Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Folarin Osibodu Educator

 OMOFOLARIN B. OSIBODU

PERSONAL STATEMENT
I am an organized, self-driven professional with a robust entrepreneurial spirit. My dual degrees in Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering, completed concurrently over 4.5 years, have honed my analytical and problem-solving abilities. Additionally, my Master’s in Management has enhanced my business acumen and organizational skills.

With a diverse background that spans multiple industries, I bring versatility and a wealth of knowledge to any role I undertake. Over 13 years of experience as an educator have developed my communication skills, enabling me to convey complex concepts clearly and effectively.

EDUCATION
Master of Science: Management
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL | Aug 2010

Bachelor of Science with Honors: Computer Engineering
Minor: Mathematics
Bachelor of Science with Honors: Electrical Engineering
Minor: Mathematics
The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN | Aug 2006
GPA: 3.38/4.0 (Cum Laude)
Dean’s List: Spring 2002, Fall 2002, Spring 2003, Fall 2003

PERSONAL DETAILS
Email: fosibodu@gmail.com
Mobile: +1 437-422-0130
Address: 25 Frost St, Brampton, ON

HONORS AND AWARDS

  • UNILAG 2000 Pre-degree Class Valedictorian (1st Place)
  • Herff’s College of Engineering Scholarship, University of Memphis
  • NSBE Board of Corporate Affiliates Scholar ($3000 Prize)
  • Honors Student Scholarship, University of Memphis
  • 1st Prize in Computer Science (RFID Research), University of Memphis
  • Henry & Lena M. Kahn Scholarship, University of Memphis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Oxbridge Tutorial College, Lagos, Nigeria
Physics & Mathematics Teacher | Apr 2016 – Dec 2017

  • Developed and implemented detailed syllabi and schemes of work for AS and A2 A-level Physics courses, resulting in 95% of students achieving grades A or B.
  • Delivered engaging lessons in AS and A2 A-level Physics, with student performance improving by an average of 20% in end-of-term assessments.
  • Provided additional Mathematics tutoring, leading to a 30% increase in students' overall mathematics scores.

LARB-BOD & Company, Lagos, Nigeria
Corporate Trainer, Facilitator, and Teacher | Oct 2011 – Dec 2017

  • Facilitated successful training sessions for job aptitude tests and psychometric assessments, contributing to a 40% increase in clients' pass rates.
  • Delivered motivational talks that boosted client engagement and confidence, leading to a 25% improvement in test performance.
  • Tutored students in SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, Mathematics, Physics, and Geography, helping over 80% of students achieve their target test scores.

Virtual High School Canada (Remote)
Educator - Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics
Lagos, Nigeria | Sep 2013 – Mar 2016

  • Taught Physics (SPH3U, SPH4U), Chemistry (SCH3U, SCH4U), and Computer Science (ICS3U - Java, ICS4U - Java), with over 90% of students achieving distinction grades.
  • Instructed additional programming courses in C and C++, resulting in improved student programming skills and successful university admissions.
  • Developed and scheduled comprehensive course plans tailored to the Ontario curriculum, enhancing overall student performance by 25%.
  • Monitored student progress closely, providing targeted support that contributed to a 30% increase in student success rates.

University of Florida, College-Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST), Gainesville, FL
Mathematics Instructor | Jan 2009 – Sep 2009

  • Created effective lesson plans and delivered Mathematics instruction, resulting in a 15% improvement in student scores on the College-Level Academic Skills Test.
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring that helped 85% of students achieve passing scores before the test was discontinued.

College Bound Tutorials, Memphis, TN
ACT/SAT Tutor | Feb 2007 – Dec 2008

  • Prepared high school students for the ACT and SAT exams, with a 90% success rate in securing admissions to top universities such as Lipscomb University, Vanderbilt, and Xavier University.
  • Enhanced students' test-taking strategies and skills, leading to average score increases of 200 points on the SAT and 5 points on the ACT.

Frayser Middle School, Memphis, TN
Mathematics Teacher | Jan 2007 – May 2007

  • Taught 8th-grade Mathematics, with 85% of students achieving grades of A or B in end-of-year exams.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans and after-school tutoring programs, resulting in a 20% improvement in student performance.

Center for Athletic Academic Services (CAAS), University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
Math, Physics, Chemistry Tutor | Jan 2004 – May 2007

  • Provided academic support to student-athletes, contributing to a 30% improvement in their academic performance and retention rates.

Geier Project, Memphis, TN
Mathematics Instructor | Jan 24, 2004 – Feb 11, 2004

  • Led a 3-week Mathematics teaching grant during the summer, improving participating students' understanding and performance in Mathematics.

Educational Support Program (ESP), University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
Math Tutor – Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry | Jan 2003 – May 2006

  • Tutored students in Algebra, Calculus, and Trigonometry, with a notable increase in average student grades and academic performance.