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NAME : DR. PETER MAINA WAKARINDI ID NO : 14688795 DATE OF BIRTH : 3rd January, 1976 CITIZENSHIP : Kenyan ADDRESS : , Department of Literature, Linguistics and Foreign Languages, P.O. Box 43844-00100, - MOBILE NUMBER : +254724802726 / +254739266217 EMAIL : [email protected] CURRENT JOB : Lecturer, Kenyatta University Department of Literature, Linguistics and Foreign Languages LANGUAGES : English, Kiswahili and Gikuyu CAREER ASPIRATION :To work in challenging and dynamic fields that grants opportunity for growth, development and broader thinking. CAREER OBJECTIVE : To acquire more knowledge, skills and experience to enable me rise to higher levels in the education field.

EDUCATION BACKGROUND: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Linguistics: 2013-2018, Kenyatta University Master of Arts (M.A) in Linguistics: 2007-2010, Kenyatta University Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Arts in English and Literature: 1997-2001, Kenyatta University Second class Honours (Upper Division) High School (K.C.S.E.) : 1992- 1995, Nyeri High School Primary School (K.C.P.E.) : 1982-1991, Mweiga Primary School

COMPUTER COURSES: 1997- 2001 Kenyatta University – African Virtual University (AVU) and Emanex Computer College

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE University teaching (English and Linguistics) Full time: September 2014 to date: Kenyatta University, Department of Literature, Linguistics and Foreign Languages Part time: 2012-2014: Kenyatta University, , Maasai Mara University (Nyandarua Campus), Presbyterian University of East Africa Secondary school Teaching- English and Literature 2002- 2014: Satima Secondary School, P.O. BOX 73, 20305, Wanjohi- Kenya KCSE supervision and invigilation 2009-2013: supervised and invigilated at various schools in Kipipiri District, Nyandarua County

CONSULTANCY SERVICES Between 2017 and 2018: Facilitated as English Instructor for The Pentecostal Foreign Mission of Norway Aid in Somaliland during Sahil Region secondary school teachers seminar Between 2013 and 2015: Taught as English skills Instructor in Dadaab Refugees Camp for Borderless Higher Education for Refugees (BHER) project through Windle Trust Kenya (WTK) in the Increased Skills for Tertiary Education Program (InSTEP)

SEMINAR PAPERS PRESENTED 30th November 2018: Presented a paper titled Clause complexity in Gĩkũyũ: a functional account during the 45th Kenyatta University Post-graduate seminar at the Graduate School, Kenyatta University 3rd July, 2018: Presented a paper titled Metafunctional analysis of Gĩkũyũ clause complexes of expansion during the 20th International Congress of Linguists conference held from 2nd to 6th July 2018 in Cape Town, South Africa 2nd December 2010: Presented a paper titled A Functional Grammar approach to Gĩkũyũ emphatic structures at School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Kenyatta University

OTHER EXPERIENCES MARCH 2013 :IEBC general elections Presiding Officer- Kipipiri Constituency AUGUST 2009 : KNBS population census supervisor- Geta location AUGUST 2010 : IIEC referendum Presiding Officer- Kipipiri Constituency OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES - Patron- Catholic Action Movement, Drama and Music club and Debate Club, Satima Secondary School - Head of Languages Department, Satima Secondary School - Vice Chairperson- Wanjohi Catholic Church

HOBBIES - Singing in choir - Travelling

REFEREES

1. Dr. Phyllis Mwangi, Senior Lecturer, Department of Literature, Linguistics and Foreign Languages, Kenyatta University, P.O. Box 43844-00100 Nairobi-Kenya. Phone Number- 0722827526 Email address: [email protected]

2. Dr. Purity Nthiga, Chairperson, Department of Literature, Linguistics and Foreign Languages, Kenyatta University, P.O. Box 43844-00100 Nairobi-Kenya. Phone Number- 0722240622 Email address: [email protected]

3. Prof. Martin C. Njoroge Dean, School of Humanities, United States International University-Africa P.O. Box 14634-00800 Nairobi-Kenya Phone Number- 0722319499 Email address: [email protected]