Skills development
Ohenwam Ukahi
Educationist
Makurdi
Summary
History of improving course strength and modernizing instruction with a fresh and forward-thinking approach to education. Bringing understanding of traditional and contemporary approaches, instructional strategies and materials offerings.
Dedicated Curriculum Coordinator well-versed in student and course data analysis to make effective decisions on future plans and materials. Proven history of implementing innovative plans for optimized learning and retention.
Caring Educational Consultant offering Number years of experience building programs and resources to promote student success. Fosters teacher collaborations through workshops and professional development seminars. Proven history of developing, implementing and managing educational improvement initiatives to meet learning objectives.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
28
28
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Event Manager
Global Leadership Summit, Makurdi Site 2
Makurdi , Benue State
11.2017 - Current
- Hired and cross-trained staff members for various event-specific functions and assessed employees' understanding of associated processes and procedures.
- Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
- Developed and implemented successful marketing plans to generate event revenue.
- Delivered prompt payment for event vendors, venues, staff and transportation providers.
- Planned and organized activities, details and logistics for Type events.
- Prepared invitations to send out to guest lists.
- Nurtured and built relationships with vendors, venues and industry contacts to obtain best pricing and services for events.
- Generated ideas to enhance and expand current event offerings.
- Liaised with marketing and PR colleagues to promote special events in social calendars.
- Solicited feedback from clients to assess event success and uncover opportunities for improvement.
- Liaised with clients to determine exact event requirements.
- Coordinated florists, photographers and musicians during for events.
- Searched and negotiated suitable venues per setup requirements and budget constraints.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
- Produced detailed proposals for events to document timelines, suppliers and budgets.
- Coordinated with kitchen or catering staff on delivery, timing and service style of food.
- Maintained and built comprehensive database of industry contacts, vendors and venues.
- Interviewed clients to understand event scopes of work, establish budgets and determine timelines for venue selection, guest list finalization and rehearsal, ceremonies and receptions.
- Assembled creative and innovative event attractions based on internal capabilities.
- Negotiated with vendors to achieve most favorable terms.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing teams to publicize and promote events.
- Utilized job-related software to create standard guidelines, calendars and budgets for each event.
Lecturer
Kingdom Life Christian University, Satellite Campus
Makurdi
09.2016 - Current
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Implemented instructional technologies in course delivery to engage and educate students.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
- Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
- Mentored undergraduate and graduate students in effective next-steps for education and career preparedness.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
- Utilized distance learning technology to instruct students remotely.
- Designed and distributed lecture handouts to round out material and increase student understanding.
- Participated and led committee meetings to remain aware of developments in subject.
- Delivered lectures at appropriate pace and pronunciation for optimal audience comprehension by non-native English-speaking students.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate.
- Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students, delegating grading to teaching assistants when appropriate.
- Met with students to dispense study and career advice and provide guidance and potential opportunities within chosen field.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
- Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
- Guided students in researching, structuring and presenting debate case.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
Educational Consultant
Agape Angels Academy
Makurdi , Benue State
09.2009 - Current
- Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials and lesson plans.
- Collaborated with school board officials to assess areas for improvement in curricula, classrooms, testing and student activities.
- Updated school curriculum to integrate technology and enhance quality of student education.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff to assess education standards and classroom policies and implement changes based on data.
- Analyzed and restructured educational programs to comply with board regulations.
- Performed detailed and comprehensive evaluations of teaching and support staff.
- Created libraries to help students gain new knowledge, skills and dispositions for learning and personal development.
- Planned, coordinated and implemented career education programs to train and upgrade skills of highly-skilled workforce.
- Provided personalized customer service to parents and guardians regarding academic needs of students through phone calls, email and live video chat.
- Organized committees, workshops and conferences to promote social and intellectual welfare of students.
- Coordinated training and professional development courses for teachers and school administrators to create new teaching strategies that encourage student learning.
- Analyzed conditions and needs of Type vocational training school and made recommendations for improvements or corrections.
- Provided lesson planning and pacing support to helping educators analyze data and apply it to instruction.
- Delivered private instruction to adult learners in variety of fields on leadership development, professional writing, business communication and delivery of proposals and presentations.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
- Delivered top-quality training documentation, manuals and tools addressing needs of specific specialist groups.
- Worked closely with instructors to prepare online materials, content and tools to facilitate training globally.
- Developed workforce training programs to improve organizational efficiency.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Developed assessments and user polls to evaluate course effectiveness, altering content and delivery to achieve student learning goals.
Missionary
Fellowship Of Christ Church International
Lagos
01.2007 - Current
- De-escalated and resolved conflicts between local peoples and missionary representatives.
- Gave Number talks in Type venues about Type religion to promote faith, compassion and encourage volunteerism.
- Trained Number new missionaries on effectively sharing word of Type in Type community.
- Wrote and distributed accessible literature about to educate community on Type religion.
- Taught local peoples skills to improve living conditions.
- Led groups of Number volunteers on community service missions through Type areas to preach, educate on Bible teachings and promote Area of expertise.
- Sourced materials and labor to meet facility construction needs.
- Proselytized people and imparted knowledge of faith using strong public speaking and one-on-one discussions.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Science Teacher
Beth-El School Of Trust
Jos, Plateau State
09.2003 - 12.2005
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
- Provided student academic support outside class time to improve learning and performance.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Understood critical development years for adolescent minds and structured lessons to meet cognitive abilities.
- Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Maintained assignment grades and worked closely with students needing additional mentoring.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
- Planned and escorted student field trips relevant to current science course work.
- Demonstrated willingness to accept feedback and make corrections based on advice from peers, parents and principal.
- Offered clear and constructive student discipline, discouraging inappropriate behavior and bullying.
- Administered standardized tests in accordance with Type testing programs.
- Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
- Taught mathematical skills and principles to high school students using real-world, application-based examples to maximize learning opportunities.
- Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
- Selected and requisitioned appropriate books and instructional aids to complement lesson plans.
- Kept abreast of technological advances in mathematics and adapted curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet diverse needs of high school students.
- Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body.
Quality Assurance Analyst
Nigeria Bottling Company
Lagos , Benue
09.2002 - 09.2003
- Assertion of the quality of raw materials for productions.
- Assertion of semi finished products
- Assertion of finished products.
- Created and achieved product quality objectives and met product specifications.
- Wrote and maintained detailed internal documentation on developed systems.
- Supported company in maintaining work environment focused on quality, communication, collaboration, integration and teamwork.
- Developed reports and materials for key stakeholders related to quality goals, progress and challenges.
- Reported progress, test and results to products stakeholders.
Education
Senior Secondary School Certificate - Sciences
Federal Government College
Ogbomosho, Oyo State, Nigeria 01.1990 - 12.1995
Certificate In Information Technology - Information Technology
Modern Business Machines (NIG.) Ltd
Jos, Nigeria 04.2002 - 07.2002
Bachelor Of Science - Pure Chemistry
University of Jos
Jos, Plateau State 09.1996 - 04.2002
Masters In Curriculum Development & Instructional - Education
Kingdom Life Christian University Inc.
South Carolina 09.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor Of Arts - Christian Education
Kingdom Life Christian University Inc.
South Carolina 09.2015 - 11.2018
Skills
Cross-functional teams leadership
Digital marketing
Volunteer Management
Team mentorship
Differentiated instruction
Student Discipline
Content standards
Data analysis
Common Core State Standards
Practice standards
Product training
Strong demonstration skills
Educational program implementation
Professional development workshops
Online assessments
K-12 education
Learning strategies
Curriculum design
Inventory coordination
Implementation support
Progress tracking
Industry best practices
Course management
Organizational performance
Training program development
Curriculum selection
Course material creation
Student plans
Accomplishments
- Planned over 5N events in Year.
- Supervised team of 17 N staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Commended by the Local Government Council of Oju L.G.C of Benue State for Improving the standard of education in the area.
- Collaborated with team of 5 N n the development of Project name.
- Documented and resolved Issue which led to Results.
Affiliations
- National Association of A.C.E. School Administrators
- Chemical Society of Nigeria
- Kingdom Governors Ministerial Network
Certification
[Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
Interests
Community development
Politics
Timeline
Masters In Curriculum Development & Instructional - Education
Kingdom Life Christian University Inc.
09.2018 - 05.2020
Event Manager
Global Leadership Summit, Makurdi Site 2
11.2017 - Current
Lecturer
Kingdom Life Christian University, Satellite Campus
09.2016 - Current
Bachelor Of Arts - Christian Education
Kingdom Life Christian University Inc.
09.2015 - 11.2018
Educational Consultant
Agape Angels Academy
09.2009 - Current
Missionary
Fellowship Of Christ Church International
01.2007 - Current
Science Teacher
Beth-El School Of Trust
09.2003 - 12.2005
Quality Assurance Analyst
Nigeria Bottling Company
09.2002 - 09.2003
Certificate In Information Technology - Information Technology
Modern Business Machines (NIG.) Ltd
04.2002 - 07.2002
Bachelor Of Science - Pure Chemistry
University of Jos
09.1996 - 04.2002
Senior Secondary School Certificate - Sciences
Federal Government College
01.1990 - 12.1995