Kayode Idowu Awolowo
Lagos
Summary
Dependable Biology Teacher with over 10 years of experience teaching in different settings. Polished in curriculum mapping and providing detailed lessons to help students gain well-rounded scientific education. In-depth knowledge of active learning, cooperative learning and distance learning.
Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.
Skilled in teaching general science, biology and chemistry to secondary students. Adept in personalizing learning plans for individual growth in scientific concepts and methodology.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
O’ Level Biology Tutor
Randle Senior School, Appa. Lagos State Government
Lagos
12.2021 - Current
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Prepared individualized lesson plans and educational materials to structure biology curriculum to needs of each student.
- Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Organized laboratory activities, prepared lectures and design experiments for optimum learning.
- Collaborated with specialists to meet needs of Type and Type students requiring extra support.
- Arranged materials and instructional plans to implement immersive activities delving into Area of study concepts.
- Implemented new Type technologies into classroom, boosting student understanding of subject matter Number%.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Incorporated hands-on activities and various strategies to instill passion and love for biology in students.
- Developed and executed daily lesson plans to engage and challenge student understanding and involvement.
- Integrated practical study and learning strategies to maximize tutee's potential for academic progress and independent learning.
- Built relationships with parents by communicating student academic and personal growth.
- Constructed laboratory experiments to actively engage students.
- Provided at-risk students with study strategies and test-taking strategies in preparation for exams.
- Integrated various forms of technology to improve students' comprehension of different concepts.
- Created skill-based assessments to test student mastery of required skills of focus.
- Reinforced concepts of basic and upper-level biology courses by searching for gaps in learning.
- Utilized Software to maintain up-to-date records of tutoring sessions.
- Reviewed computer science class material with students to support discovery of correct answers to problems.
- Conducted tutorial services for students to provide academic support in computer programming and Type.
- Responded to email and telephone requests to provide students with specific information.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
IGSCE Biology Private Tutor
Global Education Consult
Lagos
09.2018 - Current
- Monitored and prepared year 8 and 9 learners for IGSCE examination
- Increased learner engagement through up to date skills.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to students, handled challenging situations with difficult concepts in Biology.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Adjunct Lecturer, Biology
Federal College Of Education, Akoka, Lagos Nigeria
Lagos
09.2011 - Current
- Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Participated and led committee meetings to remain aware of developments in subject.
- Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
- Mentored undergraduate and graduate students in effective next-steps for education and career preparedness.
- Utilized distance learning technology to instruct students remotely.
- Designed and distributed lecture handouts to round out material and increase student understanding.
- Organized laboratory activities, prepared lectures and design experiments for optimum learning.
Biology Teacher
SurulereGirls Senior Secondary School . Lagos State Government
Lagos
07.2013 - 12.2021
- Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
- Prepared individualized lesson plans and educational materials to structure biology curriculum to needs of each student.
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Collaborated with specialists to meet needs of average and challenged students requiring extra support.
Education
Masters In Education - Biology
University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria09.2018
Masters Of Science - Marine Biology
University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria 05.2018
Masters Of Science - Zoology
University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria 09.2015
Bachelor Of Science And/with Education Degree - Biology Teacher Education
University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria 09.2008
Skills
- Cognitive Tutor
- Biology Knowledge
- Evolutionary Biology
- Preply Tutor
- Learning Assessments
- Teacher Education
- Educational Leadership
- Differentiated Instruction
- Online Teaching
- Laboratory Experiments
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Educational Research
- Online teaching
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Work Availability
monday
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
O’ Level Biology Tutor
Randle Senior School, Appa. Lagos State Government
12.2021 - Current
IGSCE Biology Private Tutor
Global Education Consult
09.2018 - Current
Biology Teacher
SurulereGirls Senior Secondary School . Lagos State Government
07.2013 - 12.2021
Adjunct Lecturer, Biology
Federal College Of Education, Akoka, Lagos Nigeria
09.2011 - Current
Masters In Education - Biology
University of Lagos
Masters Of Science - Marine Biology
University of Lagos
Masters Of Science - Zoology
University of Lagos
Bachelor Of Science And/with Education Degree - Biology Teacher Education
University of Lagos
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