Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Presentations
Personal Information
Leadership Experience
Awards
Volunteer Experience
Extracurricular Activities
Hobbies and Interests
References
Timeline
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Philimon Lutanjuka

Oxford

Summary


Professional educator with deep experience in teaching and curriculum development. Skilled in fostering collaborative learning environments and adapting to diverse educational needs. Strong emphasis on achieving measurable academic results and supporting team goals. Known for expertise in pedagogy, student engagement, and academic assessment.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Instructor of Swahili

University of Mississippi
08.2023 - Current

Jump-start Coordinator

Office of Pre-College Programs, Univ. Mississippi
05.2024 - 08.2024

Program Implementation and Coordination

Training and Supporting students

Scheduling and Site Management

Promoting Community Engagement

Security Officer

SWISSPORT TANZANIA PLC
01.2022 - 01.2023

Fulbrighter (Foreign Language Teaching Assistant)

University of Mississippi
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Preparation of materials and materials development
  • Designing language clubs, tables, and house
  • Tutoring
  • Conducting educational programs on topics including the history of culture in music, dance, literature, and arts
  • Promoting arts and culture by organizing and hosting events such as art exhibitions, plays, book signing, poetry reading, concerts, workshops, and symposiums
  • Organizing Educational programs
  • Promoting arts and culture by promoting awareness of historical events and traditions through performances, ceremonies, and festivals

Freelancer

Maxcom Africa
04.2019 - 08.2020
  • Promoting visa in mobile to customers

Teacher

St. Matthew's Secondary School
01.2019 - 08.2020
  • Implementing all education curriculum activities
  • Head of Geography Department

Teacher (internship)

Nyamanoro Secondary School
07.2017 - 10.2017
  • Marking work, giving appropriate feedback, and maintaining records of students
  • Lesson planning and daily classroom activities
  • Evaluation of assignments and provide fair grades

Teacher (internship)

Mwanza Secondary School
07.2016 - 10.2016
  • Marking work, giving appropriate feedback, and maintaining records of students
  • Lesson planning and daily classroom activities
  • Evaluation of assignments and provide fair grade
  • Supervising debates and English clubs

Teacher (internship)

Buyango Secondary School
06.2015 - 10.2015
  • Marking work, giving appropriate feedback, and maintaining records of students
  • Evaluation of assignments and provide fair grades
  • Supervising debates and English clubs

Education

Masters in Applied Linguistics - Applied linguistics & TESOL

University of Mississippi
08.2023

Graduate Non - degree - Applied linguistics & TESOL

University of Mississippi
01.2021

Bachelor's degree in Arts with Education - Linguistics (English), Geography, Education Psychology, Counseling and Guidance, Development studies, Organization and Administration Management, Entrepreneurship, Education curriculum, Communication skills for arts

University of Dar Es Salaam
01.2018

Skills

  • Computer skills
  • Communication skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Entrepreneurship skills
  • Academic advising
  • Multicultural awareness
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Curriculum development
  • Technology integration
  • Rstudio program
  • Python Basics
  • Academic Research
  • Quantitative Research
  • Qualitative Research
  • Academic Writing

Affiliations

  • Global Association for the Promotion of Swahili (CHAUKIDU), 01/2020, Present
  • African and Caribbean Students Association, University of Mississippi (ACSA), 01/2020, Present
  • Fulbright Alumni Association Tanzania United States Alumni Association & Tanzania U.S States Alumni Association (TUSSAA), 01/2022, Present
  • Better Together, University of Mississippi, 2023, Present

Presentations

  • Historical development of Tanzania, Tanzanian Night at the University of Mississippi, 01/2020
  • Tanzanians' Culture, Politics, and Economy, International Friends Dinner at the University of Mississippi, 01/2020
  • Presenting Tanzania traditional dances, Fulbright mid-year conference in Washington DC, 01/2021
  • Attended at 23rd Biennial Conference on Balkan and South Slavic Linguistics, Literature and Folklore, University of Mississippi 2024
  • Strategies for effectively engaging students in hybrid classrooms, MFLA Conference in Mississippi, 2024
  • Presenting general culture of East Africa and Swahili, Cultural cafe, International students & Scholar Services, Univ. of Mississippi 2024

Personal Information

  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Tanzanian

Leadership Experience

  • Coordinator, Swahili Club, Oxford, Mississippi, 01/2023, Present
  • Security Officer Team Leader, Swissport Tanzania, 01/2022, 01/2023
  • Member, African and Caribbean Student Association (ACSA), Oxford, Mississippi, 01/2020, 01/2021
  • Assistant teacher, Swahili Club, Oxford, Mississippi, 01/2020, 01/2021
  • Discipline Master & Geography Head of Department, Matthews School, Tanzania, 01/2020, 01/2021
  • Environmental and Sanitation Prefect, Nyakahura High School, 01/2013, 01/2014
  • General Secretary, Anti-corruption Club, Nyakahura High School, 01/2013, 01/2015
  • Academic Prefect, Buyango Secondary School, 01/2009, 01/2012

Awards

  • Certificate of completion, The Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board and the Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of States, 01/2021
  • Certificate of Presentation & Attendance, Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Program Virtual Mid-Year Conference, 01/2021
  • Congratulation letter, President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, for being selected for the Department of State exchange Program, 01/2020

Volunteer Experience

University of Mississippi (ACSA Cultural Night Event), Oxford, Mississippi, 09/2023, Current, Answered attendee questions at community events and directed guests to proper destination, Implemented community programs to help reach individuals requiring services, Assisted with event setup and teardown, ensuring smooth operations, Organized and supervised games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental and social development, Took photos during workday at volunteer program sites

Extracurricular Activities

Cultural Ambassador, University of Mississippi, 01/2020 - 01/2021 Participant, Football (player), Volleyball (player), University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 01/2015 - 01/2018 Referee and participant, Essay writing and debate clubs, Chairperson of Natural Dance, Storytelling competitions, 01/2013 - 01/2015

Hobbies and Interests

  • Playing football
  • Watching television
  • Reading literature books
  • Dancing
  • Sports
  • Implementing professional activities

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Jump-start Coordinator

Office of Pre-College Programs, Univ. Mississippi
05.2024 - 08.2024

Graduate Instructor of Swahili

University of Mississippi
08.2023 - Current

Security Officer

SWISSPORT TANZANIA PLC
01.2022 - 01.2023

Fulbrighter (Foreign Language Teaching Assistant)

University of Mississippi
08.2020 - 06.2021

Freelancer

Maxcom Africa
04.2019 - 08.2020

Teacher

St. Matthew's Secondary School
01.2019 - 08.2020

Teacher (internship)

Nyamanoro Secondary School
07.2017 - 10.2017

Teacher (internship)

Mwanza Secondary School
07.2016 - 10.2016

Teacher (internship)

Buyango Secondary School
06.2015 - 10.2015

Graduate Non - degree - Applied linguistics & TESOL

University of Mississippi

Masters in Applied Linguistics - Applied linguistics & TESOL

University of Mississippi

Bachelor's degree in Arts with Education - Linguistics (English), Geography, Education Psychology, Counseling and Guidance, Development studies, Organization and Administration Management, Entrepreneurship, Education curriculum, Communication skills for arts

University of Dar Es Salaam
Philimon Lutanjuka