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
2019.10 - 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
2017.05 - 2019.07
- 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 2024.11 - 2025.01
Diploma of Higher Education - Post-graduate diploma in Education
University of Maiduguri
Nigeria 2023.09 - 2024.07
Certificate of Higher Education - The Digital Educator: A Primer (English)
UNESCO MGIEP-MAHATMA GANDHI INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION
United Kingdom 2024.02 - 2024.04
Certificate of Higher Education - Basic STEM Educator
Purd Consulting
Abuja, Nigeria 2022.03 - 2022.03
Certificate of Higher Education - Extension Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry (0620) (0971)
Cambridge Assessment International Education
England, United Kingdom 2022.02 - 2022.03
Certificate of Higher Education - 3-Dimensions of Engaging Instruction
Golden Links
United Kingdom 2021.05 - 2021.06
Certificate of Higher Education - Exam Success: AS & A Levels Chemistry (9701)
Oxford University Press
United Kingdom 2020.08 - 2020.08
Certificate of Higher Education - Exam Success: IGCSE Chemistry (0620)
Oxford University Press
London, United Kingdom 2020.08 - 2020.08
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Ebonyi State University
Ebonyi, Nigeria 2012.09 - 2016.12
West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC) - West African Senior School Certificate Examination
Bright International Secondary School
Imo, Nigeria 2005.09 - 2010.07
First School Leaving Certificate - Primary Education
Divine International School
Abia, Nigeria 1999.09 - 2005.07
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
2024.11 - 2025.01
Certificate of Higher Education - The Digital Educator: A Primer (English)
UNESCO MGIEP-MAHATMA GANDHI INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION
2024.02 - 2024.04
Diploma of Higher Education - Post-graduate diploma in Education
University of Maiduguri
2023.09 - 2024.07
Certificate of Higher Education - Basic STEM Educator
Purd Consulting
2022.03 - 2022.03
Certificate of Higher Education - Extension Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry (0620) (0971)
Cambridge Assessment International Education
2022.02 - 2022.03
Certificate of Higher Education - 3-Dimensions of Engaging Instruction
Golden Links
2021.05 - 2021.06
Certificate of Higher Education - Exam Success: AS & A Levels Chemistry (9701)
Oxford University Press
2020.08 - 2020.08
Certificate of Higher Education - Exam Success: IGCSE Chemistry (0620)
Oxford University Press
2020.08 - 2020.08
IGCSE Chemistry Educator
The Hillside School
2019.10 - Current
IGCSE Chemistry Educator
Wilcox Memorial College
2017.05 - 2019.07
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Ebonyi State University
2012.09 - 2016.12
West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC) - West African Senior School Certificate Examination
Bright International Secondary School
2005.09 - 2010.07
First School Leaving Certificate - Primary Education
Divine International School
1999.09 - 2005.07