Taught a graduate course in Inquiry in the Natural Science, maintained student records as required by law, system policy, and by the university regulation.
Correctional Officer-Sergeant
Virginia Department of Correction
09.2018 - Current
Supervises offenders daily routines, maintains a safe environment and reports distrustful activities, takes inventory and monitors offenders mass movement, supervises 10-15 senior officers on assigned post, maintains and monitors officers compliance to public safety.
Science Teacher
Western Albemarle High School
01.2004 - 01.2018
Taught Honors, Advanced Biology, Earth Science, and Ecology classes, developed and maintained a physical environment conducive to learning, established and maintained cooperative professional relations with other staff members, maintained student records, assisted in the selection of instructional materials, organized educational field trips, mentored students in science fair competitions, and coached JV Soccer team.
Science Teacher
Peabody School
01.2003 - 01.2004
Taught Physical Science, Life Science, and Environmental Science, assisted in the selection of instructional materials, provided an effective program of instruction, organized educational field trips, and sponsored a student environmental club.
Science Teacher
Hillcrest Academy
01.2002 - 01.2003
Taught Foundation of Science I and II, Earth Science, and Life Science, sponsored and coached robotics team, coached girls’ volleyball team, and organized educational field trips.
Seaman (Construction Electrician)
United States Navy Reserve
01.1996 - 01.2002
Performed all assigned duties.
Operation Clerk
Wells Fargo Bank
01.1995 - 01.2002
Processed bank statements and maintained quality control of all outgoing mail.
Science Teacher
Federal Government College
01.1994 - 01.1995
Taught Agricultural Science, Integrated Science, and Geography, supervised and coordinated student sports and social events.
Education
Master of Science in Education - School of Education, Enrollment Management
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
05.2007
Ph.D. in Education - School of Education, Leadership for Higher Education
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
05.2006
Master of Arts in Teaching Science Education - Science and Mathematics Education Department
University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX
05.2002
Bachelor of Fisheries and Wildlife Management - College of Environmental Science
University of Agriculture
Abeokuta, Ogun State
05.1994
Skills
Innovative pedagogy
Certification
National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS
T), 05/01/09, James Madison University/Microsoft Partnership for 21st Century Skills Program
Noel-Levitz Post-Master’s Certificate in Enrollment Management, 05/01/07, Noel-Levitz, Centennial, CO
Master Teacher Certification, 05/01/12, The National Teacher Training Institute (NTTI)/Shenandoah Valley Technology Consortium and the WVPT, Harrisonburg, VA
Professionalassociations
Virginia Education Association, 01/01/04-12/01/18
National Education Association, 01/01/04-12/01/18
Grantsawardsrecognitions
Rivanna Garden Club - Grant, 01/01/15
Regional Finalist, Teacher of the Year, 01/01/15, Virginia Agriculture in the classroom, Richmond Virginia
The Piedmont Master Gardener Association – Grant, 01/01/14
Ambassador Award for outstanding science educators, 01/01/08, Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, GA
Life Saver Award, 01/01/08, For valuable contributions to the class of 2008 and for coaching a student to pass the state final exam in biology (SOL-Standard of Learning), Western Albemarle High School Counseling Department
Seminarsworkshoppresentations
Amazing Technology Applications or Add-ons For Effective Classroom Presentation, 01/01/13, Albemarle County Annual Making Connection workshop
Thinkology: A Scientific Inquiry, 01/01/12, Master Teachers Conference, James Madison University Harrisonburg, Virginia
Resources Rounds up, 01/01/15, Albemarle County Annual Making Connection workshop in collaboration with Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom
Scholarlypublications
Status of Aquaculture in Nigeria, Adesina, O. O., 01/01/94, Unpublished manuscript
Biological Survey of Major Rocky Outcrops In Abeokuta And Its Potentials for Recreation And Tourism, Adesina, O. O., 01/01/94, Unpublished manuscript
Crisis in Nigeria Higher Education: 1980 Through 2002, Adesina, O. O., 01/01/06, Doctoral dissertation, http://wwwlib.umi.com/dissertations/preview/3206574
Evolution: Changes Over Time, Adesina, O. O., 01/01/06, http://www.wvpt4learning.org/lessons/pdf_svtc05/evolution.pdf
Assessment of Genetic Relationships Between Two Species of Jute Plants Using Phenotypic and RAPD Marker, Adesina, O. O; Ogunkanmi L.A et al., 01/01/10, International Journal of Botany, http://scialert.net/qredirect.php?doi=Ijb.2010.107.111&linked=pd
Yoruba Alphabet for Learners in the United States, Adesina, O. O., 01/01/11, Print, Hillsborough: Lulu
Higher Education In Nigeria: A Descriptive Factual Analysis, Adesina, O. O., 01/01/12, Print, Hillsborough: Lulu
Students Guide To Accreditation Status And Popular Academic Majors At Nigerian Higher Education Institutions, Adesina, O. O., 01/01/11, Print, Hillsborough: Lulu
Thinkology: A Scientific Inquiry, Adesina, O. O., 01/01/12, Lesson plan, http://www.wvpt4learning.org/lessons/pdf12/thinkology.pdf
Volunteer Experience
President, Virginia Education Association, 01/01/09-12/01/11, Represents over 700 professional educators in conferences, meetings with school board members and all other stakeholders, Communicates association position with members via email on professionals and general welfare issues, Recruit new members and organize seminars to familiarize them with membership vision, goals, and mission statement, Manages and prepare association annual budget of about $50,000
Building Level Representative, Western Albemarle High School, Crozet, VA, 01/01/08-12/01/18, Represents over forty professional educators in conferences, meeting with school board members, and at conventions, Communicates association position with members via email on professionals and general welfare issues, Recruit new members and organize seminars to familiarize them with membership vision, goals, and mission statement
Volunteer eMentor, Capella University, Minneapolis, MN, 01/01/07-12/01/15, Mentor stressed graduate students to establish goals and set deadlines so that mentees can accomplish their educational objectives successfully
Volunteer Election Official, Albemarle County, Virginia, 01/01/04-Present, Supervised presidential and local elections for over 6,000 voters, ensuring a smooth and accurate balloting process
Timeline
Correctional Officer-Sergeant
Virginia Department of Correction
09.2018 - Current
Science Teacher
Western Albemarle High School
01.2004 - 01.2018
Science Teacher
Peabody School
01.2003 - 01.2004
Science Teacher
Hillcrest Academy
01.2002 - 01.2003
Seaman (Construction Electrician)
United States Navy Reserve
01.1996 - 01.2002
Operation Clerk
Wells Fargo Bank
01.1995 - 01.2002
Science Teacher
Federal Government College
01.1994 - 01.1995
Adjunct Faculty
Mary Baldwin College
Master of Science in Education - School of Education, Enrollment Management
Capella University
Ph.D. in Education - School of Education, Leadership for Higher Education
Capella University
Master of Arts in Teaching Science Education - Science and Mathematics Education Department
University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelor of Fisheries and Wildlife Management - College of Environmental Science
Clinical Nurse Assistant Student Intern at Thrive Healthcare Academy and August HealthcareClinical Nurse Assistant Student Intern at Thrive Healthcare Academy and August Healthcare