Benedicta Andrew

TRCN-certified Curriculum Specialist, Key Stage 1 Leader, Teacher Trainer, and Educational Consultant with over 16 years of progressive experience delivering British, American, and Nigerian curricula within international school environments. Extensive expertise in Key Stage 1 education, literacy intervention, phonics instruction (Read Write Inc. and Jolly Phonics), curriculum planning, teacher mentoring, safeguarding, behaviour management, and inclusive education. A proven educational leader with a successful record of improving student achievement, leading curriculum innovation, mentoring teachers, and implementing evidence-based instructional practices that enhance literacy, numeracy, science, and pupil wellbeing.

Experienced in online teaching, educational technology, examination administration, and stakeholder engagement. Passionate about supporting school improvement initiatives and delivering high-quality education in diverse international learning environments.

Venue Staff Personnel at British Council (2026 – Present)

• Supported the secure and compliant administration of IELTS, UKVI and other British Council examinations in accordance with examination regulations.
• Assisted with candidate registration, identity verification and examination procedures while maintaining confidentiality and examination integrity.
• Delivered professional customer service, ensuring candidates received accurate guidance before, during and after examinations.
• Maintained strict compliance with safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) policies.
• Worked collaboratively with venue managers and examination teams to ensure smooth examination delivery and an excellent candidate experience.
• Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail by ensuring examination materials, documentation and venue preparation met British Council standards.
• Maintained professionalism under pressure while supporting large-scale examination sessions.

Online Tutor (Key Stage 1 English, Mathematics & Science) at HIPREP (2024 – Present)

• Deliver personalised online instruction in English, Mathematics and Science for Key Stage 1 learners.
• Develop engaging digital learning resources that improve learner participation and confidence.
• Use differentiated instruction and formative assessment to strengthen literacy and numeracy development.
• Provide structured feedback that supports measurable learner progress.
• Integrate educational technology to create engaging virtual learning experiences.

KS1 Coordinator | Year 2 Team Lead | Head of Discipline at Inspire Academy (2016 – 2023)

• Led curriculum planning for Key Stage 1, improving instructional consistency across Year 2 teaching teams.
• Increased KS1 literacy outcomes by approximately 20% through collaborative curriculum planning and targeted interventions.
• Improved early reading fluency by approximately 25% using Read Write Inc. Phonics and differentiated literacy instruction.
• Mentored more than 15 teachers through classroom observations, coaching sessions and professional development workshops.
• Reduced behavioural incidents by approximately 30% using Emotional Coaching and restorative behaviour strategies.
• Improved handwriting outcomes by approximately 40% through a structured handwriting improvement programme.
• Implemented Quality First Teaching practices that strengthened support for pupils with diverse learning needs, including SEN.
• Collaborated with senior leadership to improve teaching quality, academic standards and parent satisfaction.

Grade 1 & Grade 3 Teacher at The Centagon International School (2012 – 2016)

• Delivered engaging British and American curriculum lessons across English, Mathematics, Science and Handwriting.
• Improved Grade 1 reading proficiency by approximately 30% through systematic phonics instruction.
• Maintained 90%+ student success rates in internal assessments.
• Designed differentiated learning resources that increased student engagement and participation.
• Facilitated staff professional development workshops that enhanced instructional practice.
• Fostered inclusive classroom environments supporting pupils' academic, social and emotional development.

Pre-School Teacher's Assistant at International Community School (2009 – 2012)

• Supported early childhood literacy and numeracy instruction through engaging classroom activities.
• Assisted in preparing instructional resources and learning materials.
• Maintained safe, organised and inclusive learning environments.
• Supported pupils' social, emotional and academic development.

Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) – National Teachers' Institute, Abuja

Special Executive Master's Programme in Development Studies in Development Studies – Metropolitan School of Business & Management (MSBM), UK

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Economics – University of Abuja

Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE) – College of Education, Zuba-Abuja

Senior Secondary School Certificate (NECO) – Government Secondary School Kuduru, Bwari-Abuja

First School Leaving Testimonial (FSLT) – Wuse 1 Primary, Zone 2, Wuse-Abuja