Stephen Onwurah
English Teacher/Homeroom Teacher
Fujairah
Summary
Experienced and dedicated English and Homeroom Teacher with over 7 years of teaching experience across Primary and Middle School (Grades 1–9). Skilled in delivering engaging lessons aligned with British and American curricula. Strong background in phonics instruction, reading assessments, and technology integration. Committed to fostering student achievement through differentiated instruction and data-driven teaching.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
English / Homeroom Teacher
Wadi Al Hillo School (ESE) – Taaleem Group
Sharjah
01.2024 - Current
- Deliver engaging English lessons aligned with curriculum standards
- Implement Read Write Inc phonics strategies
- Use Running Records to track reading progress
- Integrate Raz-Kids, Nearpod and Kahoot
- Differentiate instruction for diverse learners
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to create interdisciplinary units, enriching the overall learning experience for students.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
English / Literacy Teacher
English Private School & American School
Kalba, Sharjah
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Delivered literacy lessons
- Implemented guided reading
- Used Running Records and Raz-Kids
- Designed differentiated learning
- Enhanced reading comprehension levels by implementing diverse teaching strategies and individualized learning plans.
- Supported struggling readers with targeted interventions, leading to significant progress in their literacy development.
- Increased students'' reading fluency by incorporating targeted phonics instruction and guided reading sessions.
Homeroom Teacher
Diyar International Private School
Fujairah
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Delivered cross-curricular lessons
- Supported SEN learners
- Used formative assessments
- Maintained open lines of communication with families through regular conferences, newsletters, phone calls, and emails.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and improve teaching methods.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, monitoring individual growth and providing feedback for improvement.
- Managed classroom resources effectively, ensuring materials were readily available for lesson implementation and student use.
English Teacher
Holy Child Secondary School
Cross River State
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Taught English language and literature
- Managed classroom learning
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities in lessons.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Education - PGDE
University of Ilorin
Ilorin 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - English
Anambra State University
Anambra State01-2016
Level 5 Certificate - Teach English As A Foreign Language
TEFL Academy
United Kingdom 04.2001 -
Skills
- Read Write Inc
- Running Records
- Raz-Kids
- British Curriculum
- Differentiated Instruction
- Technology Integration
- Classroom Management
Instructional methods
Excellent classroom management
Creative lesson plan development
Formative assessments and Standard-based grading
Accomplishments
- Designed and conducted a well-received professional development workshop for Diyar Academy staff on the usage of Nearpod app to foster students engagement online. this was during covid period 2020.
- Part of the team that organized a Math competition that hosted five schools and ur students came second in the competition.
- Always organize spelling bee in any I have worked.
Timeline
English / Homeroom Teacher
Wadi Al Hillo School (ESE) – Taaleem Group
01.2024 - Current
English / Literacy Teacher
English Private School & American School
01.2021 - 01.2023
Homeroom Teacher
Diyar International Private School
01.2019 - 01.2021
English Teacher
Holy Child Secondary School
01.2017 - 01.2018
Post Graduate Diploma in Education - PGDE
University of Ilorin
04.2001 -
Level 5 Certificate - Teach English As A Foreign Language
TEFL Academy
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - English
Anambra State University