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Certificates and Licenses
Affiliations
Languages
Fun Facts
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Merline Bakatubia Uwase

Kigali

Summary

Passionate educator committed to improving early childhood education in my community — one classroom at a time. I focus on individualized learning guided by scientific and age-appropriate approaches for children aged 18 months to 6 years.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Pedagogical Coordinator

Two Wings International School
Kigali
11.2023 - Current
  • Actively collaborate with parents, guardians, and caregivers concerning their children's academic progress.
  • Plan, budget, and coordinate events to enrich learners' experiences.
  • Facilitate meetings with teachers, principals, and other stakeholders to discuss best practices in pedagogy, as well as organize workshops for educators for continuous professional development.
  • Actively engaged in learners' daily lives to organize activities tailored to their needs and interests.

Kindergarten Teacher

Destiny International School
Kigali
01.2023 - 11.2023
  • Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
  • Provided positive feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish solid foundation for progress.
  • Provided a safe learning environment where children could explore their creativity.
  • Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.

Kindergarten English Teacher

Bright Angels International School
Kigali
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
  • Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain student achievement.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.

Education

High School Diploma - General Pedagogy

Groupe Scolaire Consulaire Congolais
Kigali
10-2022

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of The People
California

Skills

  • Educational leadership
  • Blended learning
  • Program development
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Lesson preparation

Certificates and Licenses

  • French language proficiency test – DELF B2
  • Montessori teaching: fundamental concepts and principles
  • Certificate of outstanding performance
  • Certificate of participation – Francophone excellence seminar

Affiliations

  • Traditional and digital arts: photography, sketching, painting, and crocheting
  • Reading and media consumption: books, podcasts, and documentaries on various topics
  • Networking & Professional Development: Attending events, webinars, conferences, and workshops to build connections and enhance industry knowledge.

Languages

French
First Language
French
Advanced (C1)
C1
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Kiswahili
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Kinyarwanda
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Fun Facts

  • I blend design with teaching by creating my own flyers, charts, and activities
  • I sketch original patterns during coffee shop visits — it's how I slow down and observe the world with care.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Pedagogical Coordinator

Two Wings International School
11.2023 - Current

Kindergarten Teacher

Destiny International School
01.2023 - 11.2023

Kindergarten English Teacher

Bright Angels International School
10.2022 - 06.2023

High School Diploma - General Pedagogy

Groupe Scolaire Consulaire Congolais

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of The People

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