Primus Chuks Igboaka
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Highly experienced educator with over 18 years of teaching experience in multiple Colleges and Universities. Proven track record of developing and delivering engaging courses in Interpersonal Communication, Public Speaking (Speech), Small Group Communication, Human Communication and related fields.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Airport & Aviation Correspondent
National Concord
09.1994 - 01.1999
- British Airways Best Newspaper Award to National Concord Press for Journalistic Excellence in Aviation Reporting (Journalist was assigned correspondent at the beat).
- A National Newspaper published by Concord Press LLC with daily circulation of over 2 million copies.
- African News – an independent African News Organization, located in North Carolina (1996-2000). Covered major events, conducted interviews, and wrote feature stories. Developed strong research and writing skills.
Education
Master of Arts - Communications
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH05.2006
Ph.D. - Communication/Media Studies,
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH08.2010
Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent teaching and presentation skills
- Proficient in educational technology (Canvas, Blackboard, WebEx, Zoom)
- Experienced in course development and assessment
- MBA in Business Management
- Leadership experience as a Senior Sales Associate and PRO Ambassador at The Home Depot (June 2019 – Present)
- Journalistic experience in writing and storytelling
- Ability to teach practical business courses & Business Communication skills
Affiliations
- Ohio Communication Association (OCA) (2016-2018)
- Broadcast Education Association (BEA) (2010)
- Cleveland City Club (was a student member). (2014-2015)
- Association for Education in Journalism & Mass Communication (AEJMC) (2009-2010)
- Kappa Phi Kappa: Nominated membership to the honors sorority, Bowling Green State University/ National Chapter (2007 – 2010)
- Graduate Students Communication Association (GCA) Member – School of Communication Studies, Bowling Green State University (2006-2010).
Timeline
Senior Airport & Aviation Correspondent
National Concord
09.1994 - 01.1999
Ph.D. - Communication/Media Studies,
Bowling Green State University
Master of Arts - Communications
Bowling Green State University
Courses Taught
- Speech (Public Speaking) & Interpersonal Communication at Tri-C, Western Campus, Parma Heights Campus & Brunswick University Center, Ohio; teaching two to three sessions of courses per semester including Summer Sessions (August 2018 – June 2023).
- General Studies: First Year Experience (FYE 1700) Instructor at Tri-C Western Campus – teaching (three sessions) of first year students orientation seminar. (August 2018 – June 2023).
- Communication Studies (Oral & Interpersonal Communication), Small Group Communication at Lorain County Community College, with extensive business background (2010 – August 2018)
- Interpersonal Communication, Ohio Business College, Sheffield, Ohio Summer (May – August 2016).
- Introduction to Human Communication), Kent State University, Kent, Ohio (May – August 2012).