Rebekah Kutz

Experience
2015-present
Founder & Head of School – Pambana Learning
Managed all communication between students and teachers
Created and developed online course through Quizlet, curriculum and lessons plans
Marketing, social media, accounts and event coordination
Hired and trained teachers including continual professional development and reviews
2021-present
Emotions Education Teacher – online through Zoom
Facilitated groups to understand emotions with the Change Triangle® Tool
Helped students to gain tools to ease anxiety & depression
Assisted through traumas, wounds, and emotional challenge
2008-present
Swahili Teacher – various students in Africa, USA and Europe
Taught grammar, practical and day-to-day applications
Facilitated cultural activities, discussions, on-site training and practice
2018-2021
Global Ambassador/Contributor – Duolingo, USA
Edit sets for Duolingo Swahili Course
Provide feedback and troubleshooting help
Organize and host events for language learners
2018-2021
Translator/Interpreter/Editor/Proofreader – Language Vox, USA
Swahili to English, English to Swahili
Translation of technical and legal documents
Subtitling videos and transcription of audio files
2009-2011
School Board Member – Dar es Salaam International Academy, Tanzania
Organized agendas and participated in decision making
Acted as a facilitator during major department changes
2006-2009
Middle Years Programme Coordinator – Dar es Salaam International Academy, Tanzania
Coordinated entire programme for teachers, parents and students
Acted as supervisor for 12 teachers
Coordinated timetables for teachers and students
Developed curriculum for all subjects
Led International Baccalaureate (IBO) authorization team
2004-2006
School Teacher – Dar es Salaam International Academy, Tanzania
Taught grades 4-9 mathematics and technology classes, physical and emotion education, dance, swimming, science, humanities, Swahili and English
Developed curriculum for mathematics grades 6-9 and technology classes grades K-9, including special needs, technology classes included basic computer use to operation of complex programs and design technology
Initiated and headed science fairs, international days, school plays, talent shows and other events
2013-2019 & 2003-2004 & 1997-2001
Personal Tutor – Tutor.com/The Princeton Review
Fifteen years teaching all levels of math, pre-algebra, Algebra I & II, geometry, English, history, integrated science, reading, writing, and computer programs-Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, internet use
March 2003-August 2003
Math Instructional Aid- A.E. Wright Middle School
Assisted in classroom for grades 6, 7, & 8 in-class tutoring, after-class tutoring, writing, grading, and proofing tests for teachers
June 2000-December 2002
Computer Instructor – Training & Development United Space Alliance
Systems Administrator – Training & Development United Space Alliance
Computer Programmer – Information Systems United Space Alliance
NASA-Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA
Instructed training coordinators in using USA Online Registration System
Created, maintained and edited scheduling, registration and training databases using MSAccess, Cold Fusion and Visual Basic

Education
Tension/Trauma Release Exercises (TRE®) Sep 2022-Dec 2024 - Johannesburg, South Africa & Oslo, Norway
Associate Degree – Computer Programming and Applications – Cocoa, Florida, USA – 2001
School for Kingdom Evangelizers in Nairobi, Kenya – January 2015
Pioneer Service School in Mwanza, Tanzania – September 2022 5th time
IBO-MYP Teacher Training on Coordination in Basel, Switzerland
IBO-MYP Teacher Training on Technology in Basel, Switzerland
IBO-MYP Teacher Training on Mathematics in Amman, Jordan
Train the Trainer – with Hilary Jacobs Hendel for licensing to teach Emotions Education – January 2023
Theocratic Ministry School-builds speech, teaching, listening, and persuading skills – 35 years and still attending
Facilitator Training/Meyers-Briggs Temperament Sorter-NASA, Kennedy Space Center
Leadership Institute Series/Achieve Global-NASA, Kennedy Space Center
The Leader in Each of Us
Influencing for Win-Win Outcomes
Giving and Receiving Constructive Feedback
Giving Recognition
Personal Strategies for Navigating Change
Expressing Your Thoughts and Ideas
Dealing With Emotional Behavior
Presentation Skills
Proactive Listening
Moving From Conflict to Collaboration
Coaching: Bringing Out The Best in Others

Skills
Tension/Trauma Release Exercises (TRE®) Facilitator
Sign Language Interpreter and Teacher for the Deaf in Tanzania
Homeopath for Acute Illnesses in Tanzania