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Work History
Education
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Selected Publications
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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 Uganda
05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Education (Biology/ Chemistry)

Makerere University
Kampala, Uganda
01.2016

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE)

St. Joseph's Vocational School
Mbarara, Wesern Uganda
11.2011

Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE)

St. Joseph's Vocaional School
Mbarara, Western Uganda
10.2009

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
Humphrey Kato