Yankuba Nyassi
Kombo East District
Summary
Experienced Desk Officer adept at providing frontline support and managing workflow. Known for developing efficient organizational systems, resolving complex issues, and facilitating effective communication channels. Strong problem-solving capabilities, administrative expertise, and a keen eye for accuracy. Proven track record of improving operational efficiency through innovative process improvements.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Desk Officer Biology
Ministry of Basic & Secondary Education
01.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: (Curriculum Research Evaluation and Development Directorate)
- Provide technical advice to the directorate and the ministry regarding Biology as an area of study;
- Development of competency-based science instructional learning materials, syllabi, and pupils’ books 1-9;
- Development of assessment tools for the instructional learning materials of pupils’ books 1-9;
- Development of competency-based comprehensive health education instructional learning materials pupils’ books 1-12;
- Evaluation of Technical Assistance for the development of a competency-based curriculum;
- Reviewed, designed, and developed content (syllabus) for the learning area with a team as may be necessary at a given time;
- Jointly designed and developed content (syllabus) for Social Studies;
- Trained teachers, education officers, and other stakeholders on Comprehensive Health Education;
- Trained, teachers, education officers, and other stakeholders on Strengthening Access to Quality Comprehensive Health Education;
- I serve as the secretary to the Project Coordinating Committee of Strengthening Access to Quality Comprehensive Health Education project;
- I do rapporteur work for the research project during workshops and other activities for efficient report writing and communication
- Monitoring of examination processes countrywide and prepared reports;
- Monitoring and evaluation of curriculum implementation process and impact;
- Research on innovative science teaching and learning processes and
- Participating in a research-based project on comprehensive health education in 42 schools and other community stakeholders
- (Curriculum Research Evaluation and Development Directorate)
Qualified Teacher HTC and Graduate Teacher
Al-kawthar Senior Secondary School
09.2015 - 07.2020
- Taught, assessed, and evaluated students’ progress in science and Physical and Health Education;
- Head of the science department;
- Head of the sports department; and coordinate sporting activities
Qualified Teacher HTC
Jiboroh Basic Cycle School
09.2014 - 07.2015
- Taught, assessed, and evaluated students’ progress in Science & Physical and Health Education;
- Head of the sports department; and coordinate sporting activities
Qualified Teacher HTC
Jambur Basic Cycle School
09.2013 - 07.2014
- Taught, assessed, and evaluated students’ progress in Science & Physical and Health Education;
- Head of the sports department; and coordinate sporting activities
- Coordinate the school garden
Qualified Teacher PTC
Pakaliba Basic Cycle School
09.2008 - 07.2010
- Taught, assessed and evaluated students’ progress in English language, science, mathematics, handwriting, reading, and Social and Environmental Studies;
- Head of supports department (coordinate sporting activities)
- Coordinate the school garden
Education
Master of Philosophy - Intellectual Property
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
10.2024
Postgraduate Diploma - Health Promotion and Education
University of The Gambia
12.2023
Bachelor of Science Education - Biology
University of The Gambia
05.2020
Advanced Diploma - Community Development Studies
The Gambia Technical Training Institute
11.2015
Higher Teachers’ Certificate (HTC) - Science & Physical and Health Education
Gambia College
06.2013
Primary Teachers’ Certificate (PTC) -
Gambia College
06.2008
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) -
Muslim Senior Secondary School
06.2003
Skills
- Strong Research Abilities
- Data Optimization Abilities
- Data Interpretation Expertise
- IT Competency
- Report writing skills
- Effective Presentation Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Facilitation skills
- Planning skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Proficient Spoken English
- Proficient Written English
- Analytical thinking
- Problem solving
- Innovativeness
- Resourcefulness
- Teamwork
- Relationship management
- Sensitivity in cross-cultural situations
- Effective Organization Skills
- Resilience
Workshopsseminarstraining
- 05/07/24 - Present, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Distance Learning Courses, Student
- 04/29/24 - 05/03/24, European Union Intellectual Property Organization, Training Topics/Modules, Participant
- 01/16/23 - 01/17/23, West African Research Innovation Management Association (WARIMA), 14th WARIMA annual Workshops & conference, Participant
Communityengagements
- 2015 - Present, Duwasu Village Community Forest Committee, General Secretary
- 2019 - Present, Advisory Board Committee for Village Development Committee (VDC), Member
- 2020 - Present, Duwasu Village Mosque Committee, General Secretary
- 2020 - Present, Duwasu Youth Development Association, Treasurer
Membershipofcivilsocietyorganizations
- 2022 - 2023, Kombo East Youth and Children Development Alliance (KEYCDA), Programs Officer
- 2018 - Present, Kombo East District Community Child Protection Committee (CCPC), Member
- 2017 - 2018, Kombo East District Sports Committee, Assistant PRO and PRO
Languageability
Proficient, Proficient, Proficient, Proficient, Proficient, Proficient, Good, Fair
References
- Fatou Dally Bittaye, Curriculum Research Evaluation and Development Directorate, RED 1 Complex, Kanifing, The Gambia, Principal Education Officer (PEO), (+220) 7033112/9984238, fatoudally83@gmail.com
- Dr. Bintou Dibba, University of The Gambia, Brikama Campus, Brikama, The Gambia, Senior Lecturer, (+220) 7419096, bdibba@utg.edu.gm
Internationalconferences
- 01/16/23 - 01/19/23, West African Research Innovation Management Association (WARIMA), 14th WARIMA annual Workshops & conference, Participant
- 09/16/22 - 09/18/22, National Youth Council, Youth Connekt Gambia Summit 2.0, Participant
- 05/23/22 - 05/26/22, African Curriculum Association, 3rd African Continental Curriculum Conference, Participant
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: West Coast Region
- Date of Birth: 08/22/83
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Gambian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Desk Officer Biology
Ministry of Basic & Secondary Education
01.2021 - Current
Qualified Teacher HTC and Graduate Teacher
Al-kawthar Senior Secondary School
09.2015 - 07.2020
Qualified Teacher HTC
Jiboroh Basic Cycle School
09.2014 - 07.2015
Qualified Teacher HTC
Jambur Basic Cycle School
09.2013 - 07.2014
Qualified Teacher PTC
Pakaliba Basic Cycle School
09.2008 - 07.2010
Master of Philosophy - Intellectual Property
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Postgraduate Diploma - Health Promotion and Education
University of The Gambia
Bachelor of Science Education - Biology
University of The Gambia
Advanced Diploma - Community Development Studies
The Gambia Technical Training Institute
Higher Teachers’ Certificate (HTC) - Science & Physical and Health Education
Gambia College
Primary Teachers’ Certificate (PTC) -
Gambia College
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) -
Muslim Senior Secondary School
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