FUNMI ADEDIRAN

An educational professional with vision, creativity, drive and enthusiasm to steer continued development of children with learning, social, emotional and mental health needs with over 20 years’ experience. Highly qualified with a Masters in Special Education Needs (Psychological Perspectives). Extensive background in Education Curriculum Process Development with emphasis on psychology for special needs improvement programmes. A competent individual, committed to raising pupils' achievements by setting high sta ndards and promoting effective teaching and learning process. Skilled in taking responsibility for social and emotional well being of children, while showing awareness of their stages of development and providing pastoral care with outstanding ability to s uccessfully improve student’s social behaviour and engage in meaningful ongoing education in groups as well as taking one to one sessions. Excellent communicator fluent in English and Yoruba (Nigeria) along with an outstanding capacity to build and manage constructive relations with a wide range of pupils, adults and other agency professionals. Exceptional negotiation skills
along with an ability to work in challenging learning environments with various personalities.

• Private Tutor of Subject. 1 to 1 tuition, Milton Keynes, UK.     Mar 2013 – Present.
• Senior Play Worker, Crazy Kids Holiday/After School Care Play Scheme, UK.  Apr 2011 - Feb 2013.
• Trainer (Health Care Assistants), Impeccable Training Centre, Milton Keynes, UK. Sep 2010- Feb 2013.
• Supply Teacher, UK.      Aug 2009 - Apr 2011.
• SEN Teacher Student Support Centre, Robert Bruce School, Bedford, UK.  Apr 2009 - Jul 2009.
• Class Teacher & SEN Support Teacher, Grange School, Nigeria UK National Curriculum.  Jan 2006 - Sep 2007.
• H.O.D & Class Teacher, Chrisland International School, Nigeria.  Apr 1997 -  Dec 2005.

• Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTTLS), Level 4, Milton Keynes College, UK. Sep 2011 - Dec 2011.
• MA in Special Needs (Psychological Perspectives), University of London, UK. Oct 2007- Sep 2008.
• MA Ed. EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION (UK Naric verification), University of Lagos, Nigeria. Oct 1995 - Sep 1996.
• BA.Ed. EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION(UK Naric verification), University of Lagos, Nigeria.  Oct 1988 - Sep 1992.