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OLUWASEUN SOKOYA

OLUWASEUN SOKOYA

SIRINEVLER,Istanbul

Summary


PROFILE


A goal oriented team player who is resourceful, innovative, adaptative and creative; with ability to work with minimum supervision and achieve results within organizational goals and targets. As well, a matured and self-confident individual with good interpersonal and communication skills.



CAREER OBJECTIVES


A distinctive and creative graduate of English Language Studies. As a highly knowledgeable individual, I dedicate all my strengths towards teamwork and achievements.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work history

ENGLISH LITERATURE AND LANGUAGE TEACHER

FUTURE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Mahmutbey Caddesi 138A 34188 SIRINEVLER, BAHCELEVLER ISTANBUL TURKEY.
09.2023 - Current

English Language and Literature Teacher,

SAT Reading & Writing Teacher ,

IELTS TEACHER,

TOEFL TEACHER,

Drama Club Coordinator.

POSITION: Acting Head of English Language Department

( September 2023 till date )

  • Taught spelling, pronunciation and sentence structure to form basic foundation of language.
  • Planned inspiring extracurricular activities for well-rounded student socialisation and development.
  • Organised extra-curricular activities and field trips to supplement and enhance learning experience.
  • Achieved target exam results for department attainment.
  • Applied various instructional approaches, experiential learning and self-assessment to increase retention and understanding.
  • Adapted diverse teaching methods to boost student focus.
  • Prepared comprehensive feedback and revision plans for students.
  • Supported department development plans to meet new national curriculum requirements.

ENGLISH LITERATURE AND LANGUAGE TEACHER

MAWAKEB INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Akçaburgaz, 26 Sokak No 9, 34522, ISTANBUL TURKEY
08.2022 - 07.2023

English Language and Literature Teacher,

SAT Reading & Writing Teacher ,

IELTS TEACHER,

TOEFL TEACHER,

Activities Coordinator,

Drama Club Coordinator.

  • Monitored difficulties in students to provide extra coaching and assistance.
  • Delivered informative progress reports aiding student development.
  • Transformed complex concepts into understandable, useful information for improved subject comprehension.
  • Prepared comprehensive feedback and revision plans for students.
  • Supported department development plans to meet new national curriculum requirements.
  • Provided additional support to struggling students, promoting improved academic confidence.
  • Recommended effective additional learning resources, aiding continued student confidence and abilities.
  • Set academic targets for students, communicating constructive feedback to address obstacles to learning.
  • Created and marked homework, exams and class activities to monitor individuals' progress.

ENGLISH LITERATURE AND LANGUAGE TEACHER

ONYX INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Bahçeşehir 2, Kisim, Hoşdere Yolu No:2, 34488 , Bahçeşehir ISTANBUL TURKEY.
02.2022 - 07.2022

English Language and Literature Teacher,

SAT Reading & Writing Teacher ,

IELTS TEACHER,

TOEFL TEACHER,

Activities Coordinator,

Drama Club Coordinator.

  • Maintained updated curriculum knowledge for expert student guidance.
  • Planned and supervised educational excursions for enhanced student engagement.
  • Adapted diverse teaching methods to boost student focus.
  • Taught spelling, pronunciation and sentence structure to form basic foundation of language.
  • Organised extra-curricular activities and field trips to supplement and enhance learning experience.
  • Achieved target exam results for department attainment.
  • Assessed students' progress to create and implement action plans.
  • Engaged with students through conversational language, simplifying curriculum into relevant, understandable information.
  • Delivered key academic concepts using engaging teaching methods, improving student understanding.

NATIVE ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER

DILKO ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCHOOL
Eski Edirne Asfaltı Öztartar İş Hanı No:8, Gaziosmanpaşa, ISTANBUL, TURKEY.
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • Developed intervention strategies to improve student performance.
  • Created and marked homework, exams and class activities to monitor individuals' progress.
  • Delivered key academic concepts using engaging teaching methods, improving student understanding.
  • Set-up equipment and gathered teaching materials to prepare for lessons.
  • Provided additional support to struggling students, promoting improved academic confidence.
  • Assessed students' progress to create and implement action plans.
  • Assessed student performance, behaviour and class engagement.
  • Planned and supervised educational excursions for enhanced student engagement.
  • Collaborated with teaching assistants and mentors to deliver additional support to struggling students.
  • Highlighted importance of composition, grammar and sentence construction rules.
  • Organised extra-curricular activities and field trips to supplement and enhance learning experience.

NATIVE ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER

AMERIKAN KULTUR
Merkez Mah. Posta Cad. Emek Han No 4, Güngören ISTANBUL TURKEY.
02.2021 - 08.2021
  • Created and marked homework, exams and class activities to monitor individuals' progress.
  • Delivered key academic concepts using engaging teaching methods, improving student understanding.
  • Set academic targets for students, communicating constructive feedback to address obstacles to learning.
  • Planned inspiring extracurricular activities for well-rounded student socialisation and development.
  • Reported on students' progress and attitude to learning at parent-teacher meetings.
  • Engaged students with lesson materials by building positive rapport.
  • Engaged with students through conversational language, simplifying curriculum into relevant, understandable information.
  • Adapted diverse teaching methods to boost student focus.
  • Highlighted importance of composition, grammar and sentence construction rules.
  • Created vibrant learning atmosphere through interactive exercises and discussions.

NATIVE ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER

ÇOZUM DESERHANE
SEFAKOY , ISTANBUL TURKEY
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Managed challenging behaviour with firm and fair style.
  • Planned dynamic, interesting lessons by incorporating variety of mediums.
  • Evaluated student progress by providing short quizzes, examinations and standardised tests.
  • Taught spelling, pronunciation and sentence structure to form basic foundation of language.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE TEACHER

ACHIEVERS MODEL COLLEGE
Temple Street Dadin, KOWA , JOS, PLATEAU NIGERIA
08.2018 - 09.2020
  • Updated course materials, content and delivery.
  • Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardised tests.
  • Assigned homework assignments and special projects for students to demonstrate knowledge of subject material.
  • Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
  • Boosted student success by maximising individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
  • Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
  • Employed variety of mediums to convey learning concepts.
  • Designed learning plans tailored to individual needs.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE TEACHER

WEST AFRICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
University of Cambridge International Exams Center, BANJUL, THE GAMBIA.
08.2015 - 09.2017

English Language and Literature in English teacher.(2015 – 2017).

Coordinator,Literary and Drama Club/Societies (2015-2017).

Peace December Foundation Ass. Coordinator. (2015-2017)

  • Updated course materials, content and delivery.
  • Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardised tests.
  • Provided reading instruction to special needs students.
  • Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student engagement.
  • Boosted student success by maximising individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
  • Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student learning and enrichment.
  • Employed variety of mediums to convey learning concepts.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Designed learning plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
  • Offered counselling to help students deal with academic, personal, or behavioural issues.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE TEACHER

ST PETER'S TECHNICAL JUNIOR AND SENIOR
WEST COAST REGION , LAMIN, THE GAMBIA
09.2012 - 07.2015

* Head of Languages and Literature Department

* English Language and Literature in English

teacher.

* Coordinator, Literary and Drama Club/Societies

  • Employed variety of mediums to convey learning concepts.
  • Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student learning and enrichment.
  • Provided in-depth feedback and constructive criticism on students' work.
  • Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
  • Assigned homework assignments and special projects for students to demonstrate knowledge of subject material.
  • Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardised tests.
  • Updated course materials, content and delivery.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Promoted perseverance and determination as key components of student success.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ABD LITERATURE TEACHER

QUEENMARIS COLLEGE
IJEGUN ROAD IKOTUN , LAGOS NIGERIA
08.2008 - 08.2010

* Head of Arts Department.

* English Language and Literature in English Teacher.

  • Reported on students' progress and attitude to learning at parent-teacher meetings.
  • Collaborated with teaching assistants and mentors to deliver additional support to struggling students.
  • Organised extra-curricular activities and field trips to supplement and enhance learning experience.
  • Established clear learning outcomes and targets for different abilities.
  • Assessed students' progress to create and implement action plans.
  • Prepared comprehensive feedback and revision plans for students.
  • Engaged students with lesson materials by building positive rapport.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - ENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDIES

OLABISI ONABANJO UNIVERSITY
NIGERIA
/2003 - /2008

National Diploma - MASS COMMUNICATION

MOSHOOD ABIOLA POLYTHECNIC
NIGERIA
/2000 - /2002

Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) -

LOFI OGUNMUDE SECONDARY SCHOOL
EPE NIGERIA
/1995 - /2000

SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE -

IDOWU PRIMARY SCHOOL
NIGERIA
/1990 - /1995

Skills

  • Common core standards
  • Creative class planning
  • Behaviour management
  • Inspiring leader
  • Interactive classroom instruction
  • Smart classrooms
  • Public speaking expert
  • Educational research
  • Team collaboration
  • Classroom management
  • K-12 education
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Motivational communication
  • Modern literature
  • Leadership
  • Communication skills

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
Turkish
Intermediate

Affiliations

  • READING LITERARY TEXTS
  • TRAVELLING

Accomplishments

    * ST. PETER'S TECHNICAL JUNIOR & SENIOR SCHOOL : THE MOST HARDWORKING TEACHER STAFF OF THE YEAR 2013/2014.


    * MAWAKEB INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL TURKEY : TEACHER STAFF OF THE MONTH AWARD ( OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2022).


    * FUTURE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL: TEACHER STAFF OF THE MONTH AWARD AND CASH PRIZE ( JANUARY 2024)

Certification

* COGNIA CERTIFICATION

Eleot(R) 2.0 Training Certification

Certificate of Course Completion

4.0 Professional Learning Hours.

November 14, 2023.

* ITTT 120-hour TEFL Certificate

‘B’ GRADE

2020.

Internationally recognized TEFL certificate course ,with practical emphasis on teaching skills ,language

awareness, phonology and classroom management.

*National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)

2012.

Osun State, Nigeria.

ACADEMIC TRAINING & CERTIFICATES

* DIGITAL IELTS GENERAL TRAINING (UKVI)

CEFR LEVEL: C1,

NOVEMBER 17, 2023.

* PAPER-BASED IELTS GENERAL TRAINING

CEFR LEVEL : C1,

JULY 22, 2023.

PAPER-BASED

Timeline

ENGLISH LITERATURE AND LANGUAGE TEACHER

FUTURE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
09.2023 - Current

ENGLISH LITERATURE AND LANGUAGE TEACHER

MAWAKEB INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
08.2022 - 07.2023

ENGLISH LITERATURE AND LANGUAGE TEACHER

ONYX INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
02.2022 - 07.2022

NATIVE ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER

DILKO ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCHOOL
09.2021 - 01.2022

NATIVE ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER

AMERIKAN KULTUR
02.2021 - 08.2021

NATIVE ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER

ÇOZUM DESERHANE
01.2021 - 03.2021

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE TEACHER

ACHIEVERS MODEL COLLEGE
08.2018 - 09.2020

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE TEACHER

WEST AFRICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
08.2015 - 09.2017

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE TEACHER

ST PETER'S TECHNICAL JUNIOR AND SENIOR
09.2012 - 07.2015

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ABD LITERATURE TEACHER

QUEENMARIS COLLEGE
08.2008 - 08.2010

Bachelor of Arts - ENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDIES

OLABISI ONABANJO UNIVERSITY
/2003 - /2008

National Diploma - MASS COMMUNICATION

MOSHOOD ABIOLA POLYTHECNIC
/2000 - /2002

Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) -

LOFI OGUNMUDE SECONDARY SCHOOL
/1995 - /2000

SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE -

IDOWU PRIMARY SCHOOL
/1990 - /1995
OLUWASEUN SOKOYA