FATAI SHITTU
Norwich,UK
Summary
Dedicated teacher with over 20 years of experience. Demonstrated history of facilitating teaching and learning procedure using modern facilities to achieve students' and institutional goals and promoting best practices. Thrives under pressure and adapts to challenges with ingenuity and resilience. Experienced and intellectually curious person always seeking new information and driving research forward. Balances classroom, laboratory and practice time to help students develop into knowledgeable, confident professionals. Multi-published researcher with history of running successful studies with students.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
23
23
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Lecturer I in English Language
Federal University
Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria
2022.01 - Current
- Teaching, Researching, Community Servicing, Examination Officer
- Built rapport with students, incentivising engagement and interaction.
- Prepared comprehensive feedback and revision plans for students.
- Created vibrant learning atmosphere through interactive exercises and discussions.
- Helped non-native speakers with confidence and social integration.
- Applied differentiated teaching methods to meet varied student needs.
- Created bespoke learning aids and materials designed for [Type] students.
- Provided engaging educational resources to broaden student learning tools.
- Adapted teaching styles and resources to suit student age and ability.
- Highlighted importance of composition, grammar and sentence construction rules.
- Set-up equipment and gathered teaching materials to prepare for lessons.
- Managed challenging behaviour with firm and fair style.
- Related course material to students' interests, preferences and experiences.
- Recommended effective additional learning resources, aiding continued student confidence and abilities.
- Planned dynamic, interesting lessons by incorporating variety of mediums.
- Offered personalised constructive feedback to improve student development.
- Set and marked written and spoken language exams.
- Evaluated student progress by providing short quizzes, examinations and standardised tests.
- Provided additional support to struggling students, promoting improved academic confidence.
- Established positive, productive classroom environments for maximised student engagement.
- Adapted diverse teaching methods to boost student focus.
- Delivered key academic concepts using engaging teaching methods, improving student understanding.
- Implemented practical and theoretical lessons in [Language] studies.
- Assessed students' progress to create and implement action plans.
- Supported students in achieving personalised linguistic goals within desired timeframes.
- Researched teaching methods, advising colleagues on interesting findings.
- Monitored difficulties in students to provide extra coaching and assistance.
- Applied various instructional approaches, experiential learning and self-assessment to increase retention and understanding.
- Prepared students to take official exams, achieving high success rate.
- Taught spelling, pronunciation and sentence structure to form basic foundation of language.
- Facilitated group interventions for students with diverse abilities.
- Developed plans and strategies to promote continuous improvement.
- Wrote reports outlining project progress and results.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
PRINCIPAL
Unity Comprehensive School
Sokoto, Nigeria
2005.09 - 2024.02
- Coordinated staff and students.
- Ensured qualitative academic delivery and conducive academic environment.
- Attended to parents’ requests and complaints.
- Coordinated the school’s content making.
- Liased with the Ministry of Education and examination bodies.
- Represented the school in meetings and gatherings.
- Drafted and prepared official letters, Advising the school Proprietor on crucial decision making.
- Disciplined staff and students for misconduct.
- Recommended deserving staff and students for awards,
- Maintained peaceful and cordial relationship among staff, students, parents and the school community.
- Prepared salary voucher, Coordinating all contracts in the school.
- Ensured staff training and development.
- Received reports and feedback on the school.
- Assigned responsibilities to the staff and ensuring absolute compliance.
- Resolved conflicts among staff, students, parents and management.
- Submitted monthly academic report to the Proprietor.
- Performed any other responsibilities assigned by the Proprietor
- Coordinated yearly budget, tracked expenses and documented actions.
- Oversaw facilities and grounds maintenance, balancing budget and schedules against professional expectations and safety.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Integrated approaches to modernise and streamline programme operations, maintaining financial solvency and improving student performance.
- Expanded quality curriculum training to facilitate continued educated for teaching staff.
- Led and motivated teaching and support staff to continuously improve knowledge and abilities for optimum student education and support.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
- Modernised instructional plans and educational approaches to enhance student learning.
- Encouraged interdepartmental collaboration to develop and support student activities, programmes and lessons.
- Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
- Coordinated administrative operations to maintain compliance and accuracy across recordkeeping and financial areas.
- Administered standardised tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
- Optimised student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options.
- Analysed data and information to identify issues and create tailored solutions.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Recruited and hired qualified staff to build successful education team.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with goals and objectives.
- Monitored student behaviour and enforced discipline policies.
- Enforced fair and equitable disciplinary code to protect students and staff.
- Elevated school profile to bring in better staff, students and partnerships.
- Collaborated with parents and teaching staff on strategies to reduce disruptive behavioural incidents.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behaviour modification.
- Kept institution financially sound by tracking expenses and maintaining detailed records.
- Modelled excellent leadership skills to promote positive interaction between teaching staff and students.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Performed diverse human resource activities, including hiring, training, disciplinary and termination in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
LECTURER II
Federal University
Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria
2018.01 - 2021.12
- Teaching, Researching, Community Servicing.
- Prepared and delivered lectures on diverse topics related to English Language.
- Monitored emerging trends and technologies in subject field to innovate teaching and learning practices.
- Partnered with department faculty to elevate profile and attract more qualified students.
- Tutored students struggling with material, improving understanding and academic performance.
- Helped students explore concepts through challenging assignments and stimulating class discussions.
- Collaborated with lecturers to enhance teaching procedures.
- Taught online classes to large groups using Zoom and Google Meet to upload learning materials and assess students' work.
- Coordinated undergraduate research programmes and sourced funding to increase subject insight.
- Encouraged students to develop skills in reflection, critical thinking and analysis.
- Attended industry events and conferences to build partnerships and market learning programmes.
- Planned, coordinated and executed research projects to gain insight into English Language.
- Conducted screening interviews with incoming students to gauge preparedness.
- Varied teaching strategies, catering to educational needs of young adults and mature students.
- Graded periodic exams, inputting marks and feedback onto computer system.
- Organised seminars to share latest insights with professionals in field.
- Lectured classes using exceptional communication techniques to enhance engagement.
- Designed exams, assessments and course content, including lecture material and writing assignments.
- Administered examinations, assessed results and issued fair grades.
- Supervised work undertaken on key projects related to students' advanced degrees.
- Wrote scholarly articles, papers and books related to field of expertise.
- Developed and improved courses to better serve students' needs and meet standards.
- Formulated and submitted student progress reports to management.
- Contributed to department and faculty meetings to continuously assess and improve internal practices.
- Engaged, motivated and inspired students to develop thirst for knowledge.
- Presented at industry-leading conferences and seminars to share research.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
ASSISTANT LECTURERE
Federal University
Birnin Kebbi
2014.12 - 2017.12
- Teaching, Researching, Community Servicing
- Contributed to department and faculty meetings to continuously assess and improve internal practices.
- Applied research to develop new operational methods and industry-specific applications.
- Selected appropriate support materials to meet students' learning needs.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that covered literature, writing and communication objectives for 300 level English classes.
- Taught undergraduate classes per semester in English Language.
- Helped students to achieve target grades through continuous curricular support and motivation.
- Prepared and delivered lectures on diverse topics related to English Language.
- Provided guidance and support to students through teaching and counselling to facilitate academic excellence.
- Delivered seminars, tutorials, workshops and other small group learning activities to develop students' performance and skills.
- Tracked student assignments, attendance and test scores and entered into an online database to provide real-time progress monitoring.
- Delivered learning support on remote basis through Zoom and Google Classroom.
- Integrated technology into classroom instruction including video, online content and use of distributed learning capabilities.
- Marked and moderated assignments, exam scripts and other assessment materials to school requirements, assessing students' skills through practical assignments and in-class tests to increase performance.
- Modernised syllabus, updating with current research, new techniques, and latest findings to improve relevancy.
- Offered holistic student support to build social, emotional and educational growth.
- Administered examinations, assessed results and issued fair grades.
- Provided students with 6 contact hours in weekly lectures and seminars.
- Partnered with department faculty to elevate profile and attract more qualified students.
- Planned, coordinated and executed research projects to gain insight into English Language.
- Maintained regular office hours to help students with questions and provide educational support.
- Covered primary teacher absences and continued lessons according to curriculum plans.
- Supported students with various learning difficulties to understand key concepts in core subjects.
- Fostered trusted rapport with students when working 1:1 and in small groups.
- Supervised complex English Language research projects, offering constructive feedback and guidance to produce excellent results.
- Taught online classes to large groups using google to upload learning materials and assess students' work.
- Reported on students' progress, achievements and behaviour.
- Organised seminars to share latest insights with professionals in field.
- Managed challenging behaviour effectively, reducing classroom incidents to maintain positive learning environments.
- Distributed course syllabus and responded to student questions and concerns regarding standards, material, grading and progression.
- Safeguarded children's welfare at all times.
- Worked with teachers to uphold behaviour management policies.
- Wrote scholarly articles, papers and books related to field of expertise.
- Maintained in-depth knowledge to facilitate the achievement of optimum academic results among students.
VICE PRINCIPAL
Unity Comprehensive School
Sokoto, Nigeria
2003.09 - 2005.07
- Coordinated the school’s supporting Staff.
- Checked teachers lesson plans and notes to ensure compliance with academic standard.
- Coordinated the school’s assembly.
- Represented the Principal in meetings.
- Assisted the Principal in signing students’ report cards.
- Assisted the Principal in coordinating staff and students.
- Submitted weekly academic report to the Principal.
- Performed any other responsibilities assigned by the Principal and Proprietor.
- Led and motivated teaching and support staff to continuously improve knowledge and abilities for optimum student education and support.
- Worked with teachers to evaluate policies and enact improvements.
- Maintained records for school, district and national requirements.
- Oversaw scheduling, orientation and other support areas.
- Analysed programme trends to identify areas of improvement and recommended corrective actions.
EXAMINATION OFFICER
Unity Comprehensive School
Sokoto, Nigeria
2000.09 - 2003.06
- Coordinated of Internal and External Examinations.
- Presented reports to interested groups or stakeholders and fielded questions.
- coordinated the compilation of exam results.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Wrote reports outlining examination progress and results.
- Registered students for WAEC and NECO examinations.
EDUCATION ASSISTANT/TEACHER
Unity Comprehensive School
Sokoto, Nigeria
1998.09 - 2000.07
- Taught English Language and Social Studies.
- Controlled Classes and learners.
- Prepared Students' Results
- Attended to younger children's basic physical needs and assisted in development of personal skills.
- Effectively managed pupil behaviour through teaching and counselling to promote improved academic performance.
- Helped teachers with lesson plan development, class preparation and student mentoring, improving overall department attainment.
- Prepared necessary equipment and technology ahead of class.
- Created and distributed instructional materials for group and one-on-one use.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays for daily lessons.
- Arranged recreational spaces and equipment to encourage physical activity.
- Maintained child safety, security and good behaviour during classroom and outdoor activities.
- Assisted with planning and preparing lessons, evaluating and adjusting teachings to suit student age and capability.
- Acted as superb role model, consistently promoting school mission and values.
- Created positive, engaging learning environments to improve student experiences.
- Maximised class teacher productivity by preparing work and activities in advance of lessons.
- Observed children during social interactions and encouraged positive choices for minimising and resolving conflicts.
- Offered support to special needs students, guaranteeing safety and access to equitable learning.
- Identified disruptions to learning and discretely addressed issues where possible.
- Observed pupils closely in classroom environment to foster engagement.
- Planned and arranged classrooms to promote learning and student achievement.
- Kept class records current with attendance information and student grades.
- Aided improvements in educational, emotional and social development.
- Assisted with marking assessments and homework, reporting feedback to students and parents to facilitate learning.
- Managed pupil behaviour to cultivate focused and productive classes.
- Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, conducting progress meetings to provide feedback and recommend appropriate action.
- Gave students papers related to assignments and collected finished work.
- Helped student to build confidence by cultivating trusted atmosphere in group settings.
- Responded to changing needs of pupils and staff to provide maximum help and support.
- Developed and maintained positive, impactful relationships with students, facilitating improved learning outcomes.
- Partnered with teachers to plan and execute lessons following school curriculum, objectives and philosophies.
- Assisted teacher with using support equipment and computers during lessons.
- Minimised distraction by creating and maintaining clean, safe and organised classroom.
- Provided friendly, enthusiastic support to pupils in individual and group support settings.
- Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Supervised pupils during lunchtimes and educational visits.
- Applied student assessment information to personalise support for students struggling with assignments.
Education
PhD - English Language
Usman Danfodiyo University
Sokoto, Nigeria 2016.11 - 2024.02
Master of Arts - English Language
Usman Danfodiyo University
Sokoto, Nigeria 2006.11 - 2010.04
Bachelor of Arts - English Language
Usman Danfodiyo University
Sokoto, Nigeria 2000.10 - 2003.07
Higher Diploma - Mass Communication
Usman Danfodiyo University
Sokoto, Nigeria 1998.02 - 1999.11
N. C. E. - Social Studies/Religious Studies
Federal College of Education
Abeokuta, Ogun State 1993.05 - 1996.03
S.S.C.E (Private) - Arts and Social Science
West African School Certificate
Nigeria 1994.10 - 1994.11
School Leaving Certificate -
Unity Comprehensive School
Sokoto, Nigeria 1984.09 - 1989.07
Skills
- Individual mentoring and inspiring leader
- Emotionally mature and stable
- Excellent teaching skill
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Empathetic
- Excellent Human relation
- Excellent communication skill
- Rational decision making
- Excellent service delivery
- Creative class planning
- Student progress reporting
- School administration
- Attendance documentation
- Critical thinking skills
- Motivational communication
- Assignment monitoring
- Coursework assessments
- Student records management
- Literature analysis
- Classroom management
- Problem-solving
Affiliations
- Reading, Researching, Footballing, Travelling
Languages
English
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Custom
Available on request
Personal Information
Date of birth: 02/14/79
Timeline
Lecturer I in English Language
Federal University
2022.01 - Current
LECTURER II
Federal University
2018.01 - 2021.12
PhD - English Language
Usman Danfodiyo University
2016.11 - 2024.02
ASSISTANT LECTURERE
Federal University
2014.12 - 2017.12
Master of Arts - English Language
Usman Danfodiyo University
2006.11 - 2010.04
PRINCIPAL
Unity Comprehensive School
2005.09 - 2024.02
VICE PRINCIPAL
Unity Comprehensive School
2003.09 - 2005.07
Bachelor of Arts - English Language
Usman Danfodiyo University
2000.10 - 2003.07
EXAMINATION OFFICER
Unity Comprehensive School
2000.09 - 2003.06
EDUCATION ASSISTANT/TEACHER
Unity Comprehensive School
1998.09 - 2000.07
Higher Diploma - Mass Communication
Usman Danfodiyo University
1998.02 - 1999.11
S.S.C.E (Private) - Arts and Social Science
West African School Certificate
1994.10 - 1994.11
N. C. E. - Social Studies/Religious Studies
Federal College of Education
1993.05 - 1996.03
School Leaving Certificate -
Unity Comprehensive School
1984.09 - 1989.07