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Olusegun Adetunji

Columbia,MD

Summary

Compassionate employee versed in crisis management and establishing direct, clear and helpful boundaries with students of varying emotional and intellectual capacities. Creates and maintains educational atmosphere that encourages effective student learning and supports school programs and goals. Demonstrates knowledge and best practices in differentiating instruction.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Inclusion Educator

Creative Minds International Public Charter School
Washington, DC
08.2022 - Current
  • Performing research on various health topics to develop thorough and comprehensive class curricula and learning goals. Interprets Psychological evaluation for individuals with IEP.
  • Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with government regulators, students, families, other related service providers, and the community at large.
  • Educating the community with mental health resources.
  • Using best-practice methodologies and programs, supporting school community initiatives and research.
  • Provides appropriate feedback on work, behavior, and attitude towards learning.
  • Implementing strategies to ensure all students had access to technology for educational purposes.

Special Education Specialist

Alternative Path Training School
Alexandria, VA
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Transitioned students across grade levels through careful planning and preparation.
  • Worked with students with specialized needs to accomplish tasks and build practical skills.
  • Developed and implemented Individualized Education Plan (IEP) based on results of psycho-educational and other assessments, including implementing strategies developed by speech, occupational, physical therapists, or other IEP mandated service providers
  • Developed lesson plans on a weekly and monthly basis for each student based on their IEP goals/objectives and in keeping with state requirements (i.e., Standards of Learning/Alternate Assessment)
  • Carried out behavioral strategies, including crisis intervention in keeping with APTS policies and procedures and regulations governing private special education day schools
  • Administered appropriate state assessments
  • Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.

Special Education Case Manager

Alternative Paths Training School
Alexandria, VA
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Created environment focused on meeting learning targets, developing skills and stimulating students' interests.
  • Conducted assessments of student abilities, academic achievement levels, and behavior to determine eligibility for services.
  • Developed and monitored Individualized Education Plans for students with special needs.
  • Carried out behavioral strategies, including crisis intervention, during school hours.
  • Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
  • Assisted the student with physical tasks such as, using the restroom, hand washing, daily living, etc.
  • Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
  • Established and maintained appropriate interactions with students at all times
  • Assisted teachers in printing class handouts and worksheets and distributing to students during classroom sessions.

Examination Officer/Education Specialist

National Business and Technical Examinations Board
Abuja, FCT
12.2011 - 03.2019
  • Conducted national examinations to prepare students for the award of NBC/NTC/ANBC/ANTC certifications.
  • Maintained confidentiality regarding candidates testing and case information.
  • Monitored and supervised students during national examinations.
  • Created an environment for successful diplomacy and engagement with local, national and international dignitaries and guests.
  • Created reference guides and communicates protocol requirements.
  • Supported meetings and speeches with Federal and ministerial dignitaries. Received and assessed requests from dignitaries or associated groups.
  • Worked with departments to respond to requests, and supports or organizes visits, courtesy calls, International conferences and all other official communication.
  • Effectively managed liaison and protocol activities(Office and Correspondences) Organized corporate luncheons, dinners, conferences and special events.
  • Defined strategies and created a plan to achieve ambitious operational objectives.
  • Attended conferences, workshops and seminars to increase job-related knowledge.

Program Manager/Social Worker

Hope for family Development Initiative
Osogbo, Osun State,Nigeria.
01.2007 - 11.2011
  • Directed activities to promote growth in mental, emotional and educational areas of adults and children from single parent families.
  • Encouraged children to develop leadership and self-esteem skills through group discussions.
  • Assisted with teaching the children life skills.
  • Collaborated with project leaders and stakeholders to accomplish objectives.
  • Planned and orchestrated special events and fundraising activities to raise awareness of foundation.
  • Translated operational directives into program roadmaps.
  • Provided continuous evaluation of program operations as compared with established mission and set parameters.
  • Collaborated with teams across departments to develop effective strategies for executing programs.
  • Provided guidance and support to team members in order to achieve targets within defined deadlines.
  • Created presentations outlining proposed solutions for addressing challenges encountered during program execution.
  • Organized events such as conferences or seminars aimed at promoting awareness around specific topics relevant to the organization's mission statement.

Assistant Program Officer(Part Time)

Life Vanguards
Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria.
06.2003 - 11.2006
  • Organized and supervised youth activities, recreation and games.
  • Taught children through lessons and hands-on activities.
  • Modeled positive behavior for children and the youth by providing leadership and positive interactions.
  • Directed activities to promote growth in mental, emotional and educational areas.

Education

Teachers As Instructional Leaders

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
04.2022

Logistics And Event Management

Protocol School Of Washington
12.2020

International Business And Diplomatic Protocol

European School of Protocol
London UK
12.2015

Bachelor of Science - Political Science Education

University of Uyo
Uyo,Nigeria
08.2011

Skills

  • Excellent classroom management
  • Behavior redirection
  • Data management
  • Expertise in Computer applications
  • Multitasking
  • Working collaboratively
  • Behavioral/cognitive skills development
  • Interdisciplinary teaching
  • Social skills development
  • Organizational skills
  • Leadership

Professional Membership

Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria.(TRCN) CT/S/10902

Association for Educational Assessment in Africa.(AEAA)

Protocol and Diplomacy International-Protocol Officers Association.(PDI-POA)

Timeline

Lead Inclusion Educator

Creative Minds International Public Charter School
08.2022 - Current

Special Education Specialist

Alternative Path Training School
01.2022 - 06.2022

Special Education Case Manager

Alternative Paths Training School
08.2021 - 12.2021

Examination Officer/Education Specialist

National Business and Technical Examinations Board
12.2011 - 03.2019

Program Manager/Social Worker

Hope for family Development Initiative
01.2007 - 11.2011

Assistant Program Officer(Part Time)

Life Vanguards
06.2003 - 11.2006

Teachers As Instructional Leaders

Virginia Commonwealth University

Logistics And Event Management

Protocol School Of Washington

International Business And Diplomatic Protocol

European School of Protocol

Bachelor of Science - Political Science Education

University of Uyo
Olusegun Adetunji