Alfred T. Jongopie
Freetown
Summary
Experienced academic and educational leader with over 15 years of proven success in international education systems (Cambridge, Edexcel), project management, curriculum design, and academic administration. Demonstrated expertise in institutional development, public engagement, and cross-cultural communication. Recognized for excellence in teaching, mentoring, and organizational leadership with a strong track record of innovation, stakeholder engagement, and results-oriented strategy.
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
EduNova (Educational Consultancy )
Freetown
01.2026 - Current
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance educational consultancy services.
- Developed partnerships with educational institutions and stakeholders
- Designing and implementing innovative educational programs and training modules for schools and organizations.
- Capacity Building: Delivering professional development workshops for educators and administrators in leadership, pedagogy, and management.
- Strategic Advisory: Providing consultancy services in education management, institutional development, and strategic planning.
- Research and Analysis: Conducting educational research, needs assessments, and impact evaluations to inform decision-making.
Lecturer – Business Administration
American College
Freetown
01.2024 - Current
- Delivered dynamic lectures in Business and Foundation Studies.
- Designed a new module on Business Ethics and Leadership.
- Mentored students in public speaking, critical thinking, and negotiation skills.
- Collaborated across departments to integrate business principles campus-wide.
Centre Coordinator – IGCSE (Cambridge UK)
British Council Sierra Leone
03.2022 - Current
- Coordinated Cambridge examinations, maintaining quality assurance and compliance.
- Authored reports on trends and outcomes for continuous academic improvement.
- Participated in international standardization and examiner training sessions.
Director of Studies
Lebanese International School
Freetown
09.2020 - Current
- Led curriculum design and academic administration across all departments.
- Oversaw teacher training, performance evaluation, and school communications.
- Enhanced Cambridge French and English language programs.
- Recognized for leading students to top results in Edexcel IGCSE Africa-wide.
Principal and Director of Studies
Olive B Academy
Freetown
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Led curriculum development to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Oversaw faculty performance evaluations to ensure educational standards and quality.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for staff to improve instructional strategies.
Principal and Director of studies
Olive B Academy
Freetown
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Led curriculum development to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Directed faculty training programs to improve teaching methodologies and classroom management.
- Assessed current teaching methods and techniques used by staff members in order to provide feedback on their effectiveness.
- Organized regular meetings with faculty members to discuss issues related to instruction, assessment strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Provided instructional leadership to faculty and staff in the areas of curriculum development, assessment practices and professional growth activities.
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
- Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
- Designed comprehensive plans for professional development activities that focused on improving teacher performance levels across all subject areas.
- Developed and tracked benchmarks for measuring institutional success to help teachers maximize teaching potential.
- Developed curriculum frameworks at Olive B Academy.
Lab Examiner – Chemistry (IGCSE)
Edexcel Pearson UK
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Evaluated student lab performance and ensured adherence to UK standards.
- Provided performance feedback and participated in moderation panels.
Head of Science Department & Chemistry Teacher
Lebanese International School
02.2011 - 01.2020
- Oversaw curriculum delivery for Chemistry, Biology, and Physics.
- Championed experimental science through hands-on lab experiences.
- Organized workshops and won national teaching awards.
Director of Studies
Cardinal Educational Enterprise
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Managed academic performance, teacher development, and curriculum compliance.
- Oversaw student safety, academic feedback, and operational coordination.
Head of Science Department
Cardinal Educational Enterprise
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Designed teaching materials and supervised lab practicals.
- Supported school-wide science education integration.
Enumerator – Public Expenditure Tracking Survey
Ministry of Finance
Sierra Leone
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Conducted data collection for national education and health projects.
- Ensured accuracy and ethical conduct in public finance data analysis.
Education
Professional Certificate In Essentials Of Change And Strategic Management - Essentials of Change And Strategic Management And
Cambridge International Qualifications
12.2025 - 02.2026
M.Phil. - Chemistry
Fourah Bay College, USL
IELTS Certified - IELTS
Uniathenia Global Education
05.2025 - 05.2025
Professional Certificate In Business Communication - Business Communication
World Academy For Research And Development, UK.
11.2025 - 12.2025
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
IPAM, University of Sierra Leone
Mini MBA - Entrepreneurship
London School of Business and Marketing
B.Sc. (Hons) - Chemistry
Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone
Executive Diploma - Procurement & Contract Management
UniAthena
Diploma - International HR Management
UniAthena
Diploma - Leadership & Organisational Performance
MSBM UK
Diploma - Essential Management Skills
IBMI
BerlinSkills
- Advanced academic writing
- Technical editing
- Stakeholder engagement
- Communications
- Strategic review
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Research tools
- Curriculum development
References
- Prof. Ronnie Frazer William (PhD), Head, School of Postgraduate Studies, USL, +232 78 943972, abdulai.walon-jalloh@usl.edu.sl
- Prof. Konrad Tuchscherer (PhD), Fulbright Scholar, Njala University, +1 347 754-9716, tuchschk@stjohns.edu
- Mr. Alfred Jongopie, Director of Studies, Lebanese International School, +232 76 447769, alftjongs@gmail.com
Awards Recognition
- Top 100 Professionals in Sierra Leone, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 National Awards
- Corporate Excellence Award, 2024, 2025
- IGCSE Outstanding Contribution, 2013, UK
- VP, Science Society, 2002, Fourah Bay College
- African Ovation Awards (2026)
Languages
English
First Language
Timeline
Managing Director
EduNova (Educational Consultancy )
01.2026 - Current
Professional Certificate In Essentials Of Change And Strategic Management - Essentials of Change And Strategic Management And
Cambridge International Qualifications
12.2025 - 02.2026
Professional Certificate In Business Communication - Business Communication
World Academy For Research And Development, UK.
11.2025 - 12.2025
Principal and Director of Studies
Olive B Academy
09.2025 - 01.2026
Principal and Director of studies
Olive B Academy
09.2025 - 01.2026
IELTS Certified - IELTS
Uniathenia Global Education
05.2025 - 05.2025
Lecturer – Business Administration
American College
01.2024 - Current
Centre Coordinator – IGCSE (Cambridge UK)
British Council Sierra Leone
03.2022 - Current
Lab Examiner – Chemistry (IGCSE)
Edexcel Pearson UK
04.2021 - 01.2022
Director of Studies
Lebanese International School
09.2020 - Current
Head of Science Department & Chemistry Teacher
Lebanese International School
02.2011 - 01.2020
Director of Studies
Cardinal Educational Enterprise
01.2006 - 01.2010
Head of Science Department
Cardinal Educational Enterprise
01.2003 - 01.2006
Enumerator – Public Expenditure Tracking Survey
Ministry of Finance
01.2002 - 01.2003
M.Phil. - Chemistry
Fourah Bay College, USL
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
IPAM, University of Sierra Leone
Mini MBA - Entrepreneurship
London School of Business and Marketing
B.Sc. (Hons) - Chemistry
Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone
Executive Diploma - Procurement & Contract Management
UniAthena
Diploma - International HR Management
UniAthena
Diploma - Leadership & Organisational Performance
MSBM UK
Diploma - Essential Management Skills
IBMI