Ese Okosesi
Education Professional with 10+ Years of Teaching and Academic Leadership Experience
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About
Dedicated and experienced education professional with over 10 years of progressive teaching, academic leadership and school administration experience across primary and secondary education. Proven ability to deliver engaging lessons, improve student academic performance, manage departments, supervise staff, and foster positive learning environments. Skilled in curriculum delivery, classroom management, student mentoring, teacher supervision, and educational administration.
Passionate about nurturing learners and driving academic excellence.
Experience
Head of Department (Junior Secondary School) / English Language Teacher at Vokeseel Group of Schools (2019-01 – Present)
- Lead and manage the Junior Secondary School department, ensuring smooth academic operations and discipline standards.
- Supervise teachers, monitor lesson delivery, and ensure compliance with curriculum standards.
- Teach English Language across Junior Secondary classes with strong focus on grammar, literacy, and communication skills.
- Coordinate examinations, student assessments, and academic reporting.
- Organize staff meetings, training sessions, and departmental development initiatives.
- Provide mentorship and academic guidance to students and junior staff.
- Build strong relationships with parents to support student progress and welfare.
- Improved departmental efficiency through effective staff supervision and planning.
- Contributed to steady improvement in student English performance and discipline.
Secondary School English Teacher at Vokeseel Group of Schools (2017-03 – 2018-12)
- Taught English Language to JSS1, JSS2, and JSS3 students.
- Prepared lesson plans aligned with curriculum objectives.
- Delivered engaging lessons in grammar, comprehension, vocabulary, essay writing, and oral English.
- Assessed students through tests, assignments, and examinations.
- Identified weak learners and provided extra academic support.
- Maintained discipline and promoted active classroom participation.
- Increased student pass rates through targeted coaching and revision classes.
- Enhanced students' confidence in spoken and written English.
Primary School Teacher (Primary 4 & Primary 5) at Vokeseel Group of Schools (2015-08 – 2017-02)
- Taught Primary 4 and Primary 5 pupils in core subjects with emphasis on English studies.
- Created child-friendly lesson plans and interactive learning activities.
- Supported pupils' literacy, reading comprehension, and writing development.
- Managed classroom behavior and encouraged positive learning attitudes.
- Prepared pupils for internal assessments and examinations.
- Maintained regular communication with parents on academic progress.
- Successfully improved reading and writing skills among learners.
- Created a supportive classroom environment that encouraged confidence and participation.
Executive Assistant to the Group Treasurer at Union Bank of Nigeria Plc (2010-03 – 2015-07)
- Managed schedules, meetings, travel arrangements, and confidential correspondence.
- Coordinated office administration and documentation processes.
- Supported executive-level operations and communication.
Education
B.A. (Ed) in English Language – Olabisi Onabanjo University
Diploma in English Language Education – Lagos State University