Chika Amanambu
Head of Secondary School at Lagos Preparatory & Secondary School- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Cambridge IGCSE History
Cambridge Assessment International EducationMar, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Cambridge Lower Secondary English
Cambridge Assessment International EducationMar, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
Teacher RecordJan, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
International Safeguarding
SAFEcicJul, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Essential Management Skills For The Workplace
Alison - Empower YourselfJun, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Child Psychology
Study HouseOct, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Diploma in Special Education Needs
Stonebridge Associates CollegesApr, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
Cardinal Academy of Emergency CareMay, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
Cambridge Exam Officer
Cambridge Assessment International Education -
Twinkl Phonics
Twinkl Educational Publishing
Experience
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Lagos Preparatory & Secondary School
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Secondary School
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Sep 2022 - Present
Providing leadership to the Secondary Section through overseeing curriculum development, teacher training, student assessment, and guidance and counselling.Developing and implementing strategies to improve academic performance, enhance student engagement and foster a culture of continuous improvement.Managing the Secondary School budget and resources, ensuring optimal allocation of funds and staffing levels to meet the needs of students and staff.Working closely with cross-functional teams to align Secondary School objectives with overall school goals and strategic plans.Building strong relationships with parents, students, and other stakeholders, through excellent communication, support, and engagement.Leading and mentoring a team of Secondary School teachers and support staff, providing guidance, feedback, and professional development opportunities to ensure high levels of performance and job satisfaction.Ensuring compliance with all relevant education regulations and laws and maintained a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. Show less
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Head of Humanities Department
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Dec 2019 - Present
• Providing strong leadership, sensitively guiding and advising other members of staff within the department.• Improving the effectiveness of teaching within the department by ensuring that teaching within the department is of an outstanding standard.• Liaising with members of staff in other departments to ensure effective development of pupils’ literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills through the subject.
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Form Tutor
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Feb 2010 - Present
Providing a safe and stimulating environment that facilitates learning. Developing strategies to meet the needs of students and the school. Maintaining records and monitoring students’ learning progress.Effective parent communication to document students’ progress Effective behavior management strategies that improved student behaviorDetailed and prompt reporting on each student’s performance
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English and Humanities Teacher
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Feb 2010 - Present
Increased learning by planning student-led activities that is tailored to learner’s needs.Created an inclusive, collaborative and safe learning environment that promotes learning. Improved student learning through individualized feedback on learning. Implemented the designated curriculum completely and in due time.Monitored and tracked students’ performance through students’ score sheets after examinations and tests. Improved students’ academic performance by 45% through strategic lesson planning and lesson delivery.• Promoted students’ intrinsic motivation by providing meaningful and progressively learning experiences. Show less
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Examination Officer
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Sep 2021 - Sep 2022
• Liaising with heads of departments, teachers, and management regarding examination processes.• Ensuring standardization of assessments and examinations across both primary and secondary sections of the school.• Working as a Liaison Officer between the school and the British Council Office for Exams.
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Teacher
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Feb 2007 - Aug 2007
• Increased learning by planning and preparing appropriately the lesson notes for the assigned subjects (English and Literature). Implemented the designated curriculum completely and in due time. • Monitored and tracked students’ performance through students’ score sheets after examinations and tests. Improved students’ academic performance by 45% through strategic teaching. • Promoted students’ intrinsic motivation by providing meaningful and progressively learning experiences. • Increased learning by planning and preparing appropriately the lesson notes for the assigned subjects (English and Literature). Implemented the designated curriculum completely and in due time. • Monitored and tracked students’ performance through students’ score sheets after examinations and tests. Improved students’ academic performance by 45% through strategic teaching. • Promoted students’ intrinsic motivation by providing meaningful and progressively learning experiences.
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Education
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University of the People
Master of Education - MEd, Education -
National Open University of Nigeria
PGDE, Education -
Lagos State University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, English Language