Godspower Ike Ukwu
Wrekenton,United Kingdom
Summary
Goal oriented and Enthusiastic Science Educator/ Administrator with dedicated to utilizing appropriate instructional techniques for the actualization of Educational goals and objectives as well as cultivating long lasting relationships with staff and students geared towards achieving success. Motivational leader with excellent communication, organizational and strategic planning abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Supply Science Teacher
Teacher Active, UK
Newcastle, UK
2024.10 - 2026.01
- Plan and deliver high-quality science lessons aligned with the National Curriculum and GCSE/A level specifications, ensuring clear progression of scientific knowledge and skills.
- Promote inclusive and equitable learning by adapting teaching to meet the needs of EAL, SEND, and disadvantaged learners while maintaining high expectations.
- Manage and deliver safe, effective practical science in line with CLEAPSS guidance and school health and safety policies.
- Assess pupil progress using formative and summative strategies, analyse data, and use feedback to inform teaching and intervention.
- Contribute to the wider school community through collaboration, professional development, pastoral support, and adherence to the Teachers’ Standards.
Learning Support Assistant
Duchess Community High School, Alnwick, UK
Alnwick
2023.11 - 2024.09
- Carried out intervention sessions for struggling pupils in line with the UK National curriculum.
- Strategically supported pupils with Special Educational Needs on a one-to-one basis.
- Ensure adequate monitoring and reporting of pupils’ daily and long-term progress.
- Effectively working collaboratively with colleagues and school authority to front best approaches for resolving challenges among pupils.
Science Tutor/Cover Supervisor
Premier Teachers, United Kingdom
2023.01 - 2023.10
- Developed a student-centered classroom, encouraging critical thinking and collaborative learning.
- Create outlines and objectives of learning following subject specifications in examination.
- Run intensive intervention Science lessons for small groups of students for effective output and increased understanding.
- Effectively planned and prepared candidates for GCSE science examination utilizing appropriate resources and techniques.
- Ensure that all learning objectives and teaching standards are met in line with School’s policy.
- Effectively plan and deliver intervention sessions for GCSE candidates with profound results.
Head of Training and Education
Strength-wood Organization, Abuja, Nigeria
Abuja
2020.10 - 2022.12
- Expanded programmed outreaches with community engagement strategies and talks to local groups.
- Effectively engaged with individuals with various degrees of emotional and physical challenges within the community and proffering solutions.
- Used specialized database management tools in recording the day-to-day activities of the organization.
- Worked as part of the administrative team, identifying and suggesting improvements to internal administration processes and systems.
Chemistry/Science Teacher
Vine International School, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Port Harcourt
2021.05 - 2022.11
- Demonstrated exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, engaging students of all abilities in complex chemistry principles.
- Devised exciting, engaging practical experiments to aid students grasp of quantitative chemistry principles.
- Guided students adequately for external examinations with a success rate of over 85% in Cambridge IGCSE and WAEC.
- Applied innovative teaching strategies such as Microsoft teams to ensure students success at lower secondary Checkpoint Science Examination.
- Accurately computed and presented students result with the use of Microsoft excel and esteem packages.
Chemistry/Science Teacher
Ema Dominion International School, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Port Harcourt
2020.08 - 2021.05
- Adequately tutored learners on theoretical and practical aspects of chemistry/ science.
- Improved overall performance of students in external examinations such as WAEC, NECO and BECE.
- Managed classroom environment carefully, promoting positive learning conditions to minimize bad behavior in class.
- Assisted learners with disabilities and special challenges to optimize performance.
Chemistry/Science Teacher
De-World International School, Port Harcourt Nigeria
Port Harcourt
2017.03 - 2019.08
- Successfully improved student learning development by providing constructive feedbacks on experiments, assignments and mock exams.
- Utilized technology in classes to optimize learning outcomes.
- Managed classroom environment carefully, promoting positive learning conditions to minimize bad behavior in class.
- Created accurate reports using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
Education
Master’s degree - science education
University of Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt, Nigeria 2022.08 - 2024.11
Bachelor’s degree - science education (Chemistry)
University of Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt, Nigeria 2010.12 - 2015.07
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Excellent communication
- Good Literacy and numeracy
- IT skills
- Analytical skills
- STEM integration
Affiliations
- Association for Science Education (ASE) United Kingdom.
- Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)
Certification
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
PUBLICATION
Ukwu, G. I & Kwelle, C.O (2025) Revitalizing Stem Education in Nigeria: A pathway to Technological Advancement and Economic Growth. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publication. 15(5)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Supply Science Teacher
Teacher Active, UK
2024.10 - 2026.01
Learning Support Assistant
Duchess Community High School, Alnwick, UK
2023.11 - 2024.09
Science Tutor/Cover Supervisor
Premier Teachers, United Kingdom
2023.01 - 2023.10
Master’s degree - science education
University of Port Harcourt
2022.08 - 2024.11
Chemistry/Science Teacher
Vine International School, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
2021.05 - 2022.11
Head of Training and Education
Strength-wood Organization, Abuja, Nigeria
2020.10 - 2022.12
Chemistry/Science Teacher
Ema Dominion International School, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
2020.08 - 2021.05
Chemistry/Science Teacher
De-World International School, Port Harcourt Nigeria
2017.03 - 2019.08
Bachelor’s degree - science education (Chemistry)
University of Port Harcourt
2010.12 - 2015.07