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COSMOS NABONADAM
TEACHING AND RESEARCH ASSISTANT
ACCRA,GHANA
Summary
Detail-oriented Research Assistant with hands-on experience performing clerical work to advance research goals. Drives team success with expertise in data review, reporting, and specimen handling. Adept at conducting interviews, literature reviews, and data synthesis and analysis, well versed in creating efficient systems to organize and manage experimental data. Currently a teaching and research assistant in the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Cape Coast.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
21
21
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teaching and Research Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST- FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
CAPE COAST, GHANA
10.2021 - Current
- Performing statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
- Gather, arrange, and collect research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- I work for 35–40 hours per week as a teaching and research assistant.
- Planning, modifying, and executing research techniques, procedures, and tests.
- Maintain and calibrate various types of lab equipment.
- Track student attendance and calculate impact on grades of those missing excessive days.
- Document attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
- Check assignments, proctor tests, and provide grades according to university standards.
- Lead courses independently with minimal oversight from professors.
- I oversee classes of up to 200 students in geography.
- Identifying negative trends, such as groups of students missing key concepts, and working with professors to resolve concerns.
- Copy, organize, and distribute classroom materials.
Library Student Assistant
KWAME NKRUMAH HALL- UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST
CAPE COAST, CP
09.2017 - 01.2022
- Helped with weeding of book and reference collections by sorting heavily worn items.
- I assisted patrons with use of and access to technology, resources, and materials.
- I monitored patrons at library entrances and public areas and enforced library policies to maintain peaceful atmosphere.
- Organized returned books and materials and assisted with shelving.
- I assisted library staff with clerical duties to help lighten workload.
- I answered general questions in person, by phone and over email.
- I organized special projects and programs that serviced community needs and improved library's public image.
- I maintained and updated records of the current collection.
- I closely monitored front desk visitors to maintain a secure and clean environment.
- I provided assistance and support to staff in regard to facility maintenance, security, and services.
- I assisted patrons with library's computers and provided information on logging onto Internet.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - SOCIAL SCIENCES- SOCIOLOGY AND GEOGRAPHY
UNIVERSITY oF CAPE COAST
CAPE COAST, GHANA 08.2017 - 10.2021
WEST AFRICAN SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE - GENERAL ARTS
NOTRE DAME MINOR SEMINARY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
NAVRONGO, GHANA 11.2012 - 07.2022
BASIC EDUCATION CERTIFICATE - BASIC AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
KAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY
PAGA, GHANA 10.2004 - 04.2012
Timeline
Teaching and Research Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST- FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
10.2021 - Current
Library Student Assistant
KWAME NKRUMAH HALL- UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST
09.2017 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - SOCIAL SCIENCES- SOCIOLOGY AND GEOGRAPHY
UNIVERSITY oF CAPE COAST
08.2017 - 10.2021
WEST AFRICAN SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE - GENERAL ARTS
NOTRE DAME MINOR SEMINARY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
11.2012 - 07.2022
BASIC EDUCATION CERTIFICATE - BASIC AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
KAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY
10.2004 - 04.2012
Software
STATA
R
MICROSOFT OFFICE
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
ADOBE PREMIERE PRO
WONDERSHARE FILMORA X
Skills
Database searches
Accomplishments
- I presented research on A Review of Literature on Development Challenges of Migrant Communities: The Case of the LA Nkwantanang Madina Municipality-Ghana at the department of Geography and Regional Planning at the University of Cape Coast. (October, 2021)
- I trained 100 undergraduate students in Fieldwork, Workshops, and Seminars.
Interests
HUMAN INTERACTIONS
SOCIAL INTERACTIONS
SOCIAL CHANGE
HUMAN BEHAVIOUR
PSYCHOLOGY
RELEVANT COURSES
SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH METHODS
BASIC STATISTICS
SOCIAL STATISTICS
SOCIAL SCIENCES RESEARCH METHODS
SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY I
SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY II: PROBLEMS OF THEORY BUILDING
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY I
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY II
FOUNDATION AND ISSUES IN SOCIOLOGY
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
SOCIOLOGY OF DEATH AND DYING
COMMUNICATION AND THE MEDIA
CRIMINOLOGY
POPULATION, HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT
SOCIOLOGY OF THE INTERNET
COMMUNICATIVE SKILLS
INFORMATION LITERACY
COMPUTERS IN SOCIETY
FAMILY AND KINSHIP
SOCIALIZATION
CONFLICT AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION
SOCIAL STRATIFICATION, CLASS, AND CONFLICT
SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH AND MEDICINE
MIGRATION STUDIES
SELF-STUDY COURSES
- DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS
- PROBABILITY
- SIMPLE AND MULTIPLE REGRESSION
- ANOVA
- CRITICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE ASSUMPTION OF STATISCAL PROCEDURES
CONFERENCES AND TRAINING EXPERIENCE
- SPRINGBOARD ROAD SHOW 2018
- WHAT I WISH I KNEW 2019-WIWIK19 CONFERENCE
- WHAT I WISH I KNEW 2020-WIWIK2020 CONFERENCE
- SPRINGBOARD YOUTH DIALOGUE '2021
VOLUNTEERING
I volunteered in the following educational and life impacting events:
- KWAME NKRUMAH HALL LIBRARY COMMITTEE(2017-2022)
- WHAT I WISHED I KNEW 2020- WIWIK2020
- KWAME NKRUMAH HALL COVID-19 TASK FORCE 2021- KNH COVID COMMITTEE
- SPRING BOARD YOUTH DIALOGUE 2021
REFERENCES
1. Dr. (Mrs.) Comfort I Ogunleye-Adentona (Senior Member-University of Cape Coast)
Dr. (Mrs.) Comfort I Ogunleye-Adentona, supervised my research work on "A Review of Literature on Development Challenges of Migrant Communities: The Case of the LA Nkwantanang Madina Municipality."
Email: ogunleye-adentona@ucc.edu.gh
2. Dr. Gerald Atampugre (Senior Member-University of Cape Coast)
Dr. Gerald Atampugre was my undergraduate geography lecturer, and he is currently my immediate supervisor for my teaching and research assistance in the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Email: gerald.atampugre@ucc.edu.gh
3. Dr. John Windie Ansah(Senior Lecturer-University of Cape Coast)
Dr. John Windie Ansah was my lecturer in sociology, and I taught me Sociological Theory Building, and Sociological Research Methods.
RELEVANT COURSES
SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH METHODS
BASIC STATISTICS
SOCIAL STATISTICS
SOCIAL SCIENCES RESEARCH METHODS
SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY I
SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY II: PROBLEMS OF THEORY BUILDING
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY I
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY II
FOUNDATION AND ISSUES IN SOCIOLOGY
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
SOCIOLOGY OF DEATH AND DYING
COMMUNICATION AND THE MEDIA
CRIMINOLOGY
POPULATION, HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT
SOCIOLOGY OF THE INTERNET
COMMUNICATIVE SKILLS
INFORMATION LITERACY
COMPUTERS IN SOCIETY
FAMILY AND KINSHIP
SOCIALIZATION
CONFLICT AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION
SOCIAL STRATIFICATION, CLASS, AND CONFLICT
SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH AND MEDICINE
MIGRATION STUDIES
SELF-STUDY COURSES
- DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS
- PROBABILITY
- SIMPLE AND MULTIPLE REGRESSION
- ANOVA
- CRITICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE ASSUMPTION OF STATISCAL PROCEDURES
CONFERENCES AND TRAINING EXPERIENCE
- SPRINGBOARD ROAD SHOW 2018
- WHAT I WISH I KNEW 2019-WIWIK19 CONFERENCE
- WHAT I WISH I KNEW 2020-WIWIK2020 CONFERENCE
- SPRINGBOARD YOUTH DIALOGUE '2021
VOLUNTEERING
I volunteered in the following educational and life impacting events:
- KWAME NKRUMAH HALL LIBRARY COMMITTEE(2017-2022)
- WHAT I WISHED I KNEW 2020- WIWIK2020
- KWAME NKRUMAH HALL COVID-19 TASK FORCE 2021- KNH COVID COMMITTEE
- SPRING BOARD YOUTH DIALOGUE 2021
REFERENCES
1. Dr. (Mrs.) Comfort I Ogunleye-Adentona (Senior Member-University of Cape Coast)
Dr. (Mrs.) Comfort I Ogunleye-Adentona, supervised my research work on "A Review of Literature on Development Challenges of Migrant Communities: The Case of the LA Nkwantanang Madina Municipality."
Email: ogunleye-adentona@ucc.edu.gh
2. Dr. Gerald Atampugre (Senior Member-University of Cape Coast)
Dr. Gerald Atampugre was my undergraduate geography lecturer, and he is currently my immediate supervisor for my teaching and research assistance in the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Email: gerald.atampugre@ucc.edu.gh
3. Dr. John Windie Ansah(Senior Lecturer-University of Cape Coast)
Dr. John Windie Ansah was my lecturer in sociology, and I taught me Sociological Theory Building, and Sociological Research Methods.
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