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Taiwo Akinyemi

Lagos,Nigeria

Summary

Motivated Teacher with 5 years of experience, recognised for assessing operational needs and developing solutions to save costs, improve revenues and drive customer satisfaction. Resourceful and well-organised with excellent leadership and team-building record.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

STEM and Robotics Teacher

Front Range Primary School
Lagos, Akoka
09.2019 - Current
  • Design and conduct engaging and enjoyable hands-on science experiments and projects across all grade level
  • Teach coding and robotics concepts using Scratch, App Inventor, mBot robot, Arduino, and other relevant platforms
  • Maintain an engaging classroom environment, where students can explore, experiment, and collaborate effectively
  • Stay updated with emerging technologies, tools, and educational resources in the field of
  • STEM, ICT, and robotics, and integrate them into the curriculum to keep it relevant and engaging.

STEM and Robotics Teacher

Crescent Schools
Lagos, Victoria Island
09.2019 - Current
  • Design and deliver STEM education programs with a focus on robotics, coding, and computational thinking
  • Teach robotics concepts and programming to students using platforms like mBot and
  • Arduino
  • Specialize in teaching coding skills using block-based and text-based programming languages
  • Guide students in creating IoT (Internet of Things) projects, including home automation projects
  • Prepare and mentor students for local and international robotics competitions

Embedded Systems Engineer

The Science Crew Educational Consult
Lagos, Lagos
09.2021 - Current
  • Design, develop, and implement embedded systems for various robotics and STEM education projects
  • Specialize in programming of microcontrollers such as Micro:bit and Arduino, and educational robots such as mBot and Botley.
  • Lead trainer for coding and robotics teachers, providing expertise and guidance in developing STEM projects for schools.
  • Train and mentor a team of 5 coding and robotics educators, ensuring effective delivery of coding programs within the STEM clubs.
  • Coordinate lesson delivery and curriculum development of STEM clubs in 20 schools, fostering STEM engagement in over 1000 student.
  • Offer training and support to other teachers in the areas of ICT and robotics education, enhancing their capabilities in these critical fields.

STEM Teacher Trainer

Front Range Primary School
Lagos, Akoka
11.2021 - Current
  • Lead trainer for coding and robotics teachers, providing expertise and guidance in developing STEM projects for schools
  • Train and mentor a team of 5 coding and robotics educators, ensuring effective delivery of coding programs within the STEM clubs
  • Coordinate lesson delivery and curriculum development of STEM clubs in 20 schools, fostering STEM engagement in over 1000 student
  • Offer training and support to other teachers in the areas of ICT and robotics education, enhancing their capabilities in these critical fields.

Biology Teacher

Government Day School
Taraba
03.2015 - 02.2016
  • Designed and delivered comprehensive, engaging, and student-centered biology lessons for secondary students
  • Facilitated a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encouraged critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and a love for biology.

Coding Facilitator

Reel Foundation
08.2021
  • Empowered underprivileged children from low-income families by imparting essential ICT and coding skill.

VOLUNTEERING Facilitator - Project Kawefunmi

10.2019
  • Educated young children who encountered reading and comprehension challenges, effectively leveraging the Google Read Aloud App as an educational tool.

Education

PDE -

Corona College of Education

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria
06.2010 - 11.2015

Skills

  • Technical Skills:
  • Google classroom, Microsoft Office Suite
  • Coding Languages and tools: JavaScript, CSS, HTML, Scratch, Arduino, Micro: Bit, mBot robot
  • STEM skills: Computing, Science, Practical Science, electronics programming
  • Soft Skills:
  • Creativity and Leadership skill
  • Communication and teamwork
  • Classroom Management

Certification

1. Conrad Electrocodes, Lagos Embedded systems engineering 2022


2. GIIT, Lagos Certified Front-End developer 2022


3. STEM.ORG STEM.org Certified Master Trainer 2023

Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

STEM Teacher Trainer

Front Range Primary School
11.2021 - Current

Embedded Systems Engineer

The Science Crew Educational Consult
09.2021 - Current

Coding Facilitator

Reel Foundation
08.2021

VOLUNTEERING Facilitator - Project Kawefunmi

10.2019

STEM and Robotics Teacher

Front Range Primary School
09.2019 - Current

STEM and Robotics Teacher

Crescent Schools
09.2019 - Current

Biology Teacher

Government Day School
03.2015 - 02.2016

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

University of Lagos
06.2010 - 11.2015

PDE -

Corona College of Education
Taiwo Akinyemi