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OMONEFE AKHAINE

LAGOS
"Learning is the only thing the mind never exhausts, never fears, and never regrets".
Leonardo da Vinci

Summary

Dynamic Certified IGCSE English Teacher with a proven track record at Atlantic Hall School, enhancing student engagement through innovative curriculum development and specialized English literature activities. Expert in differentiated instruction and curriculum implementation, I excel in fostering academic growth, evidenced by a 20% improvement in student English proficiency. Skilled in critical thinking and classroom management, I am committed to fostering a comprehensive learning environment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified IGCSE English Teacher

Atlantic Hall School
Lagos
09.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented English curriculum to meet the needs of students.
  • Conducted classroom activities to encourage student engagement in language learning.
  • Designed assessments to monitor student progress in English language development.
  • Organized extra-curricular activities, such as poetry writing competitions and debates related to the study of English literature.
  • Created lesson plans, handouts, and other materials for teaching English grammar, reading comprehension, and creative writing skills.
  • Adapted teaching methods based on each student's unique needs and abilities.

Certified IGCSE Literature Teacher

Atlantic Hall School
Lagos
09.2013 - Current
  • Developed and implemented creative lesson plans to engage students in literature studies.
  • Encouraged collaboration among students by providing group activities and discussions.
  • Facilitated student understanding of complex literary concepts through interactive exercises.
  • Conducted research projects that required critical thinking skills from the students.
  • Created a positive classroom environment that was conducive to learning literature effectively.

Certified IGCSE English Teacher

Olashore International School
Ilesa
10.2013 - 07.2016
  • Developed and implemented English curriculum to meet the needs of students.
  • Conducted classroom activities to encourage student engagement in language learning.
  • Provided individualized instruction for struggling students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop new strategies for teaching English as a second language.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Language

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
10-2015

Master of Arts - Linguistics And African Languages

University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
05-2015

Skills

  • Academic advisement
  • Testing administration
  • Lecturing
  • Lesson planning
  • Teaching certification
  • Project-based learning
  • Active listening
  • TEFL certification
  • Editing and proofreading
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Critical thinking
  • Special needs support
  • Communication expertise
  • Essay grading
  • Tutoring and assistance
  • Student-centered learning
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Team teaching
  • Classroom management
  • Literature analysis
  • Technology integration
  • Interpersonal skills

Affiliations

  • Volunteering: Award Leader, Duke of Edinburgh International Award
  • Volunteering: Teacher facilitator, Ontario Secondary School Programme (OSSD), Kanata Academy International, Canada
  • Member, School Ceremonial Committee.
  • Member, Public Speaking and Debating Club.

Accomplishments

  • 100% A* - C Grade in the IGCSE 0475 Literature Examination result 2023
  • Over 92% A* - C Grade in the IGCSE First Language English results since 2017 till date.
  • 98% A* - C Grade in the IGCSE 0475 Literature Examination result 2024

Certification

  • COBIS EDUCARE: Child Protection Refresher for International Schools 2024-October, 2024
  • COBIS EDUCARE: Child Protection Refresher for International Schools 2023-November, 2023
  • COBIS Educare: Certificate of completion – Children’s Mental Wellbeing for International Schools- October, 2021
  • World TESOL Academy - 120-Hour TESOL/TEFL Certificate-August, 2021
  • School of Media and Communication/PAU Education Conference: Teaching Skills: A communicative Approach-May, 2021
  • COBIS EduCare: Certificate of completion – Preventing Bullying for International Schools- level 2- October, 2021
  • Merging Quality Assurance with Online Training to Equip Teachers with Proper Standards of Evaluation and Assessment (PT. 1)- March, 2021
  • British Council Online Courses: Certificate of completion –Assessment- November, 2019
  • British Council Online Courses: Certificate of completion – Engaging with motivational activities- December, 2019
  • British Council Online Courses: Certificate of completion – Engaging with Professional development- The reflective Teacher- April, 2019
  • British Council Online Courses: Certificate of completion – Engaging with SEN- Gifted and Talented learners- April, 2019
  • British Council Online Courses: Certificate of completion – Engaging with SEN – ADHD- December, 2019
  • British Council Online Courses: Certificate of completion – Understanding Lesson Mangmt.1-3- January, 2018
  • British Council Online Courses: Certificate of completion – Understanding Lesson Planning 1- January, 2018
  • Cambridge Professional Development Course: Cambridge IGCSE English Literature (0475)- January, 2018
  • Cambridge Professional Development Course: Cambridge Secondary 1 English (1111)- October, 2016
  • Cambridge Professional Development Course: Cambridge IGCSE FLE (0500)- October, 2015

Languages

English
First Language

Timeline

Certified IGCSE English Teacher - Atlantic Hall School
09.2024 - Current
Certified IGCSE English Teacher - Olashore International School
10.2013 - 07.2016
Certified IGCSE Literature Teacher - Atlantic Hall School
09.2013 - Current
Obafemi Awolowo University - Bachelor of Arts, English Language
University of Benin - Master of Arts, Linguistics And African Languages

Work Availability

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Work Preference

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Full TimePart Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemote

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company Retreats

Software

Social media

MS office

Software skills

Presentation software

Communication tools

References

References available upon request.

Interests

Travelling

Reading

Physical recreation

Surfing the web

OMONEFE AKHAINE