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KWAPNOE, AARON PETER
MICROBIOLOGIST, RESEARCH ASSISTANT, WRITING PROFESSIONAL
CONTACT
CAREER OVERVIEW STATEMENT
Address: Bauchi, Bauchi, Nigeria
Phone: (-
Email:-
CORE SKILLS AND
COMPETENCIES
Content editing and proof
reading
Data collection and entry
Critical review of literature
critical thinking
Ethical use of AI for research
writing
Lecture note development
Presentation and public
speaking
Use of SPSS for qualitative data
analysis
Scientific presentations
Public speaking
Use of consensus tool for
quantitative data analysis and
mapping
Competent in APA, MLA and
Harvard referencing styles for
research writing
Effective use of Google tools:
Google Meet, Google Docs and
Microsoft Teams
Versatile academic and scientific research writing professional with a BSc. in
Microbiology. Proven 6 years of experience in writing expertise which spans
research, academia, and writing, showcased through hands-on involvement in
pivotal academic and scientific research projects, including "In-vivo assessment
of anti-plasmodial efficacy of Corchorus catharticus Blanco whole plant extract."
Beyond academia, having excelled in research writing role, meticulously editing
and proof reading of writing content, conducting critical and systematic reviews of
academic sources across disciplines such as public health, project management
and human resource management. Proficient in qualitative and quantitative data
analysis, survey development, and project management, complemented by a
passion for mentoring and teaching, as demonstrated during my tenure as a
Biology Teacher. Actively engaged in continual skills enhancement through a
spectrum of certifications and training programs, including self-taught ethical use
of AI tools for content proofreading, searching and collecting literature material for
academic research writing.
EDUCATION
BSc. Microbiology: Second-class upper (Hons) 4.06/5.00, 2019
University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State
WORK EXPERIENCE
Research Writer, 03/2023 to Date
Writ-Academy – Remote
Conducted a critical and systematic review of literature based on the
assigned topics in public health, project management, business
administration and human resource management
Conceptualized and developed research scheme for research writing
Strategically conducted qualitative and quantitative surveys.
Methodologically gathered and analysed qualitative and quantitative data.
Ethical use of AI software to source academic articles and publications
for research writing
Wrote and completed zero-AI-based research work, fully optimised for
submission based on the research or assignment brief.
Research Resource Person, 06/2020 to 12/2023
ESPAM Formation University – Nigeria Campus
Assisted in supervising undergraduate and postgraduate student
semester examinations in the Department of Community Health.
Developed presentation material/slides for seminars, workshops and
inaugural lectures in the Department of Community Health.
Assisted in strategic supervision of undergraduate student thesis,
seminar and workshop papers in the Department of Community Health.
Assisted in developing the undergraduate student examination marking
scheme in the Department of Community Health.
Collated and handled student semester examination scores and entries
into the Excel tool for grading.
Medical Laboratory Scientist Assistant (Intern), 08/2018 to
02/2019
Faith Alive Foundation, Jos, Plateau State
Collected patient data and uploaded it to the laboratory database.
Educated and counselled 120-150 patients on the requested laboratory
analysis.
Handled sample receipt, collection, and processing, ensuring sample
integrity and quality are not compromised.
Performed laboratory assays as requested by the doctor, including
malaria microscopy and drug sensitivity tests.
Assisted in developing a strategic plan to ensure seamless
communication between laboratory staff and patients as well as patients.
Handled sample transportation and transfer to the AIDs Prevention
Initiative in Nigeria reference laboratory.
Researched and presented a seminar on the importance of safety for
laboratory professionals.
Ensured that good laboratory techniques and practices were enforced to
ensure the safety of laboratory staff and guarantee the quality of results.
Ensured quality control checks were effectively and efficiently conducted.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Assisted in the conceptualisation and development of research statement
and questions for the study on “Dietary pattern and nutritional status of
children attending some health facilities in Wamba Town, Nassarawa
state, Nigeria” (2023) Department of Community Health, ESPAM
Formation University, Cotonou, Benin Republic.
Explored and developed a survey in “knowledge, attitude and practice of
waste management in Panda Development Area, Nassarawa State,
Nigeria” (2022) Department of Community Health, ESPAM formation
University, Cotonou, Benin Republic.
Explored and developed a survey in “knowledge, attitude and practice of
waste management in Panda Development Area, Nassarawa State,
Nigeria” (2022) ESPAM formation University.
Proofread and compiled a PhD thesis on “this study was to investigate
the efficacy of some medicinal plants used in the treatment of enteric
fever on the Plateau” (2020) Department of Microbiology, University of
Jos.
Conceptualized, developed, conducted benchwork, collected data and
wrote the research work “In-vivo assessment of anti-plasmodial efficacy
of Corchorus catharticus Blanco whole plant extract” -)
Department of Microbiology, University of Jos.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Government Day Senior Secondary School: Biology Teacher, Jigawar
Tsada, Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria -)
Supported student teachers by mentoring them on classroom management,
lesson planning, and activity organisation.
Conducted student assessments and collated students' results.
Kept students on-task with proactive behaviour modification and positive
reinforcement strategies.
PUBLICATION
Zumbes, H. J., Kwapnoe, A. P., Dapiya, H., and Opara, E. (2022). Invivo assessment of anti-plasmodial efficacy of Corchorus catharticus
Blanco whole plant extract. Journal of Herbal Medicine, 10(6):28-32.
HONOURS AND AWARDS
Certificate of Meritorious Service – President of Peer Educators
Trainers on HIV/AIDS and Reproductive
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND
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MEMBERSHIPS
Member, Nigerian Society for Microbiology
Global Outreach, American Society for Microbiology
TRAINING
The Next Economy Program: Core Life Skills and Employability
Trajectory Training, BIA and KRP-FEMA 2023
Graduate Internship in International Development, Dataville Research
LLC, 2023
Bacterial Bioinformatics, Helix Biogen Institute, 2022
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment, UNICEF,
2022
Principles of Public Health Emergency Management, International
Academy of Public Health, 2022
Introduction to Monitoring and Evaluation, Disaster Ready, 2022
Project Management, Customer Service, HR Management certification,
Skills Edge Consulting Ltd, 2022
CONFERENCES ATTENDED
42nd Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology, Ogun.
2019
40th Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology, Bauchi.
2017
REFERENCE
To be provided on request