Abdul-Nasir Habib
Madison,WI
Summary
To be a researcher and professor of African and Afro-Caribbean literature: race, culture, migration, identity. To be a leading figure for positive change in my community, Ghana, and the world at large. To consciously contribute my quota to the betterment of society. To give back to brilliant but needy and ambitious young men and women from deprived communities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Teaching Assistant
UW-Madison
Madison, USA
08.2025 - Current
- Teach intermediate level Spanish (Spanish 203 & 204)
- Write exam sections and contribute to correcting them
- Facilitate La mesa de conversación conversational sessions
- Grade assignments, and written and oral proficiency exams
- Substitute TA in case of absence
Graduate student rep.
UW-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, USA
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Attended graduate committee meetings
- Shared graduate students’ concerns
- Wrote minutes of graduate committee meetings
- Reported to graduate students
- Served as liaison between professors and graduate students
- Represented student interests in meetings with university administration.
- Facilitated communication between students and faculty on academic concerns.
- Resolved issues related to student complaints or grievances in an effective manner.
- Acted as a liaison between faculty members and student body when needed.
- Gathered feedback from alumni about their experiences at the university.
- Participated in board and committee meetings to share student views and issues.
- Maintained accurate records of all interactions between students and school representatives.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
UW-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Teach lower level Spanish (Spanish 103 & 104)
- Write exam sections and contribute to correcting them
- Lead Club Ñ oral and conversational practice sessions
- Grade assignments, written and oral proficiency exams
- Substitute TA in case of absence
- Supported faculty in course preparation and instructional materials development.
- Assisted students with academic inquiries and provided tutoring as needed.
- Graded assignments and provided constructive feedback to enhance understanding.
- Graded student assignments and exams, providing feedback on their performance.
- Collaborated with faculty members to develop innovative ways of teaching concepts.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades in accordance with university policies.
- Conducted weekly office hours to provide academic guidance to students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching pedagogy or technology use in classrooms.
- Displayed strong work ethic and promoted respect and humility among individuals.
- Adhered to university requirements for student assignments, testing and grading of work.
- Attended departmental meetings to discuss teaching strategies and methods.
- Led review sessions prior to major exams or assignments due dates.
- Facilitated discussions among students during class sessions.
- Created a positive learning environment through effective classroom management techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, and behavioral issues.
- Utilized educational technology to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
- Scheduled and maintained regular office hours to meet with students.
- Evaluated and graded examinations, assignments or papers and recorded grades.
Teaching Assistant
University of Ghana, Legon
Accra, Ghana
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Assist lecturers during lectures
- Teach all levels in the absence of lecturers
- Organize and lead tutorial sessions
- Grade scripts and record
- Assist in organizing cultural and educational events in the Spanish section
- Substitute other Teaching Assistants
Salesforce developer
XWA
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Create database for companies
- Organize Business Agenda
- Contact potential clients
- Lead Security and Construction sector projects
- Expandinwestafrica
Intern
Embassy of peru in Ghana
, Ghana
11.2019 - 02.2020
- File Documents
- Receive calls
- Translate Documents
Education
Master's Degree - Spanish
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI05-2025
Bachelor´s Degree - Spanish and French
University of Ghana, Legon Ghana
Ghana09-2022
Wassce certificate - General Studies
Labone Senior High School
Accra Ghana05-2017
BECE Certificate - General Studies
Umar Bun Hatab Islamic School, Madina Ghana
Madina, Ghana05-2014
Skills
- Good communication skills
- Analytical skills
- Good interpersonal relationships
- Use of Microsoft
- Excel
- Strong decision-making
- Problem solving
- Classroom management
- Teaching methodologies
- Cross-cultural awareness
- Academic advising
- Proficient in Microsoft
- Organization
- Student records management
- Lesson planning
- Subject matter expertise
- Knowledgeable about Microsoft Word
- Group instruction
- Cultural sensitivity
- Leadership strength
- Feedback provision
- University standards
- Group and individual instruction
- Assignment grading
- Attendance tracking
- Materials preparation
- Lesson implementation
- Collaborative teamwork
- Course requirements
- Grade coursework
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Interpersonal skills
- Student feedback
- Microsoft office
- Multitasking capacity
- Written communication
- Attention to detail
- Examinations proctoring
- Multitasking
- Classroom organization
- Undergraduate course instruction
- Grading assignments
- Diverse Learners Understanding
- Confidential record keeping
- Grades recording
- Time management abilities
- Microsoft Excel
- Goal setting
- Attendance records
- Office hours scheduling
- Student mentoring
Certification
- Chinese for Beginners Certificate of Completion, Coursera, 05/01/21
- Advanced Spanish Certificate, Coursera, 05/01/21
- La Guerra Spanish Competition Winner, 11/01/19
- Emerging Leaders Conference Certificate of Participation, 06/01/16
- French Reading Competition (GAFT) Certificate of Participation, 07/01/16
- La Francophonie, 1st Runner-Up, 05/01/16
- Campus Tour Certificate of Participation, 11/01/15
Publications
- De Haití a Cuba: Matices de la afro-descendencia en El reino de este mundo (Thesis)
- Nubes sobre nuestra Victoria (Club de Noticias, UG) (Poem)
- San Valentín (Poem)
Languages
- Spanish
- French
- Chamba
- Kotokoli
- Hausa
- Asante Twi
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Chamba
- Kotokoli
- Hausa
- Asante Twi
Activities
- MA Student Representative, UW-Milwaukee, 08/01/24, 05/31/25
- Assistant Head Boys' Prefect, Labone Senior High, 09/01/16, 05/31/17
- French Club President, Labone Senior High, 09/01/16, 05/31/17
- School Prefect, Umar Bun Hatab Islamic School, 09/01/13, 05/31/14
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
French
Professional
Timeline
Graduate Teaching Assistant
UW-Madison
08.2025 - Current
Graduate student rep.
UW-Milwaukee
09.2024 - 05.2025
Graduate Teaching Assistant
UW-Milwaukee
08.2023 - 05.2025
Teaching Assistant
University of Ghana, Legon
09.2022 - 08.2023
Salesforce developer
XWA
09.2021 - 01.2022
Intern
Embassy of peru in Ghana
11.2019 - 02.2020
Master's Degree - Spanish
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Bachelor´s Degree - Spanish and French
University of Ghana, Legon Ghana
Wassce certificate - General Studies
Labone Senior High School
BECE Certificate - General Studies
Umar Bun Hatab Islamic School, Madina Ghana