Special Needs Education-Visual Impairments/EnglishWhat type of job are you looking for? Teaching Job in Special Needs Education and related areas What nationality are you? Kenyan What languages do you speak (and at what level)? English (Fluently)Kiswahili (Fluently) Dholuo (Fluently) What country or area are you looking to work in and why? Kigali-Rwanda. I am looking for greener pastures and challenging work environments, as well as an opportunity to support learners with special needs from diverse cultural backgrounds. What countries have you worked in? Kenya What countries do you have a visa to work in? None, so far. What field do you currently work in? Teaching (English-Literature in a High school), Lecturing (Diploma in Special Needs Education Courses at the Kenya Institute of Special Education -KISE). What fields have you worked in before? Teaching vocational skills to learners with Deaf-Blindness, Visual Impairments, Hearing Impairments and Mental Disability What qualifications do you hold? Bachelor of Education (Special Education) Degree from Maseno University-Kenya. Master of Education (Special Education - Continuing) from Maseno University - Kenya. Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? Skills. Being a teacher of learners with special needs, formal education may not be adequate enough for such learners to live independently, unlike skills. Describe the benefits of working with others Working with others, especially people from diverse backgrounds provides me with an opportunity to learn and appreciate individual differences; as well enable them learn from me. My philosophy is: 'There is something you can do that I cannot, and there is something that I can do that you cannot; but if we do it together, then we can succeed.' Describe the benefits of working alone Working alone provides me with an opportunity to evaluate myself and do self-correction where necessary. It also allows me to work and think independently. What was your worst working experience? My worst working experience came when a learner with deafblindness, with whom I dedicated my time to teach Self Help Skills for four years died immediately after completing the course due to heart-related complications; it was heartbreaking! What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? To appreciate people and every opportunity that comes my way; do my work diligently and listen to people's opinions but make an independent decision. What unique skills do you have? Braille transcription and debrailling. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? To own and efficiently run a learning institution for learners with special needs from multi-cultural backgrounds. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? Working with communities in awareness creation on special needs and disabilities. What are the least interesting aspects of your field? There are instances when parents and caretakers dumb their children with severe special need who are under the care of specialists like me, then surface after some years to claim parenthood of the child, especially after the child has made progress; yet they have all the rights to have their children with them. What are your key working skills? High degree of integrity, commitment, initiative an ability to work under minimum supervision, can cope with pressure and a team player. How can potential employers contact you? ogonyd@gmail.com Ogony Dickens Owino, P.O. Box 487-40222 Oyugis Kenya. Tel +254721753918 | 
