Faith Fred Ukpede

. FAITH FRED UKPEDE E n g l i s h L a n g ua g e T e a c h e r w i t h 1 0 Y e a r s ’ E x p e r i e n c e CONTACT-- Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria (105101) CAREER OBJECTIVE Dynamic native English language teacher with a zest for quality education and academic success. Aiming to leverage my skills and experience to successfully fill the role of English/ESOL/ESL/EAL/EAP teacher in your institution and keenly contribute immense value to the school’s unique vision. PROFILE EDUCATION Ba ch el or of A rt s ( B. A .) in Eng li sh L angu ag e an d Li t e r at u re Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria CGPA: 3.34 November 2005 CORE COMPETENCIES Well-honed communication and interpersonal skills Superb writer Excellent lesson plan design Presentation skills Cooperative learning and differentiated instruction Team teaching Ability to assess students efficiently Education Technology Integration Skills Classroom management Excellent parent/teacher communication ADDITIONAL SKILLS Content writing Proof reading and editing Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint proficiency Social media manager Analytical and critical thinking skills Project management proficiency Faculty training and development CERTIFICATIONS 120-Hour TESOL/TEFL Certificate With over 10 years of experience working as a professional English language teacher, I have excellent subject knowledge and a track record of inspiring students to get outstanding results and enhanced learning outcomes. I am passionate about supporting learners with effective teaching and learning in order to help them achieve their audacious goals and grow a learning community. I make the most of my excellent communication skills, intrinsic motivation, flexibility, resourcefulness and will to positively navigate uncertainties collaboratively to deliver memorable learning experiences. Over the course of my career, a deep desire and commitment to continuously develop self and adapt to innovations and smart technologies in education have equipped me to become adept at integrating educational technology in my classroom. I usually employ a creative and enthusiastic approach with a resolute commitment to student-focused learning, inquiry-based instruction and academic achievement in a convivial, amicable and inspiring learning environment. EXPERIENCE EN G LI S H L A NG U AG E T EA CH E R Quivesti Learning, Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria / May 2018 – Present Quivesti Learning is an educational institution and university preparatory school that is specialized in the provision of tutoring and educational advisory services to help students boost academic performance and equip them for university. Contributions and Educational Outcomes • Gained considerable skill and experience utilizing the one-to-one lesson format to develop bespoke programs and lessons to fit students’ academic goals, ability levels, preferences and interests, personality and learning style in order to address learning gaps and achieve positive learning outcomes • Implemented my adeptness at diagnosing problems and gaps in learning as well as my resourcefulness at developing bespoke programs and using the scaffolding method to help my students gain mastery of concepts, which consequently inspired over 90% of them to achieve outstanding results in Cambridge IGCSE, GCSE, SAT, IELTS and other academic proficiency tests • Utilized my excellent subject knowledge, lesson planning skills and student motivation and engagement strategies to develop a 5-day plan and teach IELTS General to a student with no prior IELTS background who then got a 7.5 overall band score within a 2-week period • Took the initiative to conduct extensive research on the most effective e-learning strategies, mobile education and tech-savvy educational World TESOL Academy (August 2020) IELTS Academic 7.5 Overall Band Score (April 2017) • Become an IELTS Teacher Idea London Academy (April 2020) Global Institute for Educators: Best Practices in Special Education Program Saint Norbert College: Center for International Education (De Pere, Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA – May 2016) Social and Emotional Learning in Classrooms and Adult Life Smart Relationships LLC (De Pere, Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA – May 2016) Learning How to Learn: Powerful Mental Tools to Help you Master Tough Subjects University of California, San Diego, USA (2016) Customer Relationship Management Certificate EC-Council (Sep 2014) Proficiency Certificate in Management Nigerian Institute of Management (Nov 2007) ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS Certificate of Honor From Mavir Leaders College for distinguished performance in organizing and preparing students to win first positions in drama presentation and beauty pageant at the All Nigeria Schools Cultural Festival (2008) Certificate of Merit From Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA) for outstanding performance in executing an environmental protection project in Abia state, Nigeria (2007) Chairman’s Award From the National Youth Service Corps for outstanding services during National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) 2007 Certificate of Honor For outstanding contributions towards the development of creativity as Assistant • tools in line with the latest industry trends and recommended my findings in order to confront the challenges in learning imposed by the global pandemic-induced lockdown and to train staff to become digitally literate, which led to the development of a robust online learning platform and more digital-savvy teachers Showed remarkable insight by recommending modifications, development and improvement of the English language curriculum and remedial programs in order to accommodate SEN students and create measurable learning outcomes for them Utilized innovative learning strategies and personality-specific learning styles to encourage SEN students to learn which resulted in more enjoyable and lively learning sessions and significant improvement in their reading and writing skills INT E RN Smart Relationships LLC, Green Bay, WI / Oct 2017 - Dec 2017 Smart Relationships LLC is based in Wisconsin, USA and is specialized in EQ assessment and coaching. Key Contributions and Outcomes • Acquired a greater sense of appreciation for the application of emotional intelligence principles such as self-awareness, consequential thinking and empathy, which I teach my students to demonstrate in the classroom in order to become more perceptive, patient and to navigate their emotions to create positive outcomes, so that they can diffuse more warmth and friendliness and foster a healthier and unthreatening learning environment. • Assisted the trainer to provide advice and facilitation of emotional intelligence principles to local educators and demonstrated practical applications of the principles in ways that foster healthy relationships, conflict resolution and organizational development. EN G LI S H T E AC H ER A ND H EA D O F D E PA R TM EN T O F EN G LI S H ( P RI MA R Y S CHO O L) Bridging Gaps School, Lekki, Lagos / Aug 2016 - Aug 2017 Bridging Gaps School is an international primary school that explores a rich blend of the British national curriculum, American curriculum and the Nigerian national curriculum. Key Contributions and Educational Outcomes • Took the initiative to plan and manage the application of IEPs and innovative lesson plans for students with diverse needs, which was hitherto nonexistent, and this motivated most of them to be more positively involved in classroom activities as well as improve the quality of their reading and writing skills and effectively eliminated negative behavior and enhanced my classroom management. • Over 98% of 5th grade students under my supervision as homeroom teacher recorded remarkable progress in their reading, writing and speaking skills, and successfully passed entrance exams into various highly sought-after international secondary schools due to my enthusiastic attitude, evident ardor to make a positive difference and profound ability to stimulate active and continuous learning and foster an infectious reading culture. • Took initiative to volunteer as literacy coach to organize an after-school literacy clinic project to help develop and boost the English proficiency of pupils who struggled with pronunciation, blending, spelling and inspired them to develop a reading culture. • Advanced the idea of in-class libraries for student engagement and enlisted students in my homeroom to implement the plan, which inspired other homeroom teachers to follow the trend. Programs Coordinator for Creative Writers’ Workshop in Delta State University, Abraka (2005) INDUSTRY EXPOSURE Education Business TV and radio HOBBIES AND INTERESTS Teaching and training Reading Blogging, vlogging and writing Sports Professional development Traveling Social media enthusiast Public speaking Music Volunteering • Inspired English teachers in primary department to develop excellent subject knowledge due to an uncompromising emphasis on consistent improvements, a drive to attain the highest standards of excellence in their role in order to ultimately meet programme requirements. 6 T H G RA D E H EA D O F EN G LI S H D E PA RT M E NT Standard Bearers School, Lekki, Lagos / Aug 2015 - Jul 2016 Standard Bearers School is an international primary school located in the Lekki area of Lagos, Nigeria. Key Contributions and Educational Outcomes • Utilized my resourcefulness and resilience to teach and motivate over 95% of my students to surpass their predicted grades and successfully pass entrance exams into various international secondary schools, with many of them winning several scholarships. • Supported three SEN students with extra language support, one-to-one tutoring and inclusion in lesson activities which helped them to pass entrance exams successfully into secondary schools of their choice. • Motivated students to participate more actively in lessons by utilizing digital learning tools and role playing which helped more than 80% of struggling students engage more in lesson activities and improve their reading and writing skills. LE AD ENG LI SH T E AC HE R AN D R EL ATI O N SH I P M AN AG ER Greater Scholars International School (GSIS), Ajah, Lekki, Lagos / Sep 2009 Aug 2015 Greater Scholars International School is an international school that explores a rich blend of the British national curriculum, American curriculum and the Nigerian national curriculum. Key Contributions and Outcomes: Lead Teacher and English Language Teacher: • Utilized my resourcefulness in developing teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, thereby enhancing learning outcomes and promoting student engagement. • Volunteered to put my superb speaking skills to good use by Emceeing events for the school and exhibited excellent time management and interpersonal communication skills in a friendly and engaging manner. • Devoted quality time off free personal time to engage struggling 6th graders in my homeroom one-to-one after school hours in order to review concepts taught and bridge learning gaps, which led to more than 80% of them surpassing their expected grades and passing common entrance exams into secondary schools. • Demonstrated my creativity and excellent writing skills by creating, writing and directing plays for the school annual end of year event, which parents and clients testified to being entertained by. Relationship Manager: • Suggested and designed a more effective admissions system to deliver a more professional service which addressed the issue of backlogs and facilitated the admissions processes, thereby surpassing established goals. • Utilized my excellent writing skills to develop engaging content for the school’s social media sites which significantly improved the relations between the school and its clients. • Took initiative for professional development by completing a Customer Relationship Management course certified by EC-Council, which helped me to successfully navigate many encounters with parents and clients. . ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER Canterbury International School, Ajah, Lekki, Lagos / Sep 2008 – Aug 2009 Canterbury International School is an international school that emphasizes the use of the British national curriculum. Key Contributions and Educational Outcomes • Trained and led a team of students to win a regional spelling bee. • Exposure to the British curriculum helped align my education philosophy with the PYP/MYP philosophy. • Learned to employ an eclectic teaching strategy which entailed incorporating local and global issues into my teaching in order to engage middle and high school students to apply the concepts in real life situations. • Helped students master difficult concepts using games and other creative approaches which created a fun learning environment and served as great motivation to students. BROADCAST PRESENTER Broadcasting Corporation of Abia State (BCA), Abia state / Sep 2006 – Sep 2007 BCA is a state-owned television and radio station located in Abia state, Nigeria. Key Contributions and Outcomes: • Learned to source for leads and conduct live interviews with active sportspersons and coaches. • Learned to present information in an accessible and attractive way. • Proved a great asset to the radio and television departments by contributing immensely to existing programs and inventing others. VOLUNTEER WORK AND PERSONAL PROJECTS BOW JOW LEARNING PROJECT Digital Republic, Lekki, Lagos / Aug 24 – Sep 4 2020 Volunteered my expertise, experience and consultation services to prepare and administer e-learning content for 5th and 6th graders to support the Bow Jow Learning Project in order to help cater to the learning needs of under privileged elementary school pupils during the global pandemic-induced lockdown. NAHUM AFRICA, CENTER FOR TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT Lekki, Lagos / Dec 2019 – Present Volunteers as Senior Training and Development Specialist at Nahum Africa, a non-profit organization based in Lagos, Nigeria by identifying skills gaps and development needs in different sectors, developing a training curriculum and facilitating top-notch trainings to different government ministries and business organizations. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROJECT Abia state / 2006 – 2007 Organized a team, spent personal funds, raised resources and partnered with the media and Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA) to execute a successful environmental protection project in Abia state in order to raise awareness about global warming and proper waste collection and disposal. REFEREES Available on request.