CHRISTOPHER KORKOR
Parma Heights,OH
Summary
Enthusiastic graduate student with over seven (7) years of teaching diverse students and research in a university setting, seeking to leverage my skills and knowledge as a teacher and a researcher to advise and support international students on compliance with institutional policy, regulatory requirements, and recruitment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Old Dominion University
08.2019 - 12.2024
- Courses Taught
- Introduction to International Politics (Fall2022)
- International Integration - European Union (Fall2022)
- Graded assignments, exams, and quizzes with a total enrollment of20 students, providing detailed feedback with a95% student satisfaction rating
- Attended workshops and seminars for effective teaching and learning which led to increase in students performance
- Mentored and advised4 undergraduate students with their research project, and2 received best paper awards
- Answered emails and conducted research for a faculty member on European social democracy and immigration, which has increased its journal publication rate by30%
Instructional Support Assistant
Old Dominion University
09.2021 - 12.2021
- International Conflict (Fall2021)
- Organized online tutorials for students because of COVID-19
- Graded exams, quizzes, and assignments
- Provided constructive feedback to students on their work
Instructional Support Assistant
Old Dominion University
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Theories of International Relations (Spring2021 and Fall2021)
- Organized online tutorials for students because of COVID-19
- Graded students’ assignments, exams, and quizzes
Instructional Support Assistant
Old Dominion University
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Theories of International Relations (Spring2020, and Fall2020)
- Organized online tutorials because of COVID-19
- Graded assignments, quizzes, and exams
- Provided constructive feedback to students on their work
Instructional Support Assistant
Old Dominion University
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Theories of International Relations (Fall2019)
- Organized online tutorials because of COVID-19
- Graded students’ quizzes, assignments, and exams
- Provided constructive feedback to students on their work
Graduate Teaching Assistant
The University of Akron
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Instructional Support Assistant
- World Politics and Government (Fall2016)
- Organized tutorials for students
- Graded students’ exams, assignments, and quizzes
- Conducted literature reviews for a faculty member
Instructional Support Assistant
University of Akron
03.2017 - 03.2018
- International Security Policy and Alliances -NATO (Spring2017, Fall2017and Spring2018)
- Organized tutorials for students
- Graded students’ assignments, quizzes, and exams
Intern
Global Ties Akron
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Conducted research on Akron-Accra, Ghana, educational exchange, and cross-cultural programs, leading to a20% increase in Ghanaian students’ enrollment rate at the University of Akron
- Created visual data presentations on diversity in local schools in Akron, contributing to a10% increase in underrepresented populations
Teacher
Likpe Senior High School
01.2008 - 08.2016
- Designed and implemented a new curriculum for government courses, leading to40% enrollment
- Increased student pass rates for government courses from70% to95% over the academic years
- Improved student retention in introductory government courses by60% over six years through dynamic engagement and inclusive teaching methods
- Graded homework and exams for government courses with a total enrollment of150 students, contributing to feedback that resulted in a30% increase in course evaluation rating for feedback quality
- Improved students achieving grades A and B in the West African Examination Council government courses by95%
Intern
United Nations
09.2006 - 12.2006
- Conducted in-depth research on poverty reduction strategies, contributing to the UN report on Millennium Development Goals
- Collaborated with a diverse, multilingual team to draft a proposal for implementing the New Partnership for Africa Development (NEPAD)
- Conducted research on the United Nations Public-Private Alliance for Rural Development (UNPPA), leading to a20% increase in publications
Teacher
Anfoega Secondary School
01.2000 - 09.2004
- Developed and designed government curricula for first to third-year students, leading to a30% increase in student enrollment
- Taught government over100 students across6 courses, maintaining a95% average student satisfaction rating
- Mentored and guided10 students, and6 obtained the best grades in their West African Examination Council results
- Graded students’ assignments and exams with a total enrollment100 across multiple courses, providing detailed feedback with a95% satisfaction rating
Education
Ph.D. - International Studies
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia12.2024
Master of Arts - Political Science
The University of Akron
Akron, Ohio05.2018
Master of Arts - Development Management
University of Westminster
10.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Ghana
06.2000
Skills
- Language: English, Ewe, and Twi
- Excellent Communication, Interpersonal, Organization, Collaboration, and Time Management, Analytical, Critical thinking, and Problem-solving
- Teaching, Mentoring, Curriculum Development, Classroom Management, Presentation
- Research: Data Collection, Literature Reviews, Interviews, Survey Design, Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed-Methods Design, Statistical Modeling, and Data Interpretation
Certification
- Graduate Teaching Assistant Instructors’ Institute Certificate – Old Dominion University (Spring,2024)
- Graduate Teaching Assistant Instructors’ Institute Certificate – Old Dominion University (Fall2022)
Awards
Old Dominion University | Graduate Teaching/Research Assistantships | August2019-July2024, Old Dominion University Summer Graduate Research Award | June-August2022, University of Akron | Graduate Teaching/Research Assistantships | August2016- May2018, Awarded the Allan Nesta and Ferguson Charitable Trust Scholarship at Westminster University, London | September2004 – May2005, Awarded the University of Westminster Special Fund Scholarship at Westminster University, London | September2004 – December2004
Affiliations
- Member, International Studies Association |2024
- Member, American Political Science Association |2024
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
- Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, August2019 – December2024
- Conducted literature reviews and data analysis for various research projects.
- Developed and conducted focus group interviews, questionnaires, surveys, and historical research.
- Collected, analyzed, and interpreted quantitative and qualitative data for a research project.
- Used data statistical tools or software (STATA, SPSS, R) to analyze large datasets to identify patterns.
- Designed and conducted case study research on4 African countries for a research project.
- Utilized mixed methods research to collect and analyze data, leading to robust empirical findings.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- US Foreign policy
- International Relations
- International Security
- International Organizations
- Violent Extremist Organizations
- US-Africa Relations
RESEARCH WORK
- Dissertation/Thesis
- Korkor C. How has US Foreign Policy Militarization Affected Political Stability in Africa? Ph.D. Dissertation August2024.
- Korkor C. Why Does the European Union View the Gulf of Guinea as a Strategic Interest in its Maritime Security Policy? A Scholarly Master’s Research Paper submitted to the Department of Political Science, The University of Akron, Ohio.
- Korkor C. How Does a Rural Water Project Affect Socioeconomic Lives of Inhabitants in Anfoega, Volta Region, Ghana. A Master’s Thesis submitted to the Westminster Business School, University of Westminster, London.
- Workshops and Presentations (Spring2023)
- How does China's trade behavior and economic policies challenge the effectiveness and rules-based framework of the World Trade Organization?" by Christopher Korkor. Presented at Graduate Program of International Studies Research Conference at Old Dominion University.
- Book Reviews
- African Security: Local Issues and Global Connections by Abu Bakarr Bah, African Studies Quarterly, Vol.22, Issue4, Ohio University Press.245 pp, December2024.
Timeline
Instructional Support Assistant
Old Dominion University
09.2021 - 12.2021
Instructional Support Assistant
Old Dominion University
01.2021 - 12.2021
Instructional Support Assistant
Old Dominion University
03.2020 - 12.2020
Instructional Support Assistant
Old Dominion University
09.2019 - 12.2019
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Old Dominion University
08.2019 - 12.2024
Intern
Global Ties Akron
06.2017 - 09.2017
Instructional Support Assistant
University of Akron
03.2017 - 03.2018
Graduate Teaching Assistant
The University of Akron
08.2016 - 05.2018
Teacher
Likpe Senior High School
01.2008 - 08.2016
Intern
United Nations
09.2006 - 12.2006
Teacher
Anfoega Secondary School
01.2000 - 09.2004
Master of Arts - Political Science
The University of Akron
Master of Arts - Development Management
University of Westminster
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Ghana
- Graduate Teaching Assistant Instructors’ Institute Certificate – Old Dominion University (Spring,2024)
- Graduate Teaching Assistant Instructors’ Institute Certificate – Old Dominion University (Fall2022)
Ph.D. - International Studies
Old Dominion University
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