Ikenna Onyegbula

• Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
• Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation and intonation to hundreds of students over a 7 year period, enhancing their overall communication skills in English.
• Fostered a dynamic learning community through interactive English camps, workshops, and peer-led activities to diversify instruction
• Adapted teaching methods for various educational levels from kindergarten to university to ensure more inclusive education
• Conceptualized and implemented forward-thinking ESL methodologies, preparing students for global communication in an evolving linguistic landscape

• Company Overview: Founded in 2013 as a way of helping poets find the right tools to showcase their writing to a large global audience, it has since grown to become the largest poetry organization in India and provides exposure to writers and poets each year to support the continuation of their work.
• Delivered featured speaking engagements in different metropolitan cities, increasing public engagement in literary arts
• Engaged in community outreach with minority groups, orphanages, and specially-abled children, fostering inclusive education
• Partnered with local organizations and over 20 schools and universities to expand poetry events, cultivating a vibrant literary community and nurturing emerging talents

Notable schools and universities: Vidya Devi Jindal School / OP Jindal Modern School / Welham Boys School / GD Goenka / Springdales School (New Delhi) / Springdales School (Jaipur) / ITL Public School / Ryan International / Neerja Modi / Maharani Gayatri Devi Girls School / Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Vidyalaya / India International School / Maheswari Public School / Ashoka University / Lady Shri Ram College / Mica University

• Developed and supported youth programs in different library branches, enhancing engagement and participation
• Organized and led more than 20 poetry workshops for youth, contributing to staff training and curriculum development
• Implemented targeted youth programs, driving increased participation and fostering a culture of continuous learning in library settings

• Led nationwide spoken word poetry activities, ensuring effective governance and collaboration with approximately 20 different member communities
• Chaired committees to uphold fair governance, driving significant improvements in national operations
• Facilitated seamless interaction between SPOCAN communities, organizing bodies, and board committees, promoting fair and inclusive decision-making processes
• Spearheaded initiatives to enhance national scope, implementing strategic communication channels and innovative event coordination strategies

• Pioneered innovative approaches to youth arts engagement, integrating diverse artistic expressions and fostering a platform for emerging talent in slam poetry
• Coordinated national youth arts programs with 8 different member communities around Canada, ensuring seamless scheduling and high festival participation
• Managed artist and facilitator compensation, maintaining budget efficiency
• Oversaw planning for artists and workshops, ensured smooth event execution
• Orchestrated successful fundraising campaigns and promotional activities, significantly boosting event visibility and attendance