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
10-2015
Master of Arts - Linguistics And African Languages
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
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsSoftware
Social media
MS office
Software skills
Presentation software
Communication tools
References
References available upon request.
Interests
Travelling
Reading
Physical recreation
Surfing the web
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