Motunrayo Adesiyan is an accomplished educator with over a decade of experience teaching Yoruba language and culture. Born in Nigeria, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Yoruba and communication arts, as well as a postgraduate diploma in education from the National Institute of Teachers in Kaduna. She is also a certified member of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN).
Motunrayo has taught both elementary and secondary students, working with first-language and second-language learners, as well as foreigners, children, and adults across online and in-person platforms. Known for her innovative teaching methods, she is deeply committed to advancing the learning and appreciation of the Yoruba language and culture.
In addition to her classroom expertise, Motunrayo is a skilled curriculum designer, cultural program coordinator, and translator, fluent in both English and Yoruba. She has successfully prepared students for cultural activities and programs that connect academic study with lived cultural experience. Her teaching style emphasizes student engagement, collaborative learning, positive classroom management, and the creative use of technology to improve outcomes.
Beyond her professional work, Motunrayo enjoys reading, teaching, exploring cultures, organizing cultural events, cooking, and dancing. She is passionate about preserving Yoruba heritage and sharing it globally, with the vision of becoming a world-class leader in education who inspires future generations to embrace their cultural identity.
