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AKALONU KELECHI

Padova,Italy

Summary

Industrious and highly motivated academic with over 15 years of teaching and assessment experience across high school and university environments. Meticulously competent in academic performance evaluation. Highly dedicated to upholding the ethics of assessment while making good use of subject mastery to guarantee objectivity and fairness while evaluating learners,

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Contractor (E-tutor and Marker)

University of South Africa
Tshwane/Pretoria, Gauteng
01.2015 - 01.2022
  • Evaluated a high volume of student submissions for the modules: ENG1501: Foundations in English Literary Studies, ENG1502: Foundation in the English Language, ENN103F: English for Academic Purposes, and ENG2603: Coloniality and Post-Colonial Literature with precision and adherence to institutional grading standards.
  • Executed onscreen marking tasks using digital platforms such as JRouter, ensuring efficiency in remote grading while maintaining the integrity and reliability of assessment procedures.
  • Reviewed hard copy submissions manually, applying consistent evaluation criteria to ensure fair and thorough grading across various modes of submission.
  • Provided detailed, constructive feedback to students, fostering a deeper understanding of course content and improving academic performance, particularly in complex areas like post-colonial theory in ENG 2603.
  • Maintained academic rigor by aligning all evaluations with institutional standards, ensuring grades accurately reflected students' analytical and linguistic competencies.
  • Enhanced learning outcomes by offering actionable insights through detailed comments, helping students improve in critical analysis in ENG1501 and academic writing in ENN103F.
  • Adapted to varied marking challenges, demonstrating flexibility and professionalism in meeting tight deadlines for remote and manual grading tasks.
  • Encouraged active participation by integrating interactive discussion forums and collaborative projects, particularly in ENN103F: English for Academic Purposes, thus enhancing students critical thinking and academic writing skills.
  • Realized increased engagement by designing fascinating assignments and activities, such as thematic analyses for ENG2603, encouraging students to interrogate colonial and postcolonial narratives.

Part-time Lecturer

Tshwane University of Technology
Tshwane/ Pretoria, Gauteng
01.2014 - 03.2021
  • Graded periodic exams, input marks, and feedback onto the computer system.
  • Engaged in rigorous and consistent evaluations of students' classwork and assignments and provided constructive feedback to support their academic growth.
  • Maintained a high standard in marking while upholding fairness and transparency in student evaluations.
  • Sustained accurate and up-to-date records of student attendance, performance, and grades in compliance with academic standards.
  • Used digital record-keeping systems to enhance accessibility and reduce administrative errors
  • Delivered comprehensive lectures on foundational English, academic literacy, and communication skills, ensuring alignment with institutional curricula and learning objectives.
  • Advanced student comprehension and critical thinking by incorporating real-world communication situations and case studies into the coursework.
  • Created an interactive and inclusive classroom environment to encourage active student participation and dialogue through role-playing activities and group discussions, as well as ensure comprehension of complex topics, thus making lectures engaging and impactful.
  • Offered academic and pastoral support to students requiring additional help.
  • Tutored students needing extra assistance in group and one-to-one sessions, increasing attainment in line with predicted grades.

Class teacher

Teaching Service Commission
Ibadan, Oyo State
11.2005 - 10.2012
  • Drafted and administered formative and summative assessments to evaluate student progress and understanding.
  • Offered constructive feedback promptly, guiding students on areas for improvement and celebrating their achievements.
  • Contributed to national academic standards by marking the West African Examination Council (WAEC) and National Examination Council (NECO) O'level examinations with precision and consistency.
  • Applied rigorous assessment criteria to sustain fairness and integrity in evaluation processes.
  • Delivered comprehensive, syllabus-centered lessons in English language and literature in English, thereby encouraging critical thinking and analytical skills among learners.
  • Conducted extra-mural lessons, providing learners additional time to focus on challenging subjects or concepts, allowing for a better and deeper understanding.
  • Coordinated various extracurricular activities that ranged from debate competitions, literary club meetings, press club initiatives, and inter-school quizzes to drama productions to enhance students' creative and critical abilities.
  • Groomed students for public speaking and inter-school competitions, leading to numerous awards at zonal, regional, and state levels.
  • Utilized dynamic teaching techniques, such as group discussions, role-playing, and debates, to enable students' thorough understanding of complex topics.
  • Provided a nurturing and supportive environment that addressed individual learner needs with empathy and patience.
  • Established strong rapport with students, promoting a sense of belonging, and boosting motivation to achieve academic excellence.


Education

Master of Arts - Literature in English

University of Padova
Veneto, Italy
09.2021 -

Postgraduate Certificate in Education - English Language

University of South Africa
Pretoria, Gauteng
03.2014 - 03.2016

Master of Arts - Literature-in-English

University of Ibadan
Ibadan/Nigeria
05.2004 - 05.2007

Bachelor of Arts - English Studies

Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife, Nigeria
09.1997 - 05.2003

Senior School Certificate (O' Level) - High School

Oguta Girls' High School
Oguta, Imo State, Nigeria
01.1990 - 06.1995

Skills

  • Attention to detail and time management
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Strong critical skills and improvisational skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and independently meet required results
  • Ability to work under pressure and independently meet required results
  • Solid work ethics-hardworking with a willingness to learn
  • Patient, reliable, and responsible
  • Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and empathetic

Additional Information

Publications: (All but one published in 2011 by Bolutife Publishers, Ibadan, Nigeria)

  • The Fear of Abike (a novel)
  • Blame It on Me ( a play)
  • Pangs of Regret (a play)
  • Voices (a poem) published in Songs of Peace: World's Biggest Poetry Anthology of Contemporary Poets by The League of Poets, 2020.

Timeline

Master of Arts - Literature in English

University of Padova
09.2021 -

Independent Contractor (E-tutor and Marker)

University of South Africa
01.2015 - 01.2022

Postgraduate Certificate in Education - English Language

University of South Africa
03.2014 - 03.2016

Part-time Lecturer

Tshwane University of Technology
01.2014 - 03.2021

Class teacher

Teaching Service Commission
11.2005 - 10.2012

Master of Arts - Literature-in-English

University of Ibadan
05.2004 - 05.2007

Bachelor of Arts - English Studies

Obafemi Awolowo University
09.1997 - 05.2003

Senior School Certificate (O' Level) - High School

Oguta Girls' High School
01.1990 - 06.1995

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