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AUTHORITY, ALBERT
5 Adesina Obinaike Street • Igando, Lagos-Nigeria • 23401
Email: oau.albert2@gmail.com, OR oau.albert@gmail.com Mobile: +234803-0684957 OR +234822182598
OBJECTIVE: A dynamic, motivated and internationally-minded teacher set to help develop students’
interest in appreciating music through teaching theory, history performance and practical skills
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
SHERBORNE SCHOOL OF MUSIC, DORSET, UNITED KINGDOM 2015
Certificate in The Art of Choral Conducting Course.
ROBINSON COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE, UNITED KINGDOM 2013
Certificate in Teaching and Leadership
UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS, AKOKA, LAGOS NIGERIA 2012
Advanced Diploma (Human Resource and Personnel Management)
UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS, AKOKA, LAGOS NIGERIA 2011
M.A (Music –Theory and Composition)
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA, ENUGU 2000
B.A. (2ND
Class Upper Division, Music)
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA, ENUGU 1998
Diploma in Education (Upper Credit, Music Major)
METHODIST HIGH SCHOOL, OKITIPUPA. ONDO STATE 1991
WEST AFRICAN SCHOOL CERTIFICATE (W.A.S.C)
FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE 1984
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
H.O.D., Music / Tutor August 24th
2013 till date
James Hope College, Agbor, Delta State
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
 Experience in the delivery of the English National Curriculum;
 Experienced in preparing students for IGCSE, this would lead to IB Diploma examinations;
 Experienced in working with various ability levels of students;
 Handles classes dealing with integrating music and computer in compositions, theory etc;
 Ability to follow written and oral instructions and directions;
 Constructs formative and summative assessment that tests the students learning in MUSIC;
 Ability to assess and monitor students’ progress;
 Ability to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior;
 Teaches, motivates, and direct students while maintaining high interest and achievement;
 Establishes and maintain effective relationship with students, colleagues and parents;
 Ability to identify challenges and work actively to find solutions;
 Teaches MUSIC to special needs (physically and mentally challenged) students;
 Good role model to students and professional in conduct

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CONTINOUSE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES (CPD)
The following courses were attended and certificates issued
 Child Protection Awareness in Music Educare, UK, 2015
 Child Neglect Educare, UK, 2014
 Child Protection in Education Educare, UK, 2014
 ACE Education School Exclusions Educare, UK, 2014
 Child Protection – Refresher Educare, UK, 2014
 Child Protection in Sport & Active Leisure Educare, UK, 2014
 Child Exploitation & Online Safety for Education Educare, UK, 2014
 Safeguarding Vulnerable Young People Educare, UK, 2014
 Preventing Bullying Educare, UK, 2014
 Health & Safety in Education Educare, UK, 2014
 Equality & Diversity Educare, UK, 2014
 Fire Safety in Education Educare, UK, 2014
 First Aid Essentials Educare, UK, 2014
 Safer Recruitment Educare, UK, 2014
 Personal Safety Educare, UK, 2014
 An Introduction to Data Protection Educare, UK, 2014
 Basic Food Hygiene Educare, UK, 2014
RELEVANT SKILLS
 Advanced information technology / ICT competencies
 Familiarity with learning styles and teaching strategies such as pair share, cooperative learning, inquiry
learning, questionnaire, Student motivation, Interactive learning
 Good team player
 Good sense of humour, sensitive and responsive to students’ needs.
 Willing to embrace change, always ready to participate fully in the extra-curricular aspects of school life
 Excellent organizational, planning, interpersonal and leadership skills
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
 Articulate and excellent communicator;
 Ability to present information in a variety of ways;
 Ability to effectively interact with diverse population of students at different academic levels;
 Writes correctly, clearly and fluently using Standard English;
 Ability to listen and understand information and ideas;
 Excellent reasoning, logical and administrative skills;
CAREER SUMMARY
 Introduced and uses VLE – Socrative package for effective class room assessment & enhanced learning
 Makes effective use of the interactive whiteboard;
 Effectively uses educational media and audio-visual aides;
 Ensure quality, well-prepared classes, challenging and enjoyable learning process for students;
 Demonstrate strong content knowledge and a continuing interest in the subject;
 Serve on academic and administrative committees;
 Making sure students’ assessment records are up to date;
 Work with physically, emotionally and educationally handicapped students to foster all-round growth;
 Prepare and maintain lesson plans that reflect logical sequence of learning, objectives and activities;
 Plan and implement a daily teaching program and pattern;
 Care for students and develop a sense of confidence among them;
 Adhere to Code of Ethics for the Teaching Profession;

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 Ensure compliance to safety and health rules while working with students;
ACHIEVEMENTS AND LEADERSHIP
 2008 (December to date) Music / Play Director, Pre-School Christmas productions
 2008 to 2010 Music Director, Junior Elementary School Christmas productions
 2009 (September to Jan 2010) Coordinator for Music Electives for Key stages 1 & 2
 2009 (August to March 2011) Orchestra Leader for Key stages 1 & 2
 2009 (December to November 2010) Coordinator for Swimming Electives for Key stages 1 &2
 2008 (December to date ) Coordinator for sound Technicians Department
 20110 (February to March) Leader, Local Organizing Committee for Sports Day
 2009 - 2010 Team member, NEWSLETTER committee
AWARDS AND OTHER CERTIFICATES
Greensprings School Best Male Sports man (Swimming)
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCES
2. Music Director 2008 - 2013
GREENSPRINGS SCHOOL, LEKKI, LAGOS
Experience
 Taught general music lessons in Pre-School, years 1 to 3, IB 1 & 2
 Music director for Christmas productions / shows
 I.T assistant to the Principal.
 Swimming coordinator for Pre-School.
3. Head of Music Department 2006 - 2008
PAMPERS PRIVATE SCHOOL, LEKKI, LAGOS
Experience
 Taught general music lessons in years 1 to 6
 Served on the board of interviewers, interviewing new music teachers
 Piano Lessons for ages 3 to 9.
 Swimming in all levels.
 Examinations Coordinator, Time Tabling, collation and dissemination of examination materials
4. Head of Music Department 2004 – 2006
THE WHITE DOVE HIGH SCHOOL, LEKKI, PHASE 1, LAGOS
Experience
 Served on the board of interviewers for new staff
 Taught music theory, history, and music appreciation.
 Instructed on Instruments such as Piano, Saxophone, Clarinet & Recorder in all Secondary Key stages
 Served as the Public Relations Officer, marketing academic product for the school.

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5. Music Teacher 1998 - 2004
CALEB INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE, LAGOS
Experience
 Taught music appreciation, theory, history in all the Secondary Key stages
 Prepare student for local T.V programs, concerts and national events
6. Music Director 2007 – till date
THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, LAGOS
Experience
 Head of Training Department
 Music Director / Keyboardist
COURSES ATTENDED
 Child Protection Training, James Hope College, Agbor Delta State
 Teaching Global Perspectives Effectively, Differentiated learning – Bill Houldsworth B.Phil., M.Phil (U.K.)
 Cambridge International Education Conference, July 2013.
 IELTS, Cooperative learning, Anger management, Peer mediation, Target setting;(Greensprings School)
 Micro-Teaching / Lesson Presentation and modes of communication –University of Lagos Nigeria
 Cooperative Learning and Strategic Classroom Management
 Key points in preparing and producing IGCSE and IB high-fliers without tears - Dubai
 Lesson Organisation and Planning using Starters and Plenaries / Management Training.
 Pedagogy in Teaching and Learning / Target Setting / Improving Pastoral Tutor groups / Effective
Appraisal in schools -University of Ibadan, Oyo State Nigeria
INTERESTS/HOBBIES
Car racing, Reading, Swimming, Traveling and making friends.
REFERENCES
Dr. Adeolu Ogunsanya
Senior Lecturer
Department of Music
University of Ibada, Oyo State
Tel.: +2348037268739
Email:
hornmanmusic@yahoo.com
Mr Antoni Nowakowski
Head of Arts Faculty
Greensprings School,
Ibeju-Lekki,
Lagos, Nigeria
Tel: +234 8089508371
E-mail/
anteknowakowski@gmail.com
Mr Ayotunde Adejumo
Head of School,
Pampers Private School, Lekki,
Lagos, Nigeria
Tel: +234 8023684573
E-mail: okobuki@yahoo.com