Caleb Mensah Afful
Starkville,Mississippi
Summary
Passion for being able to utilize the understanding of mathematical concepts in solving real life problems. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to people with diverse backgrounds. Performance driven and enthusiast young professional who want to be part of the problem-solving minds of the world.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Mississippi State University
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Organize individual tutorials to clarify concepts not well understood during class sessions for about 31 students which increased understanding and performance.
- Perform duties in math domain in order to promote safe space for student to do their math homework, test and quizzes and to promote studying of math
- Proctored tests.
Teaching Assistant
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher which resulted in about 40% increment with regards to performance
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
Intern
Ghana Revenue Authority
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Data collection on rents and tax from households
- Updating company’s website with collected data which resulted in upward rise in company's ranking to 1st.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Sorted and organized files at Client's Filing Office
Tutor
Assemblies of God Preparatory School
09.2016 - 07.2018
- Taught Mathematics and Integrated Science in grades 4 and 5
- Part of examination committee which oversaw typing and printing of examination questions
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Administered standardized tests to assess student strengths and weaknesses.
- Issued reports updating students, parents and teachers on student progress.
- Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
Education
Master of Science in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana09.2022
Skills
- Adaptable to different environment
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Effective Team Player
- Proficiency in Matlab
- Machine Learning
- Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Python Programming
- Supervised Learning
Leadership Experience
- Head of Photography, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Campus Ministry, Christ Embassy, 2020/2021
- Vice President, Association of Mathematics Students, Department of Mathematics, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, 2020/2021
Volunteer Experience
- Outreach facilitator, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana, 2020/2021, Responsible for organizing students in the university and going to less endowed schools in the community to offer help to the students. The help was in the form of offering teaching assistance and advice to the students
- Peer Mentor, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana, 2019/2020 and 2020/2021, Assisted newly admitted student in the Mathematics Department to settle in by giving them advice and academic assistance.
Timeline
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Mississippi State University
08.2023 - 05.2024
Teaching Assistant
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
11.2022 - 08.2023
Intern
Ghana Revenue Authority
10.2021 - 11.2021
Tutor
Assemblies of God Preparatory School
09.2016 - 07.2018
Master of Science in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
Mississippi State University
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
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