Collins Chizuruoke Ezem (QTS)

• Assisting clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and mobility, promoting independence.
• Providing personalised care and support to individuals with diverse needs, enhancing their quality of life.
• Administering medication accurately and safely, following strict healthcare protocols to maintain client well-being.
• Tracking and documented client behaviours, activity engagement, skills development and notable incidents.
• Escorting clients to shops, appointments and special events, tailoring service to meet mobility and personal needs of individuals.

• Provided personalised care and support to individuals with diverse needs, enhancing their quality of life.
• Assisted clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and mobility, promoting independence.
• Encouraged service users to be independent and active members of society.
• Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge, staying informed about best practices in care and safeguading.
• Managed challenging behaviour through de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement, ensuring a safe environment.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

• Planning & Delivery of High-Quality Lessons:
  Plan and deliver engaging Religious Education and PSHE lessons, ensuring content is appropriately differentiated to meet students' diverse needs. Develop age-appropriate lessons that foster critical thinking, discussion, and student engagement.
• Assessment & Monitoring of Student Progress:
  Regularly assess students’ progress through formative and summative assessments. Use data to inform lesson planning and adapt teaching strategies to support all students. Provide constructive, actionable feedback to help students improve academically and personally.
• Classroom Management & Environment:
  Manage classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive and respectful learning environment. Ensure students feel safe and confident to participate in discussions, particularly in sensitive subjects like RE and PSHE, which often involve moral reflection and personal development.
• Pastoral Support & Personal Development:
  Support the emotional, social, and personal development of students through PSHE lessons, guiding them in areas such as mental health, relationships, and self-awareness. Encourage students to engage with issues affecting their community and personal growth, fostering a culture of respect and responsibility.
• Differentiation & Individual Support:
  Differentiate lesson plans and resources to meet the varying abilities and needs of students. Provide tailored support for students with special educational needs (SEN) and those requiring additional assistance, ensuring accessibility to the curriculum.
• Collaboration with Colleagues and Parents:
  Work closely with colleagues to ensure consistency in delivering high-quality education and pastoral care. Communicate regularly with parents to update them on student progress, behavior, and well-being, helping to build positive relationships between the school and families.
• Contribution to School Community:
  Actively contribute to the wider school community by participating in extracurricular activities and supporting initiatives that promote students' personal development and school values. Engage in school-wide events that enhance students' spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.

Thrive Practitioner / ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) / HLTA & LSA

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

• Classroom Leadership & Lesson Coverage:
  Covered lessons across various subjects, ensuring pupils stayed engaged and on task with pre-prepared lessons. Delivered creative, interactive activities to maintain focus and progress during teacher absences.
• Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA):
  Supported whole-class and small-group activities, led lessons, and helped manage pupil behavior. Provided feedback and supported differentiated teaching to meet the needs of all pupils.
• Learning Support Assistant (LSA):
  Worked with pupils requiring extra support, adapting resources to ensure accessibility and engagement. Assisted pupils with SEN, helping them stay focused and involved in class activities.
• Emotional Literacy Support:
  Delivered emotional literacy sessions to help pupils understand and manage their emotions. Built resilience and supported mental well-being through tailored interventions and activities.
• Thrive Approach:
  Used the Thrive Approach to enhance pupils’ emotional and social development, promoting positive relationships and self-regulation. Assessed needs through Thrive-Online and provided targeted support.
• Pastoral Support:
  Offered individualized support to pupils facing personal challenges, ensuring they felt valued and supported in overcoming barriers to learning. Collaborated with teachers, parents, and external professionals for holistic care.
  

• Maintained and updated digital patient records and medical information.
• Provided quality personal care, including dressing and bathing, while maintaining respect and sensitivity.

• Provided 24-hour care by periodically monitoring and recording patient status.
• Highlighted concerns to nursing staff promptly.

• Kept public areas clean and hygienic by performing routine sanitization tasks.

• Obtained current medical information, including weight, height, and vital signs, to aid in patient care

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

• Developed and implemented Religious Education (RE), IGCSE Sociology, and Civic Education curricula in alignment with international standards, ensuring they met educational objectives and students' diverse learning needs.
• Designed comprehensive schemes of work and lesson plans for various academic levels, including WAEC, NECO, JAMB, and IGCSE Sociology.

• Delivered engaging lessons across a diverse community of learners, using a range of teaching strategies to address varying academic abilities and learning styles.
• Adapted methods to meet individual and group needs, particularly in subjects like Sociology (IGCSE) and Religious Education, ensuring that all students were able to access the curriculum and excel in their learning.

• Provided holistic pastoral care as a School Chaplain, offering guidance on moral, ethical, and spiritual matters.
• Supported students’ social and emotional development by mentoring them through community projects, helping them make informed decisions and develop the personal skills needed to lead confident, healthy, and responsible lives.

• Regularly assessed student progress, both formatively and summatively, using a range of tools and methods to track academic development.
• Led preparation for internal and external examinations, including WAEC, NECO, JAMB, and IGCSE.
• Consistently achieved outstanding outcomes with 100% success rates in both internal and external assessments for Religious Education, Civic Education, and Sociology (IGCSE).

• Led the Humanities Department, overseeing curriculum planning, staff development, and the progress of students.
• Provided professional development opportunities for colleagues to enhance teaching methods and student outcomes.
• Monitored the implementation of the curriculum, ensuring it was delivered effectively across all key stages.

• Played a key role in senior management, contributing to strategic planning, policy development, and school improvement initiatives.
• Worked collaboratively with the leadership team to drive the school's overall objectives and ensure that the educational standards aligned with national and international expectations.

• Maintained strong communication with parents and guardians, discussing student progress, behavior, and well-being.
• Held regular meetings with families to ensure a collaborative approach to supporting students' academic and personal development.
• Provided regular updates and feedback on student achievements and areas for improvement.

• Committed to professional growth through continued development in Religious Education and Humanities.
• Kept abreast of the latest teaching strategies, resources, and best practices to ensure the delivery of high-quality education.
• Participated in professional learning communities and attended workshops to refine teaching methods and stay informed about educational trends.

Leadership Roles Curriculum Planning Teaching Exam Preparation Student Assessment Collaboration Staff Development

• Organizing: Efficiently coordinate tasks and resources to achieve goals.
• Planning: Develop strategic plans and set clear objectives.
• Coordinating: Ensure smooth collaboration among team members.
• Directing and Supervising: Provide guidance and oversight to achieve desired outcomes.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive curriculum for Religious Education (RE) and Civic Education:Align with WAEC, IGCSE, and other exam standards.
  
• Deliver engaging lessons:Cater to the diverse learning needs of students.
  Ensure understanding of key concepts in Religious and Civic Education.
  
• Prepare students for WAEC, IGCSE, and other exams:Provide targeted instruction and practice exercises based on exam formats and requirements.
  
• Regularly assess student progress:Use tests and assignments.
  Provide constructive feedback to help students improve.
  
• Collaborate with other teachers, parents, and school administrators:Support student learning.
  Address any issues that may affect student performance in exams.
  
• Optimize team training and staff development:Foster continuous improvement and growth