Stephnora Anthonia Chinyere OGBONNA
Grace Point LLC
Romulus,MI
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience
Passionate about educational practices and building young minds. Skilled, motivated classroom teacher and school manager with many years of experience. An expert in the implementation of educational theories and principles at every level of learning. Trained in schools administration at all levels of education. Resource person for personality development program for university and secondary school students, seminarians and catholic nuns. A business developer with wide range experience in marketing and business administration. School guidance counsellor, highly knowledgeable in career counseling, conflict resolution and offering support to troubled students and their parents. Efficient multitasker able to withstand work pressure.
Work History
Group Home Manager
- Supervised daily operations within group home, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans tailored to residents' needs.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in resident care and safety protocols.
- Coordinated scheduling for staff and activities to optimize resident engagement.
- Conducted regular assessments of facility conditions, initiating improvements where needed.
Principal
1 Year 7 Months- Developed and implemented academic curriculum aligned with educational standards for PreK - 8th grade
- Led faculty professional development programs to enhance instructional practices.
- Evaluated student performance data to inform strategic decision-making processes.
- Oversaw budgeting and resource allocation for optimal operational efficiency.
- Mentored staff in implementing innovative teaching methodologies and technologies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Collaborated with the Parent-Teacher Association to address parent concerns and foster a supportive community for student success.
Teacher
2 Months- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student participation and collaboration.
- Utilized diverse teaching methods to accommodate varying learning styles and needs.
- Assessed student performance through regular evaluations and provided constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance educational programs and share best practices.
Science and Religious Education Teacher
6 Years 1 Month- Biology, Integrated Science, Human and Social Biology; Health and Family Life Education, and Religious Education Teacher; vast in curriculum design and implementation
- Planning and implementing laboratory experiments for students
- Organizing field trips
- The use of different assessment tools for measuring and evaluating students' performances
- Exposing the students to scientific skills and the safe use of the laboratory for experiments
- Make use of different mode of teaching include remote, virtual, and hybrid system (flip-classroom)
- Use of simulation and animations for better understanding of scientific concepts
- Preparing students for standardized tests
- Use of different real and imaginary life events to teach life-skills
- Building on the foundation of a faith-based institution
- Designing curriculum around theology and morals
- Creating a balance between science and religion
School Guidance Counsellor
4 Years- To provide comprehensive, developmentally appropriate guidance and counseling for K-11 students based on four components; guidance curriculum, individual planning, responsive services, and system support
- Personal/social skills development, career and academic planning
- Communicate and interact with parents, staff and community members to enhance their effectiveness in helping students
- Develop, select and modify guidance lessons and materials to meet the needs of all students, and works in harmony with school staff to promote other school educational programs
Principal
2 Years- Planning of yearly academic calendar
- Periodic assessment of teachers
- Maintaining a safe learning environment for the students and teachers
- Understanding the curriculum designed by the ministry of education and tailoring it to achieve the goal of education
- Creating of daily roaster for teachers and class allocation for staff and students
- Overall management of the learning community
- Organizing afterschool and summer programs for the student
- Planning and implementation of field trips and excursions
- Organizing community outreach program for students
Headmistress
4 Years- Planning of yearly academic calendar
- Periodic assessment of teachers
- Maintaining a safe learning environment for the students and staff
- Creating of daily roaster for teachers and class allocation for staff and students
- Overall management of the learning community
- Organizing afterschool and summer programs for the student
- Designing of Extracurricular activities for the entire school
Education
Master of Education - Advanced Teaching
- The program focus is on Advanced teaching in education with emphasis on STEM subjects at the middle and secondary school.
- Course work includes Learning theory and implication for instruction, creating positive classroom environments, education in context, curriculum design and instructional decision-making, understanding barriers to learning, assessment and evaluation, teaching for diverse and inclusive classrooms, living and learning globally, adolescent development, instructional techniques for secondary school classrooms, research in education, advanced practices for teaching the STEM fields at the secondary level.
Nurse Aide & Theory - Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Education/Business
- Graduated with a Degree of Bachelor of Science in Education/Business.
- With extensive skill in Business education and administration.
- Relevant course work include Historical, philosophical and social foundation of education, office and business administration, principles of accounting, statistics, educational psychology, classroom management and entrepreneurial programs.
Skills
Organization
Planning
Analysis
Excellent communication skills
Multi-stakeholder coordination
Multi-tasking
Developmental settings
Humanitarian settings
Timely responses
Strong relationship management
Strategic leadership
Team player
Program development
Business development
Finance oversight
Administrative services oversight
Certification
- Personality Profile Development and Management, 07/01/11,
Understanding the concept of human personality. How to manage groups and individuals at the professional and personal levels. Program design, group presentation and individual counseling.
- Diploma in Computer Appreciation, 11/01/13, Use of MS words and related applications, Spreadsheets, Web Design, Graphic Designs, Adobe Suits.
- Theology of the Body, 09/01/13, Understanding the dignity of the human person and what it means to be human. Dissecting the thoughts of Pope John Paul II and the analyses of human sexuality.
- Catholic Faith and Tradition, 11/01/18,
A program organized for Catholic School teachers and all who teach the Catholic Faith.
- Foundations Notre Dame Program, 03/01/22, Understanding how science and religion complement each other. Designing curriculum that bridges science and religion as complementary fields of human endeavor.
Timeline
Group Home Manager
Grace Point LLC
08.2026 - CurrentRead More
Principal
St. Frances Cabrini Catholic School
01.2025 - 08.2026Read More
Teacher
St. Frances Cabrini Catholic School
10.2024 - 12.2024Read More
Science and Religious Education Teacher
Immaculate Conception Catholic School
09.2018 - 10.2024Read More
School Guidance Counsellor
Immaculate Conception Catholic School
09.2018 - 09.2022Read More
Principal
Elizabeth Model Nursery, Primary and Secondary School
04.2016 - 04.2018Read More
Headmistress
Jesus the Saviour International Nursery and Primary School
04.2007 - 04.2011Read More
University of Nigeria Nsukka
Bachelor of Science from Education/Business
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New Mexico State University
Nurse Aide & Theory from Nursing
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UNIVERSITY OF THE PEOPLE
Master of Education from Advanced Teaching
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Certifications Memberships
- Member Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, 2015
- Certified Teacher Nigerian & the Caribbean, 2015
- Member Guidance Counselors Association Saint Kitts, 2018-2022
- Certified Teacher New Mexico, United States, 2025
- Certified Food Manager New Mexico, United States, 2025
- Certified Nursing Assistance 2026
Personal Information
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Marital Status: Single
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Writing
- Cooking
- Craft making
- Watching documentaries