Alfred Ituen

I have held top leadership roles at multinational schools (British & Canadian curricula), and I was responsible for annual budgets and projects above USD 100,000, supervising 125 employees. My career of over 17 years in the education space has spanned classroom teaching, counselling practices, curriculum development and implementation, school management, Joint practice/Professional development (JPD), educational consulting, educational migration, and educational policymaking across Africa, Canada, and Europe. My latest global project is participating in the European Erasmus+ project "FLeD: learning design for flexible education." As a member, I participate in pedagogical reflections and advances related to designing learning patterns for an effective flipped classroom in Spain and Europe.

Independent Doctoral Candidate & Erasmus+ Researcher (Volunteer) - Autonomous University of Barcelona - Barcelona

(2022)

I am presently involved in the European Erasmus+ project "FLeD: learning design for flexible education" in Europe, where I participates in pedagogical reflections and advances in relation to the design of learning patterns for an effective flipped classroom. Involving seven (7) universities in five (5) European countries. (https://fledproject.eu/team/)

Head, Pre-University College - Aduvie International School - Abuja

(2018 - 2023-02)

IB, OSSD, CIE-UK - Nigerian Curriculum

• SUCCESS STATISTICS:
• Academic Achievements:
• 95% of students achieved above-average scores on international standardized tests (Cambridge-Level, IELTS, Sat, OSSD, IB Diploma, TOEFL, Edexcel examination, Pearson assessment, etc.)
• 90% of graduates are accepted into the top 100 global universities.
• Operational Metrics:
• 15% year-on-year improvement in budget efficiency.
• 100% compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• 75% profit Increase annually due to lean organizational management and effective automation.
• Student Metrics:
• 75% increase in international student enrollment over three years.
• 95% student retention rate across all pathway levels.
• Achieved the double industry award as the most successful Sixth Form college for behavioural modifications and University transition.
• Faculty Metrics:
• 85% of faculty participate in professional development programs annually and have international research opportunities.
• 92% faculty retention rate year-on-year due to a cohesive team bonding culture.
• Engagement Metrics:
• Establishment of 5 new strategic partnerships with international educational institutions annually.
• Hosting or participating in 10 global educational events per year, including African Scholarship Fair.
• Designed the operational framework for the pre-university college, setting up standards and procedures for its smooth running, including policies and ethical metrics in line with global standards.
• Designed profit-making structures and systems for college sustainability.
• Spearheaded the school’s marketing strategy and operations (Digital and Onsite).
• Oversaw the creation of the school’s university admission hub to cater to students’ university progression in the following countries: Nigeria, West Africa, the UK, Canada, the US, Turkey, and the Middle East.
• Provided line management for the Sixth Form academic structure.
• Supervised the school’s middle management team (MMT) leadership process and provided subject/career information to parents.

Psychology Lecturer - Aduvie International School - Abuja

(2018 - 2023-02)

• Designed and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with the curriculum to facilitate student learning and comprehension.
• Deliver lectures, lead discussions, and provide demonstrations to foster an interactive and stimulating classroom environment.
• Utilize various instructional strategies, such as group activities, multimedia presentations, and hands-on experiments, to cater to diverse learning styles.
• Assess and evaluate student performance through assignments, tests, and projects, providing constructive feedback to support their academic growth.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement school-wide initiatives, including organizing guest speaker sessions and arranging field trips.
• Mentor and guide students individually or in groups to address their academic concerns and personal development needs.
• Prepare the students for Cambridge curriculum examination for IGCSE and A-Level Psychology internal and external examination.
• Participate in professional development activities to stay with updated with the latest developments in the field of psychology and teaching methodologies.

Counselling Role - Aduvie International School - Abuja

(2018 - 2023-02)

• Designed pastoral and boarding policy. And created strategies for social and emotional well-being on and off campus.
• Initiated gender transformative projects in the school to boost gender inclusiveness and productivity.
• Supervised corrective committee in managing juvenile delinquencies and maladaptive behaviours.
• Provided individual and group counselling sessions to help learners deal with personal issues such as homesickness, stress, anxiety, and depression.
• Established a learning support centre for cognitive issues and memory challenges in order to boost learners’ academic performance and social integration. Worked with experts here.
• Hold counselling sessions and pain management therapeutic sessions with students and concerned stakeholders.
• Provided crisis intervention strategies in managing difficult in person or as a society, especially during the covid-19 period.
• Built and managed the Students' Therapeutic/Stress Relief Centre to strategically ease off emotional challenges to learning.

Pre-University Co-coordinator/ Head Counsellor - Premier International School - Abuja

(2017 - 2018)

British - Nigerian Curriculum

• Over 86% Increase in student scores on standardized tests and pre-university exams.
• Implemented over ten (10) new programs and courses developed and successfully implemented in one year.
• Successfully provided students satisfaction rates of over 75% with academic guidance and support services.
• Introduced a double faculty growth strategy via the Continuous Professional Development and Joint Practice Development Module.
• Signed an infrasctructural sponsorship partnership with the University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom for the Pre-University.

Head of Counselling & Senior Member, Special Needs Education - Premier International School - Abuja

(2017 - 2018)

• Managed the Guidance and Counselling Unit.
• Managed and curbed maladaptive behaviours through Reward Mechanisms.
• Designed and implemented the School Life-Skills Management Curriculum.
• Designed and managed the School Advisory Services.
• Coordinated the School’s extra-curricular activities.
• Designed strategies to assist weak and students with disabilities to learn.
• Worked directly with over 200 students to provide supervision and counselling on youth issues.
• Managed various rehabilitation programs for children.
• Designed and implemented project lessons to guide children to behave appropriately with people around.
• Established a program and therapy methods for tension-easing exercises for the students.
• Researched students’ academic performance to stimulate the learning process.

Counsellor, ICT Manager, and Management Staff - Voyage International School - Abuja

(2014 - 2017)

British- Nigerian Curriculum

• Designed and blended the Cambridge ICT Curriculum with International, Regional and National curricula.
• Got a Microsoft Certiport license for the school with software support worth USD$50,000.
• Got an Oracle Academy license for the school and competed in National Coding Programs.
• Set up and managed the e-Learning server for over 100 learners with E-learning Infrasctructure.
• Coordinated and participated in National ICT Competition and put up a great performance.
• Coordinated Annual Science and Skill Exhibition Project for hands-on skill practicalization.
• Designed, implemented, and managed the School Vocational Skills program for Summer Classes.

Director of Studies - Toprock International School - Abuja

(2008 - 2013)

British - Nigerian Curriculum

• Managed the academic operations of the school and the corresponding budgetary role.
• Was responsible for teacher recruitment in line with student enrolments, in accordance with School’s policy (including child safeguarding and welfare).
• Accountable for teacher induction, training, and development; ensured regular lesson observations and constructive feedback, designed INSET sessions, and provided information and advice on external training for staff.
• Was responsible for the provision of regular INSET training sessions for teaching staff and held regular staff meetings and INSET sessions for teachers.
• Ensured teachers produced weekly schemes of work.

Ph.D. - Educational Theories and Flexible Learning Pedagogy - Autonomous University of Barcelona

Humanitarian MBA - Roxburg Institute of Social Entrepreneurship

Modular MBA - Innovation and Strategy - Tekedia Institute

M.Ed. - Guidance and Counselling - National Open University

B. Ed. (Hons.) - Guidance and Counselling - The University of Abuja

NCE - Automotive Technology Education - Federal College of Education, Technical