Mercy ADEGUNLE
Caerphilly,United Kingdom
Summary
Qualified Teacher with over six years of experience and two years as a Health Assistant. Holds a Bachelor of Arts in French Language and a Professional Diploma in Education, along with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Expertise in delivering engaging lessons and managing diverse classrooms, fostering student achievement. Background in health support enhances ability to provide pastoral care and collaborate with staff and parents for student wellbeing.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Secondary school professional
DBN HEADHUNTERS
Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes
07.2025 - Current
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Assessed student understanding using both formative and summative evaluations, ensuring comprehension of material covered.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed engaging content for online lessons, enhancing student learning experience.
- Adapted lesson plans to accommodate individual learner needs, promoting academic success.
- Created inclusive classroom setting to ensure all students felt accepted and valued.
Support Worker
BRC Limited
Cardiff, United Kingdom
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Attended to needs during challenging situations by offering advice and compassion.
- Encouraged service user engagement and participation.
- Cultivated professional relationships with service users, staff and organisations to build rapport and promote well-being.
- Assisted in the development of independent living skills for overall wellbeing.
- Managed any conflicts that arose among residents, maintaining harmony within the facility.
- Encouraged participation in community events, promoting social inclusion and personal development.
- Provided emotional support to young people in care, fostering a positive environment.
- Maintained strict confidentiality at all times, adhering to relevant company policy.
- Assisted service users by providing emotional and practical support.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean environment for improved client health.
Support worker
Vetro Recruitment
Caerphilly, Caerphilly County Borough
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Assured safety measures to prevent falls and accidents during activities.
- Provided emotional support and companionship, improving patients' overall wellbeing.
- Maintained detailed records of behaviour changes for healthcare team reference.
- Contributed feedback on patient progress, facilitating adjustments to care plans.
- Implemented care plans from healthcare professionals, leading to improved patient outcomes.
Care Assistant
Nurseplus Limited
Plymouth, United Kingdom
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Assisting with daily living activities
- Utilizing equipment to move patients when necessary
- Providing physical and emotional support to patients
- Monitoring and documenting any significant changes in the patient's condition to the senior managers
- Providing close supervision to vulnerable individuals
- Aided nurses and doctors with procedures and patient care plans
Cover supervisor
Hays Recruitment
Plymouth, Devon
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Delivered engaging presentations on course content to enhance student comprehension.
- Facilitated study groups to promote understanding of complex topics.
- Assisted students in grasping subject material, fostering academic advancement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to exchange best practices and refine teaching techniques.
- Stepped in at short notice during teacher absences, minimising disruption to curriculum progression.
- Encouraged open class discussions, fostering critical thinking skills among students.
- Promoted a positive educational atmosphere with clear communication and rapport building.
French Teacher
The Bees Knees School
Abuja, Nigeria
08.2018 - 08.2022
- Evaluating and revising lesson notes and plans to achieve student-centered learning
- Instructing students in core educational principles, concepts, and in-depth subject matter (French language)
- Updating curriculums and syllabus to align with industry standards
- Conducting research and gathering information from multiple sources for continuous improvement
- Creating and administering continuous assessments and examinations to analyse students' performance
- Adequately equipped students to participate in authentic dialogues through fun, entertaining, and interactive activities
French Instructor
New Capital School
Abuja, Nigeria
05.2016 - 07.2018
- Engaged students through creative materials, in-class demonstrations, and other means to increase retention and understanding
- Created and administered assignments and examinations according to curriculum assessment standards
- Improved academic performance of students through interactive dialogues in French language
- Developed syllabus in accordance with curriculum standards as determined by education agencies
- Worked with school officials on disciplinary measures to eliminate poor attendance and behavioral issues
Class Teacher
Key to Success Education Centre
Benin, Nigeria
02.2016 - 04.2016
- Created a pleasant classroom atmosphere in which students felt comfortable and secure
- Developed and implemented standard-based lessons
- Maintained proper documentation of student's files and records
- Taught students with complex and challenging behaviours using structured and firm approach
Sales Representative
Memoa Nigeria Limited
Benin, Nigeria
09.2009 - 09.2011
- Presented, promoted and sold products and services to existing and potential customers using solid arguments
- Managed relationships with customers, serving as key point of contact from initial lead to close
Education
Professional Diploma - Education
City College of Education
Nigeria, Nigeria 12.2019 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - French
University of Benin
Nigeria, Nigeria 10.2011 - 10.2015
High School Leaving Certificate - Art
Federal Government Girls College
Benin, Nigeria 07.2003 - 07.2009
Skills
- Creativity development
- Educational technology
- Innovative teaching
- Language proficiency
- Training and development
- Lesson design
- Classroom management
- Instructional design
- Virtual facilitation
- Curriculum tailoring
- Student engagement
Certification
Qualified Teacher Status, Department of Education -2025
Certified Teacher, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria -2022
TRAINING
Effective Behaviour Management in the Classroom
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Advanced Safeguarding, Child Protection and Prevent
Collaborative Learning
Assessment to Inform Lesson Planning
Accomplishments
Best Teacher Award, The Bees Knees School -2021
Languages
French
English
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Secondary school professional
DBN HEADHUNTERS
07.2025 - Current
Support Worker
BRC Limited
01.2025 - 12.2025
Support worker
Vetro Recruitment
09.2024 - 12.2024
Care Assistant
Nurseplus Limited
09.2022 - 08.2024
Cover supervisor
Hays Recruitment
08.2022 - 02.2024
Professional Diploma - Education
City College of Education
12.2019 - 12.2020
French Teacher
The Bees Knees School
08.2018 - 08.2022
French Instructor
New Capital School
05.2016 - 07.2018
Class Teacher
Key to Success Education Centre
02.2016 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Arts - French
University of Benin
10.2011 - 10.2015
Sales Representative
Memoa Nigeria Limited
09.2009 - 09.2011
High School Leaving Certificate - Art
Federal Government Girls College
07.2003 - 07.2009