Zerihun Weldegebriel
Olney,MD
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Summary
Passionate Associate Professor with 18 years of experience administering education and classroom procedures both autonomously and in collaboration with department faculty and leaders. Building foundations for next generation of academics and workforce pioneers. Inspiring Professor brings advanced teaching skills and department leadership experience. Goal-oriented to advance department, improve teaching and modernize courses. Extensive background in research and university fundraising.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Professor
Addis Ababa University
2022.07 - Current
- Made contributions in curricular development and innovation in teaching strategies.
- Advised student groups, assisting learners in educational programs both on and off campus.
- Graded assignments and examinations, recording grades in grade book and reporting to primary course instructor on average performance and students requiring special attention.
- Helped students to develop and demonstrate broad, integrative and specialized knowledge, essential habits of mind, communicative fluency and effective problem-solving skills.
- Enhanced effectiveness of curriculum and lectures using computer-assisted instruction programs and audio-visual equipment.
Assistant Professor
Addis Ababa University
2015.09 - 2022.06
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Helped struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
Research Coordinator
Yom Institute Of Economic Development
2015.05 - 2015.08
- Coordinated protocol development, equipment preparation and materials purchasing for planned studies.
- Prepared documents, reports and presentations detailing results and conclusions.
- Oversaw research projects focused on economic development with teams of up 10 members and budgets of $30,000 or more.
- Applied STATA,Minitab, and R software expertise to create high-quality graphical representations of study results.
Lecturer, Sociology
University Of Gondar
2004.09 - 2011.10
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Education
Ph.D. - Local Development And Global Dynamics
04.2015
Master of Arts - Globalization And Development
09.2010
Master of Arts - Development Studies
07.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Social Administration
07.2004
Skills
- Active Listening
- Creative Questioning
- Research and Analysis
- Group Sessions
- Curriculum Development
- Faculty Communication
- Online Class Discussion
- Instructional Strategies
- Learning Management Interfaces
- Research Writing
- In-Class Lectures
- Instructional Design
- Student Performance Evaluation
- Academic Publications
- Grant Writing
- Academic Advisement
- Departmental Activities
- Critical Thinking
- Inclusive Learning
- Departmental Leadership
Work Availability
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Timeline
Associate Professor - Addis Ababa University
2022.07 - Current
Assistant Professor - Addis Ababa University
2015.09 - 2022.06
Research Coordinator - Yom Institute Of Economic Development
2015.05 - 2015.08
Lecturer, Sociology - University Of Gondar
2004.09 - 2011.10
Doctoral School of Social Sciences - Ph.D., Local Development And Global Dynamics
University of Antwerp - Master of Arts, Globalization And Development
College of Development Studies - Master of Arts, Development Studies
College of Social Sciences - Bachelor of Arts, Sociology And Social Administration
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