Paula Ibukun Idowu

IDOWU, PAULA IBUKUNOLWA Babcock University, Old Staff Quarters Hse. No. 13, Ogun State. Tel:- E-mail:-____________________________________________________________________________ PERSONAL INFORMATION Gender: Female Date of Birth: August 14, 1993 Marital Status: Single Nationality: Nigerian State of Origin Ekiti State Place of Birth Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED, QUALIFICATIONS AND DATES September 2019 – July 2025 PhD English Literature Babcock University Illishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria August 2016 – June 2018 M.A. English (First Class) Spicer Adventist University Pune, Maharashtra, India August 2011 – August 2015 B.A. English Language University of Eastern Africa Baraton Eldoret, Kenya January 2009 – June 2011 College Preparatory Diploma (Hons) Maxwell Adventist Academy Nairobi, Kenya 1 WORK EXPERIENCE Part-time Lecturer BCED Babcock University January 2025 – Present Responsibilities:  Teach assigned courses effectively (in-person, or blended).  Use engaging and student-centered teaching strategies.  Prepare course materials (lesson plans, readings, etc.).  Design and administer quizzes, tests, assignments, presentations, and exams.  Grade student work.  Maintain records of attendance, and grades.  Submit grades and reports.  Keep to scheduled class times.  Maintain a respectful, supportive classroom environment.  Participate in departmental seminars or workshops. e-Tutor Babcock University Center for Open Distance and eLearning (BUCODeL) November 2021 - Present Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo Responsibilities:  Engage learners every week.  Dispense TMAs to learners.  Assist facilitators in setting exam questions and grading answer scripts when necessary.  Step up in the absence a facilitator during live classes and revision week. 2 P.A. / Graduate Assistant (* in English Department under Prof. Sotunsa) September 2020 - Present Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo Responsibilities:  Assisting professor with teaching some class  Grading assignments, reports, preparing and conducting examinations, and performing other related duties.  Perform a variety of administrative tasks including preparation of Power Point presentations, data entry, etc. Registration Coordinator (LOC) ODeLAN Inaugural Conference May 2023 Responsibilities:  Handled on ground registration together with other members of the LOC.  Issued Certificates to conference attendees together with other members if the LOC. Registration Coordinator (LOC) Sixth J.A Atanda Lectures and Conference January – June 2021 Responsibilities:  Received and organized abstracts.  Issued acceptance letters.  Responded to all emails.  Handled on ground registration together with other members of the LOC. 2018 – 2019 (NYSC) Assistant Editor Babcock University Press Responsibilities:  Editing various books, papers and articles in preparation for publication. 3 President of Spicer Adventist University African Students August 2017 – June 2018 Responsibilities:  Coordinated Friday evening activities as well as Sabbath Afternoon Programs  Coordinated activities related to Spicer Adventist Cultural Day.  Chaired general meetings. Assistant Director, Adventist Youth Society (University) *volunteer position January 2014 – December 2014 Responsibilities:  Stepped in when Director was absent  Prepared weekend programs together with other officials  Led out in weekend programs  Helped with trips out as well as projects  Planned social activities for the weekends Photographer/ Yearbook Worker (High-school) August 2009 – June 2010 Responsibilities:  Took photographs of major events and everyday life.  Edited pages of yearbook.  Also assumed the role of fire/health and safety officer for the entire office staff. August 2009 – June 2010 English Grader (High-school) Responsibilities:  Making sure students received their graded assignments and tests on time.  Kept classroom neat and tidy.  Graded assignments and tests. 4 SKILL PROFILE  Advanced proficiency in most areas of Microsoft Office, including Word and PowerPoint as well as proficient in using Adobe PDF  Resourceful  Diligent and confident  Average typing speed  Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal  Fast Reader  Keen editor  Adaptable  Quick Learner  Internet research skills  Proficient in Online Video Conferencing Applications (Zoom, Google Meet)  Ability to work independently and in teams  Proficient in online teaching and learning management (Google Classroom, VigiLearn). PUBLICATIONS: National & International Journals International No. 1. 2. Title Author(s) Colorism, Identity Formation, & Psychosocial Disruptions: A Critical Analysis of Black Tea By Madhu S. Madhukar Prof. Mobolanle E. Sotunsa (Lead) Paula I. Idowu Dr. Babatunde Adebua Divine Elegance: A Feminist Semiotic Analysis of Christian Dior’s "New Look" Odinichi Kelicha Ochonogor (Lead) Mobolanle Ebunoluwa Sotunsa Paula Ibukunoluwa Idowu 5 Journal Publication Date Nsukka Journal of the Humanities (Slated for September 2025) International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) August 2025 National No. Title Author(s) Journal Publication Date 1. A Tree Without Roots: Colorism and Belonging In Teresa Ann Williams Like A Tree Without Roots Paula I. Idowu (Lead) Prof. Mobolanle E. Sotunsa Dr. Babatunde Adebua Beyond Babel: BU Journal of Language, Literature and Humanities April 2025 WORKSHOPS, SHORT COURSES & CONFERENCES WORKSHOPS & TRAININGS Open Distance & e-Learning (ODeL) Workshops & Trainings  Mastering Content Editing & Proofreading June 17th –July 8th, 2025  Online Teaching and Facilitation May 26th – 27th, 2025  Use of Online Learning Platform March 12th – 15th, 2025  Online Teaching Training  Mastering Excel for Results Preparation  Content Development for ODeL  Creativity and Problem Solving for E- Tutors 17th January, 2023  AA Project Dissemination 26th October, 2022  Asynchronous Learning Delivery  Development and Deployment of Authentic Assessment Rubric January 7th – February 7th, 2025 October 8th, 2024 September 10th – 12th, 2024 24th July, 2022 4th July - 7th July, 2022  Implementation of Authentic Assessment in Dual-Mode Universities in Nigeria 16th – 17th June 2022  Advanced Use of Online Learning Platform  Authentic Assessment in Dual Mode Universities in Nigeria Two-Day 30th November – 1st December 2021 Sensitization Workshop  8th March, 2022 BUCODeL Three-Day Workshop on The Practice of e-Tutoring 8th – 10th November 2021  4th November, 2021 Assessment in ODeL 6 CONFERENCES Open Distance & e-Learning (ODeL) Conferences  Open Distance and e-Learning Association of Nigeria (ODeLAN) Inaugural Conference: Global Spaces, Local Contexts: Digital Transformations and 1st - 2nd May 2023 Innovations in Open, Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) Other Conferences  Sixth J.A Atanda Lectures and Conference 21st – 23rd June 2021 SHORT COURSES  Common Wealth of Learning Massive Open Online Course on Authentic 9th May – 3rd June 2022 Assessment for Online Learning ACHIEVEMENTS  Poem Published in SDA Magazine INSIGHT: “The Binder’s Workshop”  Edited a children’s storybook INTERESTS AND HOBBIES  Creating and writing stories  Reading (fiction and non-fiction)  Cooking and baking  Travel  Music and other entertainments  Camping and Nature Hikes  Jigsaw Puzzles  Word Puzzles (solving and making them as well)  Sewing Crafts  DIY Crafts  Volunteer work (Helping the Community and also in Church) 7 REFERENCES Dr. Margaret Solo- Anaeto Senior Lecturer, Department of Mass Communication Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State- Prof. Mobolanle E. Sotunsa Director BUCODeL Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State- Prof. James K. Makinde Chairman & Chancellor Maranatha Institutes of Science & Technology Ekiti- 8