Dominic Itong
SCHOOL COUNSELLOR | GUIDANCE & STUDENT WELLBEING PROFESSIONAL
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About
Compassionate School Counsellor and educator with over a decade of experience supporting students' academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development. Holds a B.Ed. (Hons.) in Guidance and Counselling/English with progressive experience as a Shadow Teacher, Head Teacher, and English Teacher. Skilled in individual counselling, career guidance, safeguarding, parent engagement, behaviour intervention, conflict resolution, record keeping, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Passionate about creating safe, inclusive learning environments where every learner can thrive.
Experience
Shadow Teacher at American International School of Abuja (2024-01 – Present)
- Deliver individualized learning and emotional support.
- Work with teachers and parents to implement student support plans.
- Monitor learner progress and maintain confidential records.
- Promote inclusion and positive behaviour.
English Teacher at St. Theresa Catholic School, Bwari (2023-01 – 2024-12)
- Mentored students academically and pastorally.
- Identified learners needing additional support and referred appropriately.
Head Teacher at Immaculate Conception School, Minna (2021-01 – 2023-12)
- Led staff, managed school operations, resolved student issues, and strengthened parent-school relationships.
English Teacher at Immaculate Conception School (2017-01 – 2021-12)
English Teacher at Ideal Royal School (2014-01 – 2016-12)
Education
B.Ed. (Hons.) in Guidance & Counselling/English – Usmanu Danfodiyo University
NCE in English/Social Studies – Niger State College of Education
NYSC – Ministry of Women Affairs (2022-01 – 2023-12)
