Aduvie International School,

Jahi District,

Abuja

24th February, 2018.

The Human Resources Manager,

Dear Sir,

Application for the post of a Lecturer

This is to formally apply for the above-mentioned post in your reputable institution.

I hold a B.Sc. (Hons) degree in Geography from the University of Ilorin, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Education from the National Teachers’ Institute, Kaduna (which is affiliated to Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto), an M.Sc. degree in Environmental Resources Planning from the University of Jos, a Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria Certificate of Registration and IGCSE Certificate in Online Professional Development Course in Geography.

Over the years, l have had significant experience in both personnel management and resources management at several institutions, as well as possessing sound, appropriate inter-personal skills in dealing with student issues and aspirations. As such, it will be a privilege for me to serve in this category, if given the opportunity to do so.

Enclosed herewith is my resume for your perusal.

I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Thank you.

Yours faithfully

Michael. O. Abejirin

Personal details

Name: ABEJIRIN Obafemi Michael

Date of Birth: 17th May 1968

Place of Birth: Kabba.

State of Origin: Kogi

Local Government Area: Kabba/Bunu.

Nationality: Nigerian.

Marital Status: Married

Objectives

Determined to work as a professional, striving for excellence and precision at all times in the fields of education and administration, seeking to maintain high levels of proficiency as well as distinction as an educator and administrator, so that the school’s organizational objectives and managerial goals can be attained.

Commendations & prizes

Recognition of outstanding performance as a teacher for the 2004/2005, 2005/2006, 2007/2008, 2008/2009, 2009/2010 and 2014/2015 sessions respectively.

Recognition of Examination Performance for the 2005/2006, 2007/2008, 2008/2009 and 2009/2010, 2011/2012, 2012/2013, 2013/2014 sessions respectively

National Assignment: Facilitator during the 2006 population census.

Publications

Map Interpretation at a glance, 2008.

Impacts of Refinery and Petrochemical plant on Water Bodies (an Under-graduate project), 1995.

Impact of Industrial Effluents on the Quality of Groundwater at Makama, Kaduna South (a Post -graduate thesis), 2009.

The use of Vegetal Fences to combat Erosion in the Federal Capital Territory and its Environs, 2012.

The use of Tropical Wood Ash to address Soil Acidity in the Federal Capital Territory and its Environs, 2015.

Contact details

Address: c/o Aduvie International School,

Jahi District,

Abuja

Phone numbers: 080********, 080******** & 080********

Email: ac4lel@r.postjobfree.com and ac4lel@r.postjobfree.com

Educational and Professional Status:

B.Sc. University of Ilorin 1995

National Youth Service Corps

Certificate of Exemption 1995

National Teachers’ Institute Kaduna

Post Graduate Diploma in Education

(Affiliated to Usman Danfodiyo University Sokoto) 2006

Diploma in Computer Studies 2007

Advanced training Course (in the application of using

the FCK Edition to maintain websites) 2009

M.Sc. University of Jos 2010

National Teachers’ Registration Council

of Nigeria Certificate 2011

IGCSE Professional Development Certificate 2013

Career History

NNPC Refinery and Petrochemical Corporation Kaduna. September 1995 to July 1996.(Safety Officer)

Labayi International School, Kaduna. October, 1996 to July,1998 ( HOD Social Sciences and Examination Officer)

Gumi College, Kaduna. August, 1998 to July 2000. ( Senior Master)

St. Michael’s Anglican Diocesan College, Kaduna. September 2000 to August, 2011 (Administrative Officer, Academic Committee member, Head of Examination Committee, Head of Staff Disciplinary Committee, Senior Examination Officer, and Staff Welfare Committee member)

Jamaatu College of Education, 5 Yakubu Gowon Way, Kaduna. October 2005 to May 2010. (Lecturer).

Zamani College Kaduna (Six Form School Coordinator) September, 2011 to August, 2015

Aduvie International School, Abuja (Six Form School Coordinator) September 2015 to date.

Seminars attended

National Education Conference, and Community Participation in Education held on the 30th-31st March, 2010 at the Ladi Kwali Conference Hall, Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Abuja.

National Sensitization, Advocacy and Training Workshop on Community Participation in Quality Assurance on April 15th-18th 2009 at Halal Fountain Hotel, Kaduna.

Applied political economics on vision 2020 held at NIPSS, Kuru near Jos on the 27th July to 3rd August, 2008.

3rd National Water Conference, organized by National Water Resources Institute, Kaduna. 13th-15th November, 2012 at Ilorin, Kwara State.

4th National Water Conference, organized by National Water Resources Institute in collaboration with Cross River Basin Development Authority, Calabar and Cross River Ministry of Water Resources between 22nd-24th October, 2013 at Cultural Centre Calabar, Cross River State.

Key skills

*Teaching: Classroom teaching of geography and other social sciences subjects, and extension work with gifted students. Preparation of students to meet external criteria. Assessment of students in written and practical work.

*Leadership: Delegation of responsibility with the expectation of results of a professional standard, prioritization of tasks, evaluation, encouragement of staff to give of their best, supervision of teachers and ancillary staff.

*Administration: Report writing, timetabling and conducting examinations, and coordination of all-school events.

*Human resources: Making recommendations on selection of new staff including coordinating advertising and assisting in interviews, and contributing to organization of in-service training.

*Public relations: Parents, students and colleagues, education authorities, examination board representatives and local government officials, and interschool co-operation.

*Curriculum development: Investigation and acquisition of resources for my department.

*Mentoring and pastoral care of students, encouragement and support of exceptional students.

Key achievements

1.Teacher development: Contributed to termly teacher development seminars, peer/ Head of Department teacher assessment, and encouraged colleagues to seek higher educational qualifications in order to better their teaching skills.

2.Student achievement: Set in place better teaching practice that moved the students’ performance on external examinations to better grades.

3.School programme development: Contributed to the inauguration of several annual events such as an inter-house sports competition, an Easter service, a clubs & societies programme, educational field trips during the school’s annual two-day excursions, exam review programme after each termly batch of internal school examinations, and exam clinic programme for exam classes immediately before the external exams.

4. School administration. Contributed to the preparation of the school development plan, provided input on the rationalization of staff salaries and the implementation of a consistent staff salary policy, assisted in organizing fortnightly senior staff meetings and departmental meetings as well as weekly sports committee meetings, organized termly assessment committee meetings for the review of student performance, and contributed to the formalization of the feedback system from parental open day comments.

References: Available on request.

Referees

Mr. Wole Daniels

Principal Premier International School,

Wuse 2

Abuja.

Ms Joan Mackie,

CMS Office,

Perth, Australia.

Email: ac4lel@r.postjobfree.com

Professor J.Y Dungwom,

Head of Department,

Department of Geography,

University of Jos,

Nigeria.

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