Edidiong Essien
Teacher
Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Summary
I am a bilingual educator fluent in English and French, with a bachelor's degree in French and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education and a registered teachers' license and certificate. I also hold a DELF B2 certificate and a TEF certificate, demonstrating my strong foundation in language instruction and communication. I have experience teaching both classroom and online environments, delivering engaging, student-centered lessons that support learners of different levels.
Experience
- Delivering engaging lessons to students in grades 7-9 (equivalent to Junior Secondary School 1-3) - Develop creative teaching materials in a low -resource environment. - Simplify language concepts to improve understanding among beginner learners. - Provide additional academic support to help struggling students improve. - Enhance students' basic communication skills in using French - Support academic growth of students with varying ability levels. - Successfully adapt teaching strategies to meet the needs of students in a rural setting. -successfully deliver French instruction in a rural school environment with limited teaching resources, improving student engagement and participation. - Assessing student learning through assignments, quizzes, projects, and examinations
Taught French language to junior secondary students (JSS1-3), delivering structured lessons in grammar, vocabulary, and communication skills. - Developed lesson plans and teaching materials tailored to different learning levels. - Assessed student performance through test, assignments, and oral exercises, providing feedback to improve learning outcomes. -Encouraged active participation and built student confidence through interactive teaching method. - Maintained a positive and disciplined classroom environment conducive to learning. -Improved student performance and interest in French through engaging and student-centered instruction
Taught Primary 2 pupils across core subjects which includes literacy and numeracy, delivering structured and engaging lessons that improved student participation and understanding. -Taught French language across the entire primary section (primary 1-5), introducing students to vocabulary, pronunciation, and basic communication skills. - Developed lesson plans and teaching materials tailored to different age groups and learning levels. - Assessed and monitored pupil progress, providing feedback to support academic development. -Promoted interactive learning through games, group activities, and student-centered teaching methods. - Contributed to the development of French language instruction within the school, enhancing overall student engagement.
- Taught Nursery 2 pupils across multiple subjects, including French, literacy, numeracy, and basic science, using interactive and play-based teaching methods to support early childhood development. -Created a safe, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment that encouraged active participation and learning. -Monitored and assessed student progress, providing feedback to support academic and social development. - Introduced basic French language skills to young learners, enhancing early bilingual communication. - Served as Head of Nursery Section, supervising teachers and coordinating activities to ensure effective curriculum delivery. - Maintained high standards of classroom management and contributed to overall improvement in teaching quality.
Delivered engaging French lessons to secondary school students. - Developed lesson plans tailored to different learning levels. - Assessed students' performance and provided feedback. - Managed classroom activities and maintained discipline. - Prepared and mentored students for French interschool competitions, achieving top 2 position in the state with awards and significantly improving student performance and confidence.