Margaret Okai
Cookeville,Tennesse
Summary
Recent graduate with a solid foundation in statistics and practical experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Eager to embark on a career and make meaningful contributions with unwavering commitment and drive. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, a thirst for knowledge, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to take on new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Tennessee Tech University
08.2024 - Current
- Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
- Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
- Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
- Organized review sessions before exams, aiding students in identifying key areas of focus for optimal test preparation.
- Boosted class participation rates with incorporation of multimedia presentations into lectures.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Participated in curriculum development meetings with faculty members, offering insights from a teaching assistant perspective to improve course design.
- Offered office hours and one-on-one meetings with students to provide additional support and guidance to students.
- Taught Statistics and 4 college-level courses for over 70 students.
Freight Forwarder
Ghana Port and Harbor Authority
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Managed a high volume of shipments daily, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality or accuracy.
- Utilized advanced industry software tools to manage shipment scheduling, tracking, and overall workflow efficiently while minimizing the risk of errors or missed deadlines.
- Reduced shipping errors and delays by closely monitoring shipment progress and proactively addressing potential issues.
- Maintained detailed records of all shipments and transactions, providing an accurate basis for reporting and analysis purposes.
- Readied bills of lading, packing lists, dock receipts and certificates of origin for each shipment.
- Oversaw cargo claims to investigate and resolve loss or damage issues during transit.
- Provided tracking information to enable clients to monitor progress of shipments.
- Prepared accurate cost estimates for international shipments to provide clients with exact fees and information.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Handled pricing and routing for over 10 international shipments every month.
Data Analyst Intern
Ghana Grid Company Limited
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Utilized various professional statistical techniques and maintained large databases to collect and analyze data from partners and customers.
- Completed data cleaning and data validation of existing spreadsheets to promote robust data management platform, resulting in accurate data analysis and entry.
- Utilized data visualization techniques to present and explain complex data sets.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Master of Science - Mathematics
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville12.2026
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast12-2021
Skills
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Lesson planning
- Leadership
- Creative writing
- Tutoring and mentoring
- Organization
- Proficient in Excel, Python, R programming
- Research and analysis
Leadership Experience
As a teacher, I maintain a positive classroom environment that promotes student engagement, behavior management, and social-emotional development.
References
Available upon request.
Communication Skills
Collaborating with colleagues, parents, and community members to support student learning and achievement is an essential responsibility of an elementary school teacher.
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved Students participation by introducing desmos software for sketching graphs
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Tennessee Tech University
08.2024 - Current
Freight Forwarder
Ghana Port and Harbor Authority
01.2024 - 07.2024
Data Analyst Intern
Ghana Grid Company Limited
08.2021 - 01.2023
Master of Science - Mathematics
Tennessee Technological University
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of Cape Coast
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