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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: 5 years, 2 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

Education

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

Languages

English
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Certifications
TEFL
TEFL professional institute
Mar 2026
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