RUKAYAT TOLASE RAHEEM
Nigeria | - |-
Career Profile: An experienced and certified secondary school English Language and English
Literature teacher with a passion for mentoring learners in line with acceptable standards and curriculum
using modern age learning style while encouraging out of the box thinking. Well-disposed, mannered
and humble worker with an outstanding people management and communication skills.
Grounded with a disposition to contribute immensely towards achieving good academics and
social development of a learner in any learning situation.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
PACESETTERS INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
January 2018 – Present
Designation: English Language Teacher
● My role involves working to tight deadlines to plan, prepare and deliver lessons to
students using appropriate teaching aids.
● I have developed strong teaching and mentoring skills through a close interaction with
learners.
● I set examination questions, mark students’ scripts and grade students objectively.
● I enhanced the writing skill of a class of 22 students by 70% during a study term.
● Prepared students for a state debate that resulted in clinching the first position.
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Coordinated students for the school's Literary and Debating Club in conjunction with the Model
United Nation (MUN).
● I played a key role in directing students’ performance rehearsals in the drama club.
● I supported the school by proving a wide coverage of its activities through the use of
social media; specifically, five students joined the school through my recommendation.
ALIMOS COVENANT INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
January 2017- December 2017
Designation: English Language Teacher and Class Teacher
● My role involved planning, preparing and delivering lessons to students using appropriate
teaching aids.
● I set examinations questions, marked students’ scripts and graded students objectively.
● I consistently gave short speeches on the assembly ground on topics targeted at
improving the students’ communication skills.
● I acted as an advocate for students’ well-being, and as a valuable resource for their
educational advancement.
● I listened to learners’ concerns about their academic, emotional and social problems.
Sector: Education
COUONE TECHNOLOGY
January 2016 – December
2016
Designation: Administrative Personnel
● Responsibility for overall social media strategy and regular posting on key channels.
● I played a significant role in numerous campaigns to boost engagement with our brand.
● I was responsible for taking minutes of numerous meetings.
● I wrote reports of various activities based on strong observation and investigation for the
manager.
● I developed strong knowledge of a range of social media platforms.
NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORPS
March 2015-December 2015
Designation: Assistant Teacher
● Reinforced lessons presented by the teacher by putting students through with appropriate
teaching aids.
● Helped the teacher with grading assignments, keeping record and taking attendance of
learners.
● Helped supervised students in the class and monitor their activities during breaks and field
trips.
● Helped review lessons materials and adapt them to each student's learning style.
EDUCATION:
●-: Bachelor’s Degree in English/Communication and Language Arts, University
of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State.
●-: National Examination Council, Christ National Model College, Idi Ahun,
Ibadan, Oyo State.
●-: Common Entrance Examination, Community Primary School, Aba Alfa,
Olomi, Ibadan.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND MERITS:
2013/2014: Queen Elizabeth II Hall, University of Ibadan: Sportsman of the Year.
2013/2014: Sports Council, University of Ibadan: Overall Best Female Athlete.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP: Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, Abuja, 2015.
TRAININGS:
● Introductory Cambridge Lower Secondary English as A Second Language - Cambridge
Assessment International Education (July, 2020).
● Introduction to teaching English as a Second Language-Alison Online Learning Platform
(2019).
● Introduction to Journalism-Alison Online Learning Platform (2019).
● Fundamentals of Digital Marketing-Google Digital Garage (2019).
● Employability Skills, Young Africa Leadership Initiatives (YALI), Ibadan, Oyo State
(2019).
● ‘How to become the best candidate for that job’, Ede Orientation Camp, Osun State
(2016).
KEY SKILLS:
● Excellent communication skills
● Content Writing
● Exceptional Presentation and Public Speaking Skills
● Ability to communicate difficult concept in a simplified way
● Mentoring
● Good Time Management and Organisational skills
● Proficient in Microsoft Office Packages.
● Internet Savvy
● A passion for lifelong learning
● Active listening skill
Interests: Blogging, Reading, Travelling, Research making, Sport and Volunteering.
Referees: Available on request.
