Grace Olagunju
Las Cruces,New Mexico
Summary
Organized Teaching Assistant focused on helping lead teacher with support and student instruction. Passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping improve academic performance. Personable and kind with people of diverse backgrounds.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
New Mexico State University Department of Biology
Las Cruces, NM
08.2023 - Current
- Teaching Ecology, Biodiversity and Evolution Class with over 70 students.
- Teaching two session approximately 6 hours stretch.
- Grading assignments and manual quiz according to the canvass rubric.
- Monitoring student progress by keeping detailed records of academic performance.
- Encouraging students to take an active role in their own learning process.
- Providing personalized assistance and facilitating small group sessions to enhance student engagement during virtual class or office hours on zoom.
- Setting up and assisting with audiovisual equipment operation.
- Utilizing technology resources such as computers, tablets, projectors and interactive whiteboards.
- Proctoring examinations and monitoring for cheating.
Teaching Assistant
Elizade University
Ilara Mokin, Ondo, Nigeria
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Maintained accurate records of students' academic performance to track their progress.
- Motivated student engagement in the learning process.
- Helped special needs students successfully navigate school challenges through one-on-one support.
- Assisted in recording grades.
- Set up and assisted with audiovisual equipments.
- Monitored examinations to prevent cheating.
Audit Team
Elizade University
Ilara Mokin, Ondo, Nigeria
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Assisted in auditing inventories and financial records of all departments across the university environment.
- Representation of all data on the Google worksheet as well as documentation
- Collaborated with external partners to complete audits.
Science Tutor
Private Job
, Niger, Nigeria
05.2017 - 11.2021
- Taught 10 Students Basic School works.
- Successfully conveyed difficult concepts by using analogies and visual aids.
- Created a supportive learning environment by fostering open dialogue and encouraging student engagement.
- Enhanced the learning environment by praising student successes.
- Utilized various methods such as tests, quizzes, and assessments to evaluate student performance.
- Adapted teaching methods based on the ability level of each student while still maintaining high standards.
- Taught note-taking techniques and test strategies.
Medical Lab Intern
Niger State Community Health Service
Bakin-iku, Niger, Nigeria
11.2019 - 01.2021
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis and hematology on patient samples.
- Assisted with the preparation of reagents, media and other consumables for laboratory testing.
- Maintained accurate records of test results and patient information.
- Cleaned and sterilized lab area, tools and equipment.
- Maintained clean and fully operational laboratory equipment.
- Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens.
- Collected blood or tissue samples from patients for lab work.
- Used microscope to examine cells stained with dye to identify anomalies.
Salesperson
Bookstore
, Niger, Nigeria
09.2015 - 08.2019
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas of improvement in product offerings.
- Maintained accurate records of customer interactions and transactions.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and efficiently.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate products or services for their needs.
- Counted cash and made change to keep organized and balanced cash register drawer.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Abuja
Abuja, Nigeria08-2021
Master of Science - Molecular Biology
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NMSkills
Technical Skills
- Animal Model
- Biological Assay Analysis (OD and Fluorescence)
- Laboratory Maintenance
Computer Skills
- Powerpoint Presentations
- Proficient in JMP
- R programming
Languages
English
Professional
Yoruba
Professional
Presentations
- Grace, O., “The Cerebellum”. PowerPoint presentation at the Dr. Serrano Neurolab, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, Feb 2024.
- Grace, O. “A checklist on Smoked-Dried Fish at the Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida Market (I.B.B) Suleja, Niger State, Nigeria”. Presentation delivered at Department of Biology, University of Abuja, Abuja. May 2021.
Workshops
- ATCC Webinar: Culturing Cells: Best Practices to Ensure High Performance and Reproducibility.
- UAC Davis Bits and Bites, Jan 2024 Lipidomic Workshop
- JMP Workshop for New Mexico State University, April, 2024
- Negotiating a Job Offer in Industry or Academic,NMSU Teaching Academy,April 2024
- NMSU Library Software Carpentry workshop
Certification
- OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens
- Working with Sheep and Goats in Research Settings
Publications
- Integrating Biocomputational Techniques for Breast Cancer Drug Discovery via the HER-2, BCRA, VEGF and ER protein targets. Epub 2023 Nov 19.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
New Mexico State University Department of Biology
08.2023 - Current
Audit Team
Elizade University
05.2022 - 07.2022
Teaching Assistant
Elizade University
12.2021 - 01.2023
Medical Lab Intern
Niger State Community Health Service
11.2019 - 01.2021
Science Tutor
Private Job
05.2017 - 11.2021
Salesperson
Bookstore
09.2015 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Abuja
Master of Science - Molecular Biology
New Mexico State University
- OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens
- Working with Sheep and Goats in Research Settings
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