Olasupo Olatoyosi Akin

Olasupo Olatoyosi Akin Email:-PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: WORK EXPERIENCE A highly skilled business entrepreneur with expertise in business planning and management. Proficient 21st-century business design strategies and utilizing cutting-edge technologies. Extensive experience as a business founder specializing in human capital skill design and development. Possesses advanced knowledge in research and information management. Demonstrates proficiency in utilizing creative and innovative tools to address business challenges. Develops effective strategies in identifying and enhancing profitable outcomes. June 2024- To Date Founder/CEO Recast® Recast is an educational research startup leveraging educational technology to make educational research findings in higher institutions accessible and easy to understand by educational researchers and every individual. We connect researchers to past and recent educational research through podcasts where they share their research problems, findings, and values with society. 2015 – To Date Founder/Director of Training, Aisearch Educational Consulting Responsibilities: ●​ Graphic and media design of brand identity and informational and print resources. Consult on training and learning resource design and development to Teachers and learning instructors. Facilitate seminars on academic research and information communication technologies for career enhancement. Design teaching curriculum and module for teaching and learning purposes. Access and advise educators and learning design instructors on students’ academic progress. Support organizations on training and learning designs for their staff development and productivity. 8, 2021- Present Associate Educator, American International School of Abuja. ●​ Collaborate with the teacher to deliver teaching to the students and support students with their learning, often focusing on maths, reading and writing, and other academic activities. Plan and teach science and other subjects. Supervise group activities within and outside the classroom, set up equipment for lessons keep classrooms safe for learning, and help develop programs of learning activities by collaborating with the homeroom teacher. Adapt appropriate materials to motivate and encourage students monitor and support the teacher to manage children’s behavior and progress, and help with school events, and activities. 8, 2019 -7, 2021 Behavior Intervention Support, American International School of Abuja. Responsibilities: ●​ Develop learning materials and reinforcement strategies according to the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP). Provide counseling support to help students in the learning and behavior activities toward academic productivity. Teach grade-level subjects; Maths, Reading, Writing, Science, and Social Studies. ●​ Provide 1:1 learning, behavior management, and intervention support to students with special needs based on psycho-educational evaluation reports and recommendations. Collaborate with the school counselor on providing guidance and counseling support to help manage the behavioral needs of the students. Teach and analyze students’ behavior from a functional perspective and develop daily positive interventions to ensure productive learning. ●​ Execute behavioral plans/goals designed by the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions to assist in meeting students' needs and providing a productive learning environment. Revise lesson material with students individually or in small groups. Provide behavioral and socio-emotional support to students. Work with the co-teacher to prepare materials for lessons through administrative support. ●​ Co-teach small or whole group lessons. Teach individual lessons and assessments for the students. Collaborate with the co-teacher to recognize issues students are facing and recommend solutions. Meet with parents to discuss their children's progress, and to advise on their priorities for learners and their resource needs for better academic performance. 09/2018 – 09/2019 Admissions /Registrar’s Assistant, American International School of Abuja Responsibilities: · Act as the first point of contact for the school: welcoming visitors responding to telephone and email inquiries helpfully and constructively and ensuring that appropriate actions are taken promptly. Assisting with all admissions-related tasks, including preparations for and assistance during the admission process, taking calls, and recording details of inquiries from prospective new families. Keep the Registrar informed fully about relevant matters relating to the school admission. Keep current filing in the office up to date. Manage appointments for the registrar. Direct all non-admissions-related calls to the appropriate division. Communicating with parents regarding aspects of school life, receiving and passing on information to the school management. Maintains and updates school information records and databases. 08/2016 – 09/2018 Administrative Assistant, American International School of Abuja Responsibilities: ●​ Assisting with various administrative tasks and duties, utilizing Word, Excel, and the school database. Process teaching resources for printing and proper distribution to students. Operate office machinery such as printers copiers and other copy room equipment. Collate necessary printed and visual materials for teaching, learning, and other administrative purposes. Organize, copy, and print project work, homework, test papers, and other details from students. Manage binding activities and handle inventory of packages and supplies. Receive and disseminate post and parcels. 2012 – 2013 Guidance Counsellor/Learning Support, Nasarawa State Polytechnic, Lafia. Responsibilities: ●​ Provide academic guidance and support services, including the monitoring of the academic performance of students. Support the Dean of Student Affairs in designing behavioral and counseling support for students. Provide information on career awareness, exploration, and planning services, including goal-setting and decision-making assistance for students. Provide referral services to students during the social and emotional crisis. 2009 –2010 Subject Teacher/Counsellor (Teaching Practice), St. Gabriel Senior Secondary School, Mokola Ibadan. Responsibilities: ●​ Teach social science subjects, Social studies, Political Science, Geography, and History. Develop schemes of work and tests that are in accordance with established procedures. Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment. Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction. Manage student behaviors in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures. Provide guidance counseling support to students for best therapy and career choice support. 2005 –2007 Elementary Homeroom Teacher, The Vine International School, Ring Road, Ibadan. Responsibilities: ●​ Plan, deliver, and evaluate lessons, grade assignments, maintain up-to-date records, and forward plans for review. Teach Elementary subjects; Math, Writing, Reading, Science, Social Studies, and Phonics. Give and grade assignments, homework, and tests. Help students prepare for standardized testing. Oversee students during recess, lunch, and other activities. Talk to parents about their children’s progress. Meet and work with other teachers and supervisors to discuss school policies. Support and refer students with learning difficulties. Observe and evaluate students' performance and development. Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and assignments. EDUCATION 2007 – 2011 Bachelor Degree in Education, Guidance and Counselling Political Science (Minor) University of Ibadan 2001 – 2004 Nigeria Certificate in Education, Education, Social Studies, and Political Science, Oyo State College of Education (Teachers College) ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ Teaching Certification (License), Social Studies (6-8) (Valid:2025) Hawaii Teacher Certification Board, State of Hawai’i (United States of America) Teaching Certification (License), (K-5) Social Science (6-12), Counselling Support (K-12) Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria Certificate in Human Resources Open2study, https://www.open2study.com/ Certificate Course in Internet Search Skills Understanding Advance Search using Google Search, Alison, https://alison.com Professional Membership and organization ●​ Counselling Association of Nigeria, ●​ Teacher Registration Council of Nigeria ●​ Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA) ADDITIONAL SKILLS OTHER SKILLS ●​ Data management, Instructional design, Guidance, and Counselling skills, Learning support skills, Academic and Information research skills, Ability to study and implement recommendations from psychological evaluation reports, Emotional Intelligence skills, Ability to facilitate training and presentations, Clubs and school activities skills, and Presentation. skills (Individual and group) ICT SKILLS ●​ Google Classroom, Adobe Graphic Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Premiere, InDesign, and After Effects. Microsoft Office package: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Distance/virtual learning design. Google Suite: Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Calendar. Statistical operation and Analysis: Statistical Package for Social Sciences(SPSS).Internet Search: Web search skills, Seesaw learning tools, and Power School. VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES Young Men's Christian Association, Ibadan ●​ Member 1997- to date (2022) ●​ Local Y’s Youth President -) ●​ Vice President (Local Area Youth Association),- Achievements: 1. Organized a seminar on Youth participation in Politics, 2. Coordinated Community development and sensitization of youths on Individual and Society Well-being. Recipient, Young Business Leaders of Nigeria (2015 Cohort) ●​ Business management and enterprise Skills Training The Integrity Organization (Citizenship Education, Social Justice and Community Development Club) ●​ Campus Coordinator -) Achievements: 1. Improved campus membership by 50%. 2. Organized discourse and seminars on the need for Integrity and Social Justice in our societies. 3. Organised student leaders' summit towards building a society free of corruption. Student Counsellors Press Organization, University of Ibadan (Campus news and reports publications) ●​ Deputy Editor-in-Chief (2008) ●​ Editor-in-Chief (2009) Achievement: 1. Edited weekly publications and articles related to education development, youths, and psychological well-being of the students and other press-related issues. 2. Established a newsstand at the Department of Guidance and Counselling, University of Ibadan. Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners Chapel): Religion and social justice development institution. Creativity and Planning Director: Children's Department. 1.​ Achievement: Plan activities and programs for Children during events. Teach/Guide Children principles relating to character development, justice, spiritual growth, relationships, and personal growth. Aiseach Educational Consulting (Educational training, Instructional resources designs, and research organization) ●​ Founder/CEO (2015- present) Achievement: 1. Organized Free ICT-for-job skills training for 130 graduates. The training was supported with 21st-century computer skills and other ICT-related skills that prepared them for productivity in the workplace.