Asuquo Ekandem Asuquo
Physics Teacher
Bu Daniq, Sharjah
Summary
Seeking to join full-time position in diverse work environment that provides professional challenges, career advancement, value for employees' opinions, meaningful benefits and incentives while promoting interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Physics Lead Teacher
Rosary Private School,
Sharjah
09.2022 - Current
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Taught student classrooms with varying teaching methods and elevated average GPA by 61%.
- Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
Physics Teacher [ A-LEVEL]
Rosary Private School
Muweilah, Sharjah
08.2018 - 09.2022
- Provided physics demonstrations to illustrate how coursework can be applied.
- Tested students on knowledge of physics and retention of class lessons.
- Instructed 20 students each 80 hours on physics coursework.
- Designed regular learning assessments and used performance analysis to improve learning outcomes by 87%.
- Encouraged critical-thinking to understand reasoning behind physics formulas.
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Utilized curriculum and departmental guidelines to evaluate and assign grades to student work.
Secondary School Physics Teacher
Rosary Private School
Muweilah, Sharjah
10.2016 - 07.2018
- Supported and monitored students during their laboratory lessons to boost understanding of planning and investigation by 20%
- Conducted tutorials for students with exam style questions to increase their confidence by 44%
- Exposed students to hands-on learning, class discussion, and brainstorming which increased retention by 28%
- Developed individual learning plans to assist all categories of students to meet learning needs and increase understanding by 65%
- Managed course grade book and schedule of activities to direct students' learning progress
- Encouraged critical-thinking to understand reasoning behind physics formulas
- Designed regular learning assessments and used performance analysis to improve training outcomes
Secondary Physics Teacher
Al Saeed Private English Institute
Ras Al Khaimah
04.2014 - 07.2016
- Taught physics to high school students and prepare them for their IGCSE examinations
- Tested students on knowledge of physics and retention of class lessons.
- Provided physics demonstrations to illustrate how coursework can be applied to yield understanding by 58%
- Supported and monitored students during their laboratory lessons
- Conduct tutorials for students
- Exposed students to hands-on learning, class discussion, and brainstorming
- Helped to build confidence in students by exposing them to exam- style questions during class learning.
Head of Science
The Learners International School
Lagos
09.2009 - 12.2013
- Attended weekly scheduled meetings
- Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention by 40%
- Conducted class observations to identify teachers weakness and train teachers on new teaching strategies
- Conducted orientation for newly employed teachers and monitor their progress
- Checked and approved lesson plans of all teachers in science department
- Planned and executed fun activities for students' engagement during science club and yearly science week
- Performed any other duty assigned by school management.
- Assisted in development and implementation of faculty development plans which increased department teaching and learning by up to 80%.
Physics and Science Teacher
Redeemers High School
Redemption Camp
10.2005 - 07.2009
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and increased participation in middle and high school national science competitions by 78%.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Attended department meetings and other meetings organized for teachers
- Used different teaching strategies to make learning fun
- Engaged students with hands-on activities during learning to enhance their interest in science.
- Provided extra support to students with learning difficulties.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
Education
Certifications Educational Professional License - Physics
Ministry of Education
UAE 03.2022 - 05.2024
Master of Education - Advanced Teaching
University of The People
California, USA 01.2021 - 03.2022
Postgraduate Diploma - Education Administration
Lagos State University
Lagos, Nigeria 09.2005 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Uyo
Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria 10.1993 - 07.2000
Skills
Skills Learning and Development, Communication Skills, Willingness to Learnundefined
Affiliations
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
1. Institute of Physics (IOP)
2. The Institute of Leadership & Management
3. The International Association of Innovation Professionals (IAOIP)
4. International Consortium of Research Staff Associations (ICoRSA)
Work Availability
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Physics Lead Teacher
Rosary Private School,
09.2022 - Current
Certifications Educational Professional License - Physics
Ministry of Education
03.2022 - 05.2024
Master of Education - Advanced Teaching
University of The People
01.2021 - 03.2022
Physics Teacher [ A-LEVEL]
Rosary Private School
08.2018 - 09.2022
Secondary School Physics Teacher
Rosary Private School
10.2016 - 07.2018
Secondary Physics Teacher
Al Saeed Private English Institute
04.2014 - 07.2016
Head of Science
The Learners International School
09.2009 - 12.2013
Physics and Science Teacher
Redeemers High School
10.2005 - 07.2009
Postgraduate Diploma - Education Administration
Lagos State University
09.2005 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Uyo
10.1993 - 07.2000
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