Olawale Otitoju
Teaching
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Innovative Assistant Professor bringing proven success in implementing technology-based curriculum delivery and assessment tools. Passionate about fostering academic development and success for every student. Student-centered Professor with expertise in Environmental Toxicology. Offers 17 years background supporting students, developing instructional plans and organizing and grading exams and tests. Commended for sustaining effective learning environment through prepared classes and relevant assignments and consistently achieving classroom management and academic goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Professor
Federal University Wukari
2012.09 - Current
- Championed diversity within department through recruitment efforts, inclusive curriculum design, and community outreach events.
- Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
- Evaluated student progress using both formative and summative assessments to provide targeted feedback for continuous improvement.
- Boosted overall department performance by mentoring junior faculty members and sharing best practices.
- Participated in various campus memberships at each assigned school to promote academics and faculty development.
- Taught diverse student population (over 200) by employing various learning styles and abilities.
- Established industry connections for students by organizing guest speaker events, workshops, and networking opportunities.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
Lecturer, Biochemistry
University Of Uyo
2008.02 - 2011.12
- Participated and led committee meetings to remain aware of developments in subject.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
- Participated in various campus memberships at each assigned school to promote academics and faculty development.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Led seminars and workshops to facilitate student learning and engagement and increase memory retention.
- Managed large class sizes effectively, maintaining an orderly learning environment conducive to student success.
- Contributed to departmental meetings by sharing insights on effective teaching strategies and proposing solutions for addressing common challenges faced by faculty members.
Education
Master of Science - Biochemistry
University of Nigeria
Nsukka Nigeria 2001.05 -
Ph.D. - Environmental Toxicology
University of Nigeria
Nsukka Nigeria 2001.05 -
Skills
Classroom Administration
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Professor
Federal University Wukari
2012.09 - Current
Lecturer, Biochemistry
University Of Uyo
2008.02 - 2011.12
Master of Science - Biochemistry
University of Nigeria
2001.05 -
Ph.D. - Environmental Toxicology
University of Nigeria
2001.05 -
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