Math/Science Teacher

Objective
Mathematics/Science Teacher

Professional Profile
Caring teacher with more than ••••• years of experience: International and Nigerian Curriculum schools
Strong background in elementary education, mathematics, English, and science, middle school science, and high/middle school mathematics.
Dedicated, resourceful, and an innovative individual who strives to change marginal achievements into successful accomplishments
Dedicated to creating stable learning environments and motivating students to excel
Support colleagues and administration by creating an atmosphere of mutual respect to facilitate team spirit in order to fulfill set goals

Academic •••••. in Educational/Media Technology University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria••••• •••••
Department of Curriculum Studies and Educational Technology
Concentrations: Calculus, Statistics, Trigonometry, Geometry, Algebra, Wave and Thermal Physics, Curriculum Development, Educational Media and Technology, Educational Psychology, Educational Guidance and Counseling, & Sociology of Education, Computer in Education, TV Production.
National Certificate in Education/ St. Andrews College of Education, Oyo, Nigeria •••••••••• Technical Studies
Concentrations: Principles and Practices of Education, Special Education, Electronic, Woodwork, Metalwork, and Building Technology, Mathematics courses, Science courses (Chemistry, Physics)
Teachers Grade II Certificate•••••L.A. Teachers College Osogbo, Oyo State Nigeria •••••
Concentrations: Principles and Practices of Education, Primary School Subjects, Practical Teaching.

Selected Skills and Accomplishments

Administrative Skills
v Created an evaluation tool in order to keep parents informed of their childs academic progress on a weekly basis
v Responsible for all administrative work of the Nebraska Independent High School Program, which includes but is not limited to the following:
o Register students for CLASS (Communication and Assessment in Student Centered Systems), which is a student centered environmental course delivered electronically via the World Wide Web)
o Enroll students in a traditional computer-assisted response evaluation system+ print-based course and order all the print-based resources from the university
o Administer assignments, evaluations and examinations to the students and mail them via post, fax, email, or through Way Cool, a course management program for both students and proctors.
v Keep all necessary school records in a well organized data-bank
v Develop a budget, accurately estimating expenses and income and justifying expenses
v Keep accurate and complete financial records of Nebraska Study Program.
v Supervision of Staff
o Writing of Lesson Plans
o Weekly school presentations
o Interviewing and training of new staff
o Evaluating teaching skills

Communication
v Effectively transferring thoughts from one person to another by speech, in writing, electronically or visually in both informal and formal situations
v Organizing and presenting ideas clearly
v Producing grammatical, well expressed, easily understood and interesting presentations at workshops and training seminars
v Adjusting the language and style to meet the requirements of different people, groups etc.

Educational Evaluation
v Reviewed numerous classroom assessment method techniques adopt effective tools that are compliant with the present institution
v Recognize the need for appropriate pacing and develop training plans in response to identified needs
v Pass valued judgment on student performance to show a good balance between being honest and positive

Curriculum Development
v Developed, assessed, and evaluated diverse curriculum in order to select the one best suited to instruct students when required
v Improved on an existing curriculum to suit the needs of a dynamic environment
v Identified students individually to develop curriculum to accommodate different learning styles to maximize student comprehension
v Developed instructional materials by improvisation

Technical Skills
v Knowledge of Microsoft environment this includes Microsoft Word, Excel, and database
v Manage and run school learning and resource center
v Responsible for the repairs, maintenance and operation of educational equipment e.g. overhead projector, multi media projector, etc
v Set up a mini broadcasting studio and oversaw its smooth running for performance enhancement

Classroom Presentation
v Establish comfortable, student focused two-way communication that empowers students to enjoy the learning process
v Maintain productive learning environment by stating classroom rules, holding them accountable for their actions, and implementing consistent and fair consequences
v Deliver lesson in a stimulating way using a variety of teaching strategies and a wide range of resources

Accomplishments
Actively involved in the accreditation process of the •••••, Nigeria
Participated as workshop facilitator/trainer of Nigerian public primary school teachers in Abuja under a World Education/USAID program: - Positive Discipline in the Classroom
Assisted in the initiation and development of 3 private schools: The Regent School of Abuja (British Curriculum), Chrisland School, Lagos & Genesis Primary School, Osun
Initiated weekly reports for parents in order to see the developmental stages of their childs academic performance (•••••)
Building a Youth Center in Ire, Osun State

Training and Workshops Attended:
••••• Association of International Schools in Africa Workshops (Ghana: •••••)
••••• Antipasti Classroom (Appetizing recipes for accommodating diverse learners in the classroom) by Dr. Gary Green (Ghana: •••••)
••••• Meyer Briggs (Type Indicator Team Spirit) Workshop (Nigeria: •••••)
••••• School In-house training sessions
••••• Differentiated Instruction by Dr. Susan Baum (Nigeria: •••••)


Workshops Facilitated:
••••• Positive Discipline in the Classroom - (American School Teaching Staff and World Education/USAID program)
••••• Antipasti Classroom (Recipes for Accommodating Diverse Learning) - American School Teaching Staff
••••• Engaging students in the classroom through educational games

Work History
••••• Present•••••American International School•••••Abuja, Nigeria
•••••Mathematics/Science/Grade 8 Homeroom Teacher/
•••••Nebraska Independent High School Program Proctor

••••• ••••••••••The Regent School (British Curriculum School)•••••Abuja, Nigeria
Key Stage 2 Teacher

••••• ••••••••••Chrisland School, Victoria Garden City•••••Lagos, Nigeria
•••••(Nigerian Primary Curriculum)
•••••Class Teacher/Technical Resource Manager

••••• ••••••••••The Vale College, Ibadan•••••Oyo, Nigeria
•••••Subject Teacher (Math and Technical Studies)

••••• ••••••••••Corona Secondary School•••••Lagos, Nigeria
•••••Subject Teacher (Math and Technical Studies)

••••• ••••••••••Starland Private School•••••Lagos, Nigeria
•••••(Nigerian Primary Curriculum)
•••••Class Teacher

••••• ••••••••••Bola Immaculate School, Ibadan•••••Oyo, Nigeria
•••••(Nigerian Primary Curriculum)
•••••Class Teacher

Referees:

••••• Ms. Marianna Bell
Head teacher, The Regent School, Abuja (Until July •••••, •••••

••••• Mrs. Amy •••••
Tel: ••••• ••••• •••••

••••• Dr. M.O. Yusuf
Dept. of Curriculum Studies and Educational Technology
University of Ilorin