Zachariah Mbasu

Zachariah mbasu

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location of Zachariah MbasuNairobi County, Kenya
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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Africa Lead

  • Education

    • Strathmore university

      2020 - 2020
      Planning, monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning programme (pmeal)
    • Egerton university

      2003 - 2007
      Bachelor education science (b.ed.) mathematics and statistics
    • Strathmore university

      2020 - 2020
      Advanced monitoring and evaluation

    • Maseno university

      2012 - 2014
      Master of science applied statistics
  • Experience

    • Teachers service commission (tsc)- kenya

      Oct 2008 - Sept 2014
      Mathematics teacher

      I developed outstanding classroom practice and general teaching skills through various academic courses and leadership roles, including head of math and examinations departments. This experience cultivated a deep understanding of the essential elements that foster a thriving school environment and successful student-centered education.

    • African maths initiative

      Oct 2012 - now
      Founder

      Founder African Maths Initiative (AMI), an organisation working across Africa, to promote Maths from primary to postgraduate and professional levels. AMI has partnered with over 30 learning institutions to run maths camps where non-curricular mathematics is presented engagingly and practically. We create and connect content with technology to offer unique learning experiences for learners and educators. Find out more at: http://www.africanmathsinitiative.net/

    • Tablab education

      Oct 2014 - Sept 2016
      Education technology consultant

      Designed and implemented the TabLab Education Program, which later evolved into TeachUnited. This cost-effective education transformation initiative enhances education by providing coaching and professional development to teachers, fostering skills and leadership to transform schools and communities. Find out more at: https://teachunited.org/

    • Elewa company ltd

      Jul 2015 - Jan 2018
      Education consultant

      Developed frameworks that supported instructors, enhanced learning experiences, made learning more personalized, and adapted to the learner. We identified learners' needs, researched areas that needed improvement, and then implemented the necessary changes to improve learning programs effectively. Find out more at: www.elewa.co.ke

    • Pepperdine university

      Aug 2016 - Jun 2022
      Research coordinator, ic4 project

      Established an international network of STEM-related media-making clubs for students and instructors in Finland, Kenya, the USA, Namibia, Mexico, and India. This initiative, now known as Asset Based Learning Environments (ABLE), is funded by the US National Science Foundation (NSF) and is a collaborative effort between Pepperdine University and the New York Hall of Science. Learn more at https://ic4.site/index.html

    • Innodems

      Jan 2019 - now
      Founding director/ strategic education advisor

      I provide short- and long-term strategic advice, information, and guidance to partners on education, ensuring alignment with African policy trends, new developments, and the latest education and international development research. I design and develop relevant and scalable projects in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

    • Phet interactive simulations, university of colorado boulder

      Oct 2021 - now
      Africa lead

      Advancing student learning of Math and ScienceImproving teacher learning and uptake of Math and Science pedagogiesEnhancing access and impact of PhET Interactive Simulations and effective ways to teach STEM at low cost in Africa.

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Founder and Facilitator

      Issued by Maths Camps on Jan 2012
      Maths CampsAssociated with Zachariah Mbasu