Melisa Ogundare

Melisa Ogundare has a diverse work experience, starting with their role as a Youth Counsellor and later as a Senior Youth Counsellor at Next Generation Ministries from 2016 to 2017. Melisa then worked as a Youth Support Worker at HELP HANDZ LTD in 2018 and as a London Youth Games Volunteer Basketball Coach in 2019. In the same year, they also served as a Drill Instructor at Next Generation Ministries. From 2016 to 2020, Melisa worked at City of Westminster College, initially as a Health and Social Care Lecturer and Course Tutor, then as a Vocational Studies (Fresh Start) Lead Teacher, and finally as the Health and Social Care Course Manager. Melisa founded Education Passport UK in 2020 and subsequently became the Head of Psychology and Sociology at Christ The King Sixth Forms in 2023. In between, they had various teaching roles at Kingsdale Foundation School and London South East Colleges, specializing in Psychology, Sociology, and Health and Social Care.

Melisa Ogundare's education history is as follows:

From 2020 to 2023, Melisa attended The Open University and obtained a Master's degree in Education (MEd) with a specialization in Educational Leadership and Management.

In 2020, they also completed the Qualified Teaching and Learning Skills (QTLS) program at the Society for Education and Training.

In 2015 and 2016, Melisa studied at Canterbury Christ Church University and earned a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Post Compulsory Education.

Between 2011 and 2014, they pursued a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in Psychology and Sociology at Kingston University.

From 2009 to 2011, Melisa studied at Hayes School and completed the courses (A2) Psychology, Sociology, and Physical Education, as well as (AS) Business Studies.

Finally, from 2007 to 2009, they attended Hayes School and obtained 10 GCSEs with grades ranging from A* to C, including Maths, English, Science, and I.C.T.

Additionally, Melisa has acquired several certifications apart from their formal education. In July 2022, they got certified as a Mental Health First Aider from Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England. In September 2014, they obtained the De-escalation and Restraint Training Qualification: Management of Actual or Potential Aggression (MAPA) from the Crisis Prevention Institute. Furthermore, in May 2010, they completed Basketball Coaching Level 1 and Basketball Officiating Level 1 from Basketball England.