Hello! I’m Stevens Iyanda Tomisin-Olu, a Nigerian English language editor, proofreader, and teacher with a deep love for music. I’ve built a career balancing language work with a rich performing life as a Jazz and Concert Pianist, church organist, and arranger. I’m passionate about clear communication, collaborative creativity, and bringing musical and linguistic projects to life with care and precision. In addition to teaching English at the secondary level, I compose, arrange, and perform across classical, jazz, and gospel repertoires. I enjoy mentoring students and ensembles, developing curriculums and schemes of work, and producing music concerts and collaborative works that blend tradition with contemporary flair.…

Stevens Iyanda Tomisin-Olu

Hello! I’m Stevens Iyanda Tomisin-Olu, a Nigerian English language editor, proofreader, and teacher with a deep love for music. I’ve built a career balancing language work with a rich performing life as a Jazz and Concert Pianist, church organist, and arranger. I’m passionate about clear communication, collaborative creativity, and bringing musical and linguistic projects to life with care and precision. In addition to teaching English at the secondary level, I compose, arrange, and perform across classical, jazz, and gospel repertoires. I enjoy mentoring students and ensembles, developing curriculums and schemes of work, and producing music concerts and collaborative works that blend tradition with contemporary flair.…

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Hello! I’m Stevens Iyanda Tomisin-Olu, a Nigerian English language editor, proofreader, and teacher with a deep love for music. I’ve built a career balancing language work with a rich performing life as a Jazz and Concert Pianist, church organist, and arranger. I’m passionate about clear communication, collaborative creativity, and bringing musical and linguistic projects to life with care and precision.

In addition to teaching English at the secondary level, I compose, arrange, and perform across classical, jazz, and gospel repertoires. I enjoy mentoring students and ensembles, developing curriculums and schemes of work, and producing music concerts and collaborative works that blend tradition with contemporary flair.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Yoruba
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Teacher of English Language and Literature at Ogun State Teaching Service Commission
September 1, 2009 - Present
Full-time teaching role at Egba Comprehensive High School, Abeokuta, educating secondary school students (ages 11 to 19) in English Language and Literature. Responsibilities include interpreting curriculum, developing schemes of work, setting examination questions aligned with the teaching scheme, evaluating student work, and grading. Previously freelanced as an English Language and Literature teacher since the late 1990s.
Chief Organist / Senior Pianist at Christ Gospel Witnesses Church International, Nigeria
March 1, 2004 - Present
Part-time role playing piano and organ for hymnal services, worship sessions, choir rehearsals, and renditions. Responsible for scoring and arranging SATB music compositions using Sibelius software, and producing musical anthems using Cubase production software. Spearheaded collaborations to organize annual music concerts featuring works by composers like G. F. Handel and J. S. Bach, plus modern jazz and gospel compositions. Performed classical, jazz, gospel, and dance music solos and accompaniment including pieces by American gospel artists.
Editor, English Language Developmental Editing and Proofreading (Freelance) at Freelance Practice
July 1, 2003 - Present
Editing English texts including grammar, vocabulary, spelling, sentence construction, and developmental idea editing. Worked with international students from UK and US universities and publishing houses in Nigeria. Edited graduate theses. Maintained a portfolio of edited works. Highest editor fee recorded was £47.67 or $60.85 for a 74-page manuscript.
Church Pianist / Organist at Christ Gospel Witnesses Church International
March 1, 2004 - Present
Playing piano from hymnal scores for worship services, worship sessions, choir rehearsals and renditions. Scoring and arranging for SATB, using Sibelius, and producing church anthems and arrangements for annual concerts. Collaborates with choirs and orchestras and contributes to modern gospel and classical pieces.
Secondary School English Teacher at Ogun State Teaching Service Commission
September 1, 2009 - Present
Teach English Language and Literature to students aged 11–19; interpret curriculum, develop schemes of work, set examination questions aligned with the curriculum, evaluate student work, and assign grades. Based in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Editor, English Language and Ideas; Freelance Proofreader at Freelance practice
July 1, 2003 - Present
Edit English texts, focusing on grammar, vocabulary, sentence construction, and coherence. Work on sample edited pieces and client manuscripts; supports university-level editing for international students and thesis writers.
Church Pianist, Organist at Christ Gospel Witnesses Church
March 1, 2004 - Present
Senior/Chief Organist and Pianist; performs piano for hymnal services, worship sessions, choir rehearsals and renditions; scores and arranges for SATB; uses Sibelius scoring software and Cubase for producing music; collaborates on annual concerts featuring Handel and Bach; also performs contemporary gospel pieces.
Editor, English Language and Ideas and Proofreader of Texts in English at Freelance Practice
July 1, 2003 - Present
Editing grammar, vocabulary, spelling, sentence construction/reconstruction; editing ideas, restructuring paragraphs; aiming for paragraph coherence and clarity; working with international students and thesis writers.
English Language and Literature Teacher at Ogun State Teaching Service Commission
September 1, 2009 - Present
Currently teaching Secondary (High) School English to students aged 11–19; duties include interpreting the curriculum, developing a scheme of work for classroom teaching, setting examination questions, evaluating student work, and grading.
Church Pianist / Organist; SATB Scorer; Choir Arranger at Christ Gospel Witnesses Church International
March 1, 2004 - Present
Piano playing from printed scores for hymnals and worship services; accompanying choir rehearsals; scoring and arranging SATB music; producing scores using Sibelius and Cubase; collaborating on annual concerts featuring classical and modern gospel works; leading performances with the Mass Choir.
Church Pianist/Organist at Christ Gospel Witnesses Church International, Nigeria
March 1, 2004 - Present
Chief Organist/Senior Pianist; plays piano from printed scores for hymnals, worship sessions, choir rehearsals and renditions; scores and arranges for SATB; music scoring with Sibelius and production with Cubase; leads collaborations for annual concerts featuring works by Handel, Bach, and modern jazz; performs classical, jazz, and gospel pieces in concerts with mass choirs.
English Language Teacher at Ogun State Teaching Service Commission
September 1, 2009 - Present
Teach Secondary (High) School English to students aged 11–19; interpret assigned curriculum; develop a scheme of work; set examination questions aligned with work completed (covering at least 80% of the scheme); evaluate student work and assign grades.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature at University of Ilorin, Nigeria
March 1, 1998 - May 1, 2002
Post Graduate Diploma in Education, Upper Class at Uthman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto
February 1, 2007 - November 1, 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Language and Literature at University of Ilorin, Nigeria
March 1, 1998 - May 1, 2002
Postgraduate Diploma in Education at Uthman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
February 1, 2007 - November 1, 2008
WAEC Certificate (West African Examinations Council) at Lagos Baptist Secondary School, Lagos, Nigeria
September 1, 1990 - July 1, 1995
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Language and Literature at University of Ilorin, Nigeria
March 1, 1998 - May 1, 2002
Postgraduate Diploma in Education at Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
February 1, 2007 - November 1, 2008
Senior Secondary School Certificate (WAEC) at Lagos Baptist Secondary School, Lagos, Nigeria
September 1, 1990 - July 1, 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Language and Literature at University of Ilorin, Nigeria
January 11, 2030 - March 27, 2026
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) at University of Ilorin / Uthman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto
February 1, 2007 - November 1, 2008
WAEC - Five Distinctions (A's) & Four C's at Baptist Secondary School, Lagos, Nigeria
September 1, 1990 - July 1, 1995
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Language and Literature at University of Ilorin, Nigeria
March 1, 1998 - May 1, 2002
Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), Upper Class at University of Sokoto (Uthman Dan Fodio University), Sokoto
February 1, 2007 - November 1, 2008

Qualifications

WAEC five Distinctions (A's) and Four C's
September 1, 1990 - July 1, 1995
WAEC Certificate (West African Examinations Council)
September 1, 1990 - July 1, 1995
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Language and Literature
March 1, 1998 - May 1, 2002
Postgraduate Diploma in Education
February 1, 2007 - November 1, 2008
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
February 1, 2007 - November 1, 2008
WAEC - Five Distinctions (A's) & Four C's
September 1, 1990 - July 1, 1995
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Language and Literature
March 1, 1998 - May 1, 2002
Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), Upper Class
February 1, 2007 - November 1, 2008

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government

Skills

Experience Level