James Okategwu Ovadoba
Lagos, Nigeria,West Africa
Summary
I am an enthusiastic teacher eager to learn and develop new skills in teaching. I possess a worthy academic record and passion for helping others excel. I am ready to apply training and education to inspire students to achieve their goals. I am equally a successful English teacher with skill in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster students' comprehension. I have a niche in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. I motivate students to meet learning objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
English Language Teacher
Avi-Cenna International School,
Lagos, Nigeria, West Africa
2023.04 - Current
- Planned and delivered the English syllabus of the national curriculum for England and Wales to Year 7-10 students aged 11-15.
- Handled inappropriate student conduct calmly and professionally in line with established behaviour and management policies.
- Built student confidence and competence through targeted exam preparation and compassionate guidance.
- Transformed current KS[Number] curriculum into interesting, easy-to-comprehend lessons and resources to drive optimal student engagement.
English and Literature-in-English Teacher
Starfield College, Fagba,
Lagos, Nigeria, West Africa
2022.08 - 2023.04
- Created a vibrant learning atmosphere through interactive exercises and discussions.
- Evaluated curriculum and procedures to reach high quality standards.
- Engaged with students through conversational language, simplifying curriculum into relevant, understandable information.
English and Literature-in-English Teacher
St. Catherine's College, Aleshinloye, GRA,
Ibadan, Oyo
2022.05 - 2022.07
- Adapted diverse teaching methods to boost student focus.
- Planned engaging schemes of work for statutory and non-statutory assessment.
- Promoted student welfare and followed safeguarding procedures.
English and Literature-in-English Teacher
Thames Valley International School, Sagamu,
Sagamu, Ogun State
2021.10 - 2022.04
- Managed challenging behaviour with firm and fair style.
- Prepared comprehensive feedback and revision plans for students.
- Taught spelling, pronunciation and sentence structure to form basic foundation of language.
English Language and Literature-in-English Teacher
Taidob College
Abeokuta, Ogun State
2021.04 - 2021.09
- Delivered key academic concepts using engaging teaching methods, improving student understanding.
- Highlighted importance of composition, grammar and sentence construction rules.
- Evaluated student progress by providing short quizzes, examinations and standardised tests.
English Language and Literature-in-English Teacher
Dolphin Maria College
Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria
2014.05 - 2015.04
- Taught spelling, pronunciation and sentence structure to form basic foundation of language.
- Highlighted importance of composition, grammar and sentence construction rules.
- Recommended reading materials and available resources to improve learning abilities.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - 120 HOUR Advanced TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
Premier TEFL
Ireland 2023.07 -
Master of Arts - Communication and Language Arts
University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria 2015.05 - 2017.03
Bachelor of Arts - Communication and Language Arts
University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria 2008.09 - 2012.11
Skills
- Knowledge of national curriculum for England and Wales
- Critical and analytical thinking
- Key Stage 3 and 4 teaching
- Motivational communication
- Team collaboration
- Extracurricular activities
- Pastoral care
- Creative class planning
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Certificate of Higher Education - 120 HOUR Advanced TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
Premier TEFL
2023.07 -
English Language Teacher
Avi-Cenna International School,
2023.04 - Current
English and Literature-in-English Teacher
Starfield College, Fagba,
2022.08 - 2023.04
English and Literature-in-English Teacher
St. Catherine's College, Aleshinloye, GRA,
2022.05 - 2022.07
English and Literature-in-English Teacher
Thames Valley International School, Sagamu,
2021.10 - 2022.04
English Language and Literature-in-English Teacher
Taidob College
2021.04 - 2021.09
Master of Arts - Communication and Language Arts
University of Ibadan
2015.05 - 2017.03
English Language and Literature-in-English Teacher
Dolphin Maria College
2014.05 - 2015.04
Bachelor of Arts - Communication and Language Arts
University of Ibadan
2008.09 - 2012.11