Odor Joan

Dedicated, passionate, and learner-centred educator with over 10 years of teaching experience across Early Years and Primary Education. Experienced in delivering engaging lessons using diverse teaching strategies that promote academic excellence, creativity, and holistic child development. Highly skilled in curriculum planning, lesson delivery, classroom management, assessment, differentiated instruction, safeguarding, and student progress monitoring.

Experienced in planning and coordinating school events, leading extracurricular activities, maintaining strong parent school relationships, and supporting school administration. A certified professional with training in Artificial Intelligence Automation, Project Management, and a Professional Diploma in Education (PDE), currently pursuing a Master's Degree. Passionate about integrating technology into teaching and creating inclusive learning environments where every child can thrive.

Class Teacher (Grade 1) at Standard Bearers School (2022-11 – Present)

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the school curriculum.
• Teach English Language, Mathematics, Science, History, General Knowledge, Christian Religious Knowledge, Creative Writing, and other core primary subjects.
• Develop weekly lesson plans, schemes of work, and assessment plans.
• Create stimulating learning environments that encourage curiosity and independent thinking.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of gifted learners, average learners, and children requiring additional support.
• Assess pupils through formative and summative assessments.
• Prepare detailed pupil reports and maintain accurate academic records.
• Maintain attendance registers and monitor pupils' academic progress.
• Foster positive relationships with parents through regular communication and parent-teacher meetings.
• Organize educational games, classroom activities, and project-based learning experiences.
• Integrate educational technology, interactive games, videos, and AI tools into classroom instruction.
• Coordinate extracurricular clubs and activities.
• Support school administration during admissions, examinations, school events, and special programmes.
• Promote safeguarding, discipline, and the emotional well-being of pupils.

Private Tutor (Online & In-Person) at Self-employed (2014-08 – Present)

• Deliver personalised one-to-one tutoring to primary school pupils in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Nigeria.
• Plan and teach engaging lessons tailored to each student's learning style, strengths, and academic goals.
• Support pupils in English, Mathematics, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Spelling, Creative Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
• Prepare students for school assessments and the UK 11+ entrance examinations through targeted instruction and practice.
• Assess students' progress regularly and adapt lesson plans to meet individual learning needs.
• Build strong relationships with parents by providing regular progress updates and recommendations to support learning at home.
• Use online teaching platforms and interactive digital resources to create engaging and effective learning experiences.

Year 2 Class Teacher at Whistles Children's School (2021-02 – 2022-10)

• Planned and delivered lessons across all core primary subjects.
• Prepared comprehensive lesson notes and schemes of work.
• Assessed pupils through classwork, assignments, projects, and examinations.
• Maintained accurate academic records and attendance registers.
• Identified individual learning needs and implemented differentiated teaching strategies.
• Managed classroom behaviour using positive reinforcement techniques.
• Encouraged literacy and numeracy development through engaging classroom activities.
• Coordinated Reading Club and Culinary Club activities.
• Organized school events, celebrations, and educational excursions.
• Communicated regularly with parents regarding pupil progress.
• Collaborated with colleagues to improve curriculum delivery.

Executive Assistant at Afrobyt Entertainment Company (2019-12 – 2020-11)

• Managed executive calendars and appointments.
• Prepared reports, presentations, and official correspondence.
• Organized meetings and took minutes.
• Coordinated travel arrangements and logistics.
• Conducted research for management.
• Managed confidential documents and office records.
• Liaised with clients and stakeholders.

Marketing Executive at Vopnu Real Estate (2017-11 – 2018-08)

• Assisted clients in property transactions.
• Managed customer relationships.
• Prepared contracts and documentation.
• Conducted market research.
• Scheduled appointments and inspections.
• Maintained client records.

Radio Presenter at Zanders FM (2016-12 – 2017-11)

• Presented educational and entertainment programmes.
• Prepared programme scripts.
• Conducted interviews.
• Coordinated programme schedules.
• Maintained broadcast logs.
• Worked with production teams.

Year 3 Class Teacher at Readington School (2013-08 – 2016-10)

• Delivered lessons across all primary school subjects.
• Prepared lesson notes, schemes of work, and instructional materials.
• Conducted assessments and examinations.
• Maintained attendance registers and academic records.
• Managed classroom behaviour effectively.
• Supported pupils' academic and social development.
• Organized sports, concerts, excursions, and school events.
• Encouraged creativity through music, art, storytelling, and project work.
• Collaborated with colleagues to improve teaching strategies.
• Participated in staff meetings and professional development programmes.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History – University of Benin (2010 – 2015)

Professional Diploma in Education (PDE IN VIEW) – Meadow Hall College of Education

Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) – Staff Model College, Agbor

First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) – Word of Faith Nursery & Primary School