TEMITOPE SMITH
Educator
KATY,TEXAS
Summary
Passionate Teacher with over 10 years experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Teacher
Redeemers Learning Center
KATY, TX
06.2022 - Current
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Head of School
Blossomhall School
Abuja, , Nigeria
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Developed and maintained a comprehensive portfolio for assessment for each child
- Set up of the crèche/Day-Care Centre
- Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students.
- Chaired hiring committees for 8 new core faculty members in various Department.
- Backed up instructors in handling disruptive students and implemented fair protocols to resolve situations.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
Lead Teacher/Coordinator, Early Years Department
Brainyville International School
Abuja, Nigeria
04.2018 - 08.2020
- Operated through channels of communication with teaching teams and administrative office.
- Attended and participated in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations.
- Delivered high-quality educational environment and nurtured diverse population of preschool children.
- Verified safety of children by surveying indoor and outdoor equipment and communicated concerns to director.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Assisted and supervised 20 or more children through entire school day.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Developed curriculum to advance physical, emotional, social and cognitive growth of children.
Teacher
Doveland International Schools
Abuja, NIgeria
08.2016 - 04.2018
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Teacher
Living Fountain International School. Mbora
Abuja, Nigeria
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
Class Teacher/Assistant, Head of Nursery
S-tee Schools
Festac Town, Lagos, Nigeria
04.2012 - 07.2015
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Recorded grades for coursework and tests in online reporting system.
- Tutored students in reading, language arts and other subjects.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History & International Studies
Lagos State University
Lagos, Nigeria 08.2007 - 07.2011
Associate Degree in Education - Education - English\French
Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education
08.2002 - 07.2005
High School Diploma -
Navy Town Secondary School
Lagos, Nigeria 01.1993 - 07.1999
John Maxwell Team - Developing The Leader Within
Online 05.2001 -
Rhema Bible Training Centre
Abuja, Nigeria 05.2001 -
Skills
Problem solving skillsundefined
Reading, Researching, Travelling
I love Reading Fiction and Non-fiction Books, I love finding out and seeing different places.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Teacher
Redeemers Learning Center
06.2022 - Current
Head of School
Blossomhall School
09.2020 - 07.2021
Lead Teacher/Coordinator, Early Years Department
Brainyville International School
04.2018 - 08.2020
Teacher
Doveland International Schools
08.2016 - 04.2018
Teacher
Living Fountain International School. Mbora
08.2015 - 07.2016
Class Teacher/Assistant, Head of Nursery
S-tee Schools
04.2012 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Arts - History & International Studies
Lagos State University
08.2007 - 07.2011
Associate Degree in Education - Education - English\French
Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education
08.2002 - 07.2005
John Maxwell Team - Developing The Leader Within
05.2001 -
Rhema Bible Training Centre
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Navy Town Secondary School
01.1993 - 07.1999
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