Kolawole Makinde

Education and Curriculum Specialist at Afrikindness
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(386) 825-5501
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Birmingham, England, United Kingdom, UK

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Credentials

  • PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation & Practitioner
    AXELOS Global Best Practice
    Jul, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • PRINCE2® 2017 Foundation & Practitioner
    AXELOS Global Best Practice
    Apr, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • PRINCE2® Foundation Certification Training
    Learning People Global
    Apr, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
    Reed
    Feb, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Instructional Design Models
    Linkedin Learning Courses®
    Jan, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Instructional Design: Adult Learners
    Linkedin Learning Courses®
    Jan, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Child Neglect for International Schools
    Tes
    Aug, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Children's Mental Wellbeing for International Schools
    Tes
    Aug, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Dealing with Bereavement and Loss for International Schools
    Tes
    Aug, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Dyslexia Awareness for International Schools
    Tes
    Aug, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Equality and Diversity for International Schools
    Tes
    Aug, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Fire Safety for International Schools
    Tes
    Aug, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • First Aid Essentials for International Schools
    Tes
    Aug, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management
    University of Virginia Darden School of Business
    Aug, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Health and Safety for International Schools
    Tes
    Aug, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 Part 1 Questionnaire
    Tes
    Aug, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Preventing Bullying for International Schools
    Tes
    Aug, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Project Management: Beyond the Basics
    The Open University
    Aug, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Staying Safe Online for International Schools
    Tes
    Aug, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Child Protection Basics for International Schools
    Tes
    May, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Child Protection
    EduCare
    Jan, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • First Aid Essentials
    EduCare
    Jan, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Google Certified Educator Level 1&2
    Google
    Jan, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Engaging with Assessment for Learning
    British Council
    Mar, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Understanding Assesment for Learning
    British Council
    Mar, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Understanding Lesson Management
    British Council
    Mar, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Connecting Classroom: Core Skills
    British Council
    Jul, 2016
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • United Kingdom
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Education and Curriculum Specialist
      • Aug 2023 - Present

    • United Kingdom
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Curriculum Designer
      • Jul 2023 - Present

    • United Kingdom
    • Education Management
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Maths Tutor / Learning & Development Coach
      • Feb 2023 - Present

    • United Kingdom
    • Staffing and Recruiting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Teacher
      • Jan 2023 - Feb 2023

    • Nigeria
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Learning and Development Tech Lead
      • Jul 2020 - Jan 2023

      • Developed and implemented technology initiatives to increase the use of technology in the classroom, resulting in improved student engagement and outcomes• Delivered engaging and interactive training sessions to large groups of employees, resulting in improved knowledge retention and performance• Used a variety of training methods, such as role-playing, simulations, and lectures, to engage and motivate employees.

    • PRIMARY TEACHER - Year 6 - British National Curriculum
      • Aug 2019 - Jan 2023

      Developed staff skills on Google Classroom LMS platform through training. Piloted the GCE certification training for staff to secure certification. Pioneered Public Speaking Competition by setting up a club to improve confidence in the entire school. Appointed as TECH lead to improve learning experience and instructional design through training for the school.Enriching Maths curriculum through game based learning, competition and eliminating Maths phobia in the classroom. Show less

  • Brickhall School
    • Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
    • MATHS/SCIENCE TEACHER - KS2/KS3
      • Jul 2018 - Jul 2019

      As outlined in the About section, plus: Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and develop strategies for improvement. Created and managed student and teacher accounts in the virtual learning environment. Developed and implemented a school-wide professional development program that increased teacher engagement and improved instructional practices Led the Quality Assurance team for the school to facilitate quality delivery of lessons and also improve teacher skills through feedback and training. Successfully introduced and trained staff in the use of communication apps (ClassDojo) which improved parent-teacher collaboration, classroom community and behaviour management in the school Show less

    • Nigeria
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • MATHS/SCIENCE TEACHER - KS1/KS2
      • Jul 2016 - Aug 2018

      Managed an assessment and report compilation of professional learning for all staff, improving questioning style and a more constructive/holistic report for students in the school Received the Teacher of the Year Award 2017/2018 for delivering exceptional lessons, training to improve teachers pedagogy, implementing a series activity-based learning programs and increasing students interest in learning Established the inaugural public speaking competition for the school, boosting students confidence and leadership skill. An incredibly memorable experience for students and staff Initiated and delivered comprehensive professional learning on Core Skills, HOTs and LOTs in lesson delivery getting teachers aware of the 21st-century teaching and learning skills and improving their lessons through the use of HOTs Show less

  • Claret International School
    • Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
    • PRIMARY TEACHER
      • Jul 2015 - Jul 2016

      Primary Co-ordinator- Lead academic & instructional design training for staff. Developed an approved curriculum and assessment aligning with the National Curriculum for the school. Teach and refine curriculum in multiple subject areas to ensure effective learning outcomes for each learner. Destroying Maths phobia by uncovering ways pupils learn best. Primary Co-ordinator- Lead academic & instructional design training for staff. Developed an approved curriculum and assessment aligning with the National Curriculum for the school. Teach and refine curriculum in multiple subject areas to ensure effective learning outcomes for each learner. Destroying Maths phobia by uncovering ways pupils learn best.

Education

  • University of Lagos
    B.Sc/Ed - Science and Technology in Education, Education
    2007 - 2011

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