Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Certification
Training and Consultation Experience
Achievements and Awards
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Olayinka Ibikunle

Tech Educator
Lagos,LA

Summary

Passionate and results-oriented tech educator with extensive experience empowering students and teachers in STEM education. Skilled in programming (Python, C++), robotics platforms (Arduino, Rev, Vex), and instructional design. Trained over 20 tutors and coached teams to prestigious competitions like the First Global Challenge. Adept at developing engaging, globally-aligned curricula and fostering creativity and problem-solving skills in learners. Committed to driving innovation and excellence in tech education.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Consultant and Trainer

Nigenius Tech Tutor Bootcamp
La, Lagos
01.2024 - Current

Led workshops on using Stempedia kits, Arduino, and Chim:Bit for project-based learning

  • Trained teachers to integrate coding and robotics effectively into their classrooms, enhancing STEM education delivery
  • Advised schools on implementing STEM programs, including curriculum design and resource planning

Trainer

UBEC Smart Schools Initiative
01.2024 - Current
  • Conducted teacher training sessions on the basics of coding and robotics using kits such as REV IQ, SAM Lab, drones, Arduino, and U-kit
  • Trained teachers to integrate technology into classrooms effectively, improving STEM education delivery

Coding and Robotics Coach

KEY Academy
01.2023 - Current
  • Instructed club members in coding and robotics basics, laying a strong foundation for their future learning
  • Supported students in independent and collaborative robotics projects, promoting critical thinking and innovation
  • Designed play-based learning materials and lesson plans to make coding and robotics engaging and accessible for young learners

Coding and Robotics Coach

Ocean Crest Schools
01.2023 - Current
  • Introduced the fundamentals of coding and robotics to club members, nurturing their interest and understanding
  • Guided students in developing creative coding and robotics projects, fostering teamwork and problem-solving skills
  • Prepared the competition team for participation in robotics competitions, building their confidence and competitive spirit

Technical Coach

Association of STEM Educators in Nigeria
01.2022 - Current
  • Mentored high school students in robotics design, programming, and competition participation
  • Led teams to achieve national and international recognition in robotics competitions, including the First Global Challenge

Faculty Lead for Robotics and Coding | Robotics Instructor

Edupoint Limited
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Mentored and coached 23 tutors in coding and robotics, significantly improving their teaching skills and student outcomes
  • Developed and implemented a globally-aligned coding and robotics curriculum for primary and secondary levels
  • Designed and led project-based learning initiatives, such as the summer camp's Smart Homes project, fostering students' creativity and problem-solving skills

Robotics Trainer

Awarri Limited
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Provided robotics and programming training to over 50 students across 5 schools, enhancing their technical skills and knowledge
  • Coached students to build a CubeSat and competition robot for the First Global Challenge, leading the team to Singapore in 2023
  • Developed engaging robotics content and instructional materials for educational purposes

Robotics Instructor

Voice to the Street NGO
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Designed and delivered robotics crash courses for young people from underserved communities
  • Empowered participants with basic robotics skills and sparked their interest in STEM fields

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Lagos

Web Development - undefined

Dominion Academy

Programming, Robotics, and Instructional Design Courses - undefined

Udemy, LinkedIn, YouTube

Skills

  • Instructional Design

  • Strategic Thinking

  • Communication

  • Vex Robotics

  • Rev Robotics

  • Arduino

  • Java

  • C

  • Python

  • Gamification of Learning

  • Instructional Design

Certification

Project Management Foundations - LinkedIn Learning

Training and Consultation Experience

  • Consultant and Trainer, Nigenius Tech Tutor Bootcamp, 2024, Led workshops on using Stempedia kits, Arduino, and Chim:Bit for project-based learning., Trained teachers to integrate coding and robotics effectively into their classrooms, enhancing STEM education delivery., Advised schools on implementing STEM programs, including curriculum design and resource planning.
  • Trainer, UBEC Smart Schools Initiative, 2024, Conducted teacher training sessions on the basics of coding and robotics using kits such as REV IQ, SAM Lab, drones, Arduino, and U-kit., Trained teachers to integrate technology into classrooms effectively, improving STEM education delivery.

Achievements and Awards

  • Gold Award - Dr. Mae Jemison Award for International Unity, 2023, Led a team of students to achieve the award for fostering international collaboration and innovation in robotics.
  • 4th Place - Robocode Fest Inter-School Robotics Competition, 2022, Guided a team of students to secure 4th place in a prestigious national robotics competition.
  • Most Outstanding Tutor Award, 2022, Recognized for exceptional contributions and fostering academic excellence in students at EduPoint Limited.

Timeline

Consultant and Trainer

Nigenius Tech Tutor Bootcamp
01.2024 - Current

Trainer

UBEC Smart Schools Initiative
01.2024 - Current

Coding and Robotics Coach

KEY Academy
01.2023 - Current

Coding and Robotics Coach

Ocean Crest Schools
01.2023 - Current

Robotics Instructor

Voice to the Street NGO
01.2023 - 12.2023

Technical Coach

Association of STEM Educators in Nigeria
01.2022 - Current

Faculty Lead for Robotics and Coding | Robotics Instructor

Edupoint Limited
01.2021 - 01.2024

Robotics Trainer

Awarri Limited
01.2021 - 01.2024

Web Development - undefined

Dominion Academy

Programming, Robotics, and Instructional Design Courses - undefined

Udemy, LinkedIn, YouTube

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Lagos
Olayinka IbikunleTech Educator