1988: M.Sc.: In Teaching English for Specific Purposes. Project title: Aspects of Hedging in The Discussion of Medical Research Discourse. Aston University, Birmingham, U.K. 1975: B.A. – Subjects: English, Literature, Religion and Sociology. Makerere University, Uganda. 1975: DIP/ED.: Post Graduate Diploma in Education. Subjects: Education, English, Literature, religious Studies. Makerere University, Uganda. 1969: EACE: Ngandu Girls High School, Nyeri, Kenya. 1971: EAACE: Highlands, Eldoret, Kenya. EMPLOYMENT 2013 to date : Senior Lecturer: English Language and Literature Education, Instructional methods, Conflict management, Early Childhood Education, Materials development, Curriculum Development, supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students, conduct research. 1991: Lecturer: Language Education, Literature Education, Supervision of undergraduate students, curriculum and materials Development. 1980-1990: Lecturer: Language Education, Kenya Science Teachers’ college. 1975-1979: Graduate High School Teacher: English Language and Literature in English – Technical High School, Nairobi, Kenya. 1972: Untrained Teacher: Arya Girls Primary School, Nairobi. TEACHING EXPERIENCE 2009 – 2012: Conflict Management – Department of Distance and Open Learning, University of Nairobi.
2014: Catherine W. Ndungu: Influence of Teacher Characteristics on Motivation of Preschool Children in Learning the English Language in Starehe District, Nairobi County. 2014: Catherine N. Kanya: Effects of Teachers’ efficacy in Handling individual Differences on Language Achievement of Pre-scholars in Kajiado County, Kenya. 2014 to date: Edward K. Njogu: The Influence of Mother Tongue in learning English in Early Childhood Development Centers in Kiritiri Division, Embu County. 2013: Gicharu P. Wangui: The Effects of HIV/AIDS on Academic Performance of Children in Kijabe Mission Centre, Kijabe Location, Kiambu County, Kenya 2012: Kiilu T. Mutinda: The Influence of Teacher Characteristics in children’s Participation in Number work Activities in Selected Preschools in Kathiani District. 2012: Simon B. Nyangwansa: The Effect of Managerial Leadership on the Performance in ECDE Centres in Gucha South District, Kisii count, Kenya 2012: Joel Ngui: The Role of First Language in Learning of English in Early childhood Development centres in Ndithini Division, Machakos County 2012: Margaret M. Mbogo: Management of Occupational Stress Among Secondary School Teachers of Kyeni Division, Embu East District. 2011: Ng’ang’a C. Kanyi: The Impact of Educational Policies on Access to Preschool Education in Kikuyu District 2011: Charles R. Mutugi: The Influence of Mother tongue Instruction on the Performance of Language Activities in Early Childhood Centres in Mwerua zone, Kirinyaga West District 2011: Vincent Mugambi: The Impact of the Preschool Feeding Programme on the Performance of Preschool Children in Kangeta Division, Meru County, Eastern Province 2011: Charles Nyoro: The Effects of Language Skills on Academic Performance of Preschoolers in Kikuyu District, Kenya 2011: Monica w. Mwangi: The Impact of Parenting Styles on Preschool Children’s Attendance in Starehe District, Nairobi County, Kenya 2011: Kariuki M. Wangui: The Influence of Learning Environment on Reading Comprehension Among Pre-unit Children in Kikuyu Division Kiambu County