“At First, I Wasn’t Even Allowed to Touch the Computers.” – Oluwatobi Atilade
When Oluwatobi Atilade first walked into the media studio where he now works, he was…
“At First, I Wasn’t Even Allowed to Touch the Computers.” – Oluwatobi Atilade
When Oluwatobi Atilade first walked into the media studio where he now works, he was not trusted with the editing computers. He watched. He observed. Other people handled the projects while he learned from the sidelines. Today, those same people call his name whenever a video needs editing. “Let Tobi do it.” For him, that…
7 Strategies for Deep Understanding of Any Subject
Ever read a chapter five times and still feel like it’s written in alien code? Or memorised facts for a test only to blank out a week later? You need these strategies for deep understanding of any subject. Whether you’re a student cramming for exams, a teacher prepping lessons, or a professional learning a new…
“Teaching Was Never the Plan. Passing Knowledge On Was” – Oluwasogo Gbarada
If you ask Oluwasogo Gbarada what he does, “teacher” probably will not be the first answer you hear. He will tell you he is a filmmaker. A video director. Someone who spends his days behind cameras, directing shoots, editing videos, building creative businesses, and occasionally squeezing in a gym session between client work. Teaching, in…
5 Strategies to Beat Procrastination and Get Things Done
You probably think using 5 strategies to beat procrastination is a lot, but picture this: You’ve got a deadline looming, a study session planned, or a closet screaming for organisation, but instead, you’re deep in a TikTok spiral, reorganising your sock drawer, or watching tutorials on folding fitted sheets. Procrastination’s got you in its clutches,…
7 Ways Parents Can Support Their Children’s Learning and Growth
I think one of my favourite Yoruba proverbs is ‘ojú kan ló ń bímo, ìgbà ojú ló ń wòó’, which loosely translates to – it takes a village to raise a child. It invokes feelings of community and can be applied to almost any context. As educators, we become part of your village. Ensuring your…
“We Have Many Teachers, But We Lack Teachers” – Udochukwu Nweke
Some people find teaching. Others seem born for it. For Mr Udochukwu Nweke, a Religion and National Values teacher at Debliz College, Ilorin, teaching was never a backup plan or something he stumbled into. Long before he stepped into a classroom professionally, he was already gathering younger children around the compound and using charcoal on…
The 5 Cs of Great Teaching: Essential Qualities for Every Educator
What makes a teacher truly exceptional? If you’ve ever searched “What are the 5 Cs of great teaching?” or “What skills define a great teacher?”, you’re not alone. Across classrooms and virtual platforms worldwide, educators strive to inspire, connect, and make a lasting impact. At Lumilearn, we believe great teaching blends art and science, anchored…
LUMILEARN TUTOR COMMUNITY BULLETIN | JUNE 2026
Hello Elite Educators! Before we dive into what’s ahead, here’s a quick roundup of what happened in May and what we’ve got lined up for you this month. MAY HIGHLIGHTS 👨🏽🏫 Teacher Spotlight This month, we featured Abduljeleel Bello, a Mathematics educator passionate about helping students understand concepts, not just memorize them. We’re always looking…
