Nonye Nwachukwu 12829- 102 Street Edmonton Phone: 7806345400 (780) 7473199 Email: chinonye_oluchukwu@yahoo.com EDUCATION Currently enrolled in Educational Policy Studies University of Alberta, as open studies student Masters of in Adult Education University of Alberta 2015 2012 Master of Library and information Science Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria 2007 Bachelor of Science Education Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria 1996 Skills and Experiences Teacher Jan. 2013 till Presently Center High Campus Edmonton Planned a program of study meeting the individual needs of students. Teaching English, Mathematics and Chemistry to adult upgrading students at Center high Campus Marking class assignments and grading students Created a classroom environment conducive to effective learning process. Developed reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures. Enforced the student discipline and code of conduct. Writing anecdotal notes to track students’ progress Maintained accurate and complete records as required. Monitored, assisted, corrected, and graded student Ensured to maintain safe, secure, and healthy educational environment. Help students with physical or behavioral disabilities in keeping with their individualized wants, including move to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning. Support and implement school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board rules. Assist in maintaining a tidy and arranged classroom. Help students with physical care together with feeding, bathroom needs, and individual hygiene. Assist in running the actions of students and emergency intervention. ESL Instructor Keyano College, Fort Mcmurray 2011- 2012 Developed ESL, leadership and training courses Teaching LINC three and four in Keyano College Teaching EAL Conversation Classes and grammar classes Administer SAM assessment and different kinds of English testing Marked students assignments Teaching upgrading courses to Aboriginal Students taking GED exams Teaching Social Studies for adult upgrading students Administered CLB based Listening/Speaking assessments at CLB4-6 Flexible and responsive to learner needs through the use of appropriate instructional methodologies. Designed curriculum/courses and make necessary adjustments according to learner needs. Assisting students in areas of personal, academic, and career development. Engaging students in learning activities designed to strengthen ties to work and/or career development. Developed working relationships with appropriate external partners and employers, supporting students in work experience Preparing tutorials and making assignments Helping students with resumes Teaching interview skill and career planning Preparing students for GED exams Analyzed training activities and program effectiveness Coordinated with subject matter experts. Outlined assessment tests and course evaluations. Aided development of learning opportunities NoQuest College May- September 2011 ESL Instructor and Study Skills Revision of curriculum for teaching English as a second language for all levels using Canadian Bench Mark Teaching ESL classes to different levels of Immigrant students Assisting the teachers in teaching different classes Speaking tutorial for 100-300 class Preparing tutorials and marking assignments for students learning English as a second language Plan and deliver learning activities that reflect the values, beliefs, needs and contributions of a culturally diverse community Assisting students of different levels in computer labs Provided appropriate evaluation, assessment, and feedback to students. Maintained records of achievement, attendance, and other student related information and report such information as required. Given supplemental help for learners inside and outside of class time Created overview chat for different levels of Canadian Bench Mark Producing academic reports and research on students’ performance University of Alberta Department of Educational Policy Studies Instructor Law and Ethics of Teaching Profession January-December 2010 Developed curriculum for the course Marked students assignments Communicated accurate knowledge of subject matter in a comprehensible manner using language and style appropriate to the learner. Applied concepts, laws, and rules relevant to subject matter. Demonstrated a breadth of subject matter knowledge that enables students to approach topics from a variety of perspectives, interests, and points of view. Used the current references, materials, and technologies of the subject field in a manner appropriate to the adult learner. Demonstrated the ability to check student comprehension of subject matter. Provided accurate feedback to students. Design of the academic program based on the assessed needs of students. Provided academic assistance and support for individual and small groups of students Federal University of Technology Owerri Assistant Librarian in Charge of School of Agriculture 2001-2008 Interlibrary Loan Responsibilities Responsible for comprehensive administration including budget control, information and document delivery access, hiring and training of staff, work flow management and assessment, statistics and reports, public relations, and the application of improvements and innovative changes in service. Reference Service Responsibilities Provide reference service to library patrons. Actively participates in departmental service, collection development projects, and electronic and print reference material evaluations. Assist in organizing new library services, workshops, and freshmen orientation seminars. Library and Bibliographic Instruction Responsibilities Participate in the planning, implementation, and teaching of bibliographic and computer instruction for freshmen, students, and faculty. Teach weekly class for freshman instruction classes for the library's web-based OPAC. Provide computer and print instruction for faculty teaching and research graduate assistants. Distance Library Services Responsibilities Coordinates the Distance Library Services requests and of university faculty engaged in distance learning education and classes from the library relating to research and information access. Responsible for providing and fostering contacts within the library for university faculty. Professional Service Responsibilities Serve on library committees including but not limited to recruitment, program planning, staff development, reference service development and administration, and professional activities. CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS Presented posters on “Discrimination against women in the workplace” Educational Policy research day 2010 Presented Posters on “Racism in a Multicultural society” Educational Policy Research day 2011 Mbagwu F.C and Nwachukwu C.N (2006). 30 years of special Library services in Owerri, Imo State. Paper presented at the 2006 Annual General Conference of Librarians, Imo state chapter. Mbagwu F.C and Nwachukwu C.N (2007). Library and information services to rural community in Orsu L.G.A of Imo state, Paper presented at the Annual General Conference of Librarians Imo state chapter. Umunakwe G.C and Nwachukwu C.N (2007). The role of libraries in achieving education for goals in Owerri municipal L.G.A. Paper presented at the 2007 Annual General Conference of Librarians Imo state chapter. Nwachukwu C.N and Mbagwu F.C (2009). Library staff training and development: The case of Federal University of Technology Library Owerri. Paper presented at Annual Library week of F.U.T.O Library. PUBLICATIONS Mbagwu F.C and Nwachukwu C.N. (2010). Staff training and development, enhancement of job performance: Case of Federal University of Technology Library, Owerri. The Information Technologist, Vol 7(2) pp. 113-121 Ummunakwe G.C and Nwachukwu C.N (2009). Indigenous knowledge in Imo state: A case study of Ife Community Ezinihitte Local Government of Imo state, Nigeria. The Information Technologist Vol. 6 (1) pp 99-106 Mbagwu F.C and Nwachukwu C.N (2007). Library and information services to rural community in Orsu L.G.A of Imo state. Nigerian Library and Information Science trends. Vol. 5 (1&2) pp. 2132. Mbagwu F.C and Nwachukwu C.N (2006). 30 years of special library services in Owerri, Imo State: Problems and prospects. Nigerian library and information science trends. Vol. 4(1&2) pp. 79-87. MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Canadian Library Association (Member) Nigerian Library Association (Member) Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) (Member) VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES Care work – Women’s Emergency Accommodation Center Edmonton Child and youth worker – Boyle Community Services Edmonton Immigrant Settlement Counselor- Catholic Social Services AWARDS Study Fellowship Award, Federal University Technology Owerri, Nigeria