WAHEED AMINAT DASOLA

Mathematics Educator & Researcher

Zone B, No.27 Elewedu Street, Odoomu, Iseyin, 202101, Iseyin, Nigeria.

About

A highly accomplished and results-driven Mathematics graduate with First Class Honours, recognized as the Best Graduating Student. Proven expertise in academic instruction, curriculum development, and student mentorship, consistently achieving significant improvements in student performance and university admissions. Seeking to leverage strong analytical, research, and leadership skills in an impactful education, research, or publishing role.

Work

Usmanu Danfodiyo University

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Undergraduate Peer Tutor

Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria

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Summary

Guided over 60 Mathematics undergraduates through tailored academic support, significantly improving student grades and confidence.

Highlights

Organized and led academic tutorials and weekend problem-solving sessions, directly supporting over 60 Mathematics undergraduates.

Achieved a 70% A-grade rate among tutored students by focusing on course content and exam trends.

Provided comprehensive mentorship on academic planning, study skills, and goal setting, fostering enhanced student confidence and independence.

External Examination Prep

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Tutor

, , Nigeria

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Summary

Prepared over 15 high school students for external examinations, achieving an 80% university admission rate through intensive coaching and progress tracking.

Highlights

Mentored over 15 high school students, with 12 (80%) successfully gaining university admission through targeted preparation.

Delivered intensive coaching in core science subjects, adapting teaching styles to meet individual student needs and maximize comprehension.

Designed and implemented mock exams and progress tracking systems, improving student performance by up to 60%.

EMMAK Publishing Company

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Publishing Assistant

Iseyin, Oyo State, Nigeria

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Summary

Supported publishing operations and content quality for educational texts, enhancing workflow and production efficiency.

Highlights

Proofread and corrected over 50 typographical errors in educational texts, ensuring high content accuracy and quality.

Optimized operational workflow by organizing print batches and reducing turnaround time for academic booklet distribution.

Assisted with pre-press production, including collating, folding, and assembling publication materials, streamlining processes.

Isale Oyo Community Grammar School

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Mathematics Teacher

Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria

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Summary

Taught Senior Secondary Mathematics, significantly improving class pass rates by 40% through innovative teaching methods.

Highlights

Taught Senior Secondary School students, boosting the class pass rate by 40% through engaging instruction.

Employed interactive methods, including quizzes and visual aids, to clarify complex mathematics concepts and enhance student understanding.

Developed and implemented remedial support for underperforming students, utilizing detailed performance records to drive academic improvement.

Blessing Nursery and Primary School

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Class Teacher

Iseyin, Oyo State, Nigeria

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Summary

Instructed Primary School students, elevating class pass rates by 50% through interactive teaching and a positive learning environment.

Highlights

Taught Primary School students, achieving a 50% improvement in class pass rates through effective pedagogical strategies.

Utilized interactive methods, including quizzes and visual aids, to make core mathematics concepts accessible and engaging.

Facilitated extracurricular activities, fostering a positive and stimulating learning environment for students.

Volunteer

Treasurer

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Federation of Iseyin Local Government Students, UDUS Chapter

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Managed financial resources for student association events, ensuring efficient fund utilization and accountability.

Highlights

Collaborated with other members to ensure efficient use of funds for association events and projects, upholding financial integrity.

Class Representative, Department of Mathematics

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Usmanu Danfodiyo University

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Acted as a key liaison between students and faculty, streamlining communication and enhancing academic engagement.

Highlights

Served as the primary liaison, ensuring prompt communication of academic schedules and departmental policies to the class.

Coordinated student feedback on course delivery and performance, contributing to improved lecturer-student engagement and timely issue resolution.

Welfare Directress

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Federation of Iseyin Local Government Students, UDUS Chapter

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Directed student welfare initiatives, resolving concerns and promoting well-being for the student body.

Highlights

Organized welfare initiatives and effectively resolved student well-being concerns, enhancing student satisfaction.

Volunteer

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IBWU Vision Care Outreach

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Facilitated patient flow and data collection for over 200 individuals during free eye screening, enhancing community health access.

Highlights

Coordinated patient flow and data collection for free eye screening sessions, enabling over 200 individuals to access vital vision care services.

Supported logistics and community engagement efforts to raise awareness about preventable vision issues, significantly increasing turnout and participation.

Financial Secretary

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Electoral Committee (FILGS), EACOED Chapter

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Managed election funds and ensured strict budget discipline for the electoral committee.

Highlights

Oversaw election funds and maintained stringent budget discipline, ensuring financial accountability during the electoral process.

Education

Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS)

Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria
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B.Sc. (First Class Honours) Mathematics Grade: 4.80/5.00

Courses

Fixed Point Theorem for a Generalized Strictly Pseudocontractive Mapping in Hadamard Space (Thesis)

Emmanuel Alayande College of Education (EACOED)

Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria
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NCE (Distinction) Chemistry/Mathematics Grade: 13.0/15.0

Courses

Integrating Information Communication Technology in Teaching and Learning of Chemistry in Senior Secondary School A Case Study of Atiba Local Government Area (Thesis)

Awards

First Class Honours Award in Mathematics

Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

Awarded for achieving a first-class degree in Mathematics, recognizing top academic performance within the graduating class of 2024.

Best Graduating Student, Mathematics Department

Usmanu Danfodiyo University (UDUS)

Recognized for exceptional academic excellence and leadership, topping a class of over 100 students in the Mathematics Department.

Gold Medalist, 1st SOKEZAM Universities Mathematics Championship

UDUS

Won top prize for outstanding performance in a multi-university competitive mathematics challenge.

Dean's List Award

UDUS

Awarded consecutively for exceptional GPA and consistent academic excellence from 2021-2024.

Best Female Mathematics Student

UDUS

Honored as the top-performing female in the department for the academic session.

Languages

English

Yoruba

Certificates

Desktop Publishing

Aritech School of Computer Technology

Skills

Research Skills

LaTeX (Overleaf), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Academic Research, Thesis Development.

Programming Skills

Java, Python.

Teaching & Mentorship

Academic Tutoring, Curriculum Development, Student Assessment, Pedagogical Methods, STEM Education, Problem-Solving Sessions, Study Skills Coaching.

Data Analysis

Data Collection, Performance Tracking, Metrics Analysis, Academic Performance Evaluation.

Publishing Support

Proofreading, Layout Adjustment, Pre-press Production, Workflow Optimization, Content Structuring, Document Formatting.

Communication & Leadership

Liaison, Team Leadership, Project Coordination, Community Outreach.

References

Prof. (Mrs.) Halima Usman

Head of Department, Department of Mathematics, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, +234 803 629 0160, halima.usman@udusok.edu.ng

Dr. Kazeem Olalekan Aremu

Lecturer and Researcher, Department of Mathematics, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, +234 803 076 3544, aremu.kazeem@udusok.edu.ng

Mr. Tasiu Ahmad Rufai

Lecturer, Department of Mathematics, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, +234 703 092 0383, tasiu.ahmad@udusok.edu.ng