Mohammed Dukuly

Dedicated Educational Specialist with a proven track record of enhancing student GPAs and college enrollment rates. Skilled in student recruitment and mentorship, with expertise in college student development. Demonstrates strong leadership abilities and a positive attitude in a fast-paced educational environment.

Educational Specialist - Mercer University/Upward Bound - Macon, United States

(2023-09 - 2024-05)

Providing services to Bibb County high school participants in grades 9 through 12 that increase students' GPAs (Grade Point Average), high school graduation rates, and college enrollment rates.

• Recruit students for the program
• Serve as an advisor for high school students
• Plan educational events for students
• Teach enrichment class for 9th graders
• Prep students for college
• College visits
• Knowledge of working in college settings
• Worked with low-income, first-gen, at-risk, and students with disabilities for college
• Track students' progress
• Evaluate students' applications for admissions
• Advised about financial aid process
• Guided students through college recruitment
• Mentored students
• Served as a counselor
• Worked on projects as required
• Developed lesson plan

Academic Advisor - Mercer University - Macon, United States

(2023-04 - 2023-09)

• Administrative tasks such as: typing, filing, organizing office materials, and assisting
• Advised students about career path
• Recruited students for college
• Other staff members with daily work
• Supervise Career Work Study students for the Upward Bound summer program
• Taught a brief history of Africa for the summer program such as: Geographical location, languages, and partition of Africa
• Cultures and traditions of Africa
• Taught a brief history of Liberia for the summer program such as: The founding of Liberia, Natural resources of Liberia, Ethnic groups of Liberia, The sixteenth tribes of Liberia, Cultures and traditions of Liberia, The diverse types of dishes of Liberia
• Demonstrated how plantain is made in Liberia
• Students used of the class sessions to make African drums from watching a video
• The 14 years civil conflict and its negative impact on the lives of the people

Volunteer - Victory Mission First Baptist Church - Columbus, United States

(2021-04 - 2023-04)

• Support the Director with the after-school programs for kids and adults
• Serve as front desk receptionist
• Assisted with the adult evening Bible study
• Assisted with the adult GED program
• Assisted the Director with the Royal Ambassadors activities such as games, classes, and sports

Secretary General - International Student Association/Columbus State University - Columbus, United States

(2021-05 - 2022-12)

• Sent correspondence to students about events
• Kept records for the Association
• Approved event updates
• Managed the ISA social media accounts

Graduate Administrative Assistant for International Studies - Columbus State University - Columbus, United States

(2021-01 - 2022-12)

• Global Dialogues Facilitator
• Led discussion groups among American and International students to instruct those concerning international affairs
• I received students and answered phone calls about the department work
• Worked on special projects
• Performed other tasks as required
• Worked with the Study Abroad Team throughout the years
• Worked with the department to recruit students during college fair
• Assisted with the Scholarship program to update students about service hours

Student Affairs Coordinator - Ricks Institute - Brewerville, United States

(2016-08 - 2021-01)

I worked in administration for four years

• Oversaw the dispersion of student funds
• Maintained confidential student records
• Insured a healthy student body
• I supervised the activities of the students
• Kept confidential records of students
• Organized programs for students
• Oversaw the smooth operation of student funds
• Advised students about career path and academic success
• Made administrative decisions
• Led students for career workshop
• Served as Academic Advisor
• Supervised the weekly Advisor/Advisee program
• Oversaw the Ricks Institute Scholarship Service
• Served as an advisor to the Student Government and other organizations
• Mentored students
• Counseled students
• Helped with the admissions process such as placement Testing, packaging admissions documents etc

Teacher - Ricks Institute - Brewerville, United States

(2016-08 - 2019-12)

• Taught eighth, tenth and twelfth grades History and Civics/Government

Student worker - Mercer University - Macon, United States

(2013-01 - 2016-07)

• In this role, I filed students' documents in an orderly manner
• Performed other tasks as required

Master of Arts - Public Administration/Government Track - Columbus State University (2021-01 - 2022-12)

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science - Mercer University (2016-05)

Certificate - Student Leadership - Ricks Institute (2010-10 - 2010-11)