Sikiru Oluwarotimi

I obtained a Master of Science [M.Sc.] with Distinction grade, Bachelor of Engineering [B.Eng.] with First Class Honours and National Diploma [ND] with Distinction grade in Mechanical Engineering from University of Lagos, Federal University of Technology and State Polytechnic with several awards/prizes as best graduating student in all the three tertiary institutions.
As a Doctor of Philosophy [PhD] graduate, from School of Mechanical and Design Engineering, Faculty of Technology, University of Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom, I have gained more than seven years relevant teaching/lecturing professional experiences ranging from British school to tertiary institutions (polytechnic and university) apart from the above listed academic qualifications. I have worked in different organizations where diligence at, punctuality to work and excellent relationship with tutees have been learnt and developed.

Tutoring Experience

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Sept. 2018 - Till Date: Lecturer, University.

Sept. 2017 - Aug. 2018: Research Fellow & Associate, University of Portsmouth, UK.

Oct. 2013 - Aug. 2017: Part Time Lecturer, University of Portsmouth.

July 2010 – October 2013 University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos
Lecturer
 Taught the following units/modules at the undergraduate level:
• MEG 506: Mechanics of Metal Forming [Year/Level 5]
• MEG 407: Mechanics of Materials II [Year/Level 4]
• MEG 311: Mechanical Engineering Technology [Year/Level 3]
• MEG 308: Mechanics of Materials [Year/Level 3]
• MEG 210: Strength and Testing of Materials [Year/Level 2]
• MEG 203: Mechanical Measurements and Mechatronics [Year/Level 2]
• MEG 102: Mechanical Workshop Practice II [Year/Level 1]

 Lectured the following units/modules at the foundation level:
• FMEG 103: Technical Drawing I [Foundation level/year]
• FMEG 104: Technical Drawing II [Foundation level/year]
Nov. 2009 – July, 2010: Caleb British Academy, Ikeja GRA, Lagos
Senior Science Tutor
 Taught Sciences, Mathematics, Design and Technology within International General Certificate Secondary Examination (IGCSE), SAT and Advance Levels Programmes
March 2009–June 2009: University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos
Teaching Assistant
 Specified Departmental Works
Sept. 2007–Oct. 2009: Sceptre Comprehensive College, Ojota, Lagos
Senior Science Teacher
 Taught Science Subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Technical Drawing, among others
Sept. 2006 – August 2007: Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, T/Mafara, [NYSC], Zamfara
Lecturer
 Taught the following units/modules at the undergraduate level:
• Strength of Materials
• Introduction to Thermodynamics
• Plants and Maintenance Technology
• Engineering Material Science

Tutoring Approach

Tutoring has been part of my life for the past seven good years of great experience. I have tutored different kinds of students from those repeating classes to the brilliant types that only had challenges with one or two subjects.
I teach from known/common to unknown/uncommon with several examples and illustrations, allowing them to ask question at any point of tutoring. After my duration of teaching,class exercise will be taken and marked before home work/or assignment. In fact, I teach students to see problems not as obstacles but opportunity to be outstanding. I tutor students to be independent in any examination especially in an external examinations after he/she has been properly guided on solving many relevant past quetions. Most importantly, I prepare students to face their examinations with confidence and assurance of excellent performance. Finally, my students take my preliminary examinations, follows correction before facing final examinations.