Dorathy Okorie
English Language Educator and School Administrator
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An articulate, dedicated, and results-driven English Language Educator and School Administrator with over two decades of classroom and leadership experience. Proven track record of guiding students to academic excellence in national and international examinations (WAEC, NECO, and Cambridge Checkpoint). Skilled in team leadership, curriculum implementation, and mentoring both students and teaching staff to foster high educational standards.
Experience
English Language & Literature-in-English Teacher - Ennyston College - 2, Ennyston Street, Off Jehovah's Road, Bogije, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State
(2023-09)
- Deliver high-impact lessons in English Language and Literature to Senior Secondary students.
- Prepare students effectively for external certificates, achieving high success rates.
- Coordinate inter-school debate and spelling bee activities to build student confidence.
English Language & Literature-in-English Teacher - Edidot College - Eleko, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State
(2021-09)
- Deliver high-impact lessons in English Language and Literature to Senior Secondary students.
- Prepare students effectively for external certificates, achieving high success rates.
- Coordinate inter-school debate and spelling bee activities to build student confidence.
Vice Principal & English Language Teacher - Eaglesworld Global Schools - Majek, Ajah, Lagos State
(2017-08 - 2021-09)
- Managed daily school operations and academic staff performance as Vice Principal.
- Vetted teachers' weekly lesson notes, scheme of work compliance, and examination questions.
- Moderated Parent-Teacher Forum (PTF) meetings to enhance parent-school collaborations.
- Organised specialized English Language proficiency training classes for the teaching staff.
- Prepared students for Junior Cambridge (Checkpoint) and Federal BECE (Junior NECO) exams.
HOD Arts / English Language Teacher & WAEC Examiner - Best Academy - Mando, Kaduna State
(2009-01 - 2017-08)
- Headed the Arts Department, supervising curriculum distribution and departmental growth.
- Taught senior secondary classes and served officially as a WAEC Examiner (2016).
English Language Teacher - Living Stone College - Sabo Annex, Ikorodu, Lagos State
(2006-09 - 2009-01)
- Laid a strong foundational mastery of English language mechanics for junior secondary students.
Class Teacher - SOA Children - Ita-Liwo, Ikorodu, Lagos State
(2003-01 - 2006-09)
- Managed a primary classroom, implementing effective literacy and numeracy lessons.
Sunday School Teacher - Living Faith Church - Magbon, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State
(2003-07)
- Teach moral education and leadership lessons to children, pre-teens, and teenagers.
Education
M.A.
- English Studies - Tai Solarin University of Education
B.Ed.
- Language Arts (English) - Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) (2010 - 2016)
NCE - English Language & Primary Education Studies (PES) - National Teachers Institute (NTI) (2003 - 2006)
Grade II Teachers' Certificate - National Teachers Institute (NTI) (2002 - 2003)
Senior Secondary School Certificate - O'Level - Dalet Girls Secondary School (1993 - 1998)
