Olivia Ugonma Uhegbu
Ibaraki
Summary
Communications professional prepared to bring wealth of knowledge in teaching and curriculum development. Proven ability to craft and deliver dynamic lessons that resonate with students and promote active learning. Highly collaborative team player focused on achieving educational goals and adapting to evolving classroom needs. Skilled in public speaking and conflict resolution, ensuring supportive and effective learning environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Full-time English Communications Instructor
Tsuchiura Nihon University Secondary School
04.2023 - Current
- Teaching English to Secondary School students using the UK Cambridge curriculum
- Accompanying students on their annual UK and Hawaii trips for English exposure
- Training the students for internal and external English tests, competitions, and exams like EIKEN, TOEIC TOEFL
- I introduced the English Podcast enrichment classes to encourage students to express themselves while speaking about various topics in English
Assistant Language Teacher
Borderlink Inc. Japan
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Teaching English in two Elementary schools Grades 1-6 in Aichi, Nagoya
- Conversing in English outside the classroom to further build the children's confidence in the English Language
- Training the Kids ahead of time for their English tests (Reading, Speaking, Writing, and Phonetics)
- Making lesson plans and adding games that suit each grade
- Assisting the Japanese Language teacher with any activities to enhance learning skills
- Taking weekends or 1-1 lessons with teenagers and adults when mandated to do so
Camp Counsellor
Evergreen Outdoor Center
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Leading adolescents and teenage campers to their various camp activities
- Implementing camp schedules for different teams
- Counseling the students about their behavior and character off and on the camp premises
- Monitoring the feeding, hygiene, and general welfare of the campers
- Communicating with the campers in English to increase their speaking abilities
- Aiding the campers to explore Hakuba while having a fun camping experience
- Travelling with the campers to the campsite and back to their home stations
Camp Team Leader
English Adventure Camp
06.2021 - 06.2021
- Guiding adolescents to their various camp activities
- Monitoring their hygiene, feeding, and welfare
- Conversing in English during the whole camp session to improve their English abilities
- Making sure the kids had a fun experience at camp
- Travelling to the campsite and back to the home station with the campers
Supervisor
Princess Olivia Int'l School
01.2016 - 12.2020
- Interacting with parents and admitting children into the institution
- Tutoring pupils in Phonetics in Grades 1-6 and English language in Grades 5 and 6
- Handling financial matters involving publishers, school tailors, teachers, and non-tutorial staff
- Reviewing and vetting academic calendars and memos
- Coordinating all school inter-house sports, spelling bee competitions, end-of-the-year parties, and excursions
Customer Care Representative
BET
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Receiving and interacting with customers
- Cashing and giving out betting receipts
- Coordinating the betting stands and posts
- Submitting all records of each day's activity
NYSC Teaching Staff
St. Joseph Comprehensive Secondary School
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Tutoring students in Junior high 1-2 and Senior High 1-3 in Literature, Phonetics, and English language
- Conducting the school assembly when on duty
- Heading the Green House team in all their sports activities
- Setting exams, marking scripts, and preparing results for children in Junior high Grades 1-3 and Senior High Grades 1-3
- I introduced a stable and subtle prep class tutor system which enhanced the students' reading habits
Productions Assistant Intern
African Independent Television (AIT)
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Running vox pop for the Parliamentary Department for news on television
- Conducting regular interviews with some Legislators at the National Assembly for broadcast on television
- Dubbing stories from the newsroom for the 'Inside the Parliament' programme and creating news bars to be used on the programme
- Proofreading scripts for presenters before said scripts are run on the teleprompter
On Air Presenter
Raypower FM
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Reading of Electronic Mails live on air on 'Political Platform' radio
- Regular voicing of on-the-spot announcements on radio
- Voicing advertisements and jingles for promotions on radio
- Joining the disk jockey for hype programmes in the evenings
Education
B.A - Mass Communication
Bingham University
Karu, Nasarawa State01.2014
Senior Secondary School Certificate -
Anglican Girls Grammar School
01.2010
Junior Secondary School -
Regina Pacis College
01.2008
First School Leaving Certificate -
Deo Gratias International School
Garki, Abuja01.2004
Skills
- Excellent Managerial skills
- Good analytical thinking
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good human relations
- Team player
- Computer literacy and proficiency
- Accounting and supervision skill
- Ability to adapt to circumstances
- Highly creative and innovative
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Good relationship-building skills
- Ability to multitask in any environment
- Exceptional planning and organizational skills
- Media Relations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Coursescompleted
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), ALISON, 5232-26083083
- Fundamentals of Project Management, ALISON, 80 NºAC-1248-26083083
- Games in the Online Classroom with Young Learners, BRIDGETEFL, USA, 00171797
Jobskills
- Excellent Managerial skills
- Good analytical thinking
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good human relations
- Team player
- Computer literacy and proficiency
- Accounting and supervision skill
- Ability to adapt to circumstances
Mobilenumbers
- +817012514493
- +815068632732
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/09/95
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Marital Status: Single
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading and Travelling
- Meeting and interacting with people
- Web growth/building which involves sourcing information online to stay abreast of issues and vast topics.
Computer Experience
Good knowledge in the use of Ms. Word, Ms. Excel, PowerPoint.
Timeline
Full-time English Communications Instructor
Tsuchiura Nihon University Secondary School
04.2023 - Current
Camp Counsellor
Evergreen Outdoor Center
07.2022 - 08.2022
Assistant Language Teacher
Borderlink Inc. Japan
06.2021 - 03.2023
Camp Team Leader
English Adventure Camp
06.2021 - 06.2021
Supervisor
Princess Olivia Int'l School
01.2016 - 12.2020
Customer Care Representative
BET
01.2015 - 01.2016
NYSC Teaching Staff
St. Joseph Comprehensive Secondary School
01.2014 - 01.2015
Productions Assistant Intern
African Independent Television (AIT)
01.2013 - 12.2013
On Air Presenter
Raypower FM
01.2013 - 12.2013
Senior Secondary School Certificate -
Anglican Girls Grammar School
Junior Secondary School -
Regina Pacis College
First School Leaving Certificate -
Deo Gratias International School
B.A - Mass Communication
Bingham University
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