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Alfred Ita Ituen

Instructional Leader, School Administrator, Counsellor, Teacher and Tech Educator.

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Alfred Ita Ituen

Instructional Leader, School Administrator, Counsellor, Teacher and Tech Educator.

Language: English: Fluent / Spanish: Beginners

NIE: Z0022230V

Phone: +34 632334244

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ituen-alfred-7a354130

E-mail: ituenalfred@gmail.com

Address: Pl. de Navacerrada, 8 P01 3a, 08207, Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain.

I have held top leadership roles at multinational schools (British & Canadian curricula), and I was responsible for annual budgets and projects above USD 100,000, supervising 125 employees.

My career of over 17 years in the education space has spanned classroom teaching, counselling practices, curriculum development and implementation, school management, Joint practice/Professional development (JPD), educational consulting, educational migration, and educational policymaking across Africa, Canada, and Europe.

My latest global project is participating in the European Erasmus+ project “FLeD: learning design for flexible education.” As a member, I participated in pedagogical reflections and advances related to designing learning patterns for an effective flipped classroom in Spain and Europe.

Key Competences

Educational PolicymakingEducational AdministrationResearch and DevelopmentCurriculum InnovationEducational TechnologyCounsellingInstructional LeadershipSchool BrandingEnterprise Innovation

Education & Academic Qualifications

Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain; Pre-Doctoral in Educational Theories and Social Pedagogy.
Roxburg Institute of Social Entrepreneurship, Switzerland, Humanitarian MBA.
Tekedia Institute, Boston, USA, Modular MBA, Innovation and Strategy, (Distinction).
National Open University, Abuja, M.Ed., Guidance and Counselling (Ph.D. Grade).
The University of Abuja, B. Ed. (Hons.), Guidance and Counselling (Second Class Upper).
Federal College of Education, Technical, Lagos, NCE, Automotive Technology Education (Distinction).

Books, Publications & Research Outputs

Viktige beslutninger for et effektivt omvendt klasserom — 2025-03 | Book; Ingrid Noguera; Paloma.S; Laura A; Alfred Ituen; DOI: 10.31265/USPS.308; University of Stavanger, Norway. View publication.
Ordliste for FLeD-mønstre — 2025-03 | Book; Noguera, I.F, Ituen, A.I, et al; DOI: https://doi.org/10.31265/USPS.312; University of Stavanger, Norway.
Noguera, I.F, Ituen, A.I, et al (2023): “Glossary for FLeD educational patterns; Erasmus+ FLeD Pattern Project in Europe”; Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain. Publication record.
Noguera, I.F, Arnau-Sabatès, L, Ituen, A., et al (2023): “Key decisions for an effective flipped classroom; Erasmus+ FLeD Pattern Project in Europe”; Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain. Publication record.

Poster Presentation

Screwing Around Digital Humanities in History; April 8th–9th, 2025. Global Digital Humanities Conference, Michigan State University, Detroit, United States of America.

Approved Abstracts Awaiting Publication

Ituen, Alfred Ita (2025): Adoption of Digital Counselling Tools Among Government Secondary School Counsellors in Wuse District-AMAC: A Quantitative Survey on Usage Rates and Barriers — 49th International Conference of CASSON; August 2025.
Dr. Odeniyi O.A, Ituen A.I & Ikumoluyi A.O (2025): Influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Counselling Practice in Secondary Schools in Oyo State — 49th International Conference of CASSON; August 2025.
Oluwatoyin O., Ituen A.I & Alero M.A (2025): Digital Literacy and Women Economic Empowerment: Evidence from Imia Community, Kajola, Oyo State — 49th International Conference of CASSON; August 2025.
Alero M.A., Ituen A.I & Oluwatoyin O (2025): The influence of Artificial (AI) on Counselling in Government Secondary Schools — A Case Study of Wuse District, AMAC-Abuja — 49th International Conference of CASSON; August 2025.

Selected Projects & Impact

Involved in the European Erasmus+ project “FLeD: learning design for flexible education” in Europe, participating in pedagogical reflections and advances related to learning patterns for an effective flipped classroom in Spain, Norway, Portugal, Italy and Bulgaria.
Designed and implemented the Commonwealth Launching and Educational Inclusion in Nigeria. Partners were the World Bank, Commonwealth Bilateral National Office, Federal Ministry of Education, Nigeria, British Council, Life Skills Center, and Education Resource Center.
Spearheaded the accreditation and approval of the Ontario Senior School Diploma (OSSD) Curriculum in Abuja, Nigeria, in partnership with the Trade Commissioner, Canada High Commission, Abuja.
Facilitated and managed the Cambridge Curriculum National Awareness across 8 states in Nigeria as Director of Operations.
Designed and implemented the Life Skills Regional Curriculum to bridge the Soft Skills and Core Skills Gap in northern Nigeria.
Designed and established two functional tertiary pre-university/sixth-form colleges in Nigeria.
Organized and hosted the Africa Global Scholarship Fair.
Created Aduvie Institute of Business Enterprise Development (AIBED) and Aduvie Institute of Strategic Leadership (AISGL) in Abuja.
Member of the British Council and UKAID-DFID Gender Equality and Inclusion Project; Aduvie Pre-University, Abuja.

School Challenge Strategies

Identity Crisis Management Strategy for primary, secondary, and post-secondary institutions.
Cultism Disbandment and Rehabilitation.
Annual Career Week Event Design and Implementation.
Gender Assembly Content Development and Impact Evaluation System.
Global Standard Students Disciplinary Measurement.

Professional Certifications & Training

UNESCO Compliant Educator for schools.
Microsoft Certiport Administrator for schools.
Oracle Academy Administrator, Cambridge Certified Educator.
Google Virtual Classroom Facilitator.
Canadian Ontario Diploma Coordinator-OUAC-Ontario.
Certificate in School Scaling and Sustainability (Enterprise Development Center, Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos).
Cambridge Certified ICT Educator (Cambridge International Assessment Education, UK).
Microsoft Certified Educator (Microsoft Corporation, USA).
UNESCO ICT Competent Educator - Early Childhood Educator (Gowrie Victoria Foundation, Australia).
A-Level Psychology Certified Educator (Cambridge International Assessment Education, UK).
Teaching Adult Learners (Central Institute of Technology, Aberdeen, UK).
Canadian EQA Assessment Coordination for OSSLT, Ontario, Canada.
British Council Partners School Development Series: Engaging with Learning Technologies—Cyber well-being; Understanding Special Educational Needs (SEN), and many more.

Professional Experience

2022–2025 • Barcelona

Independent Doctoral Candidate, ONLINE Instructor & Erasmus+ Researcher

Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona. Involved in the European Erasmus+ FLeD project, pedagogical reflections and advances relating to the design of learning patterns for an effective flipped classroom, involving seven universities in five European countries. FLeD team.

2018 – Feb 2023 • Abuja

Head, Pre-University College — Aduvie International School

IB, OSSD, CIE-UK and Nigerian Curriculum.

95%students achieved above-average international standardized test scores

90%graduates accepted into top 100 global universities

75%annual profit increase reported through lean management and automation

75%increase in international student enrollment over three years

95%student retention rate

92%faculty retention rate year-on-year

Other Managerial Functions

Designed the operational framework, standards, procedures, policies and ethical metrics for the pre-university college.
Designed profit-making structures and systems for college sustainability.
Spearheaded school marketing strategy and operations.
Oversaw the university admission hub covering Nigeria, West Africa, the UK, Canada, US, Turkey and the Middle East.
Provided line management for the Sixth Form academic structure.
Supervised the middle management team and provided subject/career information to parents.

Psychology Lecturer

Designed engaging lesson plans and delivered lectures, discussions and demonstrations.
Used group activities, multimedia presentations and hands-on experiments to support diverse learning styles.
Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback.
Prepared students for Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level Psychology examinations.
Participated in professional development and school-wide initiatives.

Counselling Role

Designed pastoral and boarding policy and strategies for social and emotional wellbeing.
Initiated gender transformative projects.
Supervised corrective committee processes for juvenile delinquencies and maladaptive behaviours.
Provided individual and group counselling for homesickness, stress, anxiety and depression.
Established a learning support centre for cognitive issues and memory challenges.
Held counselling and pain-management therapeutic sessions.
Provided crisis intervention strategies, especially during the COVID-19 period.
Built and managed the Students’ Therapeutic/Stress Relief Centre.

2017–2018 • Abuja

Pre-University Co-coordinator / Head Counsellor — Premier International School

British–Nigerian Curriculum.

Over 86% increase in student scores on standardized tests and pre-university exams.
Implemented over ten new programs and courses in one year.
Provided student satisfaction rates of over 75% with academic guidance and support services.
Introduced a double faculty growth strategy via Continuous Professional Development and Joint Practice Development.
Signed an infrastructural sponsorship partnership with the University of the West of Scotland for the Pre-University.

Head of Counselling & Senior Member, Special Needs Education

Managed the Guidance and Counselling Unit and curbed maladaptive behaviours through reward mechanisms.
Designed and implemented the School Life-Skills Management Curriculum and School Advisory Services.
Coordinated extra-curricular activities and strategies for weak students and students with disabilities.
Worked directly with over 200 students on youth issues, rehabilitation and therapy methods.
Researched students’ academic performance to stimulate learning.

2014–2017 • Abuja

Counsellor, ICT Manager, and Management Staff — Voyage International School

Designed and blended the Cambridge ICT Curriculum with international, regional and national curricula.
Obtained a Microsoft Certiport license with software support worth USD$50,000.
Obtained an Oracle Academy license and competed in national coding programs.
Set up and managed the e-Learning server for over 100 learners.
Coordinated national ICT competition participation and annual science and skill exhibitions.
Designed, implemented and managed the School Vocational Skills program for summer classes.

2008–2013 • Abuja

Director of Studies — Toprock International School

British–Nigerian Curriculum. Managed academic operations and budgetary responsibilities; handled teacher recruitment, safeguarding and welfare requirements, induction, training, development, lesson observations, INSET sessions, staff meetings and weekly schemes of work.

Additional Professional Development

Applied Generative AI Tools for Research and Industrial Purposes, Tim-R, Nigeria, 2025.
Scientific Research Methodology and Data Visualization, Africa Leadership Institute, USA, 2024–2025.
Erasmus+ International University Exchange Program, Makerere University, Uganda, 2024.
Conceptualization and Operationalization in Empirical Research, Barcelona, Spain, 2024.
Erasmus+ FLeD Transnational Project Workshop for 5 European countries, Barcelona, Spain, 2023.
Challenges and Benefits of Learning & Teaching Virtual Classrooms, Iceland, Europe, 2023.
Workshop on Advancing Safeguarding Practices in Boarding Schools through Quality Assurance Practices, Abuja, Nigeria, 2022.
Gender Equality and Inclusive for School Leaders, British Council and UKAID-DFID, Abuja, 2022.
Research and Innovation 2022 Open Distance and eLearning Conference, UNISA, 2022.
Impact of Ban on Twitter on Human Security in Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria, 2022.
Instructional Leadership for School Leaders, British Council and UKAID-DFID, Abuja, 2021.
Global Core Skills Application Workshop, British Council and UKAID-DFID, Abuja, 2021.
APROCON Conference; Trauma-Informed Education (TIE) in Nigeria, Abuja, 2021.
Education Core Skills Application for School Leaders, British Council and UKAID-DFID, Abuja, 2020.

Countries / Cities Visited

Lagos–Abuja, NigeriaBarcelona & Madrid, SpainKampala & Entebbe, UgandaCairo, EgyptDoha, QatarAmsterdam, NetherlandsParis, FranceChicago & Detroit, USA

Professional Memberships & Affiliations

Fellow, Institute of Personnel Managers and Administrators (FIPMA).
Fellow, Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC).
Member, Cognitive Science Society, USA (MCSS).
Member, Irish Computer Society (MICS).
Member, Association of Professional Counsellors of Nigeria (M-APROCON).
Member, United States Institute of Peace (M-USIP).
Member, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (MTRCN).
Member, Counselling Association of Nigeria (MCASSON).

Leadership, Community & Social Impact

ICC Counseling Psychologists Community

Administrator & Facilitator of a virtual community of over fifty K-12 schools and higher institutions counsellors undergoing Joint Practice Development and weekly mentorship in counselling.

Euro-fric Institute

Co-Founder of an institute connecting opportunities and advancements in Europe to Africa in Functional Education and Human Capital Development, targeting low-income students from educationally disadvantaged areas with exceptional traits.

Joshua Generation Hub

Co-Founder of a virtual community of youth between ages 15 and 35 where life planning and management programs support strategic career and marriage transitions.

Grace and Glory of GOD Church, Barcelona

Teacher and Volunteer Worker in a multi-racial, interdenominational faith-based community providing emotional and spiritual support through weekly meetings and fellowship activities.

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