Stephen Sila, M.A

Stephen Kilyungi Sila

P O BOX 26 -90103 WAMUNYU

Cell phone: 0714750671/ 0734758684

Email: [email protected]

BIODATA

Date of Birth : 19/9/1967

Marital Status : Married

Religion : Christian

Nationality : Kenyan

Date : 28^th April, 2014.

PROFILE

I am a researcher in the field of Linguistics and Communication with a rich pre-university and basic university teaching experience. My ambitions, reliability, responsibility and friendly nature are assets I would bring to the work. I have strong organizational and administrative skills with the ability to work independently. I take initiative and have the ability to prioritize while under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

2014 to date: THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI

• Admitted for a PhD Degree in the Department of Linguistics and Languages:

Dissertation Title: Syntax-Pragmatics Interface of Kikamba information Structure: A Dynamic Syntax Analysis.

Supervisors: Dr. Helga Schroeder and Dr. Lilian kaviti

2009-2011: THE University of Nairobi

M.A LINGUISTICS AND LANGUAGES

MODULES INCLUDED:

• 12 COURSE UNITS

• DISSERTATION TITLE: Syntactic Representation and Interpretation of Reflexivity in Kikamba

2002-2007: THE University of Nairobi

B.ED (Linguistics and Literature) - First Class Honours

Modules included:

• 55 Course Units

• Practical Teaching

1989-1991: Kigari TEACHERS’ TRAINING College.

PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION

• Passed with Distinction :9 Points

• Received the award for the best academic student.

1981-1984: Masii Boys High School

Division II: 26 Points

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2014:KENYATTA UNIVERSITY

September-December: Supervision of Teachers on Teaching Practicum

28-29^th August, 2014: Attended an induction course on Mentorship for student teachers on Teaching Practicum organised by Kenyatta University.

2013 to date: SOUTH EASTERN KENYA UNIVERSITY (part-time)

• January to April 2014 Semester: Taught Communication and Learning Skills to undergraduate students in the following schools: Bsc. Forestry, Bsc. Environmental Management, Bsc. Land Resources Management, B.com, B.A Social Work (KITUI TOWN and WOTE Campuses)

• September to December 2013 Semester, January to April 2014 Semester. Taught English Intensive Certificate Courses for Korean Students Exchange Programme

• April 2013-August 2013, December 2013-April 2014. Lecturing Linguistics and Literature: Part-time mode.

2012 to date:MBAIKINI BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL

• Teaching English and Literature.

2010-2011: UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI

• Performing Part-time teaching and Tutorial assistant duties – invigilation, Marking and performing tutorials - in the departments of Linguistics and Languages, and Communication Skills and Studies under Mrs Mary Okebe and Mr. Nobert Basweti

May 2005-September 2009: Masii Girls’ High School

Head of Department: Languages.

Responsibilities included:

• Curriculum interpretation and implementation

• Chairing Departmental meetings

• Setting and supervision of examinations

April 1992-May 2005: Taught in various primary schools

Responsibilities: Administrative and Teaching roles

All my work experiences have involved working within a team-based culture. This called for planning, organization, co-ordination and commitment, in addition to patience.

SKILLS

Planning and organization

My biggest test of organization was completing my dissertation. It took me months of in-depth research, compressing information and finally displaying it to a standard I was happy with.

Research and presentation

During seminars and project papers throughout the university education, I developed the skill of researching on various topics and presenting to fellow course mates.

I attended various departmental seminars and PhD proposal defense and gained a lot of insights from such exposure.

Computing skills

I completed 10 (ten) computer packages and I am now proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Windows and Office including Word, Excel, Access and Power Point.

PhD RESEARCH PROPOSAL

I have been admitted in the department of Linguistics and Languages for a degree leading to a Doctor of Philosophy in Linguistics. A PhD research proposal was one of the basic requirements for the admission.

INTERESTS

• Reading

• Traveling

• Doing Research

REFEREES

Dr. Helga Schroeder, Dr. Lilian Kaviti

Department of Linguistics, Department of Linguistics,

University of Nairobi, University of Nairobi,

P.O. Box 30197, P.O Box 30197,

NAIROBI. NAIROBI

Email:[email protected]

. Phone:0734343452 Phone:0721565228

Dr Matheaus Kauti,

Ag. Director,

SEKU,Mtito-Andei Campus,

P.O Box 170-90200,

KITUI

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 0722606398