About okechukwu uga
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Academic Level Master’s Degree
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Age 38 - 42 Years
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Gender Male
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Industry Education
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About me
Education
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2022 - 2023
Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Hacourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Master of English and Communication Arts
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2021 - 2022
Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Hacourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Postgraduate Diploma in English and Communication Arts
I finished the fourteen-month program with with a class grade.
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2019 - 2018
National Teachers' Institute, Kaduna, Nigeria
Postgraduate Diploma in Education
It is a one-year teacher training programme wherein I finished with a distinction
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2004 - 2008
University of Port Hacourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Bachelor of Arts, Religious and Cultural Studies
I passed with a second class upper grade in the four-year course
Experience
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2016 - Present
Goldspring High School, Port Hacourt
English Language Instructor
Plan and implement lessons that consist of
skill building techniques for reading, writing,
listening, and speaking for years 7 to 9.
ï‚· Use audio-visual aids such as laptop
computers, heads sets and projectors in
facilitating learning while stimulating 21st
century-compliant learning environments.
ï‚· Conduct small group and individual lessons.
ï‚· Attend professional development workshops
to remain informed about the best
techniques and strategies for English
Language Learners.
ï‚· Identify and suggest additional resources for
English Language Learners.
 Monitor students’ progress and performance,
and maintain meticulous documentation for
each student.
ï‚· Assess the needs of students and modify
teaching styles and lesson plans to
accommodate different learning needs.
ï‚· Teach students with various learning needs
and help them achieve their greatest
potentials.
ï‚· Create an effective curriculum for English
Language Learners, especially in Literature
and provide instruction that meet the needs
of all students.
ï‚· Modify lessons for individual learners based
on their current skill-set and needs.
ï‚· Incorporated a variety of centres in the
classroom that aim to boost the
achievements of English Language
Learners.
ï‚· Create and foster a trusting atmosphere
where students feel comfortable and
supported.
 Act as the school’s Master of Ceremony,
anchoring all school organised events both
within and outside the school premises. Such
events range from annual year 9 dinners,
inter-house sports, to Parents’ Forum etc.
 Maintained consistency in the level of A’s in NECO and Rivers State BECE -
2014 - 2015
West African Examination Council
WAEC Examiner
Participated in the coordination organised
by the body for examiners.
ï‚· Also did actual marking of the WAEC May/June exam script in the English
Language subject.
ï‚· Also performed other allied and related
functions for the council throughout the
marking period. -
2013 - 2016
Matilda International School, Port Hacourt
English Language Instructor
Organised classroom teaching and coursework
for year 7 – 12
ï‚· Prepared materials and activities for classroom
facilitation using 21st century teaching skills
ï‚· Assigned homework and interesting exercises
ï‚· Identified students with special requirements
and create individualised plans
ï‚· Determined exam and assignment grades
ï‚· Provided feedback based on workload and
classroom behaviour
 Kept a record of students’ attendance and
grades
ï‚· Researched new language teaching methods
for implementation in the classroom after
supervisor’s approval.
ï‚· Managed classroom crises and resolved conflict
 Informed parents about their children’s
performance via the Sectional Head
ï‚· Collaborated with teaching staff and
administrators to foster a good student
experience
ï‚· For 3 years running, I prepared students for
spelling bees such as the Rotary Club Spelling
Bee and Port Harcourt LGA organised interschool debate, Total E&P book reading event
and other academic competitions in which I
acted as their chaperon. -
2011 - 2013
New Bethel Christian Academy, Port Hacourt.
TEACHER (ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND HUMANITIES)
Conveyed lessons to various students in
accordance with the course curriculum for
English Language, Social Studies, and
Government from Years JSS 1-SS3.
ï‚· Prepared lesson plans, activities, and tests for
students.
 Evaluated students’ performance in class and
their attendance.
ï‚· Assigned homework and additional activities to
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2009 - 2013
UNICEF \ NATIONAL REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH; HIV\AIDS PREVENTION AND CARE P
Peer Educator
Involved in training of secondary school
youths in rural areas in Benue State, and
empowering them to train their peers as
integral part of the Treatment Adherence
Program (TAP)
ï‚· Provided specialised services in a
professional environment.
ï‚· Worked to encourage engagement into
care and support adherence to treatment
by providing client centred individual and
group level skill building activities to achieve
client goals