Wilson Onuoha
Grand Rapids,United States
Summary
Passionate Educator with a strong background in STEM Education, Chess and Learning Technologies.
Over 8 years experience in providing personalized academic support in STEM to students of the IB and IGCSE curriculum. Skilled in creating interactive learning activities and passionate about leveraging technology in enhancing teaching and learning experience.
Globally minded and sensitive to the uniqueness and strengths of individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Participated in trainings, competitions and conferences in France, Germany, Czech Republic, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Ghana, Ivory Coast etc.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Member, Educator Advisory Group
Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
2023.01 - 2024.01
- Provided feedback and advise on the development and improvement of the student programme and teacher training and resources for the TBIGC.
Lead Chess Instructor
Al-Rayan International School
2014.05 - 2023.12
- Developed a chess curriculum used for instruction for over 1000 primary and secondary students
- Designed interactive STEM and chess activities aimed at teaching 21st century skills such as critical thinking, and problem solving.
- Collected and organized students' data; performance ratings, training records and rankings. Provided actionable feedback on areas for improvement.
- Trained students on the use of various technologies in improving overall learning experience.
Remote Learning Facilitator
The Learning Cooperatives
2021.01 - 2022.01
- Provided academic support in STEM to home schooled students aged 12-16
- Supervised students' self directed learning process.
- Provided technical support to improve online learning experience.
- Provided feedback to supervisor on individual student's performance.
Learning Facilitator
B.A.S.I.C.S INTERNATIONAL
2017.10 - 2020.01
- A social intervention program in Ghana that promoted literacy and community empowerment.
- Provided afterschool learning support in STEM subjects to middle school and high school students.
- Provided mentorship to at risk teens.
- Using chess as a tool to teach important life skills such as critical thinking, resilience and problem solving.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BS - Computer Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana.07.2015
Skills
- Python (Programming Language)
- Virtual Learning
- E-Learning
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office
- Technology Integration
- Lesson Planning
Certification
- Advanced Instructional Strategies for the Virtual Classroom (2021), University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education.
- Professional Certificate in Decision Making and Problem Solving (2024), London School of Business Administration.
- Professional Certificate in Teleworking and Virtual Organization (2021), Metropolitan School of Business & Management (UK).
- Foundations of Teaching and Learning(2017), The Commonwealth Education Trust.
- Certificate in Leadership and Organizations (2024), European Institute of Leadership and Management.
- Introduction to Child Protection (2021), UNICEF.
- Arena International Master - International Chess Federation.
- Practical Teaching with Technology (2021), University of London.
- Google Certified Educator (2021), Google.
- Integrated STEM Teaching for Secondary Schools 2023, European Schoolnet Academy, Brussels Belgium.
- Designing Learning Innovation (2021), Politecnico di Milano.
- Unlocking the Power of AI in Education (2023), European Schoolnet Academy, Brussels Belgium, 2023-01-01
Timeline
Member, Educator Advisory Group
Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
2023.01 - 2024.01
Remote Learning Facilitator
The Learning Cooperatives
2021.01 - 2022.01
Learning Facilitator
B.A.S.I.C.S INTERNATIONAL
2017.10 - 2020.01
Lead Chess Instructor
Al-Rayan International School
2014.05 - 2023.12
Bachelor of Science - BS - Computer Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
- Advanced Instructional Strategies for the Virtual Classroom (2021), University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education.
- Professional Certificate in Decision Making and Problem Solving (2024), London School of Business Administration.
- Professional Certificate in Teleworking and Virtual Organization (2021), Metropolitan School of Business & Management (UK).
- Foundations of Teaching and Learning(2017), The Commonwealth Education Trust.
- Certificate in Leadership and Organizations (2024), European Institute of Leadership and Management.
- Introduction to Child Protection (2021), UNICEF.
- Arena International Master - International Chess Federation.
- Practical Teaching with Technology (2021), University of London.
- Google Certified Educator (2021), Google.
- Integrated STEM Teaching for Secondary Schools 2023, European Schoolnet Academy, Brussels Belgium.
- Designing Learning Innovation (2021), Politecnico di Milano.
- Unlocking the Power of AI in Education (2023), European Schoolnet Academy, Brussels Belgium, 2023-01-01
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