Ekimiebi Esiri
London,London
Summary
My work experience spans over two decades, including administration, customer relations, educational consulting, and teaching across early childhood, elementary, and higher education. I possess skills including teamwork, interpersonal skills, communication skills, networking, conflict management, planning, and collaboration. This is complemented by critical thinking, planning, problem-solving skills as well as research skills, including data collection and data analysis specifically focused on play, learning, parenting, and culture.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Ethics Panel, PhD Representative, SASc
School pf Applied Sciences, LSBU
London, London Borough of Southwark
09.2023 - 07.2024
- I participated in all monthly panel meetings and gained valuable experience in reviewing and processing ethics approval for research across a diversity of disciplines within the School of Applied Sciences.
- The panel was responsible for promoting research integrity and ensuring that best practices and standards are upheld in conducting research.
Hourly Paid Lecturer
London South Bank University
London, London Borough of Southwark
01.2022 - 07.2023
- I delivered the curriculum in three modules by aligning with university standards.
- Ensured up-to-date teaching methods with continuous professional development, such as applying the Student-Centred Active Learning Environment with Upside-Down pedagogies in teaching.
- Collaborated with other lecturers to share best practices in teaching methodologies.
- Marked students' work and gave feedback on progress to ensure positive results
Part-Time Teacher Trainer
Royal Masters Montessori Centre
Lagos
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Lectured students on the Montessori early childhood Diploma teaching course
- Prepared students for the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) international qualifying exams.
Head of School
Eden Montessori School
Lagos
09.2014 - 07.2019
- I hired all teaching and non-teaching staff.
- I established the school culture based on Montessori ideals and facilitated monthly teacher professional development training as well as termly parent education seminars.
- I planned the teaching curriculum and ensured that teaching staff were well-resourced to deliver the curriculum to maximize the children's progress and continuous development.
- I conducted weekly meetings with the teachers and carers to ensure up-to-date records of children's development and learning goals as well as communicate same to parents.
- I was responsible for pastoral care and community relationship.
Education
PhD in Progress - Psychology
London South Bank University
London Borough of Southwark 10.2021 -
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Sheffield
London, UK 09.2011 - 10.2013
Montessori Elementary teaching Diploma - Montessori Education
Houston Montessori Centre
Houston, Texas, USA 05.2011 - 07.2013
Montessori Early Childhood Diploma - Montessori Education
College of Modern Montessori
Johannesbourg, South Africa 09.2004 - 05.2006
Skills
- Team work
- Empathy
- Communication skills
- Understanding of child development
- Critical thinking
- Research skills : Research interest in play, learning, parenting, and culture
- Data collection and analysis
- Problem solving
- Interpersonal skills, networking, and collaboration
- Conflict management
- Relationship building and customer retention
Associations
International Play Association England - Executive Committee
British Educational Research Association - Member
Foundation for Montessori Educators in Nigeria - Member
Timeline
Ethics Panel, PhD Representative, SASc
School pf Applied Sciences, LSBU
09.2023 - 07.2024
Hourly Paid Lecturer
London South Bank University
01.2022 - 07.2023
PhD in Progress - Psychology
London South Bank University
10.2021 -
Part-Time Teacher Trainer
Royal Masters Montessori Centre
07.2019 - 08.2021
Head of School
Eden Montessori School
09.2014 - 07.2019
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Sheffield
09.2011 - 10.2013
Montessori Elementary teaching Diploma - Montessori Education
Houston Montessori Centre
05.2011 - 07.2013
Montessori Early Childhood Diploma - Montessori Education
College of Modern Montessori
09.2004 - 05.2006
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