Janet Omitoyin
Graduate Student
Thornton,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented Research Assistant with hands-on experience in community engagement. Adept at conducting interviews, literature reviews and data synthesis and analysis. Diligent problem-solver with resourceful approach to challenges and organized style. Strong communication skills with focus on results and good working collaboratively with others.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Research Assistant
Uinversity Of Illinois At Chicago (UIC)
Chicago, IL
05.2018 - Current
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, and procedures
- Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Worked with principal investigators to coordinate qualitative research.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in data analysis
Graduate Assistant, UIC Engage
University Of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL
01.2016 - 05.2019
- Liaison between community leaders and UIC to collaborate in improving education of at-risk students in elementary schools in communities around UIC
- Recruitment of UIC student volunteers for tutoring in underprivileged community schools and centers
- Training and scheduling of volunteered tutors
- Supervision of tutors in various community centers
- Working with Dean to facilitate implementation of UIC ENGAGE project
- Collaborating with fellow GAs in day-to-day running of UIC Engage program.
- Improved performance in mathematics, reading, and writing among students from the community centers.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University Of Illinois, UIC
Chicago, IL
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records
- Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards
- Conducted minimum number of on-site, in-the-field observations
- Worked with teachers in evaluating student progress, needs and gains
Research Assistant, BEST Program
College Of Engineering, UIC
Chicago, IL
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Organizing workshops for BEST teachers
- Analyzing existing data.
- Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
- Worked with principal investigators to coordinate qualitative research.
Research Assistant, Project REMATH
University Of Illinois, UIC
Chicago, IL
01.2015 - 08.2016
- Course observations
- Data collection (semi-structured interviews, video recordings, and field-notes.
- Narrative data analysis involving transcription, coding, use of qualitative analysis software.
- Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
Substitute Teacher
School District 149
Calumet City, IL
09.2010 - 05.2015
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Teaching new lessons as needed.
Mathematics Teacher, Summer Lab
University Of Chicago, Laboratory School
Chicago, IL
05.2012 - 08.2014
- Teach middle school math lab program tailored to enrich and advance leaning.
- Design subject content and differentiated learning based on students’ needs and questions
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
- Worked with international students.
Education
Ph.D. - Curriculum And Instruction (Mathematics & Science
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL 08.2012 - Current
Master of Arts - Instructional Leadership
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL 08.2012 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Governor’s State University
University Park, IL 08.2007 - 12.2009
Associate of Arts -
South Suburban College of Cook County
South Holland, IL 09.2004 - 05.2007
Skills
- Questionnaire development
Timeline
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University Of Illinois, UIC
08.2018 - 12.2018
Research Assistant
Uinversity Of Illinois At Chicago (UIC)
05.2018 - Current
Research Assistant, BEST Program
College Of Engineering, UIC
05.2017 - 08.2018
Graduate Assistant, UIC Engage
University Of Illinois At Chicago
01.2016 - 05.2019
Research Assistant, Project REMATH
University Of Illinois, UIC
01.2015 - 08.2016
Ph.D. - Curriculum And Instruction (Mathematics & Science
University of Illinois At Chicago
08.2012 - Current
Master of Arts - Instructional Leadership
University of Illinois At Chicago
08.2012 - 12.2015
Mathematics Teacher, Summer Lab
University Of Chicago, Laboratory School
05.2012 - 08.2014
Substitute Teacher
School District 149
09.2010 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Governor’s State University
08.2007 - 12.2009
Associate of Arts -
South Suburban College of Cook County
09.2004 - 05.2007
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