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Ifeoma Bassey

Coxhoe,Durham

Summary

Dedicated professional with expertise in safeguarding children awareness, creative thinking facilitation, and promoting inclusive learning environments. Skilled in pupil engagement, classroom management, and coordinating extracurricular activities to enhance holistic development. Proficient in child-centred instruction and basic counselling techniques, fostering a supportive and engaging atmosphere for learners. Committed to advancing educational practices that prioritise inclusivity and student well-being.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Primary class teacher

Hesleden Primary school
Durham, Durham
01.2024 - Current

Implemented strategies to manage classroom behaviour effectively, maintaining a focused learning atmosphere.

  • Enhanced student understanding with provision of practical examples and interactive activities.
  • Fostered an inclusive learning environment by implementing differentiated teaching methods.
  • Safeguarded security of all students and intervened in cases of conflict between students.

Class teacher

Corona Schools Trust
Lagos, Nigeria
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Prepared detailed reports on each pupil's performance at end of term meetings.
  • Implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in the learning process.
  • Promoted inclusion within the classroom, ensuring equal opportunities for all learners.
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding students' progress and behaviour issues.
  • Utilised curriculum expertise to create inspiring class plans and resources, optimising pupil engagement and results.

Youth counsellor

Solid Foundation NGO
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2014 - 05.2022
  • Instituted individual counselling sessions to address personal issues, alleviating stress levels in youths.
  • Managed case files diligently whilst observing data protection guidelines strictly.
  • Collaborated with medical professionals for accurate diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders in youths.
  • Organised group outings for strengthening peer relationships amongst teenagers.

Education

PGCE

Durham University
Durham
09.2022 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

University of Lagos
Lagos Nigeria
08.2005 - 12.2009

Skills

  • Safeguarding children awareness
  • Creative thinking facilitation
  • Pupil engagement
  • Classroom management
  • Promoting inclusive learning environment
  • Extracurricular activities coordination
  • Basic counselling techniques
  • Child-Centred instruction

Timeline

Primary class teacher

Hesleden Primary school
01.2024 - Current

PGCE

Durham University
09.2022 - 06.2023

Class teacher

Corona Schools Trust
05.2022 - 09.2022

Youth counsellor

Solid Foundation NGO
01.2014 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

University of Lagos
08.2005 - 12.2009
Ifeoma Bassey