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Semiat Ibrahim

Teaching Assistant
Sunderland,Durham
"...Make an impact!"
Semiat Ibrahim

Summary

Dependable Teaching assistant with more than 8 years of experience working with children/teenagers aged 8 to 19. Excited to apply passion for working in classrooms to develop strong, independent individuals.

I am a dedicated and reliable teaching assistant with years of background in assisting teaching staff with lesson plan development, class preparation and student mentoring.

Demonstrates compassionate, considered individual tutoring, with experience specialising in special educational needs students. Successfully collaborates with teachers to develop class schedules and work shifts versed in classroom activities, small group instruction and recordkeeping. Brings top-notch organizational and multitasking abilities with excellent skills.

Overview

9
years of professional experience
14
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Avi-Cenna International Schools
Lagos, Nigeria, Ikeja

Teacher/Teaching Assistant
05.2019 - 05.2023

Job overview

  • Distributed learning materials, textbooks and stationery, enabling full student cooperation in activities.
  • Developed and nurtured excellent relationships with students and staff, enhancing positive learning environments.
  • Boosted academic achievement of special needs students through compassionate, considered individual tutoring.
  • Supervised students in wider school environments, offering reliable dining room, library and playground support.
  • Helped teachers with lesson plan development, class preparation and student mentoring.
  • Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, conducting progress meetings to provide feedback and recommend appropriate action.
  • Observed children during social interactions and encouraged positive choices for minimising and resolving conflicts.
  • Encouraged students to work together to complete projects and solve problems.

American International School
Lagos, Nigeria, Victoria Island, Lagos

Teaching Assistant
06.2016 - 04.2019

Job overview

  • Delivered additional learning support opportunities to small student groups, enabling improved academic confidence.
  • Partnered with teachers to plan and execute lessons following school curriculum, objectives and philosophies.
  • Arranged recreational spaces and equipment to encourage physical activity.
  • Monitored children in spaces between classes, keeping disruptions to minimum.
  • Planned and arranged classrooms to promote learning and student achievement.

Corona Schools
Lagos, Nigeria, Lekki

Teacher/Teaching Assistant
02.2014 - 04.2016

Job overview

  • assisted students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts from core subjects.
  • Prepared engaging, effective learning materials to boost stimulation and encourage further academic interest.
  • Provided safe, stimulating classroom environments to maximise student engagement and attainment.
  • Collaborated with teacher to determine class schedule and work shift.
  • Prepared necessary equipment and technology ahead of class.
  • Developed and nurtured excellent relationships with students and staff, enhancing positive learning environments.
  • Boosted academic achievement of special needs students through compassionate, considered individual tutoring.
  • Cultivated respectable working relationships with students, teaching staff, working collaboratively to achieve success.
  • Performed administrative activities such as taking attendance, marking assignments and maintaining student records.

Education

University of Ilorin
Nigeria

Bachelor of Arts from Linguistics
10.2013 - 09.2017

University overview

Qualification: Linguistics

Institute name - University of Ilorin Kwara State

10/2013 - 09/2017

  • Completed my 1year A'level program in May 2013 under the reknowned and historic Ahmadu Bello University(ABU) Zaria and achieved a B+ grade in all subject areas.
  • Currently studying for my Masters program with the University of Sunderland
  • Member of the HIV/AIDS peer educators group(Nigeria)
  • Certified by the 'HEAL the Niger Innitiatives Society'(for selfless contributions)
  • Former secretary to the 'Eniromental Sanitations community development group' (during National Youth Service to my country)

Skills

  • Academic support and behaviour management
  • Student engagement/social development
  • Exemplary communicator skilled in learning activity program
  • Tutoring and teaching
  • In-class SEND support
  • Secondary education
  • SEN proficiency
  • Classroom support and student assessments
  • Special needs education
  • Experiential learning
  • Behaviour modelling
  • Mentoring students

Languages

English
Fluent
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Timeline

Teacher/Teaching Assistant

Avi-Cenna International Schools
05.2019 - 05.2023

Teaching Assistant

American International School
06.2016 - 04.2019

Teacher/Teaching Assistant

Corona Schools
02.2014 - 04.2016

University of Ilorin

Bachelor of Arts from Linguistics
10.2013 - 09.2017
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