Summary:

An articulate and qualified teacher with ability to communicate effectively with students of diverse backgrounds and varying degree of abilities. A committed and dedicated professional with a proven ability to teach, motivate and direct students to maximum performance by encouraging a positive attitude to learning in an energetic environment.

Experienced academic administrator possessing the drive, ambition and ability; with a broad knowledge of organizing, managing and supporting the day to day activities required for running an educational institutions as well as On-shore and Off-shore facilities. Excellent organizational skills gained through all-round administrative experience, now looking for an opportunity for personal development and career progression with a reputable academic establishment.

Key Skills

Management for diverse populations

Active participation in groups, plans, events

Teaching, tutoring and counseling

Expertise in curriculum focus

Excellent classroom management

Effective time management and Student motivation

Effectively organising and prioritising work duties.

In depth knowledge of course evaluation and course approval procedures.

Maintaining and awareness of developments in academic regulation and best practice.

Able to effectively co-operate with colleagues to ensure goals and targets are met.

Helping to promote a strong sense of community among its diverse student and staff population.

Maintaining good working relationships with sub-contractors.

Having the ability to deal positively with changing circumstances.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in TESOL. London Teachers Training College UK.

BA English and Administration Cambridge College United Kingdom

London Teacher Training College Diploma in TESOL United Kingdom

Certificate in Teaching IELTS London Teacher Training College United Kingdom

Public Administration Obafemi Awolowo University IIe-Ife Nigeria

West Africa Examination Council Senior School Certificate Examination (GSCE)

Experience

2015 Till Date ENGLISH INSTRUTOR / ON-PROJECT TRAINER

Berlitz Language Institute. Abu Dhabi, UAE

Tutoring students/trainee General English at all levels through interactive and practical approaches and methods.

Tutoring and preparing candidates for IELTS/TOEFL Exams.

Training professional oil workers at both on-shore and off-shore facilities.

Tutoring Emirati Trainees in CAMS /CBT programs with the aid of the Learning Management System (LMT) and Student Information System (SIS)

Conducting need analysis for trainees to identify specific needs and areas of challenge.

Preparing customized lessons to meet specific needs of trainees and students.

Managing classroom and training curriculum using up to date techniques and methods.

Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to a range of classes and age groups.

Marking and providing appropriate feedback on oral and written work.

Preparing and setting tests, examination papers, and exercises

Attending and contributing to training sessions.

Performing basic administrative duties; such as keeping student registers and attendance records.

Preparing information for inspection visits and other quality assurance exercises.

Organizing and getting involved in social and cultural activities such as sports competitions, observing of relevant and significant dates as well as going on excursions.

2011 - 2015 ENGLISH IELTS/TOEFL INSTRUCTOR & PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Al Khawarizmi International College. Al Ain. UAE

Tutoring and preparing candidates for IELTS/TOEFL Exams.

Teaching and tutoring of Business, General and Conversational English at all levels using interactive and practical methods

Performing student background reviews to develop tailored lessons according to student needs.

Using identifiable and related examples to foster learning and impartment of knowledge and techniques.

Employed interactive activities and simulative techniques to encourage student learning and building confidence within the classroom.

Combined discipline plan with effective measures and various lesson plans to increase concentration, participation, and progress student accountability.

Tutoring and preparing candidates for IELTS/TOEFL Exam and the Unified Matriculation Examination for admission into colleges and polytechnics

Designed lesson plans with focus on the Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking Modules according to levels employing appropriate tutoring materials.

Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises.

Solving of past questions to help put candidates in ''Real exams situation''

2009 – 2011 CENTER COORDINATOR

Offshore Learning and Tutorial Institute Lagos NG

Providing administrative support on a daily basis to the students, Heads of Group, academic and research staff.

Helping in writing up of policies and procedures and also critical reports.

Organizing workshops, seminars, cross-institutional networks and training programs.

Giving specialist administrative support and advice or guidance to students.

Assisting with marketing activities.

Regularly liaising with government and regulatory bodies.

Meeting face-to-face with students to give guidance.

Ensuring that the company website is up to date with the latest information.

Re-solving maintenance issues and arranging routine maintenance.

Providing administrative support to an academic team of lecturers, tutors or teachers.

Helped to organize examinations and assessments.

Gathered data and statistics to prepare reports for senior managers.

Was responsible for purchasing office equipment.

Involved in practical planning and delivery of courses.

Coordinating small projects.

2006 –2009 ENGLISH TEACHER (Intermediate Level)

Mainland Preparatory Primary & Secondary School NG

Preparing various programs for teaching English as well as setting up the papers for the students

Selecting the material for teaching English, providing it to the students, and thereby enhancing their knowledge of English

Preparing the lesson plans according to the needs of students

Evaluating the performance of the students and providing them a feedback

Teaching English by using various methods as well as audio visual aids

Arranging some cultural activities and through them teaching English to the students i.e. drama competition

Creating the language games and by doing that increasing the knowledge of the students

Using the different teaching methods and making the teaching process interesting for students i.e. story method

Arranging the educational trips for the students

2004 – 2006 TEACHING / CLASSROOM ASSISTANT

Mainland Preparatory Primary & Secondary School NG

Assist in creating an instructional environment that fosters learning and growth

Assist teachers in developing age appropriate educational, creative and physical activities for elementary and intermediate classes.

Aid students in developing problem solving skills.

Assist in providing supportive, social and economical environment for children by communicating with them in a positive manner.

Assist in assessing students' literacy and numeracy performance.

Grading tests and papers, assisting students with their works and taking attendance.

Support teaching in subjects such as physical education; information and communications technology (ICT).

Supervising and assisting small groups of students in activities set by teachers

Assist in potting early signs of bullying and disruptive behaviors .

Assisting students with physical needs.

Escorting students to work areas outside the classroom and the school.

Providing feedback to teachers on students activities and behaviors.

2002 –2003 Surulere Local Government Council Lagos

Field Officer Attaché

Site visitation and taking part in town planning operations to ensure regulations are strictly adhered to

Carrying out research and distribution of questionnaires to aid the council in policies and programs formulation

Presenting and taking part in awareness programs to sensitize the area residents about the council’s programs and implementation process.

Certifications

Certificate in Information Technology

Dafiyik Consultancy Ltd.

Community Involvement

"Keep Surulere Clean" initiative (A voluntary work) - 2002 – 2004

Key Words

Demonstrate ability to interact and communicate effectively with both pupils and candidates

Remarkable ability to build good working relationship with both children and adults

Deep interest and joy in teaching and learning

Sound knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, interest; learning and motivation

Proficiency at talking to others to convey information effectively

Expertise at selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things

In -depth ability to monitor, assess and remediate student performance

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