Adelaja Oriade
Instructor Of Record And Academic Researcher
Athens,OH
Summary
Conscientious professional researcher and teacher with 5 years experience assisting and teaching critical media analysis, digital divide, mass communication theory, and qualitative research courses. Exceptionally skilled in leading classroom activities designed to bridge the gap between theory and empiricism in a manner that immerse college students in the learning process. Seasoned and published qualitative researcher in the field of popular culture.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Instructor
Media Arts And Studies Department, Ohio University
Athens, Ohio
08.2020 - Current
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, lesson plans and assessments for 2 courses - Critical Analysis & Criticism and Media & the Digital Divide - for sophomore and a senior class.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Used learning assessments to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
Teaching Assistant
Ohio University
Athens, United States
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery
- Assisted professors with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment
- Collaborated with professors to manage weekly management of lectures and relevant lecture activities
- Graded quiz and assignments of over 400 students in 2 semesters
- Work with students in classroom and during office hours to ensure they maximize possibilities of course work
Education
Ph.D. - Media Arts
Ohio University
Athens, OH 08.2019 - Current
Master of Arts - Communication And Language Arts
University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria 04.2016 - 09.2017
B.Sc. - Mass Communication
Tai Solarin University of Education
Ijebu Ode, Nigeria 08.2006 - 08.2010
Timeline
Instructor
Media Arts And Studies Department, Ohio University
08.2020 - Current
Ph.D. - Media Arts
Ohio University
08.2019 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Ohio University
08.2019 - 05.2020
Master of Arts - Communication And Language Arts
University of Ibadan
04.2016 - 09.2017
B.Sc. - Mass Communication
Tai Solarin University of Education
08.2006 - 08.2010
Skills
Classroom management
Student records management
Academic advisement
Curriculum Development
Data collection and organization
Data analysis
Training and mentoring
Awards
- Won 2nd place in the Arts and Humanities presentation competition at the 2022 Ohio University Student Expo
- 2021/2022 Recipient of the Ohio University Student Enhancement Award for research
Presentations and Publications
- Presented a poster on Contested Casting in ADOS History Films at the 2022 Ohio University Student Research Expo
- Presented a research titled Casting Black Cinema: Opinions of African Americans Students on Contested Casting in ADOS History Films at the National Association of African American Studies & Affiliates 2022 Conference
- Defended the Media Arts Comprehensive Exam and Dissertation proposal in October
- Presented a paper titled Spiral of Silence and Opinion Expression in a Post-truth Media Environment at the 2020 Global Fusion Virtual Conference
- Published Challenging Hegemonic Masculinity in Nigerian Hip Hop: An Evaluation of Gender Representation in Falz the Bahd Guy’s Moral Instruction Album. International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 14(9), 785-790.
Awards
- Won 2nd place in the Arts and Humanities presentation competition at the 2022 Ohio University Student Expo
- 2021/2022 Recipient of the Ohio University Student Enhancement Award for research
Conferences and Publications
- Presented a poster on Contested Casting in ADOS History Films at the 2022 Ohio University Student Research Expo
- Presented a research titled Casting Black Cinema: Opinions of African Americans Students on Contested Casting in ADOS History Films at the National Association of African American Studies & Affiliates 2022 Conference
- Defended the Media Arts Comprehensive Exam and Dissertation proposal in June and October 2021
- Presented a paper titled Spiral of Silence and Opinion Expression in a Post-truth Media Environment at the 2020 Global Fusion Virtual Conference
- Published Challenging Hegemonic Masculinity in Nigerian Hip Hop: An Evaluation of Gender Representation in Falz the Bahd Guy’s Moral Instruction Album. International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 14(9), 785-790.