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
2023.09 - 2024.07
- 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
2022.01 - 2023.07
- 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
2019.07 - 2021.08
- 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
2014.09 - 2019.07
- 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 2021.10 -
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Sheffield
London, UK 2011.09 - 2013.10
Montessori Elementary teaching Diploma - Montessori Education
Houston Montessori Centre
Houston, Texas, USA 2011.05 - 2013.07
Montessori Early Childhood Diploma - Montessori Education
College of Modern Montessori
Johannesbourg, South Africa 2004.09 - 2006.05
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
2023.09 - 2024.07
Hourly Paid Lecturer
London South Bank University
2022.01 - 2023.07
PhD in Progress - Psychology
London South Bank University
2021.10 -
Part-Time Teacher Trainer
Royal Masters Montessori Centre
2019.07 - 2021.08
Head of School
Eden Montessori School
2014.09 - 2019.07
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Sheffield
2011.09 - 2013.10
Montessori Elementary teaching Diploma - Montessori Education
Houston Montessori Centre
2011.05 - 2013.07
Montessori Early Childhood Diploma - Montessori Education
College of Modern Montessori
2004.09 - 2006.05