Lydia Aigbogun
Teacher/Career Analyst/Counselor/Social Worker
Ibadan,Oyo State, Nigeria
Summary
- Competent Adult Education graduate with adequate skills in community development, industrial welfare, and social welfare
- Focused education professional with master's degrees in School & Community Education, Career assessment and Counseling based on the use of technology, and Social Work.
- Relevant experience helping students achieve education and general healthy growth
- Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives.
- Passionate about the general welfare and sanity of the community stakeholders
- Keen at working towards students comprehension and practices as education acquired.
- Enthusiastic about every efforts geared towards general community health through adequate citizenship and other forms of education
- To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal and excellent problem-solving skills.
- Attentive social service specialist with background providing professional observation, assessment and individualized services.
- Seasoned at teaching skills to boost quality of life and promote positive interactions.
- Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Volunteer on FGM Sensitization Program
Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria
Ibadan , Oyo State
2023.11 - Current
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed sensitization on FGM
- Participated in volunteer orientations and training sessions to learn about organizational activities, programmes and mission updates.
- Completed daily community tasks to meet group needs within and outside the selected community
- Cultivated strong network of providers delivering necessary assistance to Idikan community in Ibadan
- Kept case files updated, accurate and aligned with requirements.
- Gathered opinions and support from grass-roots supporters as well as FGM perpetrators to solidify group position.
- Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and supports against FGM in Idikan community
- Educated young people about the negative consequences of FGM to promote personal and social changes.
- Led group discussions during the questions and answers session to meet different community group needs.
- Created educational materials to convey important information to service recipients.
- Engaged in reflective dialogue with individuals on their perceptions, knowledge, practice and pains from FGM practices.
- Facilitated community outreaches to girls and boys groups on the need to educate their families and friends on the harmful consequences from FGM and the need to stop the practice
- Engaged in House to House (H2H) sensitization on the negative consequences of FGM to the society at large.
- Engaged community stakeholders and influential leaders on the need to eliminate FGM practices totally from idikan community and it's environment.
Fieldwork Placement 4 (MSW 717)
Public Complaints Commission, Agodi
Ibadan , Oyo State
2023.04 - 2023.06
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Conducted investigation on cases reported to the commission.
- Observed investigation procedures to verify to find solution and enhance peaceful resolutions to complaints specifications.
- Provided pieces of advice, psychotherapy, and referral to either complainant and respondents as the case may demand.
- Networked with other relevant agencies fir wholesome solutions where required
Fieldwork Placement 3 (MSW 716)
Nigerian Correctional Service Agodi
Ibadan , Oyo State
2022.05 - 2022.08
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Clerked and interview of inmates.
- Supported creation of detailed, technical and financial support to inmates with potential skills acquisition targets.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Conducted home tracing for inmates whose families were unaware of their predicament.
- Facilitation of NGO visits for sensitization on associated societal problems and their consequences
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to the investigation process within the Commission.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for complainant's needs and resolve conflicts.
- Guided troubled individuals to tools and resources necessary for healing.
- Approached issues proactively to best meet current and future inmates and community needs.
School Administrator
Besty Schools, Ibadan Nigeria
Ibadan , Nigeria
2016.09 - 2022.07
- Supported teachers in learning and applying new skills through meaningful professional development.
- Met with parents of prospective students to discuss student needs and school offerings.
- Supervised, assessed and mentored teachers and paraprofessionals.
- Set academic and behavioral standards for students
- Attended conferences and meetings on behalf of the management
- Organised trainings for the staff from time to time
- Gave summary report on the termly school's enrolments and other activities
- Recruited and hired amazing teachers for specific.
- Coordinated school facility use with maintenance personnel to achieve equitable access.
- Set academic and behavioral standards for students and staff
- Handled disciplinary referrals with calm, appropriate approaches to students behavior.
Fieldwork Placement 2 (MSW 709)
National Orientation Agency (NOA)
Ibadan , Oyo
2022.02 - 2022.03
- Clark client's and survivors for immediate response from the team of experts whose services are involved
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Prepare the psychosocial lines of actions with the supervisor on attending to survivors in cases
- Frequently involved in the preparation process for school outreaches
- Visited schools with the supervisor to hold regular sensitization to students on social issues
- Approached issues proactively to best meet current and future inmates abd community needs.
- Intervened in crisis situations to obtain support for clients and reduce escalation or recurrence risks, assault and violence.
- Intervened in crisis situations to obtain support for clients and reduce escalation or recurrence risks, assault and violence.
Fieldwork Placement 1 (MSW 707)
Ido Local Government, Ido, Ibadan Nigeria
Ibadan , Oyo State
2021.08 - 2021.11
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to community development and procedures.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets during Community Development Association meetings
- Educated executives and community members on creating community policies to help achieve communal success.
- Advocated to the government agencies on behalf of the assigned community for fund and project completion
Internship Student
Youths Friendly Center, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Ibadan , Nigeria
2013.04 - 2013.06
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use.
- Provided clerical support, addressing routine and special requirements.
- Sorted, organized and maintained files.
- Prepared meeting rooms and materials and recorded important information.
- Completed range of simultaneous job tasks to support supervisor's academic, research and operational needs.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Interacted with visiting students in-person to provide information and assistance.
Classroom Teacher
Ebunlomo Nursery and Primary School
Ibadan
1990.09 - 1998.07
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
Education
Masters In Education - Adult Education (Economics)
University of Ibadan Nigeria
Ibadan 2012.08 - 2014.11
Masters In Social Work - Social Work (Industrial)
University of Ibadan Nigeria
Ibadan 2019.08 - Current
Bachelor In Education - Adult Education (Economics)
University of Ibadan
Ibadan Nigeria 2008.08 - 2012.02
Skills
Instructional leadership
undefinedCertification
Children and Traumatic Stress, Kristi House Miami Duration:2 Hours
Work Availability
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Quote
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Timeline
Volunteer on FGM Sensitization Program
Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria
2023.11 - Current
Fieldwork Placement 4 (MSW 717)
Public Complaints Commission, Agodi
2023.04 - 2023.06
Fieldwork Placement 3 (MSW 716)
Nigerian Correctional Service Agodi
2022.05 - 2022.08
Fieldwork Placement 2 (MSW 709)
National Orientation Agency (NOA)
2022.02 - 2022.03
Fieldwork Placement 1 (MSW 707)
Ido Local Government, Ido, Ibadan Nigeria
2021.08 - 2021.11
Masters In Social Work - Social Work (Industrial)
University of Ibadan Nigeria
2019.08 - Current
School Administrator
Besty Schools, Ibadan Nigeria
2016.09 - 2022.07
Internship Student
Youths Friendly Center, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
2013.04 - 2013.06
Masters In Education - Adult Education (Economics)
University of Ibadan Nigeria
2012.08 - 2014.11
Bachelor In Education - Adult Education (Economics)
University of Ibadan
2008.08 - 2012.02
Classroom Teacher
Ebunlomo Nursery and Primary School
1990.09 - 1998.07
Children and Traumatic Stress, Kristi House Miami Duration:2 Hours
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