Owoicho John Obekpa
Las Vegas,NM
Summary
Reliable individual with skills and experience as Laboratory Technician. Smart and committed to job well done and offering exceptional drive.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Online Biology Tutor
Obex Brooklyn Bridge Limited
Abuja, Nigeria
02.2022 - Current
- Constructed laboratory experiments to actively engage students.
- Provided at-risk students with study strategies and test-taking strategies in preparation for exams.
- Integrated practical study and learning strategies to maximize tutee's potential for academic progress and independent learning.
- Reinforced concepts of basic and upper-level biology courses by searching for gaps in learning.
- Integrated various forms of technology to improve students' comprehension of different concepts.
- Created skill-based assessments to test student mastery of required skills of focus.
- Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
- Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.
- Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
- Conducted tutoring sessions at schools, homes and public spaces.
- Maintained records of student assessments, tutoring activities and results.
- Issued reports updating students, parents and teachers on student progress.
Academic Coordinator
Advanced College Centre
Abuja, Nigeria
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Monitored and tracked students' academic progress using British and Nigeria method to encourage successful learning outcomes.
- Promoted program courses, activities and accomplishments, both internally and externally, to boost recruitment and retain diverse student body.
- Managed curriculum implementation and continuous improvement of industry best practices.
- Optimized classroom transitions while encouraging and reinforcing student instruction and liaising with administration department leaders.
- Assisted in development and implementation of faculty development plans.
Biology Teacher
Whiteplains British School
Abuja, Nigeria
02.2019 - 01.2021
- Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
- Developed materials for laboratory activities, homework assignments and handouts to facilitate learning.
- Prepared individualized lesson plans and educational materials to structure biology curriculum to needs of each student.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Assisted in development of college and career readiness programs.
Pharmacy Assistant
Milamed Pharmacy
Abuja, Nigeria
09.2017 - 12.2018
- Greeted customers and responded to questions with friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized.
- Received incoming supplies and stocked in correct locations.
- Answered telephones and provided information about order status, store hours and pharmacy procedures.
- Assisted pharmacy staff with preparing medications and filling orders.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
- Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
Laboratory Assistant
Medilab Diagnostic Centre
Abuja, Nigeria
01.2015 - 05.2017
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Obtained samples for testing following standard protocols.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Prepared blood smears and determined levels of normalcy.
- Conducted Hematology, Serology, Blood banking and Transfusion services using the right equipment and recorded results in computer.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical
CAT College London
London, England.08.2019
Post Graduate Degree Certificate - Science Education
National Open University of Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi
Makurdi, Benue State Nigeria.08.2012
High School Diploma -
Saint Francis College
Otukpo, Benue State Nigeria 07.2005
Skills
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Moodle and Schoology
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Laboratory Equipment Handling
- Blood Sample Collection
- Specimen Collection
- Assisting Pharmacists
- Cash Register Operation
- Labeling Prescriptions
- Molecular Biology
- Medication Administration
- Class Instruction
Work Availability
monday
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friday
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morning
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evening
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Quote
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Marilynne Robinson
Timeline
Online Biology Tutor
Obex Brooklyn Bridge Limited
02.2022 - Current
Academic Coordinator
Advanced College Centre
04.2021 - 01.2022
Biology Teacher
Whiteplains British School
02.2019 - 01.2021
Pharmacy Assistant
Milamed Pharmacy
09.2017 - 12.2018
Laboratory Assistant
Medilab Diagnostic Centre
01.2015 - 05.2017
Associate of Science - Medical
CAT College London
Post Graduate Degree Certificate - Science Education
National Open University of Nigeria
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi
High School Diploma -
Saint Francis College