Umoru Tolulope Tijani
Birmingham
Summary
Professional German language teacher and translator with over ten years of experience in reputable institutions, including Loyola Jesuit College and the Defense Intelligence Agency in collaboration with the German Embassy Nigeria. Expertise in engaging students through innovative methods such as controlled classroom drama, newspapers, and games, enhancing the learning experience. Trained in teaching methodology and material preparation at a seminar in Germany, effectively teaching diverse age groups. Committed to fostering knowledge and inspiring students to achieve their goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Teaching assistant in special educational needs
Uffculme School Birmingham
Birmingham, West Midlands
2026.03 - Current
- Engaged students in various group activities that fostered teamwork and cooperation.
- Fostered an inclusive classroom atmosphere by promoting empathy, acceptance and respect among peers.
- Assisted in managing classroom behaviour by implementing effective discipline strategies tailored to individual needs.
German Teacher
ICKNIELD HIGH SCHOOL
Northwest London
2025.07 - 2025.12
- Teaching German language to pupils.
- Full Time
Teacher
OSCOTT MANOR SCHOOL
Birmingham
2025.05 - 2025.07
- Creating engaging content for special needs pupils.
- Part Time
History Cover Teacher
PEGASUS ACADEMY
Dudley
2025.04 - 2025.05
- Designing and teaching well crafted content to students in highly engaging sessions.
- Full Time
Construction Teacher
LAWNSWOOD CAMPUS
Wolverhampton
2024.03 - 2025.03
- Researching, creating and teaching well designed content to students in engaging sessions.
- Full Time
Teaching Assistant (Agency Staff)
SUNFIELD SCHOOL
2023.10 - 2024.03
- Preparing and teaching well designed content to students in interactive sessions.
- Part Time
German/Supply Teacher (Agency Staff)
KING EDWARD IV ASTON
2023.05 - 2023.10
- Part Time
Learning Support Assistant (Agency Staff)
WESTBROMWICH COMMUNITY SCHOOL
2023.03 - 2023.05
Assistant Teacher
Colmore Education
2022.02 - 2023.03
German Teacher
LOYOLA JESUIT COLLEGE
Abuja
2015.03 - 2022.02
- Teaching lessons to students in various age brackets.
Executive German Teacher
DEFENCE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
Abuja
2014.01 - 2022.02
- Teaching lessons to students in various age brackets.
- Offered private tutoring sessions to enthusiastic students.
- Helped students prepare for professional examinations.
- Organized extra-curricular activities.
- Contract
Executive German Teacher
Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit, GIZ
Abuja
2017.05 - 2021.10
- Inculcating language lessons to staff of the German Corporation in Abuja, Nigeria.
German Teacher (Physical/Virtual)
HILL COUNTRY LIMITED
Abuja
2014.03 - 2020.03
- Part Time
Education
B.A - German (Deutsch als Fremdsprache)
Obafemi Awolowo University
Osun StateNECO | GCE - undefined
2004.01 - 2005.04
Skills
- Administrative expertise Leadership and team dynamics Management strategies
- Data management systems Excel proficiency Comprehensive office skills Outlook expertise PowerPoint presentations Word processing
- Instructor and educator German language expertise Translational and interpretive abilities
- Creativity in teaching
- Supportive teaching strategies
- Patient and empathetic attitude
- Positive reinforcement usage
- Behavioural support techniques
- Play therapy techniques
- Social activity programs
- Group tutoring
- 1-to-1 tutoring
- Special education support
- Social emotional learning
- Technology integration in classroom
- Early years education knowledge
Certification
- Teachers Training (Nigerian German Teachers' Day) July 2019 Goethe Institut
- Examination Preparation and Supervision September 2017 Bundesprachenamt, Germany
- Directing Staff Skills Workshop June 2017 Defense Academy of the United Kingdom
- Creation of Content/Materials for Learning July 2016 Bundesprachenamt, Germany
- The Use of Blogs and Internet as Teaching Aids November 2015 Bundesprachenamt, Germany
- Teaching Methodology in German May 2014 Bundesprachenamt, Germany
Languages
Fluent in German
REFERENCES
References available on request
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
Book Clubs, Coaching & Mentoring Students, Analyzing Movies, Learning New Languages, Painting, Writing, Playing Soccer.
WORK HISTORY
Oral Youth Empowerment Initiative, Volunteer, Abuja, 2017-05, 2018-07, Creation of awareness on HIV/AIDS in villages and empowering youth in rural areas, Permanent
Drawing, writing short stories in German, making German audio podcast for beginners & writing songs
Writing German Poems
Work availability
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Timeline
Teaching assistant in special educational needs
Uffculme School Birmingham
2026.03 - Current
German Teacher
ICKNIELD HIGH SCHOOL
2025.07 - 2025.12
Teacher
OSCOTT MANOR SCHOOL
2025.05 - 2025.07
History Cover Teacher
PEGASUS ACADEMY
2025.04 - 2025.05
Construction Teacher
LAWNSWOOD CAMPUS
2024.03 - 2025.03
Teaching Assistant (Agency Staff)
SUNFIELD SCHOOL
2023.10 - 2024.03
German/Supply Teacher (Agency Staff)
KING EDWARD IV ASTON
2023.05 - 2023.10
Learning Support Assistant (Agency Staff)
WESTBROMWICH COMMUNITY SCHOOL
2023.03 - 2023.05
Assistant Teacher
Colmore Education
2022.02 - 2023.03
Executive German Teacher
Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit, GIZ
2017.05 - 2021.10
German Teacher
LOYOLA JESUIT COLLEGE
2015.03 - 2022.02
German Teacher (Physical/Virtual)
HILL COUNTRY LIMITED
2014.03 - 2020.03
Executive German Teacher
DEFENCE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
2014.01 - 2022.02
NECO | GCE - undefined
2004.01 - 2005.04
B.A - German (Deutsch als Fremdsprache)
Obafemi Awolowo University