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University of Oklahoma – Norman, OK
PhD Student, Learning Experience Design & Technology | August 2025 – Present (Expected 2029)

Graduate Research Assistant, Educational Psychology Department

  • Conduct systematic literature reviews and qualitative/quantitative data analysis for learning sciences research projects.

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams to design protocols, analyze findings, and present results at conferences.

  • Serve as project coordinator, managing timelines, documentation, and stakeholder communication for a cross-functional team.

  • Apply research methodologies to educational technology and instructional design investigations.
     

Research Interests:​

  • Spatial Computing in Language Ed

  • Multilingual instructional design and culturally responsive pedagogy

  • AI-enhanced learning pathways

  • Accessibility in digital learning environments

PhD Summary

Education

PhD, Learning Experience Design & Technology (2025 – Present)
University of Oklahoma - Norman, OK

Focus: Instructional design, accessibility, educational technology, learning sciences research

 

Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics (January 2024 - May 2025)

Ohio University – Athens, OH

Specialized in second language acquisition, technology-enhanced language teaching, and curriculum design with a focus on instructional design applications.

  • Gained hands-on experience as a Swahili instructor and course developer

  • Developed and presented projects on language pedagogy and educational technology

  • Designed a hybrid Swahili course presented at the 2025 CALL Conference Tech Fair

  • Developed WanderWords: English for Budget Explorers online ESP course

  • Strengthened skills in instructional design, academic research, and qualitative analysis (NVivo)
     

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Kiswahili (Nov 2021)

University of Ghana – Accra, Ghana
A double major that combined political theory with linguistic and cultural training in Kiswahili.

  • Selected for a competitive Year Abroad scholarship

  • Supported Swahili students as a Teaching Assistant by designing interactive tutorials, increasing student participation by 60% and improving assignment grades by 40%

  • Supported course instructors with LMS administration and curriculum development

  • Built a strong foundation in African language education, translation, and cross-cultural communication

 

Year Abroad Program in Kiswahili (Sept 2020)

University of Dar es Salaam – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Immersive language and cultural study in a native Swahili-speaking environment.

  • Improved oral and written fluency in Swahili

  • Participated in language labs, fieldwork, and cultural exchange

  • Deepened intercultural awareness and real-world language use

Curriculum Vitae

Explore my full CV detailing education, teaching experience, technical skills, language proficiency, and project work. From instructional roles to research coordination, it reflects a balance of academic excellence, cross-cultural insight, and student-centered design practices.

Core Competencies

  • Instructional Design & Learning Theory: ADDIE, Backward Design, Needs & Learner Analysis, Objectives & Assessment Design, Curriculum Design, UDL, SLA, Communicative Language Teaching

  • Educational Technologies: Nearpod, Kahoot, Padlet, Storybird, Mentimeter, H5P, Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Blackboard), Course Management Systems (Google Classroom), Authoring tools (Articulate 360), Genially

  • Research & Analysis: Qualitative Methods, NVivo, Rayyan, Covidence, SPSS, SLRs, Data Analysis, Learning Analytics

  • Design & Multimedia: Canva, CapCut, Adobe Creative Suite, Voice-over Production, Multimedia Content Development

  • Collaboration & Communication: Microsoft Suite, Google Workspace, Slack, Notion, Zoom, Cross-cultural communication, People Skills, Project Management & Team Collaboration

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