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Balqees Tolutope Ololu

Ajegunle Isale,Egbejila Road

Summary

I am poised towards building a strong, viable, dynamic, and vibrant career in chemistry. As a chemist, I intend to deploy my skills towards creating innovation in physical chemistry in any organization I am opportune to find myself.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant lecturer in university

University of Ilorin.
Ilorin, Nigeria
12.2023 - Current
  • Prepared and delivered lectures on diverse topics in physical, analytical, and inorganic chemistry.
  • Tutored students requiring extra support to increase target grade attainment.
  • Mentored groups of 20-25 students annually, providing academic and pastoral support as appropriate.
  • Created engaging resources to explain key concepts and improve students' understanding of curriculum topics.
  • Maintained good knowledge of current topics to provide helpful, informative student guidance.
  • Supported students with various learning difficulties to understand key concepts in core subjects.
  • Helped students explore concepts through challenging assignments and stimulating class discussions.
  • Contributed to department and faculty meetings to continuously assess and improve internal practices.
  • Administered examinations, assessed results, and issued fair grades.
  • Planned, coordinated, and executed research projects to gain insight into catalysis and air purification technologies.
  • Coordinated laboratory experiments for students to test in-class theories.
  • Supervised work undertaken on key projects related to students' advanced degrees.

Class and chemistry subject teacher

Kwara State Teaching Service Commission, Baptist Senior Secondary School
Ilorin, Nigeria
05.2021 - 12.2023
  • Preparation of bench reagents, conducting and supervision of laboratory practicals and analysis thrice weekly.
  • Supervise class and students of over 50 metrics, including class work, assignments, and tests.
  • Adhered to standard marking and recording requisites of national examination bodies.
  • Assist students in increased curricular and other curricular activities

Class teacher

National Social Investments, Ajegunle-Jooro
Ilorin, Nigeria
09.2018 - 09.2020

Teaching, monitoring, and supervision of over 30 pupils; admission of tests; scoring and recording.

  • Incorporated hands-on activities into daily lessons to boost comprehension levels.

Research Assistant

University of Ilorin
11.2017 - 10.2019
  • Preparation of reagents, Operation of some analytical instruments such as UV-Visible spectrophotometer, Abbe refractometer, amongst others
  • Analysis, interpretation, and report of research results.
  • Supervising and grading over 1000 undergraduate tests and practicals.
  • Tutored students struggling with material, improving understanding and academic performance.

Chemistry Teacher and Form Teacher

National Youth Service Corp, GSS, Kuru
Jos, Plateau State
12.2015 - 10.2016
  • Government Science School (GSS), Kuru, Jos South Local Government Area, Plateau State: Tutored more than 200 students in chemistry and assisted in laboratory practicals.
  • Taught complex chemistry concepts to students for improved understanding and academic performance.
  • Member, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA): Sensitized the public on minor accidents and disaster management.

Education

M.Sc (Hons.) - Chemistry

University of Ilorin
Ilorin, Nigeria
05.2021

Diploma - Education

National Teachers' Institute
Jos, Nigeria
2017

Diploma - Six Sigma Scholars Industrial Information Technology

SIIT Global
Ilorin
2017

B.Sc (Hons.) - Chemistry

University of Ilorin
Ilorin, Kwara state. Nigeria
08.2015

Some College (No Degree) - Sciences

Federal Government College Ilorin
Ilorin
2010

Skills

  • Materials preparation
  • Research expertise
  • MS office
  • Data collection
  • Internet surfing
  • OTHER SKILLS
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Leadership strength
  • Ability to impart knowledge profoundly
  • Excellent communication skills

Accomplishments

  • Synthesis and characterization of Titania, Iron-titania and Nickel-titania photocatalysts for degradation of Eosin yellow and Brilliant green dyes (2019)
  • Adsorption of cadmium (ii), chromium (iii) and lead (ii) ions unto unmodified and chemically modified almond seed coat (2015)

Award/Recognition

  • First Class Honours Award. University of Ilorin, Nigeria. (2015)
  • Chemist of the Year. Student Chemical Society of Nigeria, Department of Chemistry, University of Ilorin, Nigeria. (2015)
  • Head prefect. Federal Government College Ilorin, Nigeria. (2010)

Interests

HOBBIES : Reading, Researching

Ranking

Top 1% of class

Timeline

Assistant lecturer in university

University of Ilorin.
12.2023 - Current

Class and chemistry subject teacher

Kwara State Teaching Service Commission, Baptist Senior Secondary School
05.2021 - 12.2023

Class teacher

National Social Investments, Ajegunle-Jooro
09.2018 - 09.2020

Research Assistant

University of Ilorin
11.2017 - 10.2019

Chemistry Teacher and Form Teacher

National Youth Service Corp, GSS, Kuru
12.2015 - 10.2016

M.Sc (Hons.) - Chemistry

University of Ilorin

Diploma - Education

National Teachers' Institute

Diploma - Six Sigma Scholars Industrial Information Technology

SIIT Global

B.Sc (Hons.) - Chemistry

University of Ilorin

Some College (No Degree) - Sciences

Federal Government College Ilorin
Balqees Tolutope Ololu