Evelyn Aboagye
Toronto,ON
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Organiser/Founder and Mentor
Discovering-You Mentoring Program, University of Ghana
09.2017 - Current
- Offered guidance, career coaching, and advice to over 100 university students on their career paths, and scholarship opportunities
- Organized weekly seminars on career and personal development
- Responsible for coordinating meeting and setting mentoring goals
- Work with students to improve their CV, cover letters and scholarship essays.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with mentees.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Mathematics Instructor
Miniversity Education Company Ltd
02.2018 - 09.2020
- Assigned courses: Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics and A-level Mathematics (Pure Mathematics 1,Pure Mathematics 2, Statistics 1 and Statistics 2).
- Implemented innovative resources such as videos, metaphors and real-life scenarios to illustrate course concepts and engage students.
- Pursued professional development opportunities such as British Council Partner Schools certificate to learn new teaching strategies for courses.
- Utilized mathematical applications and problem-solving techniques to teach advanced topics in mathematics.
- Instructed students using online learning platform in addition to educating students in traditional, face-to-face settings.
Graduate Assistant
University of Ghana
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Assigned courses: Calculus II and General Mathematics
- Handled class of about 200 students; planned learning activities and monitored students’ performance.
- Administered coursework, graded assignments and provided constructive feedback
- Built and maintained professional relationships with students and faculty members
Volunteer Mathematics Tutor
Muizenberg High School
04.2017 - 06.2017
- Worked one-on-one with grade 9 students who struggled with their mathematical skills, particularly in Algebra
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
Teaching Assistant
University of Ghana
08.2013 - 07.2016
- Assigned courses: Functional Analysis, Mechanics, Calculus and General Mathematics
- Graded quizzes, held tutoring and exam review session
- Performed invigilation for Interim Assessments and main examinations.
Online Math Tutor
Yup Technology Inc
02.2016 - 06.2016
- Worked closely with other tutors and gained more knowledge on operations of Yup
- Explained math concepts in caring and encouraging environment to help kids thrive and learn.
- Utilized diverse teaching strategies and resources to help students better understand math concepts.
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and review to help students master challenging material.
Organizer and Volunteer Tutor
Personal Initiative
05.2011 - 01.2013
- This was 3-month project started in May 2011 to help students from less endowed communities in Birim South District of Ghana
- Developed and implemented learning activities for each day to improve students' learning style.
- Taught high school students English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
- Can boast of quite number of students who have gained admission to public universities in Ghana.
Education
Master of Arts - Mathematics And Statistics
York University
Toronto, ON08.2024
Master of Science - Mathematical Sciences
University of Cape Town
South Africa06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics and Computer Science
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana05.2013
Skills
- Personal: Adaptability, Leadership, Self motivation, Creativity, Teamwork, Multitasking
- Modeling and Analysis: MIT general Circulatory model, ECCO model
- Software & Tools: MS Office, LATEX, Sage, Java, C, C, R and Python;
- Linux tools like Geogebra, Xfig and Dia for diagrams
- Languages Twi (mother tongue), English (fluent), French (beginner)
- Communication: Recognizes other aspects of communication such as body language; Great listening skills and patience
- Active Listening
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Elementary
Twi
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Developing leadership Presence, November 2023
- Project Leadership, Novemeber 2023
Awards/Scholarships
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, York University Sept 2023- Aug 2024
- Received funding for the Master of Art in Mathematics and Statistics (34,568 CAD) and an academic excellence fund (from York University) of 2000 CAD
African Institute for Mathematical Science (AIMS), South Africa Aug 2016- June 2017
- Full scholarship for the Masters program; covered tuition, accommodation, health, economic flight, books, meals, etc.
Department of Computer Science, University of Ghana Jan 2012
- Nominated for an exchange program at Barnard College, United States, for the academic year 2011/12, Semester 2.
Best Language Student of the year Award, Hecta High School Jun 2005
- An award received for excelling in French, English and Twi (Ghanaian language).
Timeline
Mathematics Instructor
Miniversity Education Company Ltd
02.2018 - 09.2020
Organiser/Founder and Mentor
Discovering-You Mentoring Program, University of Ghana
09.2017 - Current
Graduate Assistant
University of Ghana
08.2017 - 12.2018
Volunteer Mathematics Tutor
Muizenberg High School
04.2017 - 06.2017
Online Math Tutor
Yup Technology Inc
02.2016 - 06.2016
Teaching Assistant
University of Ghana
08.2013 - 07.2016
Organizer and Volunteer Tutor
Personal Initiative
05.2011 - 01.2013
Master of Arts - Mathematics And Statistics
York University
Master of Science - Mathematical Sciences
University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics and Computer Science
University of Ghana
- Developing leadership Presence, November 2023
- Project Leadership, Novemeber 2023
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