. Offering insightful analysis of content and design to create value-added learning programs that achieve desired business outcomes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and assess learning needs. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. History of improving course strength and modernizing instruction with a fresh and forward-thinking approach to education. Bringing understanding of traditional and contemporary approaches, instructional strategies and materials offerings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Coordinator, Center for International Programs
Mount Carmel College Autonomous
Bangalore, Karnataka
12.2023 - Current
- Delivered regular updates to senior management on progress towards established partnership objectives and targets.
- Strengthened brand image through the establishment of high-profile partnerships across various sectors.
- Spearheaded events, conferences, and tradeshows to represent the company''s interests and cultivate new relationships in target markets.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms to secure successful long-term collaborations with industry leaders.
- Provided ongoing support to existing partners, addressing concerns proactively to maintain strong working relationships.
Assistant Professor
Mount Carmel College Autonomous
Nairobi, Karnataka
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored student performance through regular assessments and data analysis, identifying areas for improvement and adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
- Adapted lessons to accommodate diverse learning styles, creating inclusive environments that met the needs of all students regardless of ability level or background knowledge.
- Devised, utilized and updated curricula and lesson plans for individual courses.
Freelance Educational Consultant
Learnlinkup
Bangalore
03.2022 - Current
- Analyzed conditions and needs of competency based curriculum and made recommendations for improvements or corrections.
- Coordinated training and professional development courses for teachers and school administrators to create new teaching strategies that encourage student learning.
- Developed complementary products and services to enhance the learning experience for educators and coaches in the form of one-on-one tutoring sessions, live webinars, and self-paced study materials.
Tutorial Fellow
Kibabii University
Nairobi
04.2016 - 10.2023
- Contributed to research activities by providing specialist input based on professional expertise, practice, experience and qualifications.
- Managed accurate records of student grades, attendance and e-mail communication.
- Supported teaching objectives of department by refining and teaching allocated lectures namely; EPM 412: Economics of Education and EDU 111: Introduction to Education in the form of lectures, tutorials and other forms of instruction.
- Reviewed course design and delivery to maintain departmental standards for quality.
- Worked to improve collective knowledge of the field of Education.
Associate Manager of Fellowship Program
IDEX Accelerator and Global Fellows Program
Bangalore
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Lead IDEX’s efforts to identify, recruit and train high potential Fellows to become coveted social enterprise practitioners
- Engaged IDEX Alumni to develop as leaders in the social sector
- Secured partner organizations to provide experiential learning experiences to IDEX Fellows through presentations, pitch decks to clients and supporting direct or indirect marketing efforts through social media, campaigns, webinars etc.
- Represented IDEX and its mission to partners, funders, community leaders and global social enterprise community through representation in online and offline events.
- Created MoU’s, contracts, mid-reviews, end review templates, maintained rubric and certification for Fellows
- Managed programming and facilitation of identified parts of the IDEX curriculum and its delivery
- Developed integrated and cross-company campaigns to increase brand awareness.
- Secured case challenge partner organizations from varied parts of the globe.
Head of Resource Mobilization
Youth Enterprise Development Fund
Nairobi
08.2010 - 03.2017
- Developed and implemented the resource mobilization Strategy
- Prepared the RM work plan and budget in line with the Performance Contract targets
- Prepared and submitted quarterly Performance Contract Reports
- Supervised officers within the unit
- Carried out research on possible funding sources and potential partners
- Established resource mobilization networks
- Prepared proposals based on funders’ requirements
- Sourced for relevant fundraising and partnership linkage information
- Organized donor round table meetings to deliberate programmatic concepts which require funding and the corresponding fundraising prospects
- Shared and disseminated the Fund’s information with potential partners as well as encouraging potential partners to take part in key activities of the Fund
- Ensured the implementation of the resource mobilization workplan
Regional Coordinator
Youth Enterprise Development Fund
Nairobi
04.2017 - 03.2020
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Managed Enterprise Development Training of young entrepreneurs
Donor Relations - IDEX Fellow
Foundation for Excellence India Trust
Bangalore
06.2014 - 12.2014
- Networked and built strong presence with peers to facilitate professional relationships.
- Initiated and set up a strategy for fundraising through alumni donors
- Collaborated with team to optimize workflow and achieve objectives.
- Contributed to research activities by providing specialist input based on professional expertise, practice, experience and qualifications to build donor portfolio of the foundation
Research Officer
Youth Enterprise Development Fund
Nairobi
08.2010 - 07.2011
- Conducted research to inform the organization’s program functions
- Organized and facilitated investigator and coordinator meetings, conferences and events associated with research activities.
- Planned and initiated research study protocols, monitored regulatory and subject binders and organized, implemented and administered data collection and analysis systems.
- Built institution's research portfolio in accordance with long-term strategic plan.
- Produced reports of findings and gave presentations of results.
- Analyzed findings and reports from researchers in program and interpreted for supervisory staff.
Administrative Assistant
Youth Enterprise Development Fund
Nairobi
08.2008 - 07.2010
- Drafted correspondence and other documents for CEO and department heads in company's voice.
- Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
Education
Ph.D. - Educational Management And Policy Studies
Kibabii University
Kenya 01.2017 - 03.2021
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Kenya Methodist University
Kenya 08.2011 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Education (English Language And Literature)
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Nairobi, Kenya 07.2004 - 08.2008
Skills
Differentiated instruction
Online assessments
Educational program implementation
Professional development workshops
Data analysis
Product training
Curriculum selection
Course management
Learning strategies
K-12 education
Strong demonstration skills
Practice standards
Training program development
Curriculum design
Course material creation
Organizational performance
Progress tracking
Content standards
Student Discipline
Student plans
Analytical skills
Online learning and management of LMS
Accomplishments
Publications
Namuyemba, C. O., Kipkenei, S. K., & Maiyo, J. K. (2021). Stakeholders' preparedness of school teaching and learning resources to facilitate transition from 8-4-4 to competency based curriculum in Bungoma, Kenya. International Journal of Advanced Research, 9(3), 926-937. doi:10.21474/IJAR01/13774. Retrieved from: https://www.journalijar.com/article/39165/stakeholders-preparedness-of-school-teaching-and-learning- resources[1]to-facilitate-transition-from-8-4-4-to-competency-based-curriculum-in-bungoma,-kenya/
Namuyemba, C. O., Kipkenei, S. K., & Maiyo, J. K. (2022). Stakeholders’ preparedness of school teaching and learning conditions to facilitate transition from 8-4-4 to competency based curriculum in Bungoma, Kenya. International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD), 6(1), 567-589. Retrieved from: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd47840.pdf
Namuyemba, C. O. (2017). The Impact of Training and Development on Employee Performance and Productivity. Retrieved from: https://issuu.com/ceciliaosyanjunamuyemba/docs/thesis_fnl.docx
Osyanju, C. (2023, May 3). Funding your Dreams: The Basics of Grant Writing. Retrieved from https://www.udemy.com/course/funding-your-dreams-strategies-for-successful-grant- writing/?referralCode=027C5B26A0F7F73722B9
Osyanju, C. (2023, June 9). Funding your Dreams: The Basics of Grant Writing. Retrieved from https://www.udemy.com/course/funding-your-dreams-strategies-for-successful-grant- writing/?referralCode=027C5B26A0F7F73722B9
Osyanju, C. (2023). Shaping the Future: Quest for Competency-Based Learning in Bungoma County (1st Edition). Bangalore: CNO.
Affiliations
Member KAFP/15-12/191
Kenya Association of Fundraising Professionals2013 - Present (10 years)
Umbrella organization which brings together resource mobilization professionals and encourages the promotion and adoption of high standards of ethical practice to enhance development in the country.
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Quote
“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.”
— Mother Teresa
Timeline
Coordinator, Center for International Programs
Mount Carmel College Autonomous
12.2023 - Current
Assistant Professor
Mount Carmel College Autonomous
08.2023 - Current
Freelance Educational Consultant
Learnlinkup
03.2022 - Current
Associate Manager of Fellowship Program
IDEX Accelerator and Global Fellows Program
10.2020 - 12.2021
Regional Coordinator
Youth Enterprise Development Fund
04.2017 - 03.2020
Ph.D. - Educational Management And Policy Studies
Kibabii University
01.2017 - 03.2021
Tutorial Fellow
Kibabii University
04.2016 - 10.2023
Donor Relations - IDEX Fellow
Foundation for Excellence India Trust
06.2014 - 12.2014
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Kenya Methodist University
08.2011 - 06.2013
Head of Resource Mobilization
Youth Enterprise Development Fund
08.2010 - 03.2017
Research Officer
Youth Enterprise Development Fund
08.2010 - 07.2011
Administrative Assistant
Youth Enterprise Development Fund
08.2008 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Education (English Language And Literature)
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
07.2004 - 08.2008