Lemuel Chibuike James
Abuja,Nigeria
Summary
Experienced educator with a focus on creating engaging and inclusive learning environments. Specialized in developing innovative lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles and foster academic growth and enthusiasm. Utilizes strong communication and classroom management skills to build positive relationships and achieve educational goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
IGCSE Chemistry Educator
The Hillside School
Abuja, Nigeria
10.2019 - Current
- Developed individual learning plans, identifying each pupil's clear targets and success criteria.
- Applied differentiated teaching methods to cater to varied learning styles within one class.
- Planned and executed innovative technology-based activities to supplement course concepts.
- Engaged students fully with interactive lessons and hands-on learning opportunities.
- Encouraged intellectual curiosity and exploration of new concepts to inspire student engagement.
- Coordinated engaging extracurricular activities to broaden learning opportunities.
- Strengthened student comprehension for increased academic success by introducing unique learning strategies.
- Prepared students for Checkpoint and IGCSE examinations with 100% success rate.
- Supervised over 50 staff members.
IGCSE Chemistry Educator
Wilcox Memorial College
Abia, Nigeria
05.2017 - 07.2019
- Dedicated one year of service to the nation
- Retained after NYSC as the best corps teacher
- Applied differentiated teaching methods to cater to varied learning styles within one class.
- Designed learning plans tailored to individual needs.
- Used established standards and teaching expertise to plan learning programs.
- Facilitated regular parent-teacher meetings, enhancing communication regarding student progress and issues faced in class.
Education
ASDP-Certificate of Achievement - Assessment Material Production: Author and Test Constructor course
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
England, United Kingdom 11.2024 - 01.2025
Diploma of Higher Education - Post-graduate diploma in Education
University of Maiduguri
Nigeria 09.2023 - 07.2024
Certificate of Higher Education - The Digital Educator: A Primer (English)
UNESCO MGIEP-MAHATMA GANDHI INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION
United Kingdom 02.2024 - 04.2024
Certificate of Higher Education - Basic STEM Educator
Purd Consulting
Abuja, Nigeria 03.2022 - 03.2022
Certificate of Higher Education - Extension Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry (0620) (0971)
Cambridge Assessment International Education
England, United Kingdom 02.2022 - 03.2022
Certificate of Higher Education - 3-Dimensions of Engaging Instruction
Golden Links
United Kingdom 05.2021 - 06.2021
Certificate of Higher Education - Exam Success: AS & A Levels Chemistry (9701)
Oxford University Press
United Kingdom 08.2020 - 08.2020
Certificate of Higher Education - Exam Success: IGCSE Chemistry (0620)
Oxford University Press
London, United Kingdom 08.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Ebonyi State University
Ebonyi, Nigeria 09.2012 - 12.2016
West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC) - West African Senior School Certificate Examination
Bright International Secondary School
Imo, Nigeria 09.2005 - 07.2010
First School Leaving Certificate - Primary Education
Divine International School
Abia, Nigeria 09.1999 - 07.2005
Skills
- Communication
- STEM methodologies
- Academic guidance
- Student progress analysis
- Assessment design
- Creative activity planning
- Inclusive teaching
- Child safeguarding
- Subject specialisation
- Critical thinking facilitation
- Computer literacy
Affiliations
- Travel
- Community service
- Volunteering
- Dance
- Outdoor recreation
Certification
- Assessment Material Production
- Digital Educator
- Extended IGCSE Chemistry (0620) (0971)
- Exam Success: IGCSE Chemistry
- Exam Success: AS & A Levels Chemistry
Professional Experience
Approved OCR AS/A Levels Chemistry Assessment Specialist
- OCR
- Marking live scripts
- Assessment specialist for Paper 4
Accomplishments
The Hillside School
- Key Stage 4 Coordinator
- Exam Officer
- 2023 Teacher of the Year
Languages
English
Fluent
Igbo
Native
French
Beginner
References
References available upon request.
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
ASDP-Certificate of Achievement - Assessment Material Production: Author and Test Constructor course
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
11.2024 - 01.2025
Certificate of Higher Education - The Digital Educator: A Primer (English)
UNESCO MGIEP-MAHATMA GANDHI INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION
02.2024 - 04.2024
Diploma of Higher Education - Post-graduate diploma in Education
University of Maiduguri
09.2023 - 07.2024
Certificate of Higher Education - Basic STEM Educator
Purd Consulting
03.2022 - 03.2022
Certificate of Higher Education - Extension Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry (0620) (0971)
Cambridge Assessment International Education
02.2022 - 03.2022
Certificate of Higher Education - 3-Dimensions of Engaging Instruction
Golden Links
05.2021 - 06.2021
Certificate of Higher Education - Exam Success: AS & A Levels Chemistry (9701)
Oxford University Press
08.2020 - 08.2020
Certificate of Higher Education - Exam Success: IGCSE Chemistry (0620)
Oxford University Press
08.2020 - 08.2020
IGCSE Chemistry Educator
The Hillside School
10.2019 - Current
IGCSE Chemistry Educator
Wilcox Memorial College
05.2017 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Ebonyi State University
09.2012 - 12.2016
West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC) - West African Senior School Certificate Examination
Bright International Secondary School
09.2005 - 07.2010
First School Leaving Certificate - Primary Education
Divine International School
09.1999 - 07.2005
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