Samuel Nwokoro
Edinburgh,Edinburgh
Summary
As an Associate Fellow in the Higher Education Academy (HEA), an award-winning tutor at the University of Edinburgh, and with over a decade of student experience in higher education across Africa, Europe, and the UK, I bring a wealth of relevant experience and a passionate interest in tackling persistent inequalities in the tertiary system.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Tutor in Higher Education
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Edinburgh
09.2020 - 11.2023
- Participated in community and social events to promote courses and learning opportunities.
- Supported students with learning disabilities through special and enhanced teaching techniques.
- Gave PowerPoint presentations of lessons in analytical ways that enhanced student understanding of course content.
- Oversaw and invigilated examinations, maintaining quality teaching standards.
- Planned, prepared and delivered teaching sessions to special needs students.
- Monitored the progress and achievements of students using assessments and reports.
- Working with a team of tutors and course organisers to deliver on best practices in the field.
Lecturer in Historical Studies
The Theological College of Northern Nigeria
Jos, Nigeria, Plateau State
08.2014 - 05.2018
- Maintained records of pupils' learning progress, providing feedback and support to achieve desired results.
- Integrated competencies, goals and objectives into planning lessons for new classes.
- Assessed students' progress and identified areas of improvement to further develop assessable skills.
- Coordinated extracurricular activities to broaden pupils' learning opportunities.
- Wrote scholarly articles, papers and books related to the field of expertise.
- Organised and attended meetings with colleagues, senior staff, and various stakeholders
Minister in Public/Religious Life in Scotland
St Giles' Cathedral Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Edinburgh
06.2022 - Current
- Spoke publicly at civic, state, academic, and royal events, including at the funeral thanksgiving of the late Queen Elisabeth II.
- Presented short speeches at associations, including the annual dinner of the Royal College of Physicians in Edinburgh.
- Wrote and preached engaging and informative sermons at weekly services aimed at social justice.
- Planned activities to help raise funds for charitable causes.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Islamic and Christian-Muslim Studies
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh 09.2018 -
Master of Arts - Religious Studies
The University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark 09.2015 - 06.2017
Master of Theology - Theology
The Theological College of Northern Nigeria
Jos, Nigeria 08.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
The Theological College of Nigeria
Jos, Nigeria 08.2008 - 05.2012
Skills
- A strong awareness of higher and further education issues in Scotland
- Excellent Oral and written communication skills
- Policy and strategy development and analytical skills
- Excellent working relationship with colleagues and senior staff
- Agility and flexibility across departmental divides
- Excellent personal and project management skills
- Good IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Professional Awards
1. Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy(AFHEA):
Associate Fellowship is a professional recognition under the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF) awarded to recognise an individual's effectiveness of practice in teaching and/or support of learning in higher education. This includes initiatives taken to address issues of inequality and learning disability in the classroom.
2. Student Tutor of the Year 2021 by Edinburgh University Students Association Teaching Awards:
This is an award presented by the student body of the university to tutors who are outstanding in supporting students to achieve their learning goals in a course during the academic year.
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Elementary
German
Beginner (A1)
Danish
Elementary
References
References are available on demand
Timeline
Minister in Public/Religious Life in Scotland
St Giles' Cathedral Edinburgh
06.2022 - Current
Tutor in Higher Education
The University of Edinburgh
09.2020 - 11.2023
Doctor of Philosophy - Islamic and Christian-Muslim Studies
The University of Edinburgh
09.2018 -
Master of Arts - Religious Studies
The University of Copenhagen
09.2015 - 06.2017
Lecturer in Historical Studies
The Theological College of Northern Nigeria
08.2014 - 05.2018
Master of Theology - Theology
The Theological College of Northern Nigeria
08.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
The Theological College of Nigeria
08.2008 - 05.2012
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