ADENOLA OLUFEMI ONASANYA
Mangaf
Summary
PERSONAL PROFILE: I am a qualified Chemistry teacher with about 28 years of teaching experience. I presently work at the English School Fahaheel as a key stage 3 and 4 Chemistry and Physics teacher. I have a post graduate teaching qualification in science and mathematics. I have worked as an assistant examiner with Pearson/ Edexcel examination body for many years and I have relevant experience of marking the GCSE chemistry exam papers. I have a great passion for teaching and has effectively taught Chemistry and Physics to IGCSE levels, to pupils with varying abilities. I have a proven record of working successfully with pupils and getting accredited qualifications. I am familiar with the assessment procedure applicable to externally validated qualifications and National curriculum assessment. I have always acted as a link between parents and the school. I am a role model to all staff and have led by example over the years. I am a dedicated, enthusiastic and honest teacher. I am very reliable and can work effectively within a team. I have good communication skills, strong and effective pupil behavior management skills. I have good knowledge of the policies and procedures within the school and can translate these into effective practices. From my teaching career in the UK, I have a wide experience of working with pupils with special educational needs including those with behavior and emotional disorders. I am a hardworking and passionate teacher with strong organizational skills eager to secure a position in your establishment. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher of Chemistry and Physics
English School Fahaheel
Kuwait
09.2019 - Current
- Volunteered at local community organizations, providing assistance with day-to-day operations.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Teacher of Science
Gulf English School, Salmiya
Kuwait
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Used exams and standardized assessment tools to measure student progress.
- Collaborated with other teachers to integrate science into other curricula.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
- Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
- Provided individualized feedback to support student learning and development.
- Collaborated with specialists to meet needs of [Type] and [Type] students requiring extra support.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Supported student comprehension of scientific principles through individualized instruction.
- Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge.
- Kept abreast of technological advances in mathematics and adapted curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet diverse needs of high school students.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Assisted in development of college and career readiness programs.
SEN SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS TEACHER
CAMBIAN SCHOOLS UK
Manchester
01.2004 - 07.2017
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs and learning disabilities.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Mentored students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
- Implemented peer tutoring system to enhance comprehensive understanding of math techniques and increase student test scores.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Helped students make good decisions about course choices for educational and vocational goals.
- Addressed systematic issues with math curriculum by collaborating with colleagues.
- Maintained lesson flexibility to adapt to student progress and information retention.
- Developed new courses and selected curriculum to fill course gaps for students pursuing degrees in mathematics.
- Utilized mathematical applications and problem-solving techniques to teach advanced topics in mathematics.
- Created detailed syllabus to outline teaching methods, learning objectives and exam dates.
- Supplemented textbook material with approved third-party examples and resources for clarity on difficult topics.
- Reached out to prospective students and oversaw administrative operations as member of welcoming committee.
- Initiated communication with students to address learning concerns and offer additional guidance for independent study.
- Held regular office hours to assist students struggling with materials.
High School Chemistry Teacher
Festac Grammar School
Lagos
05.1994 - 12.2003
- Instructed students in lab by teaching safety protocols for proper use of chemicals and safe disposal of hazardous materials.
- Engaged students and promoted intellectual curiosity through hands-on experiments, PowerPoint presentations and mnemonics to provide positive attitude towards scientific processes.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Maintained records of student progress and lab completions.
- Managed laboratory and stockroom by pricing and ordering chemical supplies and equipment.
- Verified correctly positioned and working eyewash stations, safety showers, fire extinguishers and fire blankets for potential laboratory accidents.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Calibrated and maintained lab pressure sensors, oxygen sensors, pH meters and barometers.
- Inspected lab equipment before student use to reduce chances of potential hazards.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Designed science dictionary with chemistry terminology to guide students in classroom and lab, using [Software].
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Kept abreast of technological advances in mathematics and adapted curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet diverse needs of high school students.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Assisted in development of college and career readiness programs.
Education
CAMBIAN SCHOOLS, Teacher of Science
01.2004 - 07.2017
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GULF ENGLISH SCHOOL, Teacher of Chemistry
09.2017 - 08.2019
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ENGLISH SCHOOL FAHAHEAL
B.Sc. Hons - Chemistry
Ogun State University
Level 1 Certificate for IT users - ICT
British Computer Society
Manchester, UK 01.2004 - 08.2004
ILM Level 4 - Management Science
ILM Level 4 Management Award
Manchester UK 01.2011 - 07.2011
Post Graduate Certificate - Science
The Open University
Qualified Teacher Status (General Teaching Council of - undefined
Graduate Certificate - Mathematics Education
Liverpool Hope University
Skills
I am always punctual to work and very reliableI have very good subject knowledge of Chemistry and Physics, up to IGCSE levelI possess a good knowledge of all relevant policies and procedures and can implement such effectivelyI have up to date trainings including safeguarding of pupils, health and safety, fire awarenessI have a good knowledge of the National curriculum in England and other relevant alternative curriculum appropriate for pupils with English as a second languageI possess good communication skillsI can effectively plan and deliver good and outstanding science lessonsI can work to meet up with deadlines and can manage stress, appropriatelyI can manage the learning environment effectivelyI am a team player and have promoted positive relationships with staff, students and parentsI can evaluate my own performance and identify training needs to foster continuous personal developmentI can contribute to the effective assessment and planning of individual learning programmes for pupilsI can coach, mentor and train staff and can provide learners with effective supportI can set, review and evaluate measurable standardsI have the ability to identify and resolve problems as effectively as it is possibleI have no criminal record and a clean full Uk and Kuwait drivers’ licences
Physics and chemistry training
Additional Information
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Swimming, reading and meeting new friends
I enjoy swimming as a form of regular exercise and for relaxation. Reading the auto biographies of successful people is another past time i enjoy. The privilege to meet new people, especially from different race or background is what I enjoy doing.
Timeline
Teacher of Chemistry and Physics
English School Fahaheel
09.2019 - Current
Teacher of Science
Gulf English School, Salmiya
09.2017 - 06.2019
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GULF ENGLISH SCHOOL, Teacher of Chemistry
09.2017 - 08.2019
ILM Level 4 - Management Science
ILM Level 4 Management Award
01.2011 - 07.2011
SEN SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS TEACHER
CAMBIAN SCHOOLS UK
01.2004 - 07.2017
Level 1 Certificate for IT users - ICT
British Computer Society
01.2004 - 08.2004
CAMBIAN SCHOOLS, Teacher of Science
01.2004 - 07.2017
High School Chemistry Teacher
Festac Grammar School
05.1994 - 12.2003
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ENGLISH SCHOOL FAHAHEAL
B.Sc. Hons - Chemistry
Ogun State University
Post Graduate Certificate - Science
The Open University
Qualified Teacher Status (General Teaching Council of - undefined
Graduate Certificate - Mathematics Education
Liverpool Hope University