Bamidele Emmanuel Tijani

Dynamic Chemistry Educator & Research Specialist
Lagos, NG.

About

Dynamic and innovative Chemistry Educator and Researcher with over seven years of experience, specializing in advanced instructional strategies, curriculum development, and technology integration. Proven ability to significantly enhance student engagement and academic performance through hands-on learning and evidence-based methodologies. Adept at leading research initiatives, managing laboratories, and fostering scientific literacy across diverse educational settings.

Work

Young Researcher Academy
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Team Lead

Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Leads an online research academy, providing strategic direction and fostering external partnerships to advance research education.

Highlights

Provided strategic direction and long-term vision, ensuring the academy's sustained growth and impact in research education.

Represented the academy in external engagements and partnerships, expanding its network and collaborative opportunities.

Oversaw all executive functions and ensured accountability, driving operational excellence and mission alignment.

Approved policies, programmes, and official decisions, guiding the academy's academic and administrative framework.

Convened and presided over executive and general meetings, facilitating effective governance and decision-making.

Innovation and Technology Management Office, University of Lagos
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Technology Transfer Ambassador

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Summary

Facilitates the transfer of innovative technologies and promotes intellectual property awareness between the university and industry partners.

Highlights

Advocated for and facilitated the transfer of innovative technologies, bridging the gap between academic research and industrial application.

Engaged with researchers, innovators, and industry partners to identify collaboration opportunities, fostering a robust ecosystem for technological advancement.

Promoted awareness of intellectual property, licensing, and commercialization processes, safeguarding and maximizing the impact of university innovations.

Acted as a liaison between the institution and external networks, enhancing innovation impact and fostering strategic alliances.

Springer Nature
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Peer Reviewer

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Summary

Evaluates scientific manuscripts for high-impact journals, ensuring publication of novel and quality research across various disciplines.

Highlights

Evaluated manuscripts for journals such as *Discover Education*, *Discover Environment*, *Scientific Reports*, and *Discover Sustainability*, ensuring publication of novel and quality research.

HiPrep Online
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KS3&4 Chemistry and KS1-3 Science Online Tutor

Online, Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Conducts online tutoring sessions for KS3 and KS4 Chemistry and KS1-3 Science students via Zoom, delivering structured lessons and targeted revision.

Highlights

Conducted online tutoring sessions for students in KS3 & 4 Chemistry and KS1-3 Science via Zoom, delivering structured lessons and targeted revision.

Prepared students for GCSE and A-level chemistry examinations, developing personalized lesson plans and interactive learning modules.

Monitored student progress and provided regular feedback to parents, guardians, and the organization, fostering an effective learning environment.

Maintained a flexible schedule, providing part-time tutoring sessions tailored to individual student needs.

Routledge Taylor and Francis Group
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Peer Reviewer

London, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Summary

Critically evaluated manuscripts on STEM-based skill development, providing detailed feedback to uphold journal's ethical and formatting standards.

Highlights

Critically evaluated two manuscripts on STEM-based 21st-century skill development and socio-scientific issue-based argumentation, providing detailed feedback on research design, methodology, data interpretation, and manuscript clarity.

Recommended revisions to ensure alignment with the journal's ethical and formatting standards, contributing to publication quality.

University of Free State
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Peer Reviewer

Harrismith, Free State Province, South Africa

Summary

Critically evaluated manuscripts on parenting frameworks and teaching effectiveness, providing detailed feedback to meet ethical and formatting standards.

Highlights

Critically evaluated two manuscripts, one on a parenting framework for South Africa and another on PE teaching effectiveness for learners with multiple disabilities in Harare.

Provided detailed feedback on study design, methodology, data analysis, and clarity, recommending revisions to meet ethical and formatting standards.

University of Lagos
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Research Assistant

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Summary

Contributed to a Master's Research Project focusing on open inquiry instructional strategies to enhance secondary school students' academic achievement.

Highlights

Contributed to a Master's Research Project focused on the impact of open inquiry instructional strategy on secondary school students' academic achievement, conceptual knowledge, and process skills acquisition.

Dothan Comprehensive Schools
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Chemistry Educator and Laboratory Technologist

Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Led chemistry education and laboratory operations, significantly enhancing student engagement and academic outcomes through innovative curricula and hands-on sessions.

Highlights

Led and facilitated over 30 hands-on chemistry practical sessions annually, increasing student understanding of complex chemistry concepts by 40%.

Developed and implemented a dynamic, technology-enhanced chemistry curriculum, which improved information retention by 20% and raised test scores by 30%.

Utilized multimedia resources and interactive software to increase student engagement with chemistry by 15%.

Supervised laboratory experiments and maintained laboratory safety, preparing students with foundational lab skills for advanced studies.

Organized and managed exam schedules, ensuring a smooth, well-structured examination process for students and faculty.

Favour Monument Schools
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Chemistry and Mathematics Teacher

Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Integrated advanced technology and inquiry-based learning to enhance lesson effectiveness and student engagement in chemistry and mathematics.

Highlights

Integrated advanced technology tools, including interactive whiteboards and online resources, contributing to a 10% increase in lesson effectiveness.

Fostered an inquiry-based learning environment, leading to a 25% increase in student-led explorations of chemistry topics.

Christ the Redeemer Secondary School
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Chemistry Teacher

Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Developed and implemented student-centred chemistry curriculum and managed laboratory resources, significantly improving student retention and test scores.

Highlights

Developed and implemented a student-centred chemistry curriculum, improving student retention of information by 25% and test scores by 30%.

Enhanced engagement by incorporating hands-on experiments and innovative teaching techniques, resulting in a 20% improvement in student attitudes toward scientific inquiry.

Managed laboratory resources efficiently, reducing chemical expenses by 15% through effective stock control.

Multiple Star Academy
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Assistant Chemistry Teacher

Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Designed and implemented a comprehensive chemistry curriculum and provided mathematics instruction, supporting student academic growth.

Highlights

Designed and implemented a comprehensive chemistry curriculum, delivering lectures and laboratory sessions that supported student academic growth.

Provided mathematics instruction and one-on-one tutoring, supporting students in developing critical mathematical skills.

Saint John Grammar School
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Chemistry (Practicum) Teacher

Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Planned and delivered chemistry lessons focused on hands-on experiments and collaborated with mentor teachers to enhance student learning.

Highlights

Planned and delivered chemistry lessons with a focus on hands-on experiments and multimedia resources, resulting in improved student engagement and test scores.

Collaborated with mentor teachers to develop interactive lesson plans, receiving positive feedback on enhancing the student learning experience.

Education

University of Lagos
Akoka, Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

Science (Chemistry) Education

Courses

Thesis: Impact of Open Inquiry Instructional Strategy on Secondary School Chemistry Students' Achievement, Conceptual Knowledge and Acquisition of Process Skills.

Obafemi Awolowo University (Adeyemi Chapter, Ondo)
Ondo, Osun State, Nigeria

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Education (B.Sc. Ed.)

Chemistry Education

Courses

Thesis: Ethnobotanical Survey of Plants Used in Treating Breast Cancer: A Case Study of Ife East Local Government Area, Osun State.

Awards

Certificate of Achievement

Awarded By

Jobberman

Recognized for achievement in soft-skills training.

Certificate of Service

Awarded By

Students' Chemical Society of Nigeria (SCSN)

Recognized for service to the Students' Chemical Society of Nigeria.

Publications

Transforming Science Education: A Systematic Review of Evidence-Based Strategies for Cultivating 21st-Century Skills in STEM Education

Published by

Journal of Research in Environmental and Science Education

Summary

A systematic review exploring evidence-based strategies to develop 21st-century skills in STEM education.

Reimagining Chemistry Classrooms: A Case for the Inquiry Cycle Model in 21st Century Education

Published by

Journal Plus Education

Summary

Advocates for the inquiry cycle model to modernize chemistry classrooms for 21st-century education.

Influence of gender on chemistry students' acquisition of science process skills across school type using open inquiry instructional strategy

Published by

African Multidisciplinary Journal of Development

Summary

Investigates gender-based differences in science process skill acquisition among chemistry students using open inquiry.

Relevance of Science Education for Self-reliance and National Economic Development

Published by

SEAQIS Journal of Science Education

Summary

Examines the crucial role of science education in fostering self-reliance and national economic growth.

Beyond Memorisation: Investigating the Influence of Open Inquiry on Chemistry Students' Scientific Process Skills

Published by

Journal of Research in Environmental and Science Education

Summary

Investigates the impact of open inquiry instructional strategies on chemistry students' scientific process skills, moving beyond rote memorization.

Effectiveness of Open Inquiry Instructional Strategy on Secondary School Chemistry Students' Conceptual Knowledge

Published by

Journal of Research in Environmental and Science Education

Summary

Evaluates the effectiveness of open inquiry instructional strategies in enhancing secondary school chemistry students' conceptual knowledge.

Impact of Open Inquiry Instructional Strategy on Secondary School Students' Academic Achievement and Conceptual Knowledge in Chemistry Across Genders

Published by

African Journal of Teacher Education

Summary

Analyzes the impact of open inquiry instructional strategies on academic achievement and conceptual knowledge in chemistry, considering gender differences.

Relevance of science education for self-reliance and economic growth in Nigeria: a systematic literature review

Published by

Discover Education

Summary

A systematic literature review examining the relevance of science education for self-reliance and economic growth in Nigeria.

Impact of Open Inquiry Instructional Strategy on Secondary School Chemistry Students' Academic Achievement: A Student-Centred Approach Leveraging Digital Resources

Published by

FUO-Journal of Educational Research

Summary

Investigates the impact of open inquiry instructional strategy on academic achievement in chemistry, leveraging digital resources.

Addressing students with hearing impairment's current state and future needs: Reforming an inclusive science education

Published by

International Journal of Studies in Inclusive Education

Summary

Addresses the needs of students with hearing impairment, proposing reforms for inclusive science education.

Languages

English

Certificates

Certificate of Conference Participation & Presentation

Issued By

Various Conferences

Certificate of Completion, Innovation and its Ecosystems

Issued By

ITMO UNILAG

Certificate of Training Participation (TTAP)

Issued By

ITMO UNILAG

Teacher Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)

Issued By

Teacher Registration Council of Nigeria

Certificate of Conference Participation & Presentation

Issued By

Various Conferences

Certificate of Attendance, Edves Catalyst

Issued By

Edves Catalyst

Certificate of Completion

Issued By

UNICEF

Skills

Laboratory Management & Research

Laboratory safety, Experimental design, Data analysis (SPSS, Excel, Power BI), Academic writing, Research review, Qualitative research, Quantitative research, Mixed methods, Ethnobotanical surveys, Inquiry-based learning research.

Instructional Design & Curriculum Development

Chemistry curriculum development, Instructional-technology integration, Flipped classroom, Station-rotation, PhET simulation, Virtual laboratory, Lesson planning, Assessment design, Student-centred learning strategies, Technology-enhanced curricula.

Educational Technology & Software

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SPSS, Zoom, Google Forms, Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, Interactive-whiteboard platforms, Graphics-design tools.

Pedagogy & Instruction

Science education, Chemistry education, Mathematics instruction, Online tutoring, Hands-on experiments, Student engagement, Differentiated instruction, Assessment, Science communication.

Leadership & Project Management

Strategic direction, Team leadership, Project management, Organizational skills, Time management, External engagement, Partnership development, Policy approval, Accountability.

Professional & Interpersonal Skills

Excellent communication, Presentation skills, Leadership, Mentorship, Adaptability, Teamwork, Collaboration.

Professional Affiliations

Teacher Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), American Chemical Society (ACS).

Interests

Science Education Research

Instructional Strategies, Inclusive Science Education, Teaching Pedagogies, Professional Development, Student-centred Teaching and Learning, Teacher Competencies, Sustainable Development Goal-13 (SDG-13), Science Communication, ICT Development in Education.

References

References

To be provided upon request.