Florence Okeowo
Richmond
Summary
Experienced educator with strong skills in classroom management, lesson planning, and individual instruction. Proven ability to create engaging learning environments tailored to diverse learning styles.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
FortBend ISD
Houston
11.2025 - 05.2026
- Provided classroom instruction in absence of regular teachers across various subjects.
- Maintained positive learning environment by managing classroom behavior and fostering student engagement.
- Collaborated with school staff to ensure smooth transitions between classes and activities.
- Facilitated communication with students, parents, and staff to ensure clarity regarding classroom activities.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities of students.
- Provided individualized instruction to special needs students, enhancing their learning experience.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Spring Branch ISD
Houston
10.2025 - 02.2026
- Organized interactive classroom activities, games, and tasks to promote student engagement and collaborative learning.
- Utilized educational technology to create engaging and effective learning experiences for diverse learners.
- Adapted teaching methods to meet diverse student learning styles.
- Provided classroom instruction following regular teacher's lesson plans.
- Facilitated discussions that fostered critical thinking and increased student participation.
Student Worker/Coordinator of Community Work Study
Houston Baptist University
Houston
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Supported event planning for departmental seminars and workshops.
- Assisted faculty with research projects and data collection tasks.
- Prepared educational materials for classroom presentations and lectures.
- Maintained accurate records of all activities related to assigned projects.
- Built relationships with other departments at the university through collaborative efforts.
- Organized student records and data in an efficient manner.
- Created flyers and promotional materials for upcoming events using graphic design software.
University Lecturer of International Business
Babcock University
09.2019 - 12.2023
- Designed and developed engaging course materials, enhancing learning experiences for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Conducted research to contribute to academic publications and conferences.
- Supervised thesis projects of advanced level students under my guidance.
- Published scholarly papers related to the subject matter in peer-reviewed journals.
- Partnered with colleagues across departments to create interdisciplinary courses, fostering collaborative learning opportunities.
- Created a stimulating learning environment by using innovative teaching methods.
- Applied innovative teaching strategies to effectively meet diverse student needs and learning styles, promoting inclusive education.
Part-time Lecturer of Marketing & Business-Admin.
Babcock University
01.2015 - 09.2019
- Collaborated with subject and grade-level teachers to design and implement educational frameworks enhancing student learning.
- Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environments tailored to meet individual student educational needs.
- Identified valuable online resources to use in conjunction with lectures and coursework.
- Used exams, quizzes, and projects to assess how well students grasped learning material and concepts.
- Prepared documentation and reports for accreditation processes, highlighting department achievements and improvements.
- Engaged in scholarly research, contributing to the academic community through publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Maintained professional development through attendance at conferences, workshops, and continuing education courses in teaching methodologies.
Classroom Teacher
Abbott Dayspring College
05.2013 - 09.2013
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligning with curriculum standards.
- Monitored attendance, assignments, grades, and class participation to support student accountability and engagement.
- Managed classroom behavior by developing positive relationships with students while enforcing rules fairly and consistently.
- Built positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers, and school administrators to foster a supportive learning environment.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and modify instruction accordingly.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators, and counselors to create tailored improvement plans for students facing academic challenges.
Classroom Teacher
Ideal Childcare School
07.2009 - 08.2010
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored to individual learning styles, promoting personalized learning and improving student comprehension.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to implement current best practices in classroom instruction, fostering student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators, and counselors to create targeted improvement plans for struggling students, enhancing their academic performance.
- Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Developed lessons, activities and materials to cover required course material.
- Coordinated logistics for school events, including assemblies and plays, ensuring smooth operations.
Education
MBA - Data Analytics
Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX05-2025
Ph.D. - International Business
Babcock University
04-2017
Master of Science - International Business
Babcock University
06-2015
Master of Science - Marketing
University of Lagos
12-2012
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Babcock University
06-2009
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Individual instruction
- Curriculum alignment
- Educational technology
- Collaboration techniques
Certification
- • Certification: Special Education (EC-12) | Texas State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)- 2027 (In-view)
• Status: Obtained Statement of Eligibility (SOE); Qualified to teach per TEA standards.
• Examination: Passed TExES Special Education (EC-12) 186 Examination.
• Program: A Career in Teaching – Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
FortBend ISD
11.2025 - 05.2026
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Spring Branch ISD
10.2025 - 02.2026
Student Worker/Coordinator of Community Work Study
Houston Baptist University
12.2024 - 05.2025
University Lecturer of International Business
Babcock University
09.2019 - 12.2023
Part-time Lecturer of Marketing & Business-Admin.
Babcock University
01.2015 - 09.2019
Classroom Teacher
Abbott Dayspring College
05.2013 - 09.2013
Classroom Teacher
Ideal Childcare School
07.2009 - 08.2010
MBA - Data Analytics
Houston Baptist University
Ph.D. - International Business
Babcock University
Master of Science - International Business
Babcock University
Master of Science - Marketing
University of Lagos
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Babcock University