Seun Ijiwade, PhD

Experience

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  Obafemi Awolowo University

  Dec 2009 - Feb 2011

  Data Administrative Officer

  ▪ I oversaw a distance learning programs at two different centres. Represented the centre in important meetings at the main Campus▪ Coordinated the lectures & ensure the smooth running of the centre. Designed a workable timetable for the two Centers.▪ Maintained a database for enquiries & the students. Contributed to about 60% of the marketing activities & the students’ enrolment.▪ Was the SPOC for students counselling needs & academic needs. Organized tutorials & academic talks with the students.▪ Contributed about 60% student intake for the Centers through one-on-one sessions with prospective students as well as organized marketingcampaigns. Worked directly with the Centre Coordinator in areas relating to Selection of Lecturers Show less

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  Medical Laboratory Science of Nigeria

  Jan 2012 - Jun 2017

  Data Planning Officer

  ▪ Carried out research, data analysis, planning in the actualization of Council’s mission & goals.▪ Conducted health/social science research that provided research-based, cutting-edge solutions in addressing issues confronting the statutory regulation of the medical laboratory science profession. Applied statistical models to analyze structure & questionnaire generated data.▪ Developed & conducted evaluation research activities to monitor the development activities of the organization.▪ Ensured the reliability & utility of source information & data collection instruments.▪ Strategic planning of the organization to actualize an effective regulation of the activities of medical laboratories in meeting the world standards.▪ Analyzed organization’s staff & departments’ data using SPSS & interpreted data.▪ I produced relevant statistics to describe & infer particular trends & patterns in service demands & departments performance.▪ Developed survey instrument for the quantitative data collection on the activities of the Council.▪ Liaised with management & coordinate other research workers to determine the subject or area to be surveyed or examined.▪ Determined the choice & specification of the data to be collected & the methodology to be used in data collection & analysis.▪ Analyzed & interpreted higher institutions’ performances in the national examinations provided using student data from the participating medical laboratory institutions in the country. Monitored visits to project facilities & performance implementation review of program facilities▪ Reported in research evidence on the implication of policies, development programs in various local & international conferences.▪ Designed monitoring templates for the evaluation of the funded projects by external bodies, such as USAID, CDC. Show less

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  Educational Assessment Australia, UNSW Global

  Jul 2017 - Mar 2020

  Data and Assessment Analyst

  ▪ Evaluated a state-wide large-scale computer-adaptive assessment tool for enhancing English as an Additional language (EAL) teacher formative assessment practice in Victorian schools. I oversaw the evaluation of a large-scale assessment tool.▪ Provided statistical evidence on accurate classification of examinee bands from a state-wide computer-adaptive language assessment tool.▪ Conducted DIF, test analysis, test equating using in-house software – Yari; & other software, such as RUMM2030 & R▪ Worked with the state program coordinator to ensure evidence-based validation of teacher judgment of student language progression.▪ Provided timely assessment advice on reporting formats to enable a data-informed instructional decision for all state-wide teachers & users.▪ Delivered presentations at professional development conferences on teachers’ roles in trustworthy classroom assessment decisions & practices.▪ I worked on “The use of computer-adaptive formative assessment: Australian English language teacher perceptions & developed four typologies tohighlight teachers’ attributes & skillsets to use innovative technology in implementing formative assessment practice.▪ These typologies could further be used as a framework to evaluate the effective application of computer-based assessment in Australian schools, as atemplate to developing an Assessment Improvement Program in schools & some targeted Teacher Professional Development Programs.▪ I designed & validated a Teacher Assessment Tool Evaluation Questionnaire (TATE-Q), as a data collection instrument that could be used for futureevaluation of a state-funded assessment project in Australian schools. Show less

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  Department of Education & Training, Victoria (EAL Unit)

  Apr 2020 - Sept 2020

  Data Research Analyst

  ▪ Evaluated & validated State-wide Assessment Project for EAL teachers in Victoria.▪ Conducted psychometric analysis of the assessment which includes determining the scales classification accuracy & consistency & quality of the online computer-adaptive assessment in the differentiation of EAL students & in supporting teachers to use the information to direct teaching & learning▪ Analysed phase data from a computer-adaptive Reading & Vocabulary Assessment Tool for English as an Additional Language Learners (RVEAL)▪ Produced report on how the assessment instrument is functioning in terms of producing reliable & accurate assessment data.▪ Recommended improved learning outcomes for EAL students using assessments by teachers.▪ Collaborated with the EAL Unit to determine which teacher judgement data will be used to validate the RVEAL assessment data.▪ Contributed to the validity of a policy-oriented computer-adaptive assessment of EAL learners in Victoria Show less

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  Gonski Institute of Education (UNSW)

  Oct 2020 - May 2021

  Data Research Officer

  ▪ Developed online surveys as well as paper-based questionnaires, for a Rural & Remote Education Project, a New South Wales Education Program.▪ Provided support to researchers involved in the NSW funded Rural & Remote Education Research▪ Developed & refined quantitative data collection instruments.▪ Completed the design of different data collection instruments that are to be used for collecting data from rural & remote education stakeholders.

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  ACEM

  Jun 2021 - now

  Assessment Systems Officer