Saheed Olowolagba
Port Harcourt
Summary
I am skilled in content editing and stakeholder engagement, fostering collaboration and enhancing educational outcomes. I am a dedicated educator with extensive experience in administrative skills, communication, parents engagements, and ensuring success of students. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
English as a Second Language Teacher
NASFAT Schools
Port Harcourt, Rivers
09.2021 - Current
- Developed individualized lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs and language backgrounds.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student engagement and language acquisition.
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate language proficiency and progress, providing targeted feedback.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and teaching practices across grade levels.
- Utilized technology to create interactive learning experiences, increasing student participation.
- Established a classroom management system that promoted respect, responsibility, and collaboration.
Assistant Editor
GREEN VALLEY MAGAZINE (GVM), COMMUNITY COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL IKARAM-AKOKO, ONDO STATE
Ikaram-Akoko
03.2023 - 07.2024
- Collated articles and ensured adherence to the publication's style guide.
- Edited submissions for clarity, grammar, and adherence to deadlines.
- Conducted thorough research to enhance content quality and accuracy.
- Communicated with authors to provide constructive feedback on their work.
- Proofread final drafts before publication to eliminate errors.
- Coordinated with contributors to gather diverse perspectives for articles.
Head of School
NASFAT SCHOOLS PORT HARCOURT
Port Harcourt
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Developed and implemented school policies to enhance student achievement and well-being.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to assess staff effectiveness and provide feedback.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring compliance with educational standards and regulations.
- Led curriculum development initiatives that aligned with state educational requirements.
- Fostered a collaborative work environment that encouraged open communication among staff.
Reporter
RADIO UNIPORT 88.5 FM (UNIQUE RADIO STATION), UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT
Port Harcourt
09.2018 - 02.2020
- Processed news writing via media stations leads to time management and effectiveness.
- I interviewed guests and transcribed the interviews into news articles.
- I covered the West African Universities Game (WAUG) at the University of Port Harcourt in 2018.
- Conducted interviews with local residents and experts to gather diverse perspectives for stories.
- Edited audio recordings to ensure clarity and coherence for listener comprehension.
- Gathered, edited, and published news articles.
- Researched and wrote compelling news articles to engage listeners and inform the community.
Creative Writer
FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC INTEREST LAW AND DEVELOPMENT (PRO-BONO CENTRE)
- Communicate with the media.
- Post SEO content on the foundation's website.
- Drafting press releases or statements.
- Increased social media engagement by 70%.
- Drafting all official correspondence.
- Researched and wrote compelling content focused on public interest law topics.
- Collaborated with legal experts to ensure accuracy and relevance of written material.
- Developed engaging social media posts that increased audience interaction by 60%.
- Produced newsletters highlighting key issues in public interest law for community distribution.
- Conducted interviews with stakeholders to gather insights for feature articles.
Education
B. A. - Linguistics and Communication Studies
UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria01.2020
Skills
- Project coordination
- Problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Content editing
- Classroom management
- Team collaboration
- Research skills
- Public speaking
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Creative writing
- Technology integration
Certification
- Foundation in Cybersecurity, Cisco
- Completion of Cybersecurity Training, 3MTT
- English for IT, Cisco
Languages
- English
- Yoruba
References
It will be provided on request.
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Writing
- Researching
- Football enthusiast
Membership And Participation
- Objectivity in Reporting, 05/17
- Conducted research on the objectives of radio stations in Rivers State, 05/17
Timeline
Assistant Editor
GREEN VALLEY MAGAZINE (GVM), COMMUNITY COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL IKARAM-AKOKO, ONDO STATE
03.2023 - 07.2024
English as a Second Language Teacher
NASFAT Schools
09.2021 - Current
Head of School
NASFAT SCHOOLS PORT HARCOURT
01.2020 - 01.2022
Reporter
RADIO UNIPORT 88.5 FM (UNIQUE RADIO STATION), UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT
09.2018 - 02.2020
Creative Writer
FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC INTEREST LAW AND DEVELOPMENT (PRO-BONO CENTRE)
B. A. - Linguistics and Communication Studies
UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT