Ebere Petra Onyia
Lecturer
Awka, Anambra
Summary
Successful English Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
43
43
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Lecturer
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
03.2019 - Current
- Research supervisor
- Mentor and coach
- Course coordinator: design, manage and deliver course materials to prescience, undergraduates and sandwich students in line with industry standards and best practices
- Quality engagements with students as academic advisor
- Develop strong rapport with students through clear communication, empathy, and genuine interest in their academic growth
- Boost students'' critical thinking skills through active learning strategies and problem-solving activities
- Initiate and facilitate classroom discussions
- Manage a diverse classroom effectively by addressing individual needs and fostering an inclusive learning atmosphere.
- Supervise students’ academic activities, assist in examination supervision and grading of papers
- Member of departmental transcripts committee, alumni and workshop committee
- Member of faculty committee for organizing Faculty of Arts Women’s Forum
- Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) departmental liaisons officer
English Teacher/Child Safety Mentor
Divine Mercy School
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Prepared lessons, educated the pupils and implemented activities promoting safety and wellbeing
- Evaluated and assessed students’ abilities through formal and informal assessments and provided suggestions for improvement
- Child protection mentor for primary school with a focus on sexual abuse awareness and prevention
- Educated on safe boundaries, and provided age-appropriate guidance on sexual abuse prevention
- Developed and implemented social inclusion action plans for primary school pupils to include autistic and special needs children
- Worked with the autistic students and chaperoned the journalism after-school activities
English Language Teacher
Krosa Secondary School
02.2017 - 12.2017
- Developed engaging lesson plans to teach English language skills, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening
- Taught literature classes, exploring texts and promoting critical thinking, analysis, and appreciation
- Guided students in writing and editing tasks, fostering creativity and improving writing techniques
- Conducted regular assessments, evaluated student progress, and provided constructive feedback
- Provided individualized support and guidance to students
- Fostered student’s creativity and fine motor skills through a hands-on extracurricular sewing program
- Encouraged students to develop their speaking and presentation skills through discussions, debates, and public speaking exercises
- Coordinator, after-school debate society
- Form teacher
Classroom Teacher
Theoma Nursery and Primary School
01.2010 - 07.2012
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Created a positive and inclusive learning environment, managing classroom behavior and encouraging pupil participation
- Fostered strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of child progress
- Taught a broad range of subjects, including English, basic math, science, and social studies
- Organized and supervised extracurricular activities, such as sports, and events
- Worked with fellow teachers and school staff to share resources, ideas, and best practices
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior for over twenty pupils
Education
Master of Arts - English Language
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Awka, Anambra, Nigeria 04.2001 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Arts -
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Awka 04.2001 - 04.2015
West African Examination Council -
Queens’ School
Enugu 04.2001 - 04.2008
Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Online Instruction
- Technology Integration
- Child development knowledge
- Parent Communication
- Care-giving
- Politeness, patience and empathy
- Child safety and wellbeing
- Classroom management
- Emotional intelligence and self-awareness
- Listening and analytical skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Integrity and accountability
- Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment
- Excellent proof-reading, writing, and speaking skills
- Flexibility, resilience and proactiveness
- Task prioritization and efficient time management
- Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Published Articles
- Standardization and Codification of Nigerian English: Blueprint for Grammaticality and Acceptability, CACH Journal of Humanities and Cultural Studies, Vol. 3 No. 1, 2022, https://journals.unizik.edu.ng/index.php/jhucs/issue/view/84
- Critical Discourse Analysis of Interpersonal Meaning and Ideology in Annual Reports of Selected Commercial Banks, Awka Journal of English Language and Literary Studies (AJELLS), Vol. 9 No 2, 2023, https://journals.unizik.edu.ng/ajells/article/view/2497
Awards
- Best Graduating Student Award by the Continuing Education Programme Unit, UNIZIK
- Understanding, Safeguarding and Child Protection by SAFFRON
Volunteer Experience
Assistant Head of Communications, Build the Youth Potential Initiative, 2024-05-01
- Drafting mails, proposals, letters, formal and informal correspondence
- Generate contents for social media pages
- Provide young people with educational aid and guide them toward academic excellence through coaching, counselling and mentorship
- Organize and provide training for youths in both digital and non-digital skills to foster self-reliance
- Carry out charitable visits to orphanages, prisons and other marginalized groups in the society
Coordinator, Realities of Life - The Potter’s Wheel Church, 2022-03-13, 2022-10-28
- Provided counseling and direction to teenagers using bible teachings
- Youth mentoring and purpose discovery
- Educational coaching
Redemption on the Streets (ROTS), 2019-12-16
- Prison and hospital visitations as social inclusion activities to provide emotional support and connection
- Bible teachings and counseling
- Feeding and presentation of clothing items
Community Mobilizer/Independent Monitor, Support to the National Malaria Programme (SuNMaP), 2012-06-01, 2014-12-31
- Planned and executed sensitization to communities on the need to use protective mosquito nets
- Monitored and oversaw the judicious distribution of mosquito nets in Anambra East and gave oral feedback and written report to SuNMaP
- Directed the sensitization, monitoring and evaluation in guidance to the local circumstances and corresponding projects and programmes
Child Welfare Worker, Tender Love Orphanage, Awka, 2011-04-03, 2012-12-31
- Provided daily care and support to children, including feeding, bathing, and dressing
- Prepared and served meals
- Performed tasks like laundry and cleaning
- Groomed autistic children
- Managed challenging behaviors, using positive reinforcement techniques to promote positive behavior
- Supported children's academic development by providing and assisting with homework, tutoring, and educational activities for children aged 6-9 years
References
Dr Esther Anyanwu
Sub-Dean, Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
08033333328
ec.anyanwu@unizik.edu.ng
Dr Onyebuchi Ile
Associate Professor of English Literature, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
08030707464
oj.ile@unizik.edu.ng
Mr Isaac Adiele
International Organization for Migration
08038099902
icadielec@yahoo.com
Conferences
- Hip-hop Lyrics as an Indispensable Tool for Peace and Conflict Resolution: The CDA Approach, 9th Annual Peace Conference, Enugu, 2019-10-17
- Political Rhetoric: The Bane of Pacific Leadership in Nigeria, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Faculty of Arts 11th Annual International Conference, Awka, 2019-10-26
Hobbies
Reading, travel and exploration, art and design, volunteering
Timeline
Assistant Lecturer
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
03.2019 - Current
English Teacher/Child Safety Mentor
Divine Mercy School
08.2018 - 12.2018
English Language Teacher
Krosa Secondary School
02.2017 - 12.2017
Classroom Teacher
Theoma Nursery and Primary School
01.2010 - 07.2012
Master of Arts - English Language
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
04.2001 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Arts -
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
04.2001 - 04.2015
West African Examination Council -
Queens’ School
04.2001 - 04.2008
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