Lawrence Onah
Teaching
Lagos,Lekki
Summary
Passionate Teacher of English, literature and theory of Knowledge (IBDP, IGCSE and SAT) with over 13 years of successful experience in critical reading, analytical writing and public speaking; recognized consistently for excellent performance and contributions to success in curriculum development and outstanding students result at Greensprings School. Strengths in excellent lesson delivery and creative writing backed by training in English (literature) and theory of knowledge would help a great school reach new heights.
Overview
5
5
Certifications
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy IBDP Coordinator
Greensprings School
Lagos, Nigeria
08.2020 - Current
+ Develop of whole school IBDP evaluation documents
+ Assist in registration IBDP students for final examinations
+ Supervise student's Internal Assessments and Extended Essays
+ Coordinate teaching of SAT English, IGSE English, English A: language and literature, and Theory of Knowledge from Year 9 to 1B 2
Teaching
Greensprings School
Lagos , Lagos
12.2011 - Current
+ Planning and development of whole school IBDP evaluation documents
+ Assisting the registration IBDP students for their final examinations
+ Supervising students’s Internal Assessments and Extended Essays
+ Teaching SAT English, IGSE English, English A: language and literature, and Theory of Knowledge from Year 9 to 1B 2
Achievements
+ Planned a successful 5-year IBDP evaluation process
+ Marking IGCSE and IBDP examinations
+ Marking IBDP Internal and External Assessments till date
+ Organized several parents workshops
+ Preparing students for successful public speaking competitions
+ Supporting the drama department in staging plays
+ Teaching SAT English with outstanding results
+ Registering students for SAT examination
+ Guiding students to writing compelling personal statements
+ Editing and coordinating students’ reference letters
+ Designing and implementing whole school language policy
+ Designing code of conduct for the Sixth Form School
+ Formation of whole school development plans aligned with departmental goals
+ Reaching 100% in IGCSE result (A – C) and 100 IBDP result (5 – 7)
+ Monitoring teaching and learning in the English department
+ Facilitating workshops on teaching and learning in line with the school’s quality assurance procedure
+ Facilitating whole school marking policies in both formative and summative assessments
+ Implemented data record and management; boosters and interventions
+ developed interactive and cross- curricular teaching within the
department
+ Introduced Model United Nations Programme to develop global citizenship opportunities for KS4 students and IBDP students
Education
Master of Arts - English (Literature)
03.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - English (Literature)
03.2021 - 03.2021
Post Graduate Diploma in Education - Education
03.2021 - 03.2021
Skills
Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills
undefinedAccomplishments
+ Planned, restructured schemes of work according to syllabus changes, curricular planning and overviews;
+ Teaching of English and Literature (WEAC: A-C 89%); all duties associated with KS3-5 form tutor – academic, social and general wellbeing of my tutees.
+ Appraised Dept. Members as well as budgeting for the departarment
+ Directed the of Annual drama Productions
+ Personal Project Supervisor/ Moderator
+ Community Service Advisor
+ Table Tennis Coach
+ Marking /Moderating English language and literature for WAEC
Affiliations
+ Toastmasters International
+ APEN (Association of Private educators of Nigeria
+ National Union of Teachers
Additional Information
National Youth Service, Molusi College, Ogun state, Nigeria, 2008 - 2009
DUTIES:
+Teaching English and Literature; 13 – 17 co-ed
+Developing schemes of work
Achievements:
+ Organised debates, Public speaking, Seminars of Road Safety Tips for teachers and students, made zebra crossing on major roads around the school.
News Reporter, Motion Wheels Magazine, Lagos, Nigeria 2009–2010
DUTIES:
+ News Sourcing
+ Editing
+ An integral part of the team that produced the first edition of the specialized magazine called ‘Motion Wheels’.
Directed Sound of Music and the God are not to Blame
PUBLICATIONSA Collection of Short Stories titled ‘Holding Court, Holding Power
A collection of poems titled “The Mind’s Whispers at Dawn”
Articles and essays
Certification
2018 Theory of Knowledge Training in Dubai (Face-to Face).
+ Playing football and table tennis + Reading + Writing
Member of the school football team; representing the department for the past 5 years.
Play table tennis every week to hone skills consistently.
Reading critical works, novels, plays and poems.
Wrote a collection of short stories titled "Holding Court, Holding Power" and a collection of poems titled “The Mind’s Whispers at Dawn”, and currently working on a textbook in Theory of Knowledge.
Timeline
University Lagos - Master of Arts, English (Literature)
03.2021 - 08.2021
Ahmadu Bello University - Bachelor of Arts, English (Literature)
03.2021 - 03.2021
National Open University Nigeria - Post Graduate Diploma in Education, Education
03.2021 - 03.2021
Deputy IBDP Coordinator - Greensprings School
08.2020 - Current
Teaching - Greensprings School
12.2011 - Current
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