Peter

Peter Owolabi
Open to International & Remote Teaching Opportunities | [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація»)

SUMMARY
Motivated and student-focused English Teacher and ESL Instructor with teaching experience at Yeshua High School
and Summer Lesson School, combined with a strong professional background in project management, communication,
presentations, and stakeholder coordination.
Experienced in creating structured and engaging learning environments that help students strengthen spoken English,
grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, writing, pronunciation, and overall communication confidence. Strong
communicator with the ability to explain complex ideas in simple terms, build positive relationships with learners,
manage multiple responsibilities, and adapt lessons to different learning needs.
Seeking opportunities with Ukrainian schools, international schools, language academies, online English platforms,
and private tutoring organisations where I can help students develop practical English skills for education, work, travel,
and everyday communication.

EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN Nigeria Bachelor's Degree

EXPERIENCE
ENGLISH TEACHER / INSTRUCTOR
Yeshua High School Nigeria • Delivered English-language instruction designed to improve students' communication,
comprehension, writing, and language-development skills.
• Prepared and structured lessons around specific learning objectives and student needs.
• Explained grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and language concepts using clear and accessible examples. •
Conducted classroom discussions and speaking activities to encourage students to use English actively. •
Supported students with reading comprehension, written assignments, vocabulary development, and
examination preparation.
• Adapted explanations and activities for students with different levels of understanding.
• Created a positive classroom environment that encouraged participation, questions, and continuous learning.
• Monitored student participation and provided constructive feedback to support improvement. • Worked
collaboratively with other educators to support students' academic development.

ENGLISH TEACHER / SUMMER LESSON INSTRUCTOR
Summer Lesson School Nigeria • Taught English during structured summer learning programmes.
• Provided additional academic support to students seeking to strengthen their English-language performance. •
Delivered lessons covering grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, comprehension, and spoken English. •
Designed practical exercises and activities to reinforce concepts introduced during lessons. • Used discussion,
questioning, reading practice, and written exercises to maintain student engagement. • Identified areas where
students required additional support and provided targeted explanations. • Encouraged learners to
communicate confidently and participate actively in English-language activities. • Supported students
preparing for academic assessments and school examinations.
• Maintained an organised and supportive learning environment throughout the programme.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT / MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Nigeria
My professional project-management experience has strengthened several competencies that directly support effective

international teaching:
• Planning and organising projects from concept through execution.
• Managing timelines, activities, resources, and deliverables.
• Communicating effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Preparing professional presentations and written materials.
• Coordinating teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Managing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Solving problems quickly in dynamic environments.
• Delivering presentations and communicating information to audiences.
• Maintaining professionalism and accountability in high-pressure situations.
• These skills support effective lesson planning, classroom organisation, online teaching, student communication,
and educational programme coordination.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
English as a Second Language (ESL)
General English
Conversational English
Grammar & Vocabulary
Speaking & Pronunciation
Reading & Comprehension
Writing & Communication
Academic English Support
Student Confidence Building
Online English Instruction
Zoom
Google Meet
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Google Docs
Canva
Digital Presentation Tools
Online Collaboration Tools
Virtual Communication Platforms
Patient and approachable
Excellent communication skills
Strong organisational ability
Student-focused
Adaptable teaching approach
Reliable and responsible
Strong presentation skills
Comfortable working independently
Team-oriented
Fast learner
Culturally adaptable
Strong digital literacy
Professional and punctual

INTERNATIONAL TEACHING STRENGTHS
COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH: Focuses on helping students move beyond memorising grammar rules to actually
using English confidently in conversations and real-life situations.
STUDENT-CENTRED LEARNING: Adapts explanations, activities, and teaching pace according to individual
student needs, learning ability, and level of understanding.
CLEAR COMMUNICATION: Able to break difficult concepts into simple, understandable steps and explain them
using practical examples.
ENGAGEMENT & MOTIVATION: Uses questions, discussions, exercises, examples, and interactive activities to
encourage students to participate rather than passively listen.
STRUCTURED LESSON DELIVERY: Plans lessons around clear objectives and ensures students have opportunities
to learn, practise, receive feedback, and apply new knowledge.

DIGITAL TEACHING & TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Comfortable learning and adapting to new online teaching platforms and digital classroom environments.

PERSONAL TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
I believe learning English should be practical, engaging, and confidence-building.
My approach is to create lessons where students are encouraged to speak, ask questions, practise, make mistakes,
receive feedback, and try again. Rather than focusing only on theoretical knowledge, I aim to connect English lessons
with situations students may encounter in school, work, travel, social interactions, and everyday life. My goal is not
simply to help students know English grammar, but to help them become more confident English communicators.

LANGUAGE
English — Fluent / Professional Proficiency

INTERNATIONAL AVAILABILITY
Teaching format: Online / Remote / In-person Employment: Full-time / Part-time / Contract Target markets: Ukraine /
Europe / International Teaching environments: Schools / Language Academies / Online Platforms / Private Tutoring

REFERENCES
Available upon request.