Aklilu Ayele
Sodo
Summary
Dynamic lecturer with 9 years of successful teaching, counseling, and research experience. Known for interesting lectures with helpful supporting materials and detail-oriented classroom management. Dedicated to individual student success and comprehensive understanding. Multifaceted Lecturer with 9 years of expertise in adapting presentations to reach students of diverse backgrounds. Expert in leveraging in-depth knowledge and experience of teaching to provide relevant information and first-hand experiences. Known for great personable demeanor and strong work ethic. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level managerial position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Innovative Assistant Professor bringing proven success in implementing technology-based curriculum delivery and assessment tools. Passionate about fostering academic development and success for every student. Committed and engaging counselor and education expert bringing exceptional lecturing skills and expertise in teaching and social work. Gifted in engagement and guidance of students with 9 years in postsecondary education. Innovative counseling and social work professor mindful of student engagement and interest who thrives on experiential learning. Time-tested designer of targeted lectures with audience in mind, devising most effective methods for helping participants acquire intended information. Creative thinker with flexibility to allow audience to guide direction of lectures and achieve most out of interdisciplinary education experience. Modern Lecturer with extensive knowledge of integrating technology into classrooms for increased student interest. Expert in psychology with training in SPSS and public speaking. Proven history of providing students with memorable and effective lectures. Well-versed managerial and coordination expert with track record for consistently engaging students in stimulating and relevant material. Conscientious educator with learning objectives of each student in mind. Results-oriented Lecturer cognizant of test preparedness and student interest, adapting to feedback where necessary.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
University Lecturer
Wolaita Sodo University
11.2014 - Current
- Actively participated in departmental meetings, collaborating with colleagues to identify and address areas for improvement in the curriculum and student support services.
- Implemented active learning strategies such as group projects and case studies, promoting critical thinking skills among students.
- Conducted an ongoing assessment of student progress, adjusting teaching strategies as needed to maximize learning potential.
- Served on university committees focused on enhancing academic quality, contributing valuable insights from a lecturer''s perspective.
- Established a positive classroom environment that fostered open communication and intellectual curiosity among students.
- Led professional development workshops for fellow faculty members, sharing best practices in teaching methods and classroom management techniques.
- Collaborated with faculty members to develop innovative course materials, resulting in increased student engagement and satisfaction.
- Conducted ongoing assessment of student progress, adjusting teaching strategies as needed to maximize learning potential.
- Coordinated with colleagues to identify areas for cross-disciplinary collaboration, fostering connections between various academic departments.
- Advised students on academic planning and career development opportunities within their chosen discipline.
- Mentored students on research projects, leading to successful presentations at conferences and publications in academic journals.
- Maintained regular communication with students through email newsletters and online discussion forums, keeping them informed about course requirements and upcoming deadlines.
- Supported university efforts to promote diversity and inclusion by incorporating multicultural perspectives into course materials and classroom discussions.
- Enhanced student comprehension by implementing diverse teaching methodologies and incorporating real-world examples in lectures.
- Organized guest speaker events featuring industry experts, exposing students to diverse perspectives within their field of study.
- Utilized assessment data to inform ongoing improvements in teaching methods, resulting in increased student success rates over time.
- Designed assessments that accurately measured student understanding of key concepts while minimizing opportunities for cheating or plagiarism.
- Contributed to the evaluation and revision of existing courses, ensuring content remained current and relevant to industry trends.
- Increased overall class performance by providing tailored feedback on assignments and offering additional support during office hours.
- Participated in accreditation reviews by providing documentation demonstrating effective teaching practices and positive student outcomes.
- Developed comprehensive curriculum for new courses, ensuring alignment with department goals and learning outcomes.
- Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
- Utilized distance learning technology to instruct students remotely.
- Led seminars and workshops to facilitate student learning and engagement and increase memory retention.
- Implemented instructional technologies in course delivery to engage and educate students.
- Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
- Participated and led committee meetings to remain aware of developments in subject.
- Guided students in researching, structuring and presenting debate case.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
- Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate.
- Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
- Participated in various campus memberships at each assigned school to promote academics and faculty development.
- Designed and implemented various educational activities and programs to meet student needs.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
- Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
- Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.
- Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students, delegating grading to teaching assistants when appropriate.
- Met with students to dispense study and career advice and provide guidance and potential opportunities within chosen field.
- Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction.
Education Counselor
Offa Woreda Education Office
10.2009 - 09.2011
- Improved students' self-awareness by conducting regular assessments and reflective activities.
- Promoted equity among all students regardless of cultural background, by being proactive in addressing any potential biases or barriers that may arise.
- Maintained detailed records of student interactions and interventions for accurate reporting purposes.
- Collaborated with faculty to ensure consistent implementation of intervention strategies for struggling students.
- Increased college acceptance rates through effective application support and recommendation letters.
- Maintained a strong presence within the school community by participating in events, committees, and professional development opportunities.
- Implemented data-driven practices to monitor student progress towards academic and personal growth goals.
- Conducted workshops on essential topics such as study skills, time management, and stress reduction techniques to improve overall student wellbeing.
- Served as the primary contact for scholarship information, assisting students in securing financial aid for post-secondary education pursuits.
- Stayed abreast of current trends and best practices in educational counseling to continually enhance service offerings for students and families.
- Facilitated conflict resolution sessions between peers or within groups when necessary in order to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Created engaging presentations on topics such as college readiness, career pathways, and goal-setting strategies for various school-wide events.
- Coordinated standardized testing administration procedures while adhering to strict guidelines set forth by national testing agencies.
- Strengthened relationships with parents, teachers, and administrators to foster a supportive learning environment.
- Organized college visits, job shadowing experiences, and guest speaker events to expose students to various post-secondary options.
- Enhanced student outcomes by providing personalized academic and career guidance.
- Assisted students in identifying their strengths, interests, and values for informed decision-making regarding future careers.
- Established partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, and higher education institutions to create valuable opportunities for students.
- Developed comprehensive educational plans tailored to individual student needs and goals.
- Supported career services by counseling students on career options and guiding job search skills development.
- Provided emotional support and counseling for students struggling with the pressures of school life.
- Mentored low achieving students to develop plans for grade improvements.
- Met with students in-person and spoke over telephone to help students construct class schedules.
- Developed activities and workshops to support new students, students on academic warning and honors students.
- Liaised with finance, registrars and academic affairs departments to strategically inform students of updates and keep on track to graduation.
- Participated in school promotional activities to build reputation within community.
- Maintained a 90% student retention rate by providing world-class service to over 3000 students by linking education to careers.
- Identified students in need of special attention to implement strategies for success.
- Identified potential barriers within student academic process to initiate steps for resolution.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
- Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
- Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
- Oversaw career and job fairs to connect students with area schools and employers.
- Collaborated with finance counselors to coordinate student financial and academic progress.
- Strengthened parent-teacher communication by organizing informative meetings, addressing concerns, and sharing student progress.
- Established a supportive environment for all students by fostering open communication lines between faculty members, parents, and fellow counselors.
- Coordinated standardized testing schedules for optimal preparation timeframes while ensuring compliance with state requirements.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to identify learning gaps and develop targeted interventions tailored to individual student needs.
- Provided emotional support and counseling for students struggling with pressures of school life.
- Organized college visits for prospective applicants, arranging campus tours, information sessions, and meetings with admissions representatives.
- Developed innovative career exploration initiatives through partnerships with local businesses, offering students exposure to real-world work experiences.
- Served as an advocate for students during disciplinary hearings, providing recommendations and resources to address behavioral concerns.
- Guided high school seniors in determining suitable post-secondary education options based on their interests, abilities, and goals.
- Boosted graduation rates through timely intervention and support for at-risk students, including tutoring referrals and study skill development.
- Created engaging presentations on various topics related to college readiness, such as time management techniques and effective study habits.
Counseling Psychologist
Offa Woreda Health Bureau
09.2008 - 09.2009
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Created, implemented and evaluated developmental outreach programs, presentations, workshops and other activities to facilitate patient growth.
- Listened to patients' concerns, instructed on stress-management techniques, adjustment strategies for life changes, how to live normal lives and ways to improve relationships.
- Delivered psychoeducation workshops for clients, families, and community members to increase mental health awareness.
- Consulted with external agencies and professionals to coordinate care and advocate on behalf of clients'' needs.
- Met regularly with other counselors to assess individual cases and coordinate counseling services.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Implemented self-care strategies into treatment plans, empowering clients to take control of their own well-being journey.
- Enhanced group therapy sessions for more effective communication and conflict resolution skills development.
- Contributed to research projects focused on improving the effectiveness of psychological interventions in clinical settings.
- Trained junior therapists in best practices for counseling psychology, enhancing the quality of care within the organization.
- Established rapport with diverse clientele, fostering trusting relationships conducive to successful therapy outcomes.
- Utilized meditation and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Presented findings from research studies at professional conferences, promoting knowledge sharing among peers in the field.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry developments and enhance professional expertise.
- Provided crisis intervention services, helping clients navigate through challenging life situations.
- Utilized evidence-based therapeutic approaches to address various mental health concerns effectively.
- Administered various tests and prevented major social, physical, and mental disorders.
- Administered various tests and prevented major social, physical and mental disorders.
- Improved client well-being by developing and implementing individualized treatment plans.
- Consulted with patients on issues pertaining to relationship issues, substance abuse, careers, and other problems.
- Linked clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
- Trained future psychologists on best practices, counseling techniques, assessment, and consultation.
- Collaborated with the multidisciplinary treatment team to discuss treatment plans, progress, and discharge decisions.
- Critically analyzed and interpreted reports related to opioid addiction, self-harm, and psychosis across many healthcare domains.
- Organized clinical interventions and treatment plans for patients suffering from chronic pain disorders.
- Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating suicidal precautions, sleep flow, and restraints.
- Formulated comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plans to facilitate and optimize follow-up by social workers by conducting thorough clinical interviews.
- Mitigated injuries and de-escalated life-threatening events through effective crisis intervention and coordination of emergency services.
- Used imaging and relaxation techniques to develop strengthening and safe zones to facilitate the processing of trauma.
- Treated various anxiety disorders, using exposure therapies such as in vivo, imaginal and virtual reality exposure.
- Offered individual outpatient therapy to adult clients with a wide range of psychological problems.
- Conducted psychological assessments for adults and children to help address variety of clinical concerns and performed educational testing to inform courts of intelligence and personality assessment results.
- Scheduled, organized and delivered comprehensive presentations on effective treatment of depression, anxiety, anger and cognitive-behavioral skills to manage negative emotions.
- Established successful outreach programs to build strong working relationships with family practices, health and wellness staff members and management personnel.
- Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff.
- Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
- Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
- Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
- Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
- Collected information about individuals or clients using interviews, observational techniques, and other assessment methods.
- Offered specific advice to help clients work through educational or occupational issues.
- Administered, scored and interpreted psychosocial examinations for assessment of different patient markers.
- Identified indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior, or maladjustment through direct observation.
- Trained in techniques such as hypnosis, stress reduction therapy and play therapy to improve outcomes.
- Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
- Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
- Leverages excellent oral and written communication skills to interact professionally with staff and clients.
- Helped clients obtain outside specialist services by coordinating referrals and advising on options.
- Offered perspective on effectiveness of treatments concerning conditions such as depression and anxiety.
- Performed research on effectiveness of interventions and proposed changes to intervention structures based on evaluation outcomes.
- Aided general practitioners and specialists with handling complex cases by consulting on psychological diagnoses and treatments.
- Critically analyzed and interpreted reports related to opioid addiction, self-harm, and psychosis across many healthcare domains.
- Maintained thorough documentation of counseling sessions, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and professional guidelines.
- Facilitated support groups for individuals dealing with common challenges such as grief or addiction recovery.
- Conducted psychological assessments to diagnose mental health disorders and provide accurate treatment recommendations.
- Performed ongoing evaluations of therapeutic interventions, making adjustments as needed to optimize client progress.
- Served as a resource for staff training in mental health topics, promoting a well-informed workplace environment.
- Developed preventative mental health programs for at-risk populations to reduce the incidence of psychological distress.
- Assisted in program development for the organization, expanding service offerings, and meeting the needs of a diverse clientele.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive client care and improved overall outcomes.
- Maintained confidential records related to individual patient treatment using software.
- Provided psychotherapy incorporating cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, and play-therapy to treat wide range of psychological problems in patients.
- Consulted with patients on issues pertaining to relationship issues, substance abuse, career, and other problems.
Education
Ph.D. - Developmental And Educational Psychology
Shaanxi Normal University
Xian, China06.2023
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Jimma University
Jimma, Ethiopia06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Jimma University
Jimma, Ethiopia 06.2008
Skills
- Mentoring abilities
- Student Engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Academic Writing
- Subject Expertise
- Online Teaching
- Diversity Inclusion
- Assessment Strategies
- Course design
- Career advising
- Project Supervision
- Classroom Management
- Organization
- Feedback provision
- Lesson Planning
- Class Management
- Online content delivery
- Public Speaking
- Group and individual instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- PowerPoint
- Academic Research
- Audience Engagement
- Research and analysis
- Online lectures
- Academic Publication
- Online Class Discussion
- Program assessment
- Continuing education
- Presentations
- Faculty communication
- Student needs assessment
- Course Development
- Faculty Collaboration
- Student Records Management
- Curriculum Creation
- Instructional technology
- Learning Management Systems
- Exam writing
- Discussion Facilitation
- Student Counseling
- Student advisement
- Lecturing
- Academic advisement
- Lecture development
- Classroom presentations
- Student research guidance
- Class Instruction
- Online learning tools
- Curriculum Development
- Issue Resolution
- Student assessment
- Student Evaluation
- Thesis advisement
- Research
- Lesson Plan Creation
- Distance learning tools
- Grant Writing
Timeline
University Lecturer
Wolaita Sodo University
11.2014 - Current
Education Counselor
Offa Woreda Education Office
10.2009 - 09.2011
Counseling Psychologist
Offa Woreda Health Bureau
09.2008 - 09.2009
Ph.D. - Developmental And Educational Psychology
Shaanxi Normal University
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Jimma University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Jimma University
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