Hi, I’m
OLUWAYEMISI OLUGUNNA
Hull
Summary
Innovative Maths Educator bringing in 5years experience instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance. Passion for education extending beyond the classroom, demonstrated through volunteer work at a charity organization, contributing time and skills to support community initiatives. Seeking a role that will capitalize on my dedication, understanding, brilliance, and previous work experience for people development accompanied by experience and skills that will strengthen me to create a difference.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Oxfam
Volunteer
11.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Sorting, pricing, and displaying donated items, ensuring they are presented attractively to maximize sales.
- Keeping stock organized and replenishing items on shelves or racks as needed.
- Ensuring the shop is clean, tidy, and welcoming at all times.
- Assisting in maintaining a safe environment for customers and fellow volunteers by adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Receiving and sorting donations, ensuring items are handled with care and respect.
Valencia College
Head of Class
09.2023 - 08.2024
Job overview
- Supervised and coordinated the work of about 30 teachers.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents, guardians and the broader community.
- Effectively handled crisis or emergencies that has to do with the students in the school community
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders and address concerns.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Valencia College
Class Teacher/Mathematics Teacher
01.2022 - 08.2024
Job overview
- Improved mathematics understanding of 90 (Ninety) middle school students through lessons, discussions, group activities and quiz
- Earned a reputation of best mathematics teacher, by developing engaging mathematics curriculum and presented material to allow struggling students improve their sense of reasoning, cognitive thinking, mental strength and problem-solving skills
- Routinely assessed class assignments, determined grades, and review work of about 120 students to ascertain their academic growth for management and record purposes
- Utilized a variety of teaching strategies, such as whole/small discussion group, team teaching, cooperative learning, inquiry-based learning, which increased student interest in Mathematics.
Faith Academy
Class Teacher/Mathematics Teacher
02.2021 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Incorporated audio-visual aids, differentiation methods and classroom management techniques to improve student's learning
- Developed key performance class management strategies like assignments, classwork, tests and examination to assess and monitor students' performance and understanding of mathematics
- Successfully sorted and documented reports, with utmost diligence reports of 150 (One-hundred and fifty) students' with utmost confidentiality
- Planned math lessons with instructional materials, individualized for students with difficulty in understanding mathematics; Assessed learning absorption and retention, and adapted instructional techniques to the level of students.
Elyon College and Leadership Academy
Mathematics Teacher (NYSC)
11.2019 - 11.2020
Job overview
- Prepared lesson plans aligned with culture standards, incorporated selected best practices in lesson design and instructional strategies.
- Increased student mathematical understanding through the implementation of practice program where I participated as a facilitator to effectively address each student's learning style and ability.
- Improved students' performance and achieved 85% success rate by encouraging interactive learning
- Reviewed assessments for depth, and quality of answers to questions provided by students during examinations and test to see how well they are catching up with understanding mathematics.
Ifedamola International High School
Mathematics Teacher Assistant
09.2018 - 10.2018
Job overview
- Ran unscheduled errands and administrative tasks when required, in support of various school activities with 90% satisfaction upon rating
- Provide key support for implementation of new mathematical curriculum for students' with dementia or slow to learning which boosted academic ratings by 50%
- Fostered and sustained a professional working relationship with peers, students, parents or guardians
- Also, provided appropriate feedback based on each students academic performance
- Took daily records of class activities and submitted weekly feedback to the school management; Engaged school management to ensure the curriculum and its delivery has depth from the perspective of a professional teaching practice.
Education
University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom
Master of Science from Mathematics
01-2026
University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Master of Science from Applied Mathematics
01-2024
University of Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria
B. Sc. (Ed.) Mathematics
09.2019
Escas College of Arts And Science, Oyo,Nigeria
Senior Secondary School Certificate
07.2015
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Mathematics
- Teaching skills
- Early childhood care
- Academic skills
- Customer service
- Excellent communication
- Report & documentation
- Collaboration and teamwork skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Administrative skills
- Hospitality skills
- Research skills
- Presentation skills
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving skills
- Creative thinking
- Leadership skills
- Attention to detail
- Data entry
Certification
- Active Learning in STEM with interactive simulations - August 2023
- Activity Design with PhET simulations for STEM education - August 2023
- Implementation of PhET activities for STEM education - August 2023
- Introduction to PhET simulations for STEM education - August 2023
- Qualified Teacher status - August 2023
- Valencia School Need-Based Teacher Training - May 2023
- Accelerated Jobberman Soft Skills Training - February 2023
- Internship in Statistical Consulting - July 2022
- Strategic Management, Implementing and Evaluating Strategy - December 2020
- Problem solving and critical thinking skills - December 2020
- Certified Teacher - September 2020
- Accessibility Tools: Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners - August 2020
- Certified Microsoft Innovative Educator - August 2020
- Addressing the Issues in the Classroom with WE Teachers - August 2020
Awards
- Best Dressed Female Staff, 08/2024, Valencia College, Akobo Campus, Akobo, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
- Most Promising New Staff, 08/2023, Valencia College, Akobo Campus, Akobo, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
- Most Outstanding Mathematics Education Student, 07/2019, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
Volunteer Experience
- Valencia College STEM Club, 08/2024
- Valencia College Planning Committee, 08/2024
- Worship Meeting Committee, 08/2024
Custom Section
- Association of Methodist Brigades - April 2023
- Girls' Brigade of Nigeria - April 2023
- Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria - May 2023
- Dataville Research LLC - July 2022
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Volunteer
Oxfam
11.2024 - Current
Head of Class
Valencia College
09.2023 - 08.2024
Class Teacher/Mathematics Teacher
Valencia College
01.2022 - 08.2024
Class Teacher/Mathematics Teacher
Faith Academy
02.2021 - 01.2022
Mathematics Teacher (NYSC)
Elyon College and Leadership Academy
11.2019 - 11.2020
Mathematics Teacher Assistant
Ifedamola International High School
09.2018 - 10.2018
- Active Learning in STEM with interactive simulations - August 2023
- Activity Design with PhET simulations for STEM education - August 2023
- Implementation of PhET activities for STEM education - August 2023
- Introduction to PhET simulations for STEM education - August 2023
- Qualified Teacher status - August 2023
- Valencia School Need-Based Teacher Training - May 2023
- Accelerated Jobberman Soft Skills Training - February 2023
- Internship in Statistical Consulting - July 2022
- Strategic Management, Implementing and Evaluating Strategy - December 2020
- Problem solving and critical thinking skills - December 2020
- Certified Teacher - September 2020
- Accessibility Tools: Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners - August 2020
- Certified Microsoft Innovative Educator - August 2020
- Addressing the Issues in the Classroom with WE Teachers - August 2020
University of Hull
Master of Science from Mathematics
University of Lagos
Master of Science from Applied Mathematics
University of Ilorin
B. Sc. (Ed.) Mathematics
Escas College of Arts And Science
Senior Secondary School Certificate
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