Rita Okunade

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.

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.

B.Sc. in Human Anatomy – Ambrose Ali University