Rita Okunade
ENGLISH TUTOR
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About
Results-oriented English tutor with 5+ years of teaching experience helping learners strengthen reading, comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, communication, and exam confidence. Experienced in one-to-one and group instruction for learners aged 4–11, with a strong focus on identifying learning gaps and delivering targeted, differentiated support. Prepared 20+ students for WAEC, JAMB and GCE examinations, using structured practice, targeted revision and exam-focused feedback to improve performance and confidence.
Experienced across British, Nigerian and American curricula and skilled at creating engaging lessons that build the accuracy, independence and critical-thinking skills needed for selective-school and entrance-exam preparation.
Experience
Online English & Academic Tutor at Superprof (2024-01 – Present)
- Deliver personalized one-to-one and group lessons in English Language, Reading, Phonics, Basic Mathematics and Numeracy, adapting instruction to each learner's ability, goals and learning gaps.
- Prepare learners for examinations through structured revision, comprehension practice, grammar drills, vocabulary development, timed tasks and targeted feedback.
- Prepared 20+ students for WAEC, JAMB and GCE examinations, helping learners build stronger subject knowledge, exam confidence and independent study habits.
- Develop individual lesson plans that progressively strengthen reading fluency, comprehension, pronunciation, vocabulary, written accuracy and communication.
- Use assessment and ongoing progress monitoring to identify weaknesses, reteach difficult concepts and adjust lesson difficulty and pace.
- Apply differentiated strategies, including TPR, visual aids, games, guided practice and interactive activities, to improve engagement and concept retention.
- Create supportive learning environments where students can ask questions, make mistakes, practise consistently and develop confidence.
- Communicate learner progress and practical next steps to parents/caregivers to reinforce learning beyond lessons.
Early Years / Primary English Teacher at God's Fulfilment Group of Schools (2022-01 – 2024-12)
- Taught English Language and literacy to early years and primary learners, building strong foundations in reading, vocabulary, grammar and communication.
- Implemented phonics-based reading programmes to strengthen decoding, blending, spelling, reading fluency and comprehension.
- Assessed learner progress, identified areas requiring intervention and prepared students for internal examinations through targeted revision and practice.
- Designed differentiated classroom activities to support learners with different abilities and learning needs.
- Collaborated with parents to support academic development and reinforce learning at home.
Personal Assistant to H.O.D. of Paramedics at Ogun State Polytechnic of Health and Allied Sciences (2025-01 – 2026-01)
- Managed scheduling, meetings and administrative coordination for senior faculty and departmental activities.
- Supported the organization of workshops and student engagement activities.
Education
B.Sc. in Human Anatomy – Ambrose Ali University

