Chinaza Geraldine Nnaji
English Language Teacher
Mainland,Lagos
Summary
Successful English Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives.
Experienced with creating comprehensive lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs. Utilizes variety of teaching methodologies to enhance student engagement and understanding. Knowledge of effectively managing classroom dynamics to foster productive learning atmosphere.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Classroom Teacher
St Theresa Nursery and Primary School, Yaba Lagos.
10.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Assistant Teacher
Higher Ground Academy, Enugu
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Established positive relationships with parents through effective communication, fostering parental involvement in their children''s education.
- Assisted in implementation of new learning tools, systems and materials.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into the curriculum.
- Monitored student progress regularly, using assessments to adjust instructional strategies as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Guidance And Counselling/Social Studies.
Enugu State University of Sciece And Technology
Enugu09.2021
Skills
Student development
Activity coordination
Classroom management
Lesson planning
Parent-teacher communication
Peer tutoring
Classroom safety
Blended learning
Field trip planning
English language learners
Literacy strategies
Behavior management
Student engagement
Motivating students
Child development
Extracurricular activities
Lesson plan development
Cultural history
Certification
Teaching English as a Foreign Languge Course (TEFL)
References
On Request.
Timeline
Teaching English as a Foreign Languge Course (TEFL)
01-2026
Classroom Teacher
St Theresa Nursery and Primary School, Yaba Lagos.
10.2021 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Higher Ground Academy, Enugu
05.2019 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Education - Guidance And Counselling/Social Studies.
Enugu State University of Sciece And Technology