Patience Fowoyo
Aliso Viejo,USA
Summary
A student-centered Associate Professor who has taught several Microbiology courses with over 15 years university teaching and research experience supporting students, developing curricula, instructional plans, organizing and assessing students' academic performance. Commended for sustaining an effective learning environment through prepared classes, effective communication, promoting collaboration and consistently achieving classroom management and academic goals. Researcher and published scholar. Skilled in research design, microbiological techniques, terminologies, and instrumentation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Visiting Assistant Professor of Microbiology
Soka University of America
09.2022 - Current
- Commenced Microbiology and Immunology program in Life Sciences concentration.
- Set up Microbiology Laboratory.
- Developed curricula for Microbiology, Food Safety, Gut Microbiota, Fermentation, and Immunology courses.
- Research activity on screening for antimicrobials and evaluating safety of convenience foods.
- Training students in wet labs and engaging students as research assistants.
- Assessed student performance through regular quizzes, tests, essays, and classroom participation, identifying areas needing further study or reinforcement.
- Utilized multimedia tools such as PowerPoint presentations, videos, and online resources to supplement traditional lecture format for increased content retention among students.
- Implemented flipped classroom approach that allowed students to engage more deeply with course materials outside of class time while reserving class time for collaborative problem-solving activities and group discussions.
- Provided constructive feedback on student assignments, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and growth.
- Organized field trips and guest lectures to expose students to real-world applications of course material, enhancing their understanding of its relevance in everyday life.
- Maintained regular office hours to provide struggling students with additional course help.
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
Associate Professor, Microbiology
Baze University
09.2019 - 06.2023
- Probed, encouraged and facilitated class discussions by building discussions into lessons, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation and actively solicit input.
- Updated curricula and lesson plans for primary instructors, researching developments in relevant fields and updating materials to reflect the most recent knowledge.
- Made contributions in curricular development and innovation in teaching strategies, including incorporation of new technologies for learning and grading
- Sustained professional contact with colleagues and engaged in continuing professional activities to upgrade and augment existing skills or develop new ones
- Mentored students, including directing research, projects or internships, as well as advising on career paths, degree requirements and post-graduate education options.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills through interactive classroom activities and discussions.
- Mentored new faculty members, offering guidance on effective teaching techniques and classroom management strategies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, refine instructional strategies, and improve overall teaching quality.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with the latest research and trends in education.
- Served on academic committees, contributing insights and expertise to enhance institutional policies and practices.
- Proctored mid-term and final examinations, assisting students with assignment comprehension and monitoring for indications of cheating.
- Worked with Dean to assess and evaluate courses and programs in appropriate discipline.
Senior Lecturer in Microbiology
Koladaisi University & Baze University
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Designed course materials such as syllabi, lecture notes, and assignments aligned with both programmatic outcomes as well as course-specific objectives.
- Implemented active learning techniques in the classroom, increasing student participation and critical thinking skills.
- Conducted research and integrated findings into course content that enriched students understanding of the subject matter. Presented results in scholarly publications to further enhance knowledge in the field.
- Managed undergraduate internship programs to enable participants to gain exposure to microbiology as a discipline.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Used a variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate the learning process and accentuate presentations, including visual and aural modalities.
- Utilized instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction to engage and educate students
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
Lecturer I & Senior Lecturer in Microbiology
Salem University
09.2014 - 09.2016
- Encouraged class discussions by actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions, and using diverse techniques to track student participation.
- Developed and taught 8 undergraduate courses in department offerings serving major, minor, and general students.
- Created lesson plans for courses, modifying throughout year to meet time constraints and specific interests of class.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Took students on field trips to have industry experience.
- Served as mentor to new faculty members, offering guidance on classroom management and lesson planning techniques.
- Increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences.
- Chaired departmental meetings by sharing insights on effective teaching strategies and proposing solutions for addressing common challenges faced by faculty members.
- Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
- Peer reviewed articles for different journals.
Assistant Lecturer - Lecturer II, in Microbiology
Salem University
01.2009 - 09.2013
- Prepared and organized different teaching aids for use in classroom.
- Provided constructive and timely feedback to students to advise on areas of concern and suggest improvements.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and prepared active reading worksheets for varied courses, allowing students to synthesize and absorb information.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations, including visual, aural, and social learning strategies
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Met with students during office hours to address concerns and offer feedback.
- Participated in weekly faculty meetings and contributed to curriculum review.
- Dispersed, collected and graded assignments to give detailed feedback, including papers, quizzes, and tests.
- Served on academic committees, actively contributing to discussions about direction of program and its courses.
- Participated in professional development workshops to continuously improve teaching skills and stay current with industry trends.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Microbiology
University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria04.2016
Master of Science - Microbiology
University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria04.2007
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Ilorin
Ilorin, Nigeria01.2003
Skills
- Academic Research
- Classroom management
- Lesson Planning
- Grant writing
- Curriculum design
- Student research guidance
- Online teaching
- Academic advising
- Educational leadership
- Academic publication
- Student-centered learning
- D2L
- Peer reviews
Affiliations
- American Society for Microbiology
- Canadian Society of Microbiologists
- Nigerian Society for Microbiology
- Sigma Xi Society - The Scientific Research Honor Society
- Infectious Diseases Society of America
- Organization of Women in Sciences for the Developing World (OWSD)
Publications
- Phenotypic diversity of lactic acid bacteria isolated from massa, a fermented maize dough, African Journal of Microbiology Research, 4(24), 2682-2691, 2010
- Microbiological assessment of air contamination of vended foods sold in the main market in Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria, Research Journal of Biological Sciences, 7(9-12), 355-360, 2012
- Effect of fermentation by pure cultures of Lactobacillus fermentum and Saccharomyces cerevisiae as starter cultures in the production of 'burukutu', New York Science Journal, 6(1), 73-81, 2013
- Effect of heat on the ascorbic acid content of dark green leafy vegetables and citrus fruits, African Journal of Food Science and Technology, 5(4), 114-118, 2014
- Impact of air pollution on the microbiological quality of ready to eat hawked foods sold around a cement factory in Lokoja, Nigeria, American Journal of Research Communication, 2 (11), 138 - 157, 2014
- Microbiological assessment of fast foods sold in Lokoja metropolis, Nigeria, Open Access Library Journal, 2, 1-7, 2015
- Phytochemical screening, nutritional composition and antimicrobial activity of Moringa oleifera seed and leaf extract against selected gastrointestinal pathogens, IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences, 10 (6), 116-124, 2015
- Studies on the antifungal activity of Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus fermentum on spoilage fungi of tomato fruit, Journal of Microbiology Research, 5 (3), 95-100, 2015
- Phenotypic characterization of toxigenic fungi, evaluation and effect of post treatment on aflatoxin and ochratoxin A content in smoked fish and smoked bush meat, British Microbiology Research Journal, 13 (5), 1-8, 2016
- Occurrence and characterisation of coagulase-negative staphylococci from Nigerian traditional fermented foods, Food safety and Quality Management, 50, 49-55, 2016
- Virulence and toxigenicity of coagulase-negative staphylococci from traditional fermented foods, Canadian Journal of Microbiology, 62, 1-7, 2016
- Microbiological and proximate analysis of okpehe, a locally fermented condiment, Food and Nutrition Journal, FDNJ-153, 2017
- Antimicrobial resistance in coagulase-negative staphylococci from African traditional fermented foods, Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials, 16, 4-11, 2017
- Nutritional composition and antimicrobial activity of coconut water against selected gastrointestinal pathogens, International Journal of Microbiology and Application, 5(1), 1-8, 2018
- Bacteriological profiling and antibiotic resistance of bacteria isolated from River Niger Lokoja tributary, Nigeria, Journal of Applied Life Sciences International, 19 (3), 1-11, 2018
- Microbiological quality, proximate composition and heavy metal contamination of pond-raised catfish (Clarias gariepinus), Journal of Advances in Microbiology, 13 (4), 1-10, 2018
- Virulence of Aeromonas hydrophila isolated from freshwater catfish, Journal of Biosciences and Medicines, 7, 1-12, 2019
- The survival rate of virulent coagulase-negative staphylococci in pasteurized spiced kunu (a Nigerian non-alcoholic beverage), Food Research, 4 (1), 64 - 69, 2020
- The mechanisms of virulence and antimicrobial resistance in Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi: A systematic review, African Journal of Biological Sciences, 2(4), 2020
- Antibiotic resistance profiling of Salmonella sp. isolated from African catfish (Clarias gariepinus), Nigeria Journal of Technological Research, 16(3), doi:10.4314/njtr.v1613.7
- Phytochemical screening and antibacterial activity of spices and medicinal plant extracts on virulent and antibiotic resistant coagulase negative staphylococci, FUTO Journal series, 5, 2021
- Development of non-dairy synbiotic fruit beverage using Adansonia digitata (baobab) fruit pulp as prebiotic, Fermentation, 8 (12), 673, 2022
- Survival of Virulent Salmonella enterica isolated from ready-to-eat foods in simulated gastrointestinal tract, 2023
- Phage therapy: Clinical applications, efficacy and implementation hurdles, Open Microbiology Journal, 18: e18742858281566, 2024
- Microbial quality of industrially processed sachet-packed fruit drinks consumed mostly by school children in Nigeria, European Journal of Nutrition and Food Safety, 13(4): 33 - 40, 2021.
- Survival of virulent Salmonella enterica isolated from ready-to-eat foods in simulated gastrointestinal tract. (ongoing).
References
- Prof. Samuel T. Ogunbanwo, Microbiology Department, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, topzybanwo@yahoo.com
- Prof. Gail E. Thomas, Professor Emerita of Sociology, Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo, CA, gelaine2030@gmail.com
- Dr. Amara Anyogu, University of West London, London, UK, amara.anyogu@uwl.ac.uk
Accomplishments
- Developed a functional plant-based beverage suitable as a probiotic for lactose-intolerant individuals.
- Characterized and reported the incidence of virulent and antibiotic-resistant coagulase-negative staphylococci from Nigerian fermented foods for the first time.
- Successfully prepared and presented the microbiology program for accreditation and attained full success.
- Published in several journals.
- Identified the bacteriostatic and cidal effect of cloves on multidrug resistant coagulase-negative staphylococci.
Timeline
Visiting Assistant Professor of Microbiology
Soka University of America
09.2022 - Current
Associate Professor, Microbiology
Baze University
09.2019 - 06.2023
Senior Lecturer in Microbiology
Koladaisi University & Baze University
09.2017 - 08.2019
Lecturer I & Senior Lecturer in Microbiology
Salem University
09.2014 - 09.2016
Assistant Lecturer - Lecturer II, in Microbiology
Salem University
01.2009 - 09.2013
Doctor of Philosophy - Microbiology
University of Ibadan
Master of Science - Microbiology
University of Ibadan
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Ilorin
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