Native English Teacher

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Temitope Daniel Salami Tashkent, Uzbekistan tdsrenewed@gmail.com +2348036931108 linkedin.com/in/temitope -salami -5b9869138

I am a passionate educator and ESL tutor with vast experience in language teaching helping people with diverse linguistic background to acquire the skill and confidence to develop their English communication skills either for academic, work, tourism or migration purposes. I combine my background in journalism, media and teaching with a genuine passion for technology and research. 

Experience English Second Language Teacher Jalaliddin International School Sep 2022 - Present (2 years 2 months) • Planned lessons with dynamic discussions and exercises to promote engagement. • Selected and sequenced appropriate materials and resources based on content area and learners' abilities. • Used varied teaching methods to foster and stimulate enthusiasm for learning and maintain motivation. • Updated learning resources to achieve curriculum goals. • Received award of excellence and appreciation for service impact by school management on teaching English as a second language to client base. 

Teacher of English as a Foreign Language Smart School, Tashkent Sep 2021 - Aug 2022 (1 year) • Taught students on best revision strategies to aid in passing IELTS, Cambridge First and other common examinations. • Applied active listening to identify and solve problems, facilitate learning for students and build student confidence. • Collaborated with other teachers to develop creative, innovative and educational curriculums, tutoring aids and field trips. • Helped secure International Baccalaureate (IB) accreditation for Smart School, Tashkent.

ESL Teacher Leader School, Tashkent Sep 2020 - May 2021 (9 months) • Developed clear, comprehensive instruction guides and resources to reinforce practical teaching. • Taught online and in-person lessons, allowing maximum flexibility to best -suit student requirements especially during the COVID global pandemic. • Applied active listening to identify and solve problems, facilitate learning for students and build student confidence. • Created audio, visual and written teaching materials to assist in teaching English. • Invented poems, songs and rhymes to help students gain better understanding of English language. 

Chief IELTS Instructor SMART English Apr 2019 - Aug 2020 (1 year 5 months) • Tutored students on best analytical and creative writing skills to aid in passing IELTS, Cambridge First and other common examinations. • Evaluated student language developments through verbal and written assessments, providing extra support to struggling or underachieving pupils. • Helped teachers with curriculum development to develop and conceptualize creative, inspiring and exciting IELTS classes. • Led administrative tasks including tasking registers, marking coursework and assessing student attendance records.

 Media Consultant/News Correspondent News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Mar 2011 - Apr 2019 (8 years 2 months) • Developed and edited digital content across various channels, including short -form and video. • Drove proficiency in accessing publicly available court and police records for investigative crime reporting. • Researched, wrote, edited and reworked pieces on various current affair topics in Lagos, Oyo and Ogun States of Nigeria. • Visualized complex ideas into compelling stories accurately, creatively and intelligently. •Developed and pursued stories independently and for assignment, covering range of topics. • Increased subscribers by localizing foreign news content to appea l to and clarify information for viewing and listening audiences. 

Customer Service Personnel/Client Liaison Officer Heyden Petroleum Nig. Ltd Nov 2009 - Feb 2011 (1 year 4 months) • Answered customer queries on new products, services and sales offers to increase sales. • Managed all complex complaints, issues and problems to maintain customer satisfaction. • Planned own workload to meet deadlines and changing priorities. • Contacted customers to provide updates on orders and purchases, updating CRM system with notes on conversation. • Built and maintained strong working relationships with colleagues to help deliver exceptional customer service. 

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Education Atlantic International University , USA. B.Ed., Education 2022 – 2024

School of Business and Trade, Switzerland. B.Sc., Social Sciences 2021 – 2023 

The Polytechnic, Ibadan HND, Mass Communication/Media Studies 2000 – 2007 

Languages Spoken • English – Native • Russian – Elementary • Yoruba – Proficient 

Licenses & Certifications Certified Member (CM) – Cognia [2023] 

Accredited Extended Essay Supervisor – International Baccalaureate [2022]

Certified Member (CM) – International Baccalaureate [2021] 

Associate Member – NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS, LAGOS [2013] 

Member, NUJ – Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) [2011] 

Skills 

Teamwork • Remote Access • Microsoft PowerPoint • Microsoft Word • Microsoft Excel • Microsoft Office • Private Classes • Class Actions • Classroom Assessment • Classroom Instruction 

Honors & Awards 

Certificate of Appreciation - Jalaliddin International School, Tashkent. Jun 2023 "Your dedication, hard work and generosity has made a significant impact and we are very grateful for your support." - JIS School Management