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 : 28th 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
28-29th 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