DAVID AKUTAM AKOLOGBA
Fair Lawn,NJ
Summary
Experienced ESL Teacher and Supervisor with over 3 years of teaching experience in China, specializing in early childhood education. Skilled in curriculum design, play-based learning, teacher supervision, and student engagement. Strong background in program coordination, student support, and cross-cultural communication. TESOL certified.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Programme Coordinator
Benchmark Human Services
South Bend, Indiana, USA
10.2023 - Current
- Review and update personalized plans bi-monthly to support individual needs.
- Implement proactive intervention strategies, reducing incident reports by 20%.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve engagement and outcomes.
- Apply learner-centered and inclusive approaches aligned with best-practice standards.
Program Contributor
Non-Profit Immersion Project
Orange County, California, USA
03.2023
- Conducted education-focused research to improve admissions outreach strategies.
- Engaged nonprofit leaders on youth development and service delivery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on community-centered initiatives.
ESL Teacher & Supervisor
Family Joy Kindergarten
Hangzhou, China
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Supervised 8 ESL teachers and developed curriculum for 150+ children (ages 3-5).
- Designed interactive lessons using songs, games, and storytelling.
- Increased enrollment by 30% through creative media and engagement strategies.
ESL Teacher
Abie English
Changsha, China
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Delivered online and in-person ESL lessons during COVID-19.
- Designed original online English games to boost participation.
- Created individualized learning plans for students with special needs.
Education
Master's - Organizational Management
University of Notre Dame
USA12-2023
MSc - Applied Statistics
Zhejiang University of Science & Technology
China12-2022
BA - Community Development
University for Development Studies
Ghana12-2018
Skills
- ESL Curriculum Design
- Phonics
- Classroom Management
- Student Assessment
- Play-Based Learning
- Game-Based Learning
- Student Support
- Behavior Management
Certification
- TESOL Certificate - International Open Academy
- HSK Level 3 - Mandarin Chinese
- Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging - LinkedIn Learning
- CPR/AED/First Aid-Benchmark Human Services
- Sustainability in Corporations and Businesses- Alison
Languages
English
Mandarin
Twi
Kusaal
Timeline
Programme Coordinator
Benchmark Human Services
10.2023 - Current
Program Contributor
Non-Profit Immersion Project
03.2023
ESL Teacher & Supervisor
Family Joy Kindergarten
09.2021 - 06.2022
ESL Teacher
Abie English
06.2020 - 08.2021
MSc - Applied Statistics
Zhejiang University of Science & Technology
BA - Community Development
University for Development Studies
Master's - Organizational Management
University of Notre Dame
Core Esl Skills
- ESL Curriculum Design & Phonics
- Classroom Management & Student Assessment
- Play-Based & Game-Based Learning
- Student Support & Behavior Management
- Teacher Supervision & Parent Communication
- Online ESL Instruction & Cross-Cultural Teaching
Personal Information
Title: ESL Teacher