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Becky Okpiri

Becky Okpiri

Lomé,Togo

Summary

An enthusiastic and dedicated online English tutor with extensive experience and a deep commitment to delivering exceptional instruction. Proficient in designing dynamic lesson plans, leveraging technology, and offering tailored support to ensure each student's success. Instils confidence in students with encouragement and facilitates learning-focused lessons. Focused on delivering interesting lessons for maximum engagement and retention. Offers strong public speaking and planning abilities. Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

ESL tutor

ClassGap
Remote worker, Togo(online)
11.2020 - 04.2024
  • Designed learning plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Taught students important points to prepare for examinations and assessments.
  • Offered counselling to help students deal with academic, personal, or behavioural issues.
  • Used illustrative activities to help students explore concepts.
  • Personalized instruction and personal mentoring based on individual strengths and abilities.
  • Selected curricula based on students' interests, aptitude and ability.
  • Developed in-depth lectures on subject-specific theories, foundational concepts and advanced topics.
  • Evaluated students using standardized criteria to determine abilities and learning needs.
  • Instructed over 500 students in ESL environment to master English language.

English Tutor

italki
Remote job, Online
09.2020 - 11.2022
  • Promoted academic success and enhanced learning experiences for students of varying capabilities.
  • Delivered quizzes and activities to track student comprehension.
  • Assessed and adapted teaching style according to student needs and abilities.
  • Tracked student progress through regular assessments, promptly addressing knowledge and skills gaps.
  • Taught over 100 students

English Teacher

Teresh Eternal Excellence Montessori Schools
Lagos, Lekki
11.2007 - 09.2009
  • Designed and executed child-centred lesson plans tailored to student interests
  • Managed various responsibilities including planning, goal setting, and evaluation
  • Employed interactive teaching techniques like role play and storytelling.
  • Managed classes of over 20 students
  • Tutored students struggling with specific barriers to learning.
  • Set-up equipment and gathered teaching materials to prepare for lessons.
  • Helped non-native speakers with confidence and social integration.
  • Taught spelling, pronunciation and sentence structure to form basic foundation of language.
  • Supported students in achieving personalised linguistic goals within desired timeframes.
  • Prepared comprehensive feedback and revision plans for students.
  • Applied various instructional approaches, experiential learning and self-assessment to increase retention and understanding.
  • Set and marked written and spoken language exams.
  • Provided additional support to struggling students, promoting improved academic confidence.
  • Targeted practice and revision to develop students' abilities in speaking and writing.

English Teacher/Class Teacher

Starlit Academy
Asaba, Delta State
11.2007 - 09.2009
  • Utilized diverse instructional approaches and materials
  • Adapted teaching methods to meet educational objectives effectively
  • Cultivated engaging classroom atmosphere to enhance student participation.
  • Established positive, productive classroom environments for maximized student engagement.
  • Recommended effective additional learning resources, aiding continued student confidence and abilities.
  • Provided engaging educational resources to broaden student learning tools.
  • Engaged with students through conversational language, simplifying curriculum into relevant, understandable information.
  • Built rapport with students, incentivising engagement and interaction.
  • Evaluated student progress by providing short quizzes, examinations and standardized tests.
  • Managed classes of over 20 students

Education

Nigeria Certificate in Education (N.C.E) - Primary Education Studies

Federal College of Education
Delta State, Nigeria
09.2010 - 10.2014

Skills

  • Online tutoring
  • Personalised learning plans
  • Individualised instruction
  • Active listening
  • Student motivation
  • Creative strategies
  • Homework assistance
  • On-demand tutoring
  • Interactive teaching/learning
  • Communication skills
  • Leadership

Languages

English
Native

Affiliations

  • Singing
  • Dancing
  • Writing
  • Reading
  • Meeting People
  • Cooking

Certification

Nigeria Certificate in Education (N.C.E) Federal College of Education, Asaba

Teaching English as a Foreign Language Course,TEFL Professional Institute

Various seminars and workshops focusing on educational topics like inclusion, higher-order thinking skills, and quality education provision.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

ESL tutor

ClassGap
11.2020 - 04.2024

English Tutor

italki
09.2020 - 11.2022

Nigeria Certificate in Education (N.C.E) - Primary Education Studies

Federal College of Education
09.2010 - 10.2014

English Teacher

Teresh Eternal Excellence Montessori Schools
11.2007 - 09.2009

English Teacher/Class Teacher

Starlit Academy
11.2007 - 09.2009

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