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Doha, Qatar 33604
EDUCATION
British Columbia Certificate
June 2024
International Diploma in Pre-
Primary and Primary
Teacher's Training
December 2019
Bachelor's degree in
education economics
October 2016
BLESSING OKEBATA
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Engaging Pre and primary Teacher committed to preparing young students for elementary learning. Models’ diverse academic knowledge along with nurturing and enthusiastic presence that energizes students. Forms partnerships with parents and other education professionals to deliver learning and emotional support each child needs.
SKILLS
Creativity and Innovation
Collaboration and Teamwork
Classroom Management
Social Skills Development
Group and individual instruction
Special needs expertise
Assessment and Evaluation
WORK HISTORY
August 2023 - Current
King's College Doha - Learning Support Assistant, Doha, Qatar
• Improved students' reading comprehension by 50% by employing flashcard tactics.
• Review and implement student IEPs with accuracy and assist in meeting learning goals throughout the year.
• Organize math and English intervention class thrice a week for all learning support students.
• Increased the number of students completing assignments on time by 40% by encouraging a group studies initiative.
• Communicated regularly with school, parents and guardians about student achievements and areas of improvement, fostering strong partnerships. August 2021 - June 2023
Al-Tamuiz- Kindergarten-Teacher, Doha, Qatar
• Prepare lesson materials and resources.
• Utilizing games, music, books, arts, technology and other resources to teach basic skills and foster student development.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
• Selecting and using instructional methods and materials appropriate to the students and learning activities.
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• Maintained effective behavioral management within the classroom by incorporating motivational activities and positive reinforcement strategies. August 2019- June 2021
Pearling Season International School - Learning Support Teacher Doha, Qatar
• Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
• Developed strong rapport with students through empathy, patience, and understanding of their unique challenges and strengths.
• Enhanced student learning by implementing individualized education plans tailored to each student’s needs.
• Review and implement student IEP.
• Evaluated student progress toward established annual and quarterly goals. August 2018 – June 2019
Ebla International School - English Teacher, Al Nasiriya, Qatar
• Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
• Teach basic skills including reading, speaking, and writing,
• Emphasize the rules of composition, grammar, and sentence construction.
• Successfully strengthened student's speaking, listening, reading, grammar and writing through comprehensive instructional strategies that allowed students to practice and grow their skills within a nurturing environment.
• Augmented student learning through one -on -one instruction for non- English speaking students, partnered students with advanced bilingual students, ensuring a comfortable learning experience and the ability to actively participate in the learning process.
• Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
• Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
January 2017 - June 2018
Orchid International Kindergarten - Class Teacher, Alkhor, Qatar
• Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Evaluated student progress regularly, adjusting instruction to meet individual needs and ensuring mastery of concepts.
• Developed students’ critical thinking skills by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world problem-solving exercises. CERTIFICATIONS
• Applied behavior Analysis Certificate, 05/01/23
• Safeguarding young people for international schools, 01/01/23, 01/01/25
• Preventing bullying for International Schools, 02/01/23, 02/01/25
• Fire Safety for International Schools, 02/01/23, 02/01/25
• First Aid essentials for international schools, 02/01/23, 02/01/25
• Nigeria Teachers Registration Council, 10/01/17, Present
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
Sex
Female
Date of Birth
03/14/1996
Marital Status
Single
Visa Status
Freelancer
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