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Joseph  Van Ikechukwu , english as a foreign language teacher

Joseph Van Ikechukwu

english as a foreign language teacher·Queen of Apostle Technical College

Ghana

Bachelor's degree, Industrial Chemistry

Work experience

Total years of experience: 11 years, 7 months

english as a foreign language teacher

March 2020 - April 2025

Queen of Apostle Technical College

Okigwe, Nigeria

March 2020 - April 2025

Designed and delivered engaging English language lessons to technical and vocational students, focusing on grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, writing skills, speaking fluency, and listening comprehension.
• Integrated technical English and workplace communication skills into the curriculum, preparing students for careers in engineering, ICT, business, and other technical fields.
• Developed and implemented lesson plans, teaching materials, and assessments aligned with national curriculum standards and the specific needs of a technical college.
• Assessed student progress through regular tests, assignments, projects, and examinations; provided constructive feedback and remedial support to improve performance.
• Facilitated interactive classroom activities, group discussions, debates, presentations, and language labs to enhance practical language application.
• Collaborated with other faculty members to support cross-curricular learning, particularly in embedding English communication skills within technical subjects.
• Maintained accurate student records, attendance, and performance reports while adhering to school policies and examination board requirements.
• Organized and supervised extra-curricular English activities such as reading clubs, spelling bees, drama clubs, and public speaking competitions.
• Provided academic and career guidance to students, helping them improve their English proficiency for further education, employment, or professional certifications.
• Participated in staff meetings, professional development workshops, and school-wide events to contribute to the overall academic environment.
Key Achievements
• Improved average English proficiency test scores of students by over 25% within one academic year through targeted teaching strategies and personalized support.
• Successfully prepared and coached students who achieved excellent results in national English examinations and technical English certifications.
• Developed and introduced a new “Technical English & Workplace Communication” module that was adopted college-wide and received positive feedback from students and administration.
• Led the English Department’s initiative to integrate digital language learning tools, resulting in increased student engagement and better speaking/listening outcomes.
• Mentored underperforming students, helping many transition from failing grades to passing or distinction levels.
• Organized inter-class and inter-college English debate and public speaking competitions that enhanced students’ confidence and leadership skills.
• Received commendation from the school administration for consistent high-quality teaching and contribution to the college’s academic performance.
• Contributed to the development of teaching resources and schemes of work that are still in use by the department.

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School

Elementary Teacher

November 2017 - October 2018

Abia state international primary school,

Okigwe, Nigeria

November 2017 - October 2018

• Taught core subjects to multi-grade classes, adapting curriculum to meet individual student
needs.
• Organized school-wide events and STEM fairs, enhancing student engagement and
community involvement.

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Teaching and Academics

Elementary All-Subjects Teacher/ secondary education teacher

June 2012 - November 2017

queen of Apostle technical college,

Okigwe, Nigeria

June 2012 - November 2017

• Designed and implemented integrated lesson plans covering Math, English
Language, chemistry, physics, and biology for 25-30 students per class.
• Increased average student reading proficiency by 25% through differentiated instruction and
small-group activities.
• Collaborated with parents and staff to support diverse learners, including ESL and special
needs students.

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School

Education

Abia State University

June 2025

June 2025

Bachelor's degree, Industrial Chemistry

Nigeria

Abia State University

June 2024

June 2024

Bachelor's degree, Industrial Chemistry

Nigeria

GPA (point): 3 out of 4

GPA (point): 3 out of 4

TEFL Institute

April 2011

April 2011

Diploma, English language

China

Skills

BIOLOGY
Intermediate
BIOLOGY
Intermediate
CHEMISTRY
Intermediate
CHEMISTRY
Intermediate
COMPUTER LITERACY
Intermediate
COMPUTER LITERACY
Intermediate
CREATIVITY
Intermediate
CREATIVITY
Intermediate
CRITICAL THINKING
Intermediate
CRITICAL THINKING
Intermediate
LESSON PLANNING
Intermediate
LESSON PLANNING
Intermediate
MARKETING STRATEGIES
Intermediate
MARKETING STRATEGIES
Intermediate
MATHEMATICS
Intermediate
MATHEMATICS
Intermediate
PHYSICS
Intermediate
PHYSICS
Intermediate
SECONDARY EDUCATION
Intermediate
SECONDARY EDUCATION
Intermediate

Languages

English

Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Certifications
TEFL
TEFL
TEFL professional institute
Mar 2026
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