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Awards and promotions
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Margaret Olapeju JOHNSON

Kogi State

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated educational leader with a successful history at Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited, specializing in the creation of strategic plans that drive educational excellence. Core competencies include education administration, effective management, and interpersonal skills. Consistently transforming teaching practices to meet significant objectives. Eager to leverage proven expertise to foster innovative learning environments.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Headmistress

Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited
Ajaokuta, Nigeria
11.2024 - Current
  • Creating and implementing a vision and strategic plan for the school.
  • Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the school Including staff, curriculum and extracurricular activities.
  • Supporting professional development of educators for goal attainment.
  • Managing school finances effectively, ensuring a safe and secure learning environment.
  • Facilitating effective parent-teacher meetings to discuss student progress and achievements.

Vice Principal

Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited
Ajaokuta, Kogi State, Nigeria
06.2023 - 11.2024
  • Directed coordination of educational and extracurricular initiatives.
  • Managed daily operations of teachers, staff, and students.
  • Collaborated with administrators to create effective policies related to school safety and discipline.
  • Evaluated teacher performance using established criteria such as lesson planning effectiveness and classroom management skills.
  • Conducted regular meetings with faculty to discuss current issues in education and develop strategies for improvement.
  • Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies and student behavior or learning problems.

Head of Arts Department

Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited
Ajaokuta, Kogi State, Nigeria
02.2020 - 05.2023
  • Provided strategic leadership and management to the department, ensuring it aligns with the school's overall vision and goals.
  • Supervised and supported departmental staff.
  • Organized and coordinated events to showcase students' work and talent.

Literature Teacher

Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited
Ajaokuta, Kogi State, Nigeria
11.2002 - 05.2023
  • Developed and executed Literature in English curriculum for secondary school students aged 10-18.
  • Used a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, presentations, readings, and multimedia resources.
  • Planned and organized classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
  • Administered routine evaluations including internal and external examinations.
  • Organized and trained students with life skills to develop and grow as well balanced individuals into adulthood.
  • Kept and maintained accurate student records
  • Advised the Literary and Debating club, and Drama club of the school.
  • Prepared students for debates, and coached them for theatrical presentations
  • Periodically prepared students for competitions in debates and essay writing

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Education

Post Graduate diploma in Education -

National Open University of Nigeria
10.2017

Post Graduate diploma in Gender Studies -

University of Abuja
Nigeria
08.2012

BA.Degree - English

University of Ibadan
05.2000

Skills

  • Strong Interpersonal Skills
  • Management Skills
  • Effective organizational skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Community Engagement Skills
  • Cross-Cultural Diplomacy

Awards and promotions

  • 15/11/24- Appointed as Headmistress of one of the Company staff schools.
  • 22/03/24 - Appointed as Vice Principal Admin of one of the Company staff schools.
  • 26/05/23 - Appointed as vice Principal Academics of one of the Company staff schools.
  • 01/02/20 - Appointed as Head of Arts department
  • 01/01/07 - Selected to be part of a group study exchange program to the United States organized by the Abuja chapter of Rotary Club of Nigeria. I was the secretary of the group and an effective team player.
  • 26/07/06 - Received a Letter of commendation for hard work and commitment to duty by the Parent Teachers Association.

Timeline

Headmistress

Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited
11.2024 - Current

Vice Principal

Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited
06.2023 - 11.2024

Head of Arts Department

Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited
02.2020 - 05.2023

Literature Teacher

Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited
11.2002 - 05.2023

Post Graduate diploma in Education -

National Open University of Nigeria

Post Graduate diploma in Gender Studies -

University of Abuja

BA.Degree - English

University of Ibadan
Margaret Olapeju JOHNSON