Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Leadershipprofile
Affiliations
Awards
References
Timeline
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SYRACUSE,NEWYORK

Summary

Professional educator with solid background in instructional leadership and curriculum development. Known for driving student success through innovative teaching strategies and a focus on continuous improvement. Highly reliable team collaborator, adaptable to changing educational needs, and committed to fostering a positive learning environment. Expertise in instructional design and classroom management with results-oriented approach.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Instructor-First Year Seminar

Syracuse Univiersity
08.2024 - Current

Design and lead interactive sessions on diversity, inclusion, and personal growth for over 20 first-year students, driving increased participation and positive feedback. Create a supportive learning environment by fostering peer-to-peer discussions and reflection exercises, strengthening students' sense of community and belonging. Assess and provide feedback on student projects, encouraging critical thinking and personal development, with ongoing efforts to enhance students' self-awareness and engagement with campus resources.

Public Health Intern

Syracuse Univiersity
08.2024 - Current

Develop and implement campus-wide health promotion initiatives, currently reaching over 1,000 students, to raise awareness on sexual health, mental health, and psychosocial support. Facilitate workshops and one-on-one consultations on safe sexual practices and stress management, leading to increased student engagement with health center resources. Collaborate with health center staff to evaluate program effectiveness through surveys, aiming to improve program satisfaction and increase utilization of mental health services.

Program Manager

Ikra Foundation for Women and Youth Development.
01.2018 - 12.2023
  • Managed programs focused on women and youth empowerment, overseeing project planning, execution, and monitoring, impacting over 1,500 beneficiaries across the region. Collaborated with international NGOs such as UNICEF, UNFPA, and USAID, leading initiatives on gender equality, health education, and youth development while serving as a peer leader and consultant. Developed partnerships and secured funding from local and international donors, ensuring the sustainability and growth of foundation programs in underserved communities.

Principal/Head of Academics

Blue Bird High School
01.2017 - 12.2023
  • Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans, established a positive classroom environment, and provided one-on-one support to students.
  • Led and supervised a staff of 50+ educators and administrative personnel, overseeing the academic and operational functions of the school, which led to a 20% improvement in student performance over seven years. Developed and implemented educational policies and curricula, aligning with national standards, which contributed to a 15% increase in student graduation rates. Facilitated professional development programs for teachers, improving instructional quality and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the school.

Education

Master of Arts - Linguistics

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
05.2025

Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) - Linguistics TESOL/TLOTE

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
12.2024

B.A History and International Relations -

Kogi State University
01.2017

Skills

  • Good interpersonal Skills
  • Analytical Skills
  • Team leadership
  • Attention to Details
  • Valuable team member
  • Good orator
  • Project Management
  • Result Oriented
  • Baking and cooking
  • Guidance/counseling
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Adaptability
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Flexibility, Efficiency and Reliability

Leadershipprofile

  • Principal/Head of Academics, Blue Bird Elementary/High School, Bauchi State, Nigeria, 01/01/17, 01/01/23
  • Program Manager, Ikra Foundation for Women and Youth Development, 01/01/15, 01/01/20
  • Executive Director, Teens Hub Initiative, 01/01/20, 01/01/23

Affiliations

  • Board Member Carthasis Production for Student Health and Wellness

Awards

  • Awards of Excellence, Blue Bird School, 2022/2023
  • Best Private School in the Community, BLUE BIRD SCHOOL, 2019

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Lead Instructor-First Year Seminar

Syracuse Univiersity
08.2024 - Current

Public Health Intern

Syracuse Univiersity
08.2024 - Current

Program Manager

Ikra Foundation for Women and Youth Development.
01.2018 - 12.2023

Principal/Head of Academics

Blue Bird High School
01.2017 - 12.2023

B.A History and International Relations -

Kogi State University

Master of Arts - Linguistics

Syracuse University

Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) - Linguistics TESOL/TLOTE

Syracuse University
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