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CURRICULUM VITAE
Dr. Carolyne W. Chakua
P.O. Box 2902
Eldoret, KENYA 30100 0723-969-128
caroline@lifeconconcepts.org
Department of Educational Psychology
School of Education
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To be an established authority in Counselling training, research, consultancy and service provision
to communities with diverse populations.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D. Medical Education December 2012
Moi University, School of Medicine, Eldoret, Kenya
M.Sc. Counselling Psychology
University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL), Houston, Texas, U.S.A. May 2003
G.P.A. 3.97
B. Education, Home Science and Technology
Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya December 1998
First Class Honors
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education December 1992
Bunyore Girls’ High School, Maseno, Kenya
B Plain
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education December 1988
Kakamega Primary School, Kakamega, Kenya

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Methodology Workshop for Doctoral Students November 2011
Organization for Social Science Research in
Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA)
TOT Training in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Management October 2011
NACADA Authority
Expressive Art and Play Therapy Training July 2009
Kenya Association of Professional Counselors
HIV/AIDS Care and Counselling February 2005
Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
· Ten years experience in Higher Education teaching, counselling, administration and research.
· Ten years experience in providing comprehensive, appropriate and timely social services to
communities with diverse populations.
· Eight years experience in providing direct client services through psychosocial assessments and
intakes, case management, education advisement, counselling and crisis intervention to clients.
· Eight years experience in providing individual, family, and career counselling to students,
families and the community.
· Six years experience in planning and organizing programs of a social, educational, cultural and
developmental nature to meet the needs of students in institutions of Higher Learning.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Lecturer
School of Education, Department of Educational Psychology,
Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya
2005 to present
· Develop, teach and evaluate Education, Psychology, Guidance and Counselling courses.
· Participated in developing an evaluation tool for practicum students at Masters’ level.
· Practicum Coordinator, department of Educational Psychology.
· Assistant Examinations Coordinator, department of Educational Psychology.
· Secretary, Departmental Curriculum Review Committee.
· Courses Taught:

o Psychotherapeutic Methods in Counselling I – EGC 212
o Counselling Exceptional Persons – EGC 301.
o Group Procedures and Dynamics in Counselling – EGC 302.
o Family, Sex and Marital Therapy – EGC 311.
o Psychotherapeutic Methods in Counselling II – EGC 313.
o Vocational Guidance and Career Counselling- EGC 401.
o Behavior Modification – EGC 402
o Guidance and Counselling – PSY 410.
o Principles of Vocational Counselling – EGC 810
o Theories of Counselling – EGC 811
o Techniques of Counselling – EGC 813
o Family and Group Counselling – EGC 815
o Counselling Delinquents – EGC 821
Director, LifeConcepts Consulting, Eldoret, Kenya
2006 to present
· Plan, coordinate and conduct outreach awareness and social services programs to communities,
institutions and organizations.
· Provide psychological, academic and career counselling services to the community and
established institutions.
· Conduct short courses training in Guidance and Counselling and related disciplines including
stress management, basic counselling skills, parenting skills, family and marital therapy and
drug abuse and alcohol training.
· Provide Life Skills Training, Corporate Training, Consultation and Research to the community
and established institutions.
· Facilitate peer counselling and leadership skills training to educational institutions.
· Conduct seminars and workshops for organizations and institutions on a needs basis.
Facilitator/Lecturer
TEC Institute of Counselling and Psychotherapy, Eldoret, Kenya. Dec. 2005 to Aug. 2008
· Developed, taught and assessed Counselling Psychology courses at Higher Diploma and
undergraduate B.A. level.
· Facilitated seminar-like experiential classes to counselling students.
· Planned, coordinated and conducted outreach awareness and social services programs,
workshops and seminars to communities, institutions and organizations.
· Conducted individual and group counselling, career counselling and academic advisement to
TEC Institute students.
· Supervised research students at Higher Diploma and Undergraduate level.
· Taught the following short courses to students and corporate clients:
· Ethics, Skills and Techniques in Counselling

· Loss and Grief Counselling
· Stress Management
· Trauma and Psychological Debriefing
· Effective Parenting Skills
· Family and Marital Counselling
Employment Specialist November 2003 to November 2004
The Work Source, Pasadena, TX, U.S.A.
· Applied counselling, communicational and organizational skills in assisting clients to tap
personal resources, and secure others to achieve gainful employment.
· Interviewed and assessed clients for eligibility for State-funded educational and training
opportunities.
· Assisted clients in identifying career areas of interest, developing employment goals and
attaining these goals.
· Conducted Work Source orientations and support group sessions for job seekers on a regular
basis.
· Facilitated vocational training, job placement and follow up services to clients.
Resident Counselor October 2001 to October 2003
University Forest Apartments (UFA) at UHCL, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
· Provided counselling services to UHCL students at UFA.
· Initiated, planned and organized appropriate social, educational and wellness programs for
campus students on a regular basis.
· Wrote and assisted publication of the monthly newsletter, Forest Express.
· Facilitated mediation and conflict resolution among residents.
· Initiated 'Talk Time' a support group for international students to meet and discuss issues of
concern.
Research Assistant
UHCL - School of Education, Houston, TX, U.S.A. July 2001 to August 2003
· Provide research assistantship and support to professors in the Preparing Tomorrow's
Teachers in Technology (PT3) Project PT3 project.
· Entered, organized and analyzed data using Excel and SPSS software.
· Assisted in conducting research, collecting and analyzing data on effectiveness of the PT3
Project.
· Assisted in conducting paper surveys and telephone interviews with student teachers.
· Assisted in managing and updating the PT3 website.
· Created a computer database for students in the counselling program.

Student Counselor (Internship) January 2003 - May 2003
San Jacinto Community College - South Campus, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
· Provided personal and career counselling to a diverse population of students.
· Administered and interpreted career tests and discussed results with clients.
· Assisted students requiring advice regarding course selection and academic policies and
procedures.
· Presented a client case study to student counselors in the counselling program.
· Participated in the International Student Organization meeting on a weekly basis.
· Implemented 'Talk Time' an ongoing forum for international students to meet and discuss
issues of concern.
TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY WORK
· Participated in a 2-day Curriculum Review Workshop for Chepkoilel University College (24 th -
25 th May, 2012).
· Facilitated the development of a curriculum for Diploma and Certificate in Guidance and
Counselling for Eldoret Polytechnic (August, 2011).
· Attended a national conference on the role of research in counselling organized by
Kenya Association of Professional Counsellors (KAPC) at Safari Park Hotel on 4 th to 7 th
September, 2009.
· Coordinated counselling activities among the Eldoret Professional Counsellors, in
conjunction with the Red Cross Society, in response to the aftermath of Post Election
Violence in Eldoret (January to March, 2008).
· Developed curricular for Higher Diploma in Psychological Counselling and Certificate in
Psychological Counselling for TEC Institute of Management (May, 2007).
· Conducted a Leadership Training Course to Prefects and School Leaders at Mosoriot Teachers’
Training College (November 2006).
· Conducted a 3-day Peer Counselors’ Training Workshop at Mosoriot Teachers’ College (October,
2006).
WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS
· Guidance and Counselling for Primary School Teachers: A week-long training workshop to
teachers at Moi University, Odera Akang’o Campus, Yala (August, 2012).
· Basic Counselling Skills: Paper presented at the Continuous Medical Education (CME) training
at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (April, 2011).
· Managing Work-Related Stress – Changing Your Perceptions: Presented to Central Bank,
Eldoret Staff (March, 2010).
· Counselling Skills and Techniques: Paper presented at the Uasin Gishu High School Teachers’
Training Workshop (April, 2010).
· Discipline Management in Schools: Paper presented at a Teachers’ Seminar at Abrar High
School (December, 2011).
· The Self-as-Source Empowerment Model – Promoting Peace and Reconciliation among
the Kenyan Youth: Paper presented at the 2 nd International Symposium on Peace, Moi
University/IUPUI (May 13 th , 2010).

· Stress Management at the Workplace – Paper presented to Teachers at Mosoriot Teachers
Training College (October, 2006).
· Adjusting to the U.S. Culture - Paper presented at the International Students’ Conference at
San Jacinto Community College, Houston, TX, USA (April, 2003).
RESEARCH WORK AND PUBLICATIONS
· Chakua, C. (2012). Critical Assessment Of Nurses' Performance In Counselling Tasks:
Training Needs, Self-Efficacy and Constraints. Germany: Lambert Academic Publishing.
ISBN: 978-3-659-17969-3
· Chakua, C., Kodero, H. & Kang’ethe, S. (2012). Self-Efficacy of Nurses in the Performance of
Counselling-Related Tasks – The Case of Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH),
Eldoret. Accepted for publication in the Educational Journal of Behavioral Sciences (EJBS).
· Chakua, C., Adeli, S. M. & Mbutitia, F.N. (2011). The Self-as-Source Empowerment Model
(SASEM) for Promotion of Peace in the Society. Published in the Kenyan Journal of Guidance,
Counselling and Psychology, Volume 1, Number 1.
· Successfully defended PhD thesis titled, “Critical Assessment Of Nurses' Performance In
Counselling Tasks: Training Needs, Self-Efficacy and Constraints” (November 15 th , 2012).
· Presented a Mock Defense of PhD Thesis Titled, ‘Training Needs, Self-Efficacy and
Constraining Factors in the Performance of Nurses in Counselling-Related Tasks’. (April,
2012).
· Submitted PhD Thesis on ‘Training Needs, Self-Efficacy and Constraining Factors in the
Performance of Nurses in Counselling-Related Tasks’ (February, 2012).
· Kamau, C. (2002). The Effect of Peer Counselling on the Adjustment of International
Students – The Case of Sinai College, East Texas. Masters’ Project submitted in partial
fulfillment for the award of the Master of Science degree in Counselling Psychology – University
of Houston-Clear Lake, Texas, U.S.A.
· Caroline’s Corner, a monthly article in the ‘Forest Express’, a newsletter for resident students at
University Forest Apartments, Houst0n, Texas, USA (2001-2003).
· Settling down in a Foreign World, an article published in the International Student Family
Friendship Programme (ISFFP) newsletter, University of Houston-Clear Lake, TX, USA (2001).
· Research Assistant for “Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers in Technology (PT3)” Project at the
University of Houston, Clear Lake, Texas, USA (2001 to 2003).

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
· Member and Certified Counselor – Kenya Counselling Association – 2006 to Present.
· Member and Registered Counselor – Kenya Guidance, Counselling and Psychological
Association – 2011 to present.
AWARDS
· Mary Ann Holton Scholarship Award for ‘Best Essay’ at UHCL, TX, USA (2000-2001).
· The Kajs Scholarship Award for ‘Exemplary Student Leadership’ at UHCL, TX, USA (2000-2002).
· Resident of the Month Award for ‘Outstanding Character’ at UHCL, TX, USA (October, 2002).
· Association for Business and Professional Women’s Scholarship Award for ‘Best All Round
Female Student’, at UHCL, TX, USA (2002-2003).
· School of Education Endowment Scholarship Award for ‘Outstanding Academic Performance’, at
UHCL, TX, USA (2002-2003).
OTHER ACTIVITIES
· Certified Individual, Family, Group and Career Counselor (2005 to present)
· Volunteer Counselor – Eldoret Rescue Center (2012)
· Volunteer Counselor – Eldoret Professional Counselors (2008 to present)
· Volunteer Counselor, Bay Area Women’s’ Shelter, Houston, TX, USA (2001-2003)
· Volunteer Life Coach, After-School Program, Baytown School District, Texas, USA (2002-2003)
· Program Coordinator, Talk Time project, University of Houston, Clear Lake, USA (2001 to 2004)
· Multicultural Advisory Board member, UHCL, Texas, USA (2002 to 2003)
· Library Advisory Board member, UHCL, Texas, USA (2002 to 2003)
· English as a Second Language (ESL) Tutor, UHCL, Texas, USA (2002 to 2003)
· Student Ambassador, UHCL, Texas, USA (2000 to 2003)
· Student Orientation Leader, UHCL, Texas, USA (2000 to 2003)
· Treasurer, Refugee Welfare Club, Moi University, Kenya (1996 to 1998)
· Member, The Kenya Red Cross Club of Moi University (1994-1997)
· Drama Member, Bunyore Girls’ High School (1990-1992).