joan kanaiza

Open to work

Special Needs Teacher

Nairobi, KenyaOpen to relocationMid-Level

RemoteFull-time$2.5k expected / year

Contact this talentProfile updated Feb 20, 2026

About

Iam a special Needs Teacher.During my practicum i managed to help a learner who could not even write start doing his class work .Even though he could not write well the progress was seen. I have taught in both special and regular schools ,that is Ziwani School for the Deaf,Tudor Day secondary School ,Giraffe Education Centre , the head teacher at YMCA kibera Primary School ;Sign language trainer for the staffs at YMCA Shauri Moyo brunch and YMCA Limuru brunch and as the English Literature teacher , Head of academics at Sanabil Secondary School and Nahda academy (cambridge system) and Mowlem Supaloaf Comprehensive school from 2023 to dat

Professional details

Job title: Special Needs Teacher
Job category: Customer Service
Experience level: Mid-Level
Contract type: Full-time
Work modes: Remote
Current location: Nairobi, Kenya
Open to relocation: Yes
Expected salary: $2,500 per year

Skills

communication skillscomputer skillsleadership skills

Preferred work areas

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AI profile score

Feb 20, 2026

48of 100

Fair profile

The candidate has relevant experience in special needs education with demonstrated impact on learners, but the profile and resume require significant improvements for global market competitiveness. Strengths include hands-on teaching experience across diverse settings, proficiency in English, and a clear career focus. However, major weaknesses include: 1) Mismatch between job category (Customer Service) and actual experience (Education/Special Needs), which confuses recruiters; 2) Resume lacks structure with incomplete job entries, vague descriptions, and missing quantifiable achievements; 3) No professional links provided; 4) Skills are generic without context; 5) Summary is poorly structured and contains grammatical errors. To improve: Align job category with education/teaching roles; restructure resume with clear sections, complete all job entries with specific achievements using metrics (e.g., 'improved literacy by 30%'); add a LinkedIn profile; refine skills to include teaching-specific competencies like IEP development or sign language; and enhance the summary to highlight expertise and career goals concisely.

Country tier40/100
Job title70/100
Category30/100
Skills50/100
Summary30/100
Experience60/100
Links0/100
Resume50/100
Language80/100

How to improve

Rewrite the professional summary to be concise, professional, and impactful. Start with a strong opening statement highlighting your role and expertise, followed by key achievements with quantifiable results, and end with career objectives. Example: 'Dedicated Special Needs Teacher with 5+ years of experience in inclusive education, specializing in supporting learners with disabilities. Successfully helped a non-writing student begin completing classwork through tailored interventions, and have taught across special needs and mainstream schools including Ziwani School for the Deaf and Mowlem Supaloaf Comprehensive School. Proficient in sign language training and curriculum development. Seeking to leverage my skills in a challenging educational role to foster student growth and inclusion.' Ensure proper grammar, remove run-on sentences, and focus on clarity and relevance to teaching positions.

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