Francis Ala Adjetey
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record at the University of Manitoba, where I leveraged statistical software and critical thinking to enhance research outcomes. Skilled in fostering student engagement and development, I excel in translating complex scientific concepts into understandable lessons, achieving significant improvements in learning and research quality.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
S.P.I.K.E Inc
Winnipeg, MB
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care across service providers.
- Promoted independence among clients through skill-building exercises and goal-setting initiatives.
Graduate Student Research Assistant
University Of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB
05.2022 - Current
- Conducted routine research and standardized experiments in controlled settings and obtained useful, valid results relating to phytochemicals isolated from sorghum and sorghum starch extracts
- Interpreted and analyzed research data to draw conclusions on outcomes.
- Performed meticulous routine data analysis, ensuring the utmost accuracy in data entry.
- Prepared fact sheets, tables, and graphs to summarize research results.
- Used MS Excell, OriginPro and R studio to analyze data
- Ordered new laboratory supplies (chemicals, reagents, solvents, and equipment) to maintain stock and inventory.
- Designed visually informative posters for presentations at academic conferences (Global Sorghum Symposium, Cereals and Grains, Internationals Cereals and Bread Conference), attracting interest from fellow scholars in the field.
Teaching Assistant (Food Chemistry)
University Of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Contributed to ongoing curriculum development efforts by offering insights gained from direct experience working with students in the lab setting.
- Strengthened connections between theoretical knowledge and practical application by incorporating real-world examples into lessons.
- Continuously updated personal knowledge of emerging trends and advancements in the scientific field to ensure relevancy in teaching content.
- Maintained accurate student attendance, participation, and progress recordsthroughout the semester.
- Streamlined lab setup and cleanup procedures, increasing efficiency and reducing wasted time during experiments.
- Boosted student comprehension of complex scientific concepts through hands-on laboratory demonstrations.
- Encouraged active participation from all students through engaging activities designed to stimulate critical thinking skills.
Research and Teaching Assistant (National Service)
Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science And Technology, KNUST
Kumasi - Ghana
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Reviewing manuscripts for publication
- Organizing lectures and preparing slides for presentation
- Helping with laboratory analysis
Education
Master of Science - Food Science
• University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Food Science And Technolgy
• Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
Kumasi, Ghana06.2020
Diploma - Software Engineering
• Intercom Programming & Manufacturing Company
Tema, Ghana05.2016
High School Diploma -
Achimota School
Accra, Ghana06.2015
Skills
- Daily living support
- Housekeeping tasks
- Health and safety awareness
- Emotional Support
- Pedagogical Strategies
- Laboratory techniques
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Sample Preparation
- Quality Control Procedures
- Chemical Handling
- Teaching experience
- Scientific Writing
- Cell Culture Techniques
- Analytical chemistry
- Instrumentation Operation
- Statistical software
- Microbial Culturing
- Critical Thinking
- Classroom Organization
- Relationship Building
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Student Engagement
- Data Entry
- Lesson Planning
- Academic Writing
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student Development
- Qualitative Research
- Student Tutoring
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Teaching Assistant (Food Chemistry)
University Of Manitoba
01.2024 - 04.2024
Support Worker
S.P.I.K.E Inc
07.2023 - Current
Graduate Student Research Assistant
University Of Manitoba
05.2022 - Current
Research and Teaching Assistant (National Service)
Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science And Technology, KNUST
09.2020 - 09.2021
Master of Science - Food Science
• University of Manitoba
Bachelor of Science - Food Science And Technolgy
• Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
Diploma - Software Engineering
• Intercom Programming & Manufacturing Company
High School Diploma -
Achimota School