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Alice Olumoko
Abuja
Summary
Dedicated Head of School with experience managing administrative teams and delegating tasks to accomplish operational goals. Knowledgeable about arranging authorizations, preparing work orders and processing vouchers. Methodical and highly organized with good prioritization and planning abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Administrative Manager
Kaplen International Community School
Abuja
09.2021 - Current
- Increased school registrations over 28.6% with improved promotional approaches, outreach strategies and parent engagement plans.
- Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
- Conferred with educators to rebalance classes, increase resource utilization and integrate new technology.
- Devised strategies to reduce expenses, modernize operations and revamp procedures to improve institution operations.
- Kept institution financially sound by tracking expenses and maintaining detailed records.
- Consulted with government regulatory and licensing agencies to verify institutional conformance with applicable standards.
- Assisted faculty and staff in duties such as teaching classes, conducting orientation programs and issuing transcripts.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield.
- Handled quiet a number of calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
Kindergarten Teacher
Kaplen International Community School
Abuja
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Integrated outdoor education into lesson plans.
- Created, managed and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create and use enhanced technology and smart boards.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Provided guidance on policies and initiatives for kindergarten teaching team.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
- Introduced read-aloud literature to stimulate imagination and build comprehension and vocabulary.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Cultivated language skills through use of traditional poems, nursery rhymes and riddles to help students develop comprehension, vocabulary and love of language.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.
Elementary Teacher
Arit Private School
Lagos
09.2017 - 05.2020
- Used learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes and textures to help students develop communication skills and build relationships.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Utilized study guides and interactive study tools to increase standardized test scores.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Supervised students based on licensing, administration and compliance standards to promote safe, clean and nurturing classroom environment.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics Education
University of Abuja
Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria 01.2007 - 07.2011
Skills
Documentation and control
Project Management
Presentation design
Expense reporting
Office administration
Relationship building
Technical Support
Contract negotiations
Staff Management
Software
Reading, listening to music, Surfing the internet, cycling, nature walk.
I love to explore the world but because I cannot afford to travel round the world, I read to get information and most times share the information with my students and encourage them to do same.
i use music as a form of relaxation to ease stress.
The internet is another wy of enlightening myself and acquiring more knowledge as well as getting informed about happenings around the world.
Cycling is another way hobby i indulge in for relaxation and also to enjoy nature, I also walk to appreciate my natural environment.
Timeline
Administrative Manager
Kaplen International Community School
09.2021 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Kaplen International Community School
10.2020 - 09.2021
Elementary Teacher
Arit Private School
09.2017 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics Education
University of Abuja
01.2007 - 07.2011