Chuka Ohaka

My name is OHAKA Christopher, and I am a passionate and dedicated middle school teacher with over five years of experience helping young learners grow academically, socially, and personally.

Throughout my teaching career, I have worked with students across different learning levels, creating engaging and supportive classroom environments that encourage curiosity, discipline, creativity, and confidence. I strongly believe that every child has unique potential, and my goal as an educator is to help students discover and develop their strengths.

I specialize in working with middle school learners, guiding them through important developmental stages while making learning interactive, practical, and meaningful. Beyond academics, I focus on character building, communication skills, teamwork, and positive student relationships.

Over the years, I have gained valuable experience in:

Classroom management

Lesson planning and curriculum delivery

Student mentorship and guidance

Educational technology integration

Parent-teacher communication

Creative learning activities In addition to teaching, I also bring skills in communication, leadership, organization, and digital creativity, which help me connect effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.

• Online Tutor (COVID Period – 2019/2020)

During the COVID-19 learning disruption, I transitioned into online tutoring to support students remotely.

Responsibilities

Delivered virtual lessons to students using digital platforms

Simplified complex topics into easy-to-understand explanations

Provided one-on-one academic support sessions

Created practice questions and revision materials

Monitored student progress through online assessments

Achievements

Helped students continue learning during school closures

Improved student understanding in core subjects through personalized teaching

Built strong digital teaching and communication skills

• NYSC Basic Science Teacher

Served as a Basic Science teacher during my National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program.

Responsibilities

Taught Basic Science to junior secondary school students (JSS levels)

Prepared lesson notes and instructional materials

Conducted classroom lessons aligned with curriculum standards

Managed classroom discipline and student engagement

Administered tests and evaluated student performance

Participated in school academic planning and activities

Achievements

Improved student interest and performance in Basic Science

Successfully managed a classroom environment with diverse learners

Developed strong classroom management and instructional delivery skills

• Current Role – Crystal Academic Tutors

Currently working with Crystal Academic Tutors as a middle school educator and academic support tutor.

Responsibilities

Teaching and mentoring middle school students across core subjects

Designing structured lesson plans tailored to student needs

Providing academic coaching and homework support

Tracking student progress and adjusting teaching methods accordingly

Supporting parents with feedback and learning updates

Using creative teaching methods to improve student engagement

Achievements

Consistently improved student academic performance

Built strong learner-teacher relationships that boost confidence

Delivered engaging lessons that improve retention and understanding

Strengthened the academic reputation of the tutoring platform

Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics

TEFL CERTIFICATION