Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Honors And Awards
Presentations
Professional Training
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Johari Diata Osei

Teaching Associate
Accra

Summary

Knowledgeable educator prepared for this role with strong background in academic research, curriculum development, and student mentorship. A strong focus on collaboration and results-driven practice supports adaptability across diverse academic settings. Skilled in classroom instruction, scholarly writing, and fostering positive learning atmosphere. Known for reliability and ability to drive educational success through innovative teaching methods and collaborative projects.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Teaching Associate

Arizona State University
08.2021 - Current
  • Promote a safe and inclusive classroom environment where all students feel respected and supported in their learning journey.
  • Utilize various teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles, resulting in higher student success rates.
  • Implement project-based learning activities that encourages collaboration and critical thinking among students.
  • Evaluate student progress using both formative and summative assessments to provide targeted feedback for continuous improvement.

Researcher

Arizona State University
08.2021 - 04.2022
  • Created inventory of Nina Murphy archival collection
  • Developed programming for 'Murphy’s Girls' celebration
  • Conducted thorough literature reviews to identify gaps in knowledge and inform future research directions.
  • Synthesized large volumes of information, identifying key trends and patterns relevant to research objectives.

Research Assistant and Office Manager

Savannah State University
01.2011 - 06.2012
  • Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
  • Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
  • Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
  • Synthesized complex information into clear summaries to make findings accessible to diverse audiences.
  • Managed research databases with utmost diligence, ensuring data integrity and security.

Fieldworker

Savannah State University
01.2011 - 06.2011
  • Assisted with survey development.
  • Developed and implemented community outreach initiatives.
  • Improved field productivity by implementing efficient work procedures and time management strategies.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through clear communication and mutual support during field tasks.

Education

Ph.D. - History

Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona
05-2027

Master of Arts - History

Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona
05-2022

MPA - Public Administration

Savannah State University
Savannah, Georgia
05-2012

Bachelor of Arts - History

Spelman College
Atlanta, Georgia
05-2008

Skills

Critical thinking

Data analysis

Course planning

Research and analysis

Interdisciplinary research

Course development

Student mentoring

Creative instruction

Honors And Awards

  • Graduate College Fellowship, 2023-2024
  • Gastwirth Fellowship, 2023-2024
  • SHPRS Research Grant, Spring 2023
  • Recovering Truth Fellowship, 2022-2023
  • PAC-12 Award for Dedication to Title IX and Women’s Sports, Spring 2022
  • Noel J. Stowe Public History Fellowship, 2022-2023
  • Arizona State University Tuition Award, 2022-2023
  • Teaching Assistantship, 2022-2023
  • Emma Goldman Travel Grant, Spring 2022
  • SHPRS Research Grant, Spring 2022
  • Arizona State University Tuition Award, 2021-2022
  • Teaching Assistantship, 2021-2022

Presentations

  • The Time for Talking Has Ended: Decolonization and Liberation from Theory to Praxis, Grenada 50/50 Independence Conference, 10/24
  • Beyond the Laughter: Unpacking Race, Class, and Social Dynamics in Black Sitcoms, Association for the Study of African American Life and History, 09/24
  • The Burden of Pain: A Study of the Historical Value of the Black Female Body, Midwest World History Association Conference, 09/22
  • The Burden of Pain: A Study of the Historical Value of the Black Female Body, The Macerata Festival of the Humanities, 09/22
  • Museums as Mirrors?: A Study of Black Cultural Identity in Jamaica and the United States, International Gullah Geechee and African Diaspora Conference, 02/22

Professional Training

  • IRB Social and Behavioral Research Certification, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative,10/22
  • Humanities Responsible Conduct of Research Certification, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative, 09/22
  • Social and Behavioral Conduct of Research Certification, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative, 08/22


References

Dr. Curtis Jerome Austin
Associate Professor, School of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies

Associate Director, Humanities Institute
Arizona State University
Email: cjausti1@asu.edu


Dr. Kwadwo Ohene Sarfoh
Director, PSS Urbania Consult Ltd

Project Coordinator, Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project

Ministry of Works, Housing, and Water Resources
Email: oksarfoh@yahoo.com


Mr. Pierre Lee Ramone Smith

Assistant Project Manager
Layton Construction
Email: pierre.smith@laytonconstruction.com

Timeline

Researcher

Arizona State University
08.2021 - 04.2022

Teaching Associate

Arizona State University
08.2021 - Current

Research Assistant and Office Manager

Savannah State University
01.2011 - 06.2012

Fieldworker

Savannah State University
01.2011 - 06.2011

Ph.D. - History

Arizona State University

Master of Arts - History

Arizona State University

MPA - Public Administration

Savannah State University

Bachelor of Arts - History

Spelman College

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