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ISMAILA SHITTU

United Kingdom

Summary

Compassionate professional with a background in education and data management, transitioning to Care Worker. Skilled in communication, empathy, and support, with experience in facilitating learning and assisting individuals. Committed to applying a nurturing approach and strong organisational skills to enhance client well-being and safety in a UK-based setting.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Examination Coach

Examination Coach Home Tutoring
Cluent Locations, Nigeria
07.2020 - 06.2024
  • Facilitated preparatory sessions for SSCE, GCE, NECO, UTME, and post-UTME examinations, significantly increasing student readiness.
  • Provided strategic guidance on time management techniques for Computer-Based Testing (CBT) during UTME, improving student performance.
  • Conducted training sessions utilising past examination questions, reinforcing subject knowledge and effective exam strategies.
  • Delivered comprehensive instruction to Senior Secondary School Science students, improving academic understanding and engagement.

Classroom Teacher/Facilitator

N-Power (FG NSIP Initiative) @ Navy Town Nur/Pry School
Navy Town, Ojo, Lagos
07.2016 - 06.2018
  • Instructed core subjects in alignment with the approved curriculum scheme, ensuring adherence to educational standards.
  • Evaluated pupils' performance systematically to monitor educational progress and identify areas for improvement.
  • Prepared pupils for Common Entrance Examinations, contributing to improved success rates.
  • Coordinated engaging practical activities and projects to enrich pupils' learning experiences, fostering hands-on knowledge.
  • Administered classroom documents to enhance communication and support efficient operations in an educational environment.

Health Volunteer

Path 2 health Service
Lagos Mainland, Lagos, Nigeria
11.2014 - 03.2016

Facilitated sensitisation sessions for community members and Traditional Based Attendants to raise awareness on health issues.

  • Visited community heads to seek permission and raise awareness about the program.
  • Related and held a focus group discussion with community members on topics around reproductive health.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to refine methods of approach and delivery for health initiatives.
  • Translated presentations to enhance understanding among community members.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Achieved service time and quality targets.
  • Built and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Enhanced working relationships by participating in team-building activities.
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.

Data Entry Officer (DEO)

Greater Washington Ltd. (FESTAC Passport Office)
FESTAC town, Lagos
06.2011 - 07.2012
  • Extracted and analysed applicant data to verify accuracy and uphold data integrity.
  • Uploaded collected data to enhance profiling and management of information.
  • Generated and maintained comprehensive data manifests, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
  • Directed Dispatch Riders during verifications to guarantee timely and accurate results delivery.

Education

WASSCE(GCSE equiv.) - Science Dept.

Rex-Age Trans National Comprehensive High School.
Ifo. Ogun State Nigeria
12-2002

M.Sc. - Parasitology and Bioinformatics

University of Lagos
Akoka, Yaba, Nigeria
12-2014

B.Sc (Hons) - Zoology

University of Lagos
Akoka, Yaba, Nigeria
11-2010

PGD - Education, Biology

National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)
Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
05-2026

Skills

  • Exam prep
  • Curriculum design
  • Study Material Development
  • Safeguarding
  • Training
  • Student Engagement
  • Subject mastery
  • MS Office suite
  • Time management
  • Confident public speaker
  • Astute Communicator
  • Communication
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Mentoring Skills
  • Empathy skills
  • Positivity
  • Self-Improvement
  • Creative thinker
  • Caregiving
  • Assisting

Custom Section

Care Worker

Websites, Portfolios and Profiles

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ismaila-shittu-8a367880?utm_source=share&u

Languages

English
Upper Intermediate
B2

Certification

  • Certificate of Competence

Veritas Sc Training Certified.

Person-centred care planning and personalisation certified

Theory and Practical Licence

Moving and Handling, BLS - Adult & Paediatric (CPR using UK Resuscitation guidelines - AED)

Level 1 & 2 Practical and Theory

  • Fire Safety Awareness.

AOSH certified

Level 1

Cert No: 044286

  • Health and Safety at Workplace.

AOSH Certified

Level 2

Cert No: 044314

  • Junior Data Analyst

Federal Government 3MTT Nigeria

Data analysis and Visualisation

  • Diploma in ADHD Coaching

SpeakUp

Level 1 Certificate

Hobbies and interests

  • Playing mental and mind games.
  • Meeting new people and learning new things.

Timeline

Examination Coach

Examination Coach Home Tutoring
07.2020 - 06.2024

Classroom Teacher/Facilitator

N-Power (FG NSIP Initiative) @ Navy Town Nur/Pry School
07.2016 - 06.2018

Health Volunteer

Path 2 health Service
11.2014 - 03.2016

Data Entry Officer (DEO)

Greater Washington Ltd. (FESTAC Passport Office)
06.2011 - 07.2012

WASSCE(GCSE equiv.) - Science Dept.

Rex-Age Trans National Comprehensive High School.

M.Sc. - Parasitology and Bioinformatics

University of Lagos

B.Sc (Hons) - Zoology

University of Lagos

PGD - Education, Biology

National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)
ISMAILA SHITTU