Peace Okala- Etukessien

Peace Okala- Etukessien

English Language Teacher

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  • About me

    CAREER ADVISOR || CERTIFIED LIFE COACH || TALENT MANGER || SPEAKER || CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL || ENTREPRENEUR || EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENT PRACTITIONER|| CONSCIOUS GROWTH & IMPACT ADVOCATE || HUMANITARIAN ||

  • Education

    • Kingsland Comprehensive High School, Ikorodu Lagos.

      2003 - 2008
      Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificates Commercial Student Distinctions

      Activities and Societies: - Social Prefect - 2007 - 2008 - Member of the Public Speaking Club - 2007 - Class Representative - 2005

    • Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University

      2024 - 2024
      Management Acceleration Programme (MAP)

      Activities and Societies: Electoral Community Member for the Class Election. MODULE 1 - THE BIG PICTUREIntroduction to Strategy|Understand the Economy| Digital Business Transformation| Business Management &Ethics.MODULE 2 -INSIDE THE BUSINESSFundamentals of Accounting&Finance| Introduction to Supply Chain, Marketing and Decision Making| People Management| Project Management | Challenges and Opportunities| Engaging and Doing International BusinessMODULE 3 -SELF IN BUSINESSSelf Leadership | Personal Branding| Management… Show more MODULE 1 - THE BIG PICTUREIntroduction to Strategy|Understand the Economy| Digital Business Transformation| Business Management &Ethics.MODULE 2 -INSIDE THE BUSINESSFundamentals of Accounting&Finance| Introduction to Supply Chain, Marketing and Decision Making| People Management| Project Management | Challenges and Opportunities| Engaging and Doing International BusinessMODULE 3 -SELF IN BUSINESSSelf Leadership | Personal Branding| Management Communication|Power&Politics in organization| Show less

    • University of Lagos

      2017 - 2019
      Master of Arts - MA Literature

      Activities and Societies: Volunteer in Humanitarian activities. * African Poetry*African Drama*Survey of American Literature* Studies in Fiction* Modern Authors*Language and National Development*Theory and Practices of Literature Criticism*Literature of the Romantic Period * Literature of the Victorian Period

    • University of Benin

      2009 - 2013
      Bachelor of Arts - BA English Language and Literature

      Activities and Societies: Finance Chairman - Student Union Government Parliament (SUG)- 2012 - 2013. - Assisted in the preparation of budgets. -Managed records and receipts. - Reconciled daily, monthly and yearly transactions used in organising events for students. Treasurer - English and Literature Students Association - 2011. -Financial planning and budgeting for the department. - Overseed the financial administration of the department. Secretary - Imo State Student Association Year: 2010- Linguistics- General Language CoursesLanguage- Phonetics and PhonologyLanguage-Morphology, Syntax and SemanticsLanguage-Composition, Reading and WritingEnglish Literature-Survey and General CoursesLiterature in English – Area Studies, Including African Literature, etc.English Literature – Stress areas e.g Poetry, Drama, FictionEnglish Literature – Specific Periods, Specific AuthorsProject, Research Methods, Special MethodsBasic/Elementary

  • Experience

    • Pedo Learning Field Schools

      Jan 2008 - Oct 2008
      English Language Teacher

      - Class room teacher-Taught English Language to JSS 1-3- Conduct morning assembly-Literary and debating coordinator- Absenteeism and cleanliness officer

    • GreyStar Interior Company

      Nov 2008 - Sept 2009
      Sales Representative and Personal Assistant to the CEO

      - Sales of Interior Items- Kept record of sales of items sold.- Sell to work in customers-Personal assistant to the CEO-Took minutes of meeting

    • Aleji Secondary School

      May 2015 - Apr 2016
      English & Literature Teacher (NYSC)

      - Taught English and Literature subject to J SS 1- 3, SS 1-3- Prepare lesson notes, test and examination questions.- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials to sustain student's interest.- Kept relevant record of the classroom register, dairies aand prepared report cards.-Established and maintained standard students behavior needed to impart knowledge in the classroom.- Prepare SS3 students for WAEC.-

    • PEDO LEARNING FIELD SCHOOLS

      May 2016 - Dec 2017
      SCHOOL ADINMINSTRATIVE HEAD

      - Manage the day to day activities of the school.- Train and supervise teachers.- Receive parents and their complaints.- Plan events and organize social curriculum for the school.-Introduce new activities and social curriculum for the school.-Train and encourage students.- Prepare the students and teachers for competitions and inter-house sport outside the school.-Report to the CEO of the school on the progress and areas for improvement.-Represent the school for trainings.-Attend Educators forums on behalf of the school. Show less

    • PEONY BRAND

      Feb 2018 - now
      Creative Director

      - Develop and communicate the overarching creative vision for collections, campaigns, and brand identity.- Sales of Fabrics and Ready to wear outfits.- Post and creates content on Instagram and Whatsapp- Introduce innovative ideas and techniques to keep the brand competitive.-Update the brand on fashion trends, consumer preferences, and cultural movements.-Collaborate with textile designers to develop unique, high-quality fabrics tailored to the brand's collections.-Research fashion and textile trends, consumer preferences, and technological advancements in fabric production.- Represent the brand at industry events, trade shows, and client meetings, showcasing expertise in fabric and design.-Build partnerships with textile suppliers, manufacturers, and other stakeholders.-Ensure every fabric and design reflects the brand's ethos of quality and creativity.-Experiment with new technologies to create unique selling points. Show less

    • REDCON

      Nov 2018 - Sept 2019
      Fashion & Fabrics Consultant

      - Pitched 21st Century skills outside the classroom setting. -Discovering talents in the fashion space.- Coached Secondary School students to make career choices, suitable for their talent, educational background and attitude.-Tutored and coached young talents on how to make money through fashion designing.- Tutored the act of sales and marketing in the fabrics market.

    • Pan-Atlantic University (PAU)

      Oct 2019 - now

      - Prepare Students For Internships.- One-on-One Interviews - Student Interactions and awareness of internship policy, and class visits.- Get feedback from partner companies at the end of the year's internship.- Track defaulters of internship policy.-Ensure 100% percent placement on voluntary and compulsory internships.- Company visit and relationship management with partner companies. - Organise the annual Career Fair.- Prepare registration Forms for participating companies.- Create feedback forms for participants and students.- Organise Career Forum.- Keep records of graduates- Call students and graduates.- Keep updated records of graduates and students- Review students’ CVs.- Research prospective organizations for possible internship placement.- Manage the database for companies and students. -Organise and visit organizations before and during the internship to ensure they meet our requirements.- Update the Google drive with the meetings scheduled with companies.- Organise, facilitate and track student interviews with companies. - Grade student evaluation forms.- Process and facilitate vendor payments. - Prepare Invoices for participating companies for the Career Fair. Show less

      • TEAM LEAD, CAREERS OFFICE.

        Mar 2023 - now
      • MSc Internship Program

        Feb 2022 - now
      • Career Advisor, Careers Office.

        Oct 2019 - now
    • Havil Light Montessori School

      Sept 2022 - now
      Advisory Board Member

      - Provides guidance, solutions, knowledge, critical thinking, robust analysis, and strategic insights to the school.- Facilitation of Advisory Board planning and meetings.- Contribute to the Advisory Board outcomes through value-driven insights and advice.- Mentoring the Business owner or executives.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE CERTIFIED COACH/ CERTIFIED LIFE COACH.

      Pause Factory; Emotions, People and Performance Alignment Company
      Jun 2023
    • Strategic Talent Management

      JK Michaels
      Jan 2021
    • Re-skilling Competence in Communication ( Speaking & Writing )

      School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, Nigeria
      Nov 2022
    • 12 Human Resources Booth Camp Conference

      Kendor Consulting
      Dec 2024
    • Emotional Intelligence Certified Professional

      Pause Factory; Emotions, People and Performance Alignment Company
      Jan 2020
    • THE WRITING CLINIC.

      School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, Nigeria
      May 2023
  • Volunteer Experience

    • EQ Coach

      Issued by Pause Factory on Oct 2023
      Pause FactoryAssociated with Peace Okala- Etukessien
    • Planning Committe Member

      Issued by Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) on Mar 2022
      Pan-Atlantic University (PAU)Associated with Peace Okala- Etukessien
    • Mentor

      Issued by Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) on Jan 2021
      Pan-Atlantic University (PAU)Associated with Peace Okala- Etukessien
    • Career Coach

      Issued by Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) on Jan 2020
      Pan-Atlantic University (PAU)Associated with Peace Okala- Etukessien
    • Co-Founder

      Issued by Pearl Africa Iniatives on Jan 2020
      Pearl Africa IniativesAssociated with Peace Okala- Etukessien