Happiness Itua

My name is Happiness, I have been teaching the English language for over five years. I have taught in several institutions both onsite and online. I mostly enjoy when learning is interactive that way the student has a say in the matter of his/her own learning. My work mantra is learn to do what is right at the right time. 

When I am not teaching, I enjoy cooking, reading and singing.

I can't wait to meet you during the trial lesson where I will get to know you better.

October 2021- till date.

TEESAS ONLINE SCHOOL 
Designation: English tutor.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Create lesson plans for students
Grade student essays and tests
Teach students virtually 
Create tests for students

September 2016- September 2022

BUSYMINDS NURSERY AND PRIMARY SCHOOL, LEKKI, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA. 
Designation: English tutor.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Create lesson plans for students
Grade student essays and tests
Encourage students to read out loud in class
Write progress reports for students
Create tests for students
Assign essays and homework to students
Assign books for students to read

August 2020- April 2021
OLEVEL GURUS ONLINE EDUCATIONAL SERVICE. 
Designation: English tutor.
Preparing and delivering lessons to improve students' reading, writing, and conversing skills.
Developing educational content such as notes and quizzes.
Assigning activities to facilitate students' consolidation of learning material.
Tailoring your teaching style in accordance with students' needs.
Managing interpersonal dynamics to ensure that the class is conducive to learning.

January 2015- October 2020. 
HARVESTERS’ INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CENTRE, LEKKI, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA. 
Designation: Vocalist
RESPONSIBILITIES
Memorize musical selections and routines, or sing following printed text, musical notation, or customer instructions.

Interpret or modify music, applying knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.

Seek out and learn new music that is suitable for live performance and/or recording.

Sing a cappella or with musical accompaniment.

Sing as a soloist or as a member of a vocal group.

February 2012- May 2014. 
ST CALEB ROYAL INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE, OWOROSHOKI, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA.
Designation: English Tutor.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assessing student needs and providing support or extra resources to struggling students as well as exceptional achievers.
Using technology to improve lesson delivery and recordkeeping.
Expanding teacher networks and participating in workshops, lectures, and other learning opportunities.
Reading all prescribed novels, poetry, and additional resources to gain a thorough understanding of them before developing lesson plans and curricula.
Collaborating with other English department staff to develop lesson plans, teaching strategies, and interventions.
Preparing students for formal and informal assessments.
Grading tests, pop quizzes, assignments, exams, and other assessments, and communicating with parents, students, teachers, and counselors regarding underperformance and other concerns.

October 2010 – January 2012
FAITH POLY PRODUCTION, IDUMOTA, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA.
Designation: Client Services Officer 
RESPONSIBILITIES
Communicating with customers through various channels.
Acknowledging and resolving customer complaints.
Knowing our products inside and out so that you can answer questions.
Processing orders, forms, applications, and requests.
Keeping records of customer interactions, transactions, comments, and complaints.
Communicating and coordinating with colleagues as necessary.
Providing feedback on the efficiency of the customer service process.

July 2009 – June 2010. 
NYSC (GBAJIMGBA SECONDARY SCHOOL, GUMA LGA, BENUE, NIGERIA.)
Designation: Head Teacher [ literacy department]
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists struggling students to improve their literacy skills 
Collaborates with teachers in all departments to promote the learning and implementation of best practices in literacy instruction
Helps lead school-wide efforts to improve literacy instruction
Creates and examines data to measure the success of literacy programs and instruction.

2004 – 2008.  University of Benin, Benin city, Edo state, Nigeria.
                       (B.A.) Linguistics - (2nd Class Honors)

1995– 2001. Methodist girls’ high school, Yaba, Lagos state, Nigeria; West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE)

1994- 1995. Oworoshoki primary school, Oworo, Lagos state, Nigeria; primary school leaving certificate.

1990 –1994. Mary Magdalene nursery and primary school, Gbagada, sawmill, Lagos state, Nigeria.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

11th April, 2022.
Diploma in project management
(Alison online)

21st March , 2022.
Diploma in English grammar and vocabulary(Advanced level)
(Alison online)

2nd March, 2022.
Introduction to Teaching English as a second language.
(Alison online)

28th December, 2021.
Diploma in the Art of speaking
(Alison online)

6th September, 2021.
Assessment and Evaluation in the 21st century Education
(Alison online)

21st May, 2021
Diploma in English language and literature
(Alison online)

16th May, 2021.
Diploma in Basic English grammar
(Alison online)

1st March, 2021.
Certificate in deep learning through transformational pedagogy
(EDX)

4th November, 2018
TEFL TRAINING Certificate in TEFL (120 hrs.)
International TEFL Institute, London, United Kingdom

August – September 2012:
Diploma in Basic presentation and phonics
Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN)
Lagos State.