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Rekiya Etiko

@rekiyaetiko

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Instructional designer and education leader specializing in AI-enhanced learning.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek remote or hybrid roles where I can lead instructional design and AI-enhanced learning initiatives, collaborate with SMEs, and drive measurable learner outcomes.

I am a Strategic Instructional Designer and Education Leader with over 15 years' experience designing high‑impact, learner‑centric solutions across K–12, higher education, and professional development. I specialize in AI‑powered learning design, custom GPT use cases, and blended/asynchronous models that scale.

In leadership roles I have led curriculum design, professional learning programs, and performance evaluation systems, improving Cambridge exam success rates from 65% to 98% and increasing enrollment and standardized test performance in prior roles. I collaborate closely with SMEs and cross‑functional teams to create story‑driven, scenario‑based learning that drives measurable outcomes.

I bring hands‑on technical and instructional experience — from configuring LLM workflows and prompt frameworks to database administration and ICT training — and I am passionate about evidence‑based practice, accessibility, and responsible AI use in education.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Deputy Head of Schools

Current

Crescent Schools

Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 9 months)

Led design and implementation of learner-centric curriculum frameworks and educator professional learning, improving Cambridge exam success rates from 65% to 98% and introducing performance dashboards to measure learning effectiveness.

Curriculum Design Instructional Design Blended Learning Learning Analytics Professional Development Educational Technology Assessment Design

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Lead Consultant, Learning Design

Current

Naia Consult

Sep 2020 - Present (5 years 4 months)

Designed and delivered blended and asynchronous learning programs for educational organisations, advising on AI-enhanced learning solutions and improving learner retention and engagement by over 10%.

Blended Learning Asynchronous AI in Education Instructional Design Learning Experience Design Évaluation

School Principal

Nigerian Tulip International College

Jun 2017 - Jun 2020 (3 years)

Led end-to-end academic program delivery, curriculum innovation, and staff development, increasing enrollment by 25% and improving standardized test performance by 70%.

Curriculum Development Staff Development Performance Management Strategic Planning Fundraising Quality Assurance

Vice Principal & ICT Instructor

Nigerian Tulip International College

Jan 2009 - Jan 2017 (8 years)

Designed instructional plans and technology-integrated lessons, developed a content-based instructional model and delivered ICT and digital literacy training to staff and students.

ICT Teacher Training

Database Administrator & IT Trainer

ByDesign Computers

Jan 2005 - Jan 2009 (4 years)

Designed databases and analytics tools to support data-driven decision-making and delivered professional training on Microsoft and Oracle technologies.