Teacher, Makande Community Day Secondary School

US Peace Corps, Ngabu, Malawi, Africa: October 2003- November 2005




Stephanie taught at Makande Community Day Secondary School in the town of Ngabu in Malawi, a small country in sub-Saharan Africa. In addition to teaching high school students math and English, performed duties including, but not limited to:
  • Led the Writer’s Club
  • Arranged the donation of 15 computers to this rural school, taught computer classes to teachers, students, and community members
  • Provided private tutoring to individuals and groups, facilitated study groups
  • Assisted with the National Peace Corps Girls Camp (Camp GLOW)
  • Assisted with and taught at Summer School 2004, for motivated students from around the country
  • Served as leadership and trainer for the peer support network for volunteers
  • For a detailed account of volunteer activities, please see the official Description of Service.