Humphrey Kato
Mbarara
Summary
Dedicated, intrinsically motivated and experienced University teaching assistant and Secondary School Biology and Chemistry Teacher with over seven years of teaching expertise and a Master's degree in Biology, specializing in Natural Resources Management and Conservation. Proven ability to inspire and mentor students, fostering a love for science and guiding them towards achieving their academic and personal goals.
Passionate about conservation, agriculture, and research, with hands-on experience in biodiversity assessment tool development and participation in various research projects. Committed to advancing knowledge and practices in Agroecology, Ecology and Climate change through a PhD program, aiming to contribute to sustainable agricultural systems and environmental conservation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Nuclear Science Committee Member
Nuclear Science Technology Committee
07.2023 - Current
- Enhanced committee efficiency by streamlining meeting agendas and optimizing decision-making processes.
- Served on Secondary School college committees and acted as chair of the Committee.
- Attended committee meetings to propose, discuss and advance management and investment of Nuclear Science Technology in Uganda's Secondary schools.
- Spearheaded promotional events of NST to raise awareness and promote initiatives.
Senior Education Officer
Ministry Of Education (Maryhill High School)
02.2017 - Current
- Implemented new educational technologies to enhance classroom instruction and student engagement.
- Spearheaded students' innovations especially in Science Robotics and Agriculture (Under AVSI Project).
- Coordinated academic interventions for struggling students, connecting them with appropriate resources and support personnel.
- Provided guidance and counseling to learners to enable them learn very well and achieve their academic goals.
Research Assistant
University Of Stellenbosch
02.2020 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to design and develop a comprehensive biodiversity assessment tool.
- Integrated ecological, environmental, and geospatial data to enhance the tool’s functionality and accuracy.
Teaching Assistant
Biology Department, MUST
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and vetting students' research work.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Assisted Senior Departmental Members with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
Research Assistant
Kalinzu Forest Project And Kyoto Foundation
04.2018 - 11.2021
- Investigated the influence of gap dynamics on forest regeneration
- Developed comprehensive reports on research progress, keeping track of the progress of the project.
- Participated actively in forest mapping, biodiversity assessment, regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Enhanced research quality by meticulously collecting and analyzing data from various sources.
Biology/ Chemistry Teacher
St. Joseph's Vocational School
04.2015 - 12.2017
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Mentored student's leaders as their Patron
Education
Master of Science - Biology
Mbarara University of Science And Technology
Mbarara, Western Uganda05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Education (Biology/ Chemistry)
Makerere University
Kampala, Uganda01.2016
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE)
St. Joseph's Vocational School
Mbarara, Wesern Uganda11.2011
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE)
St. Joseph's Vocaional School
Mbarara, Western Uganda10.2009
Skills
- Leadership (Head of Biology Department, Maryhill High School)
- Organizational leadership (President, St Joseph's Old Boys' Association)
- Operational management
- Influencing skills
- Meeting facilitation (Chief facilitator, Nuclear Science Technology)
- Spatial Analysis software, ArcGIS, QGIS
- Competent in Microsoft Office suite
- Skilled in Statistical analysis packages such as R, SPSS, Graph pad prism
Selected Publications
- Kato, H., Wangalwa, R. and Kagoro-Rugunda, G. (2020). Tree gap dynamics and
their influence on chimpanzee food tree regeneration in Kalinzu Forest Reserve,
South-Western Uganda. Makerere University Journal of Agricultural and
Environmental Sciences 9(1). pp 17-38, 2020. - Hey, Clements et al (2024). The bii4africa dataset of faunal and floral populations
intactness estimates across Africa’s major land uses. (co-author) - Two more papers that are being reviewed and are yet to be published in high-
impact journals.
Referees
- Prof. Grace Kagoro, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Mbarara University
of Science and Technology. Email: Kgraceug2002@must.ac.ug.
Telephone:0772 576 622
- Dr. Wangalwa Rapheal, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Mbarara
University of Science and Technology. Email: wangarapha@must.ac.ug.
Telephone: 0703 541627
- Dr. Nakintu Justine, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Mbarara University
Of Science and Technology. Email: jnakintu@must.ac.ug Telephone: 0775 386280
Timeline
Nuclear Science Committee Member
Nuclear Science Technology Committee
07.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
University Of Stellenbosch
02.2020 - 08.2022
Research Assistant
Kalinzu Forest Project And Kyoto Foundation
04.2018 - 11.2021
Teaching Assistant
Biology Department, MUST
08.2017 - 05.2022
Senior Education Officer
Ministry Of Education (Maryhill High School)
02.2017 - Current
Biology/ Chemistry Teacher
St. Joseph's Vocational School
04.2015 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Biology
Mbarara University of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Education (Biology/ Chemistry)
Makerere University
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE)
St. Joseph's Vocational School
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE)
St. Joseph's Vocaional School
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