Deborah Adewonuola Adeniyi
Administrative Professional | AI Career Essentials Specialist |Teacher
Ikeja,LA
Summary
My professional journey began with a fascination for how systems and policies govern our world leading me to earn a degree in Political Science from Tai Solarin University of Education. That academic curiosity quickly turned into a career in administration, where I spent three years mastering the logistics of examination bodies and CBT facility management.
I believe that even the most traditional administrative roles can be transformed through innovation. That’s why I’m currently focused on integrating AI into my workflow—ensuring that data management and report preparation are not just accurate, but forward-thinking. I’m a firm believer in proactive service and high ethical standards, whether I'm managing a testing center or coordinating a complex project.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certificates
Work History
Assistant Examination Officer
The West African Examinations Council
Lagos, Nigeria
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with colleagues for effective teamwork.
- Handle incoming calls for staff, answering questions, directing calls and documenting messages.
- Liaise with other departments to ensure smooth inter-departmental communications.
- Update files and records with precise system navigation.
- Check stationery supplies and order low-stock items quickly to meet demand.
- Maintain confidential records, safeguarding sensitive corporate information.
- Facilitate efficient communication by managing correspondence via post and email.
- Type documents, update websites and compile information for meetings with exceptional speed.
- Offer continuous assistance with photocopying, scanning and basic clerical support to help staff maintain smooth workflow.
- Conform letters, emails and forms to office standards and correct colleagues' work.
- Receive requests for meetings and appointments, update calendar and organise spaces and materials.
Project Associate, Governance
CENTRE FOR LEGAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Garki, FCT
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Contributed to the implementation of CLERD's wider engagement with policy makers and other stakeholders.
- Assisted the Project Lead Officer to develop concept notes.
- Assisted to organized and attend meetings these include project review and planning meetings.
- Maintained crucial document which track project progress.
- Filed all project documents in an appropriate database.
- Assisted in producing reports and presentation for internal and external audiences.
- Managed project schedule by keeping a close watch on project schedule also monitored deadline for each project activities.
- Represent CLERD at various forums and advocacy opportunities.
- Planned, executed and controlled assigned projects, ensuring work performed complied with contractual requirements.
- Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems.
Subject Teacher
SAINT PHILIPS ACADEMY
Maraba, Nasarawa State
09.2018 - 11.2018
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student centered learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects for Civil Education both at the Senior secondary level and the Junior level.
- Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation for over 40 students.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Taught Civil Education subject matter at the Senior secondary level and the Junior level.
Office Assistant to the Clerk of Senate Committee of Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affair
NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORP
Abuja, FCT
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Collection of vote and procedures.
- Taking of committee meeting minutes.
- Observation of Senate plenary session.
- Dispatched of letters.
Kindergarten Teacher
REDEEMER INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Ifako Ijaiye, Lagos State
09.2009 - 03.2010
- Instructed children between ages 3 and 5 on mathematical basics.
- Introduced read-aloud literature to stimulate imagination and build comprehension and vocabulary.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports, hearing and vision reports.
- Integrated outdoor education into lesson plans.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Cultivated language skills through use of traditional poems, nursery rhymes and riddles to help students develop comprehension, vocabulary and love of language.
Education
West African Senior School Certificate Examination -
Federal Government College
Keffi, Nasarawa 09.2001 - 07.2007
National Certificate of Education -
The African Church College of Education
Ifako-Ijaiye Lagos 09.2007 - 09.2010
Primary School Leaving Certificate -
Seta International Nursery And Primary School
09.1994 - 07.2001
West African Senior School Certificate Examination -
Iguobe Mixed Secondary School
Iguobe 09.2011 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science (Ed) - Political Science
TAI SOLARIN UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION
Ijagun Ijebu-Ode, Ogun /2013 - 09.2016
Skills
IT security protocols knowledge
Word processing expertise
MS Office Suite
Data entry speed
Time management excellence
Team building
IT literacy
Knowledge of [Software]
Establishing interpersonal relationships
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP), Exford Global Limited, 09/01/17
Languages
Yoruba
Fluent
English
Fluent
Interests
Travelling
Networking
Teaching
Reading
Timeline
Assistant Examination Officer
The West African Examinations Council
09.2023 - Current
Project Associate, Governance
CENTRE FOR LEGAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
11.2018 - 03.2020
Subject Teacher
SAINT PHILIPS ACADEMY
09.2018 - 11.2018
Office Assistant to the Clerk of Senate Committee of Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affair
NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORP
10.2016 - 10.2017
West African Senior School Certificate Examination -
Iguobe Mixed Secondary School
09.2011 - 06.2013
Kindergarten Teacher
REDEEMER INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
09.2009 - 03.2010
National Certificate of Education -
The African Church College of Education
09.2007 - 09.2010
West African Senior School Certificate Examination -
Federal Government College
09.2001 - 07.2007
Primary School Leaving Certificate -
Seta International Nursery And Primary School
09.1994 - 07.2001
Bachelor of Science (Ed) - Political Science
TAI SOLARIN UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION
/2013 - 09.2016
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 02/21/92
- Nationality: Nigeria
References
- Nosa Joseph Uwaifo, The West African Examinations Council, +234 802 736 8234, nosa842002@yahoo.com
- Esq. Yinka Lawal, Centre for Legal Research and Development, +234 803 314 3609, olawal@clerdworld.org
Extra-Curricular Activities
ICPC Community Development Service (CDS) group, Led the sensitization on anti-corruption to various secondary schools within Abuja in 2017., Abuja, 05/01/17 Member, Federal Republic of Nigeria Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), NS/P/976, Abuja
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 02/21/92
- Nationality: Nigeria
References
- Nosa Joseph Uwaifo, The West African Examinations Council, +234 802 736 8234, nosa842002@yahoo.com
- Esq. Yinka Lawal, Centre for Legal Research and Development, +234 803 314 3609, olawal@clerdworld.org