Hilda Wambui Gitau Communication, Public Speaking, PR Management
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Having both teaching and work experience in Psychology, Business communication, Rhetoric, Public Speaking and Performance Art, I believe in working with the pace of the student and adapting the teaching style to suit the needs of the student. I have also worked with special needs children of different ages and can adapt lesson plans accordingly.

I believe in a dynamic teaching style that is holistic and ethical. I am available for tutoring and for corporate training. I am also available to help with preparations for presentations that involve either digital visual aids or non-digital visual aids.

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Subjects

  • Public Speaking Diploma-Bachelors/Undergraduate

  • Communication Diploma-Bachelors/Undergraduate

  • Rhetoric and Argument Diploma-Bachelors/Undergraduate

  • Performance Art Diploma-Bachelors/Undergraduate

  • Sound Reading Beginner-Expert

Experience

  • Invigilator/Supervisor (Mar, 2021–Present) at KNEC/Oshwal Academy Nairobi
    -Help maintain an orderly environment during exam period.
    - Create centre invigilation timetable and ensure appropriate staffing per Cambridge and JCQ exam boards specifications.
    -Open & seal exams, and include reports such as special access arrangements and attendance.
    -Supervise and ensure the safety of candidates and staff during exams.
    -Communicate any student/invigilator concerns with appropriate authority.
  • Assistant Store Manager (Nov, 2014–Aug, 2015) at Perfumania Holdings, Inc. - Frisco Store
    -Acted as either the opening or closing shift manager for a multinational fragrance retail store.
    - Responsible for the store’s marketing, advertising and display.
    - Reconciled the cash at the beginning and end of the shift and made appropriate bank deposits.
    - Created an efficient work environment by monitoring and prioritizing the workflow.
    - Resolved any customer or employee issues that arose during the shift.
  • Self employed (Oct, 2012–Present) at Hadithi Biz - Nairobi. Hadithi Hadithi Communications - Dallas.
    -Established a business in 2021 (Hadithi Biz) in Nairobi county.
    - Brand clothes and merchandise with original art and/or positive messages.
    - Generate, edit and self publish original digital work on audio and visual platforms such as Skiza Tunes and SoundCloud.
    - Produce and distribute home-made cleaning supplies including liquid soap, car shampoo, disinfectant and fabric conditioner.
    - Established a DBA/Proprieteship in 2013 (Hadithi Hadithi Communications) in Dallas County, Texas to help artists/individuals share their stories/art. (Currently defunct due to relocation).
  • Member Service (Mar, 2012–Aug, 2014) at Costco Warehouse - Duncanville
    -Provided member service for a global membership-based retail store.
    -Met the sales quota by creating good customer relations to generate new memberships and renewals.
    -Mastered the membership database and was able to train co-workers at the membership sales/customer service desk
    -Ensured customer satisfaction of both goods and service and further resolved member issues through reimbursements or replacements as per the company policy.
    -Cross trained and worked in both the photography and security departments.
    -As part of CSR, volunteered 2 hours/week at Acton Elementary School’s remedial reading program for 1st to 3rd grade levels using sound reading solutions.
  • Store Manager (Jan, 2011–Feb, 2012) at Acceptance Insurance - Dallas
    -Managed the daily operations of a property and casualty insurance store offering coverage to standard and high risk clients.
    -Led the store’s marketing, advertising and sales operations to ensure store targets were attained.
    -Participated in selecting and training of the store team members.
  • Notification Coordinator (Feb, 2009–Jan, 2010) at United Health Care - Plano
    -Coordinated communication for a health care insurance program dealing with geriatrics, people having long-term/advanced illness, and people living with disabilities.
    -Was part of a team that developed a solution that reduced process approval time to expedite service delivery by 25%.
    -Prioritized cases and communicated case status to the beneficiaries, caregivers and nursing/rehabilitation homes.
    -Trained new group members to ensure confidentiality and proper case handling procedures.
  • Adjunct faculty (Jan, 2009–Jan, 2010) at KD Studio & Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts - Dallas
    -Taught Fundamentals of Public Speaking (SPCH 1315) to learners with varying skills and from different backgrounds.
    -Taught a 3 credit hour course and ensured students fulfilled the school’s speech course as a graduation requirement.
    -Trained acting, film making and musical theatre students in public speaking to hone their presentation skills.
    -Adjusted assignments and provided extra office hours to accommodate individuals experiencing speech anxiety.
  • Educational/Residential Counsellor (Aug, 2007–Dec, 2009) at Nelson’s Children’s Residential Treatment Centre - Denton
    -Worked with at risk minors towards behaviour change both in the classroom and in the larger community.
    -Taught program and community expectations including positive communication and conflict resolution by explaining complex concepts in an age appropriate way.
    -Provided crisis intervention to both individuals and groups by using appropriate deescalating techniques.¬¬¬
    -Checked paper work from current and previous shifts to ensure compliance in documentation and filing.
  • Teaching Assistant (Aug, 2006–Dec, 2008) at University of North Texas - Denton
    -Taught communication recitation classes (COMM 2140 - Rhetoric and Argument, COMM 1010 - Introduction to Communication) in one of Texas’ leading public universities while taking nine hours of graduate classes.
    -Oversaw in-class exercises for over 90 students and was accountable for developing daily lesson plans.
    -Delivered three 60-90 minute lectures classes per week, graded tests and posted grades on WEBCT.
    -Coordinated and supervised student volunteer groups as part of the class requirement.

Education

  • Fine Arts Theater (Jan, 2010–May, 2010) from Texas Tech Univeristy, Lubbock, Texas
  • M.A. Communication Studies (Aug, 2006–Dec, 2008) from University of North Texas Denton, TX
  • Dip. Public Relations Management (Mar, 2005–Sep, 2006) from The Kenya institute of management
  • B.A. Psychology (Aug, 2000–Aug, 2004) from Daystar University, Kenya

Fee details

    KSh1,500/hour (US$11.45/hour)

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