I am interested in leading, helping and caring for the individual child to attain his or her highest potential in life
Chinenye, Clara Agughasi
Teaching
Port Harcourt,Rivers State/ Nigeria/ West Africa
Summary
I am a patient, proactive and skilled teacher with over 12 years in primary school. I believe in being a caring teacher with expertise in behavior modification and extensive experience in modernizing classrooms for long-term student success. I have a goal in dedication to individualized student care. I am an organized and a dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I have the willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Commitment to providing students with necessary tools to achieve academic goals, instilling love of learning, and cooperative teamwork is my focus.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teaching Professional
Praise-El Infant, Junior and High School
Port Harcourt, Rivers State/ Nigeria/ West Africa
10.2016 - Current
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving elementary school students.
- Maintained system required passing rate for years.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education/English
University of Nigeria
Nsukka. Enugu, Nigeria 09.2004 - 12.2008
Skills
Classroom management
Student-centered learning
Group learning mechanics
Learning evaluation
Lesson Planning
Special Needs Students
Group and individual instruction
Differentiated instruction
Child development
Student engagement
Testing and grading
Student records management
Elementary education
ESL- English as Second Language
Interests
Timeline
Teaching Professional
Praise-El Infant, Junior and High School
10.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Education/English
University of Nigeria
09.2004 - 12.2008