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GEORGE E. OTI
Instructor Speech, English & Humanities
Rosharon,TX
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Summary
Innovative and student-centered academic professional with extensive experience in higher education, instructional leadership, and faculty collaboration. Strong foundation in English Education, Communication, and Leadership Studies, supported by over two decades of teaching, curriculum development, and academic program oversight. Adept at building environments of academic excellence, strengthening instructional quality, and supporting institutional goals through data-informed decision-making and collaborative leadership.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Lecturer
University of Houston–Downtown
09.2024
- Teach undergraduate English courses with emphasis on academic writing, communication, and student development.
Adjunct Instructor – English, Humanities & Speech
Houston Community College
Houston, TX
01.2016 - Current
- Teach Speech, Humanities, INRW, and English 1301/1302 in both online and face-to-face formats.
- Provide eight years of online instruction emphasizing communication, presentation skills, and critical thinking.
- Contribute to curriculum enhancement, course redesign, and academic quality assurance.
Adjunct Professor – English & Humanities
San Jacinto College
Houston, TX
01.2014 - Current
- Teach Composition I & II, Rhetoric, and Humanities with a focus on student engagement and academic rigor.
- Deliver more than a decade of high-quality online instruction using LMS platforms and student management systems.
- Support departmental initiatives, assessment processes, and student-success interventions.
- Implement co-requisite instructional models to improve developmental education outcomes.
Language Instructor
International School Malabo
Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Taught English language and literature to diverse student populations.
- Developed instructional materials and supported language acquisition programs.
Inspector of Education
Agency for Adult Education, Bayelsa State Government
Bayelsa State, Nigeria
01.1993 - 01.1998
- Oversaw instructional quality, teacher performance, and compliance with educational standards.
- Coordinated adult education programs, curriculum implementation, and faculty development.
- Conducted audits, evaluations, and program reviews to ensure academic excellence.
Education
Doctorate - English Language Pedagogy & Technology
Murray State University
01.2023
MA - Communication & Leadership Studies
Gonzaga University
01.2012
MA - Literature
University of Houston–Clear Lake
01.2008
National Certificate in Education - undefined
College of Education, Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt01.1998
BA Ed. - English Education
University of Port Harcourt
01.1993
Skills
- Academic Leadership & Administration
- Faculty Supervision & Development
- Curriculum development
- Student retention strategies
- Online education platforms
- Regulatory Compliance & Accreditation Awareness
- Program evaluation
- Effective communication
- Multicultural education experience
Affiliations
- Texas Community College Teachers Association (TCCTA)
- National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
Timeline
Adjunct Lecturer
University of Houston–Downtown
09.2024
Adjunct Instructor – English, Humanities & Speech
Houston Community College
01.2016 - Current
Adjunct Professor – English & Humanities
San Jacinto College
01.2014 - Current
Language Instructor
International School Malabo
01.1999 - 01.2001
Inspector of Education
Agency for Adult Education, Bayelsa State Government
01.1993 - 01.1998
MA - Communication & Leadership Studies
Gonzaga University
MA - Literature
University of Houston–Clear Lake
National Certificate in Education - undefined
College of Education, Port Harcourt
BA Ed. - English Education
University of Port Harcourt
Doctorate - English Language Pedagogy & Technology
Murray State University
WORKSHOPS, PRESENTATIONS & TRAINING
- “Humor as a Potent Tool in Composition Pedagogy,” HCC Annual Conference
- “Rejigging the Co-Requisite Program in Texas,” Doctoral Presentation
- HCC Adjunct Academy Graduate
- Online Teaching Certification, HCC
LEADERSHIP & SERVICE
- National President, Church-Oriented Student Organization (2018–2020)
- Team Leader, UNESCO “Each One Teach One” Literacy Advocacy (1993–1996)
- Mentor and student-success advocate across multiple institutions
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Humanitarian outreach, global education initiatives