Kelvin Agbo
Preston,Lancashire
Summary
Enthusiastic professional with focus on fostering academic growth in students. A Physics degree holder with extensive subject knowledge, teaching experience, and effective lesson planning skills. Possess specialization in creating engaging and adaptive lesson plans and promoting active classroom participation. Demonstrates strong communication and classroom management abilities, complemented by adaptive teaching techniques. Experienced in scientific research and aware of special educational needs, aiming to leverage these competencies in a dynamic educational environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work history
Trainee teacher
Academy@Worden
Leyland, Lancashire
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Designed and delivered adaptive lessons that incorporated varied engagement strategies such as match-and-identify tasks, quiz-quiz trade, pair-think-share, and effective use of mini whiteboard, which enhanced student participation and understanding.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by implementing creative teaching strategies.
- Enhanced understanding in pupils, utilizing diverse teaching methods.
- Adapted lesson plans to accommodate individual learning needs.
- Stimulated critical thinking through effective questioning.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and comprehension.
- Worked with teachers to uphold behavior management policies.
- Distributed materials and resources prior to lessons to ensure students were adequately prepared and motivated to learn.
- Managed classroom effectively to maintain discipline and focus.
- Established classroom rules and standards of behaviors.
- Balanced university-based study alongside weekly teaching duties.
Physics Lecturer
Babcock University
ILISHAN-REMO, Ogun State, Nigeria
02.2020 - 08.2025
- Taught physics across multiple levels in different departments which includes: Computer Science, Nursing and advanced courses in Basic Sciences.
- Delivered a wide range of topics including Motion, Electricity and Magnetism, Electromagnetism, Waves and Optics, Thermodynamics, Computational Physics, Solid State Physics, and Numerical Analysis.
- Students consistently excelled, with an overall pass rate of over 90%, reflecting strong grasp of physics concepts and effective teaching methods.
- This positive impact on students` learning earned me “Best Physics Lecturer” award three sessions consecutively.
- Carried out practical sessions with students on topics such as electricity, simple pendulum, and optics.
- Marked and recorded results on the University Management Information System (UMIS) which is a central online portal for students, faculty and staff, ensuring accurate formative assessment.
- Supervised final year students` physics projects which entails going on field, carryout Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) data collection using terameter, interpreting and analyzing data.
- Contributed to academic research as both lead author and co-author on several well-researched publications, further advancing the field of physics education and applied geophysics.
Mathematics teacher
Nigerian Navy Secondary School
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
02.2016 - 02.2020
- Taught wide range of topics including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, probability, and calculus.
- Prepared students for O-level examination (WAEC and NECO), resulting in successful outcomes.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans to cover all topics within the syllabus effectively.
- Participated actively in professional development programs, keeping abreast with current education trends.
- Implemented innovative teaching techniques to facilitate student learning.
Mathematics teacher
Iverok College
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
09.2014 - 02.2016
- Taught key senior secondary school mathematics topics such as algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, probability, calculus, and further mathematics concepts.
- Successfully prepared students for O-level examination (WAEC and NECO).
- Maintained detailed records of each student's progress throughout the academic year.
- Adapted teaching style according to individual needs of pupils, achieving greater comprehension.
- Created an inclusive classroom environment, promoting equal learning opportunities for all students.
- Provided additional support to struggling students, enhancing their mathematical skills.
- Partnered with parents for consistent communication about children's progress, contributing towards home-school collaboration.
- Ensured a safe learning environment by adhering strictly to school policies and procedures.
- Set high expectations for academic progress and classroom behavior through well-focused teaching and discipline.
- Regularly led school assemblies and devotions, contributing to the spiritual and moral development of students while building confidence in public speaking and leadership.
- Successfully planned, organized and led the school’s beauty pageant competition as the chairman of the organizing committee.
- Served as the school`s Master of Ceremonies (MC), demonstrating strong event management, communication, and public speaking skills.
Mathematics teacher
Acumen Secondary School
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
09.2013 - 08.2014
- Delivered engaging mathematics lessons, ensuring improved understanding of complex concepts.
- Prepared students for O-Level examinations (WAEC and NECO), resulting in successful outcomes.
- Adapted teaching style according to individual needs of pupils, achieving greater comprehension.
- Enhanced student performance with regular assessments and feedback sessions.
- Maintained detailed records of each student's progress throughout the academic year.
- Created an inclusive classroom environment, promoting equal learning opportunities for all students.
- Assigned homework and out-of-class activities to underscore course concepts.
- Served as the form teacher for SS3 science class, providing pastoral support, monitoring academic progress, and fostering a positive classroom environment.
- Led school assemblies and devotions, contributing to the spiritual and moral development of students while building confidence in public speaking and leadership.
Mathematics teacher
Ritman College
Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
07.2012 - 07.2013
- During my one year compulsory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), I successfully taught Senior Secondary School One (SS1) mathematics.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans to cover all topics within the syllabus effectively.
- Developed effective classroom management strategies that improved engagement, confidence, and overall performance.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers for better lesson planning and scheduling.
- Provided additional support to struggling students, enhancing their mathematical skills.
- Coordinated parent-teacher meetings to discuss student progress and areas needing improvement.
- Created an inclusive classroom environment, promoting equal learning opportunities for all students.
- Provided clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challenge.
- Assessed and recorded pupils' progress to monitor academic progress and challenges.
- Actively participated in extra-curricular activities that strengthened my leadership and teamwork skills.
- Joined the Federal Road Safety Community Development Service (CDS), where we worked alongside government officials to help control traffic and carry out public awareness campaigns on road safety.
- Served as the welfare officer for the CDS group, taking responsibility for the wellbeing of fellow corps members and ensuring their needs were met.
- Involved in the yearly inter-house sports competition, contributing to the organization and support of sporting events that promoted teamwork, discipline, and student engagement.
Education
PGCE SECONDARY (Science) with QTS - Science Trainee Teacher
Edge Hill University
Ormskirk 08.2025 -
Master of Science - Geophysics
Rivers State University
Port Harcourt, Nigeria. 10.2016 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Rivers State University of Science and Technology
Port Harcourt, Nigeria 10.2006 - 11.2011
O-levels - West African Examination Council
Haruk International College
Port Harcourt, Nigeria. 09.1999 - 06.2005
Skills
- Physics degree holder and sound subject knowledge
- Effective lesson planning skills
- Good communication skills
- Classroom management skills
- Adaptive teaching technique skills
- Scientific research experience skills
- Special educational needs awareness skills
Affiliations
- Football, Music and Gym enthusiast
Accomplishments
Best graduating student, Department of Physics, Rivers State University of Science and Technology,
Best 100 Level Physics Lecturer, Computer Science Department, Babcock University.
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Trainee teacher
Academy@Worden
10.2025 - 12.2025
PGCE SECONDARY (Science) with QTS - Science Trainee Teacher
Edge Hill University
08.2025 -
Physics Lecturer
Babcock University
02.2020 - 08.2025
Master of Science - Geophysics
Rivers State University
10.2016 - 12.2018
Mathematics teacher
Nigerian Navy Secondary School
02.2016 - 02.2020
Mathematics teacher
Iverok College
09.2014 - 02.2016
Mathematics teacher
Acumen Secondary School
09.2013 - 08.2014
Mathematics teacher
Ritman College
07.2012 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Rivers State University of Science and Technology
10.2006 - 11.2011
O-levels - West African Examination Council
Haruk International College
09.1999 - 06.2005