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Education
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Trainings received
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Miriam Kabagorobya

Researcher | Curriculum Designer | Mathematics And Statistics Instructor
Hoima

Summary


Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Co-adjutant

Rutgers University Department of Urban Education
9 2023 - 5 2024
  • Coordinated research work with the Principal Investigator
  • Supported the teachers to think through fractional problems for their students.
  • Worked well with the research team, providing specialized support and guidance to teachers.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrated an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Part-time Math Instructor

Loyola University Chicago
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Taught students how to develop and solve college algebra and precalculus math problems.
  • Prepared high-quality lessons to facilitate students' step-by-step math problem-solving approaches.
  • Designed materials and assignments to bolster students' understanding of tricky mathematical concepts such as interpreting mathematical scenario problems.
  • Facilitated students' learning of the use of Sakai, an online learning platform in addition to educating students in the traditional, face-to-face settings.
  • Created course syllabus to clearly communicate expectations and standards for student success.
  • Pursued professional development opportunities such as Active Learning Workshops on-campus to learn new teaching strategies for math instructors.
  • Focused on critical thinking skills development, challenging students to apply mathematical concepts across various contexts.
  • Implemented proactive classroom management strategies to minimize disruptions and maintain an orderly learning environment conducive for academic growth.
  • Assessed individual student progress regularly through formal exams or informal observations, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly to optimize learning outcomes.
  • Streamlined grading processes, ensuring timely feedback for students to improve their performance.
  • Provided ongoing support for struggling students through after-school tutoring programs or additional resources tailored to their needs.
  • Participated in relevant conferences or workshops, staying up-to-date on current research findings and pedagogical approaches within mathematics education field.
  • Initiated communication with students to address learning concerns and offer additional guidance for independent study.

Upper School Math Teacher

Kingswood Oxford School
08.2021 - 06.2022


  • Developed effective assessment strategies for measuring student progress in alignment with instructional goals.
  • Mentored and supported struggling students through targeted one-on-one tutoring sessions, leading to increased confidence and success in mathematics.
  • Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a deeper understanding of mathematical connections across subjects.
  • Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
  • Enhanced students'' understanding of complex mathematical concepts by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lessons.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
  • Implemented data-driven instruction by analyzing student performance data to inform lesson planning and differentiation strategies.
  • Contributed to the school community by serving on various committees related to curriculum development, school improvement initiatives, and fundraising efforts.
  • Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
  • Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
  • Supplemented textbook material with approved third-party examples and resources for clarity on difficult topics.
  • Guided students make good decisions about course choices for educational and vocational goals.
  • Coached basketball to the junior varsity team

Teaching Assistant

Syracuse University
08.2018 - 05.2021
  • Teaching Assistant (Statistics, Math Methods, Children Learning Psychology)
  • Instructor of Record (Probability & Statistics and Math Methods for Preservice teachers)
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.

Graduate Student Worker

Robert B Davis Institute
12.2017 - 10.2018
  • Transcribed and verified data with our research team
  • Coded qualititive data with two PhD students at the time
  • Created video analytics to be used for math education research work
  • Consulted for Educate! Uganda's curriculum for youth mentor induction
  • Effectively juggled multiple responsibilities, including coursework, and independent research projects.
  • Developed strong analytical skills through regular engagement with complex datasets with professors in our research team, and advanced overall research quality.
  • Refined my problem-solving abilities through hands-on experience troubleshooting issues encountered during data collection and data analyses.

Curriculum Design Consultant

Educate! Uganda
10.2017 - 12.2017
  • Designed sessions that staff would use to train field staff during the youth mentor induction

Design and Training Coordinator

Educate! Uganda
07.2016 - 08.2017
  • Design Introductory & Refresher training sessions for staff
  • Conduct training on designed materials
  • Design sessions for organization-wide program implementation
  • Lead Mentor Induction scheduling & training for Program Officers
  • Coordinate departments to prepare staff training
  • Design training for teachers and administrators for professional development
  • Monitor program implementation to collect feedback
  • External training of Instructors at Kyambogo University
  • Facilitated communication between trainers and participants before and after sessions to ensure clear expectations and follow-up support were provided as needed.
  • Provided ongoing coaching and mentoring support for employees seeking professional growth and development.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, fostering trust and collaboration in support of shared learning objectives.
  • Enhanced onboarding experience for new hires with structured training program that accelerated their time to productivity.
  • Conducted regular training needs analyses across departments, ensuring that all training initiatives were aligned with program objectives.

Senior Program Officer

Educate! Uganda
10.2014 - 07.2016
  • Support regional operations by sourcing Induction venues & service providers
  • Monitoring & Evaluation to ensure quality program implementation in the field
  • Partner school recruitment and management by managing great partner relationships
  • Support Program Officers with insights by doing daily phone call check-ins
  • Lead bi-weekly conference call meetings to check-in with field staff and communicate program updates
  • Staff development through scheduling meeting leaders
  • Mentor fellow coach and trainer

Program Officer

Educate! Uganda
09.2013 - 10.2014
  • Coached and trained mentors as benefit from the fellowship through providing constructive feedback
  • Analyzed and assessed program performance data and recommended corrective measures.
  • Sourced for other organization to partner with Educate! Uganda for youth empowerment
  • Provide product making skills training to the mentor fellows to pass them on to scholars at High Schools
  • Partnered with school administrators to promote program impact
  • Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
  • Conducted thorough program evaluations to identify areas of improvement and implement necessary changes.
  • Contributed to organizational capacity building by sharing best practices and lessons learned with colleagues and partners.
  • Assisted in the recruitment, selection, orientation, evaluation, coaching or mentoring process of staff members involved in the implementation or management process.

Hard Skills Trainer and Enumerator

Innovations for Poverty Action(IPA)
04.2013 - 08.2013
  • I organized the S.6 (K12 equivalent) leavers and taught them the entrepreneurial skills during the SEED camp, organized by IPA in collaboration with USAID and the University of California, Berkeley
  • I particularly trained youth on the Hard Skills curriculum and the Business Plan
  • I worked as an enumerator to collect data under the CHIMPS project, end-line survey to collect data regarding forest conservation
  • I also participated in doing back translation of the survey from Runyoro language back to English

Physics and Mathematics Teacher

Ndejje Senior Secondary School
02.2006 - 09.2010
  • Taught Physics and Mathematics both practically and theoretically
  • Organized seminars and manned sports galas as the games and sports teacher
  • As a Local Tutor trained by the British Council under the Dreams+Teams project, I trained Young Leaders to think globally and act locally
  • I worked as a National Physics examiner in Physics at both 'O' and 'A' levels in Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB)
  • I worked with the members of Games and Sports department at the school to coach the School's Basketball and volleyball Teams (Boys & Girls) for competitions
  • I offered guidance and counselling to my students and provided career guidance

Education

Master of Mathematics - Mathematics And Statistics

Loyola University Chicago, College of Arts And Sciences
Chicago, IL
08.2022 - 05.2024

Master of Teaching and Curriculum - undefined

Syracuse University, School of Education
Syracuse, NY
08.2018 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science with Education - Physics and Mathematics

Mbarara University of Science & Technology, Faculty of Science
Mbarara, Uganda
09.2002 - 01.2006

Skills

    Problem-Solving

    Computer Skills

    Teamwork and Collaboration

    Flexible and Adaptable

    Supervision and leadership

    Excellent Communication

    Data Analysis

    Organization and Time Management

    Mathematics

    Curriculum Design (online and face to face)

    Facilitation

Affiliations

  • American Education Research Association, 02/01/20, Present
  • Mathematics Graduate Students at Syracuse University, 08/01/18, Present

Trainings received

  • Certificate in University Teaching, Syracuse University, New York, 09/01/19, 05/01/22
  • WiSE Future Professoriate Program for Women in STEM, Syracuse University, New York, 02/01/20, 05/01/22
  • Research Apprenticeship, Syracuse University, New York, 01/01/20, 07/01/20
  • Certificate in Teaching with Technology, Rutgers University, New Jersey, 09/01/17, 09/01/18

Serviceandvolunteership

  • Board Member, YIYA Engineering Solutions, Uganda, 01/01/20, Present
  • Science Project Grader, Syracuse Academy of Science, New York, 02/01/20
  • Undergraduate Committee Member, Syracuse University, New York, 09/01/19, 07/01/20
  • Secretary of the Math Graduate Students Organization, Syracuse University, New York, 09/01/19, 07/01/20
  • Presenter, International Cultural Extravaganza, School of Education - Syracuse University, New York, 04/01/20
  • Food distribution at the food pantry, Vineyard Church, Syracuse, New York, 06/01/20, Present
  • Graduate Student Volunteer, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, 08/01/17, 08/01/18, Co-facilitator at 'My Culture Series' event organized by Rutgers University Global, Co-facilitator at 'Teaching the World Conference' organized by the Graduate School of Education., Presenter at the 'Rutgers Day' organized by Rutgers University, Honorary Degree Recipient ambassador at Rutgers 2018 Commencement
  • Volunteer, Reproductive Health Uganda-Bunyoro Sub-region, Hoima, 01/01/13, 12/01/13, Member of RHU Bunyoro region where I volunteered as need arose through community outreaches.
  • Student Volunteer, Nanchang Cares 4 Kids, Nanchang City, 06/01/11, 05/01/12, Joined the team organized by Ford Motors group to visit deaf children and have fun with them through games.

Professionalstatisticalpackages

  • SPSS
  • Minitab
  • R

Awards

  • Illinois Professional Educator License(PEL) Processing
  • MATH MATCH Project Fellow, MathCommunities.org, United States, 07/01/23, 02/01/24
  • Teaching Assistant, University Scholarship, Syracuse University, New York, 08/01/18, 05/01/21
  • Africa-America Institute (AAI) Scholar, AAI- East African Development Bank, New York, 08/01/17, 08/01/18
  • Employee of the year, Educate! Uganda, Kampala, 12/01/15
  • CSC Scholar, China Scholarship Council, P R China, 09/01/10, 06/01/12
  • Foreign Students Scholarship of Jiangxi Province, Jiangxi Provincial Education Department, Nanchang, 12/01/11

Timeline

Part-time Math Instructor

Loyola University Chicago
08.2022 - 05.2024

Master of Mathematics - Mathematics And Statistics

Loyola University Chicago, College of Arts And Sciences
08.2022 - 05.2024

Upper School Math Teacher

Kingswood Oxford School
08.2021 - 06.2022

Teaching Assistant

Syracuse University
08.2018 - 05.2021

Master of Teaching and Curriculum - undefined

Syracuse University, School of Education
08.2018 - 05.2021

Graduate Student Worker

Robert B Davis Institute
12.2017 - 10.2018

Curriculum Design Consultant

Educate! Uganda
10.2017 - 12.2017

Design and Training Coordinator

Educate! Uganda
07.2016 - 08.2017

Senior Program Officer

Educate! Uganda
10.2014 - 07.2016

Program Officer

Educate! Uganda
09.2013 - 10.2014

Hard Skills Trainer and Enumerator

Innovations for Poverty Action(IPA)
04.2013 - 08.2013

Physics and Mathematics Teacher

Ndejje Senior Secondary School
02.2006 - 09.2010

Bachelor of Science with Education - Physics and Mathematics

Mbarara University of Science & Technology, Faculty of Science
09.2002 - 01.2006

Co-adjutant

Rutgers University Department of Urban Education
9 2023 - 5 2024
Miriam KabagorobyaResearcher | Curriculum Designer | Mathematics And Statistics Instructor