Lydia Essien

Versatile and competent English language and literature professional with proven expertise in literary appreciation and public speaking presentation skills. Exhibits a strong approach to efficient and effective impartation of knowledge in the classroom.

Background includes over fifteen years of wealth of experience in teaching Junior and Senior Secondary school students. Strong skills in administration and motivation of staff up to 10 personnel. Develop and promote creativity and high-order thinking skills that increase the performance of students.

Experienced

Principal with over 15 years managing complex projects within and across various schools. Proven ability to lead members of staff and committed to excellence in every phase of the school project thereby ensuring that school standards are met and maintained. Proficiency in article writing, proofreading, editing, copywriting and public speaking.

Vice Principal - Brain Builders International College - Egbeda-Ikotun

(2021-01)

• Develop and maintain effective educational standard thereby providing leadership, direction and co-ordination within the school
• Promote the improvement of teaching and learning in the school
• Implement and develop detailed organisation and instructional programs, assignment of duties and the supervision of members of staff
• Oversee the general operation of the school facility
• Assist teaching staff in the development, implementation, modifications and selection of curriculum materials
• Develop and support a high degree of students morale through curricular and extra-curricular activities
• Suggest appropriate changes to the school authority and ensure adherence to approved policies, practices and procedures
• Co-ordinate the participation of all members of the teaching staff in the extra-curriculum program
• Responsible for the preparation of all time-table, class lists and schedules thereby ensuring their functionality

Principal - Edgelane Group of Schools - 16, ObasiIkenga Street, Ikotun-Lagos

(2017-01 - 2021-12)

• General smooth running operations of the school
• Recruitment of new staff members
• Ensure proper staff and student relationship within the school premises
• Oversees staff welfare and address challenges when the need arises
• Attend to parents and students complaints while offering appropriate solution
• Coordinate activities of students during school hours
• Ensure that teachers and students abide with the laid down rules and standards of the school
• Carry out quarterly and quality training of staff to enhance maximum performance
• Ensure students cultivate the attitude of studying their notes with a view to understanding every topic treated
• General supervision of official procedures
• Ensure excellent communications and interpersonal skills among staff and students
• Plan for emergency response in the event of emergency and/or fire outbreak
• Ensure teachers and students develop a positive health and safety culture at school and home
• Conduct fire drills as required by the school authority and ensure that all personnel within the school are familiar with all procedures
• Establish effective controls governing the use of any medication and/or pain killers by students in the school

Vice Principal (Academics) - Distinction Gate College - 22/23, Igando road, Ikotun-Lagos

(2013-01 - 2017-12)

• Promote the professional and academic growth of staff through staff meetings, quarterly training and personal contact
• Ensure that the selection, planning and implementation activities for staff are carried out
• Ensure students comply with school standards and regulations
• Responsible for the daily supervision of the school, students, facility, professional/support staff and personnel within and outside agencies
• Ensure that teachers are on duty at all times within the school premises
• Evaluate the effectiveness of each member of staff in accordance with the establishment plan
• Responsible for the development and conduct of an orientation for new teachers
• Responsible for the provision and supervision of students, and activities within the school premises while loading and unloading students from school buses
• Ensure that no student is allowed to leave the school premises on an errand without the express permission from the principal
• Co-ordinate and direct the evaluation of students' progress and achievement and the provision of regular reports to parents as required
• Ensure that any child who appears to have a communicable disease which calls for an urgent attention shall be referred to the public health nurse
• Update with regard to current work scheme

Head of Department (English Language and Art) - Shesfun Group of Schools - 16/19 Onitire Avenue, Abaranje Road, Ikotun, Lagos

(2010-01 - 2013-12)

• Maintain cordial and effective communication with member of staff within the department
• Inform the parents of the school activities through newsletters, parents/teachers conferences
• Ensure that all reasonable precautions are taken to safeguard the health and general well-being of staff and students
• Ensure that staff and students are adequately trained to make effective plans necessary for their safety
• Establish and ensure access of visitors to the school are strictly monitored and controlled
• Assess, mark and issue a written remark on students work notes, assignments and indicate corrections where applicable
• Handling of Senior Secondary attendance

School Counselor/Subject Teacher - Queen Maris College - Isheri, Ikotun-Lagos

(2005-01 - 2010-12)

• Teach English Language for Upper Basic Primary and Senior Secondary students
• Ensure students comply with school standards and regulations within the school premises
• Ensure no distractions/disturbances while class is in session
• Ensure the students have an immense understanding of each topic taught with a view to solving problems
• Report any accident or injuries to the school authority

Bsc - Government & Public Administration - Abia State University (Uturu) (2006-12)