Teaching Assistant & Project Supervisor
Department of Communication Design, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
- Managed practical lab sessions for 200+ undergraduate students across second and third-year animation courses, overseeing daily drawing exercises, project assessments, and technical skill development.
- Led studio instruction where students applied theoretical concepts to creative projects, ensuring they could execute the twelve principles of animation using industry-standard digital tools rather than just memorizing them.
- Taught advanced technical topics including cloth simulation, look development, and lighting physics in 3D environments, guiding students beyond surface aesthetics toward custom texture creation and narrative-driven lighting compositions.
- Designed and implemented a career mentorship program that organized students into cross-year production groups, simulating professional workflows within Ghana's resource-limited production environment.
- Supervised undergraduate thesis projects focused on 3D asset production for Ghanaian cultural narratives, guiding students through character design, modeling, and look development for the AKOFENA project.
- Collaborated with faculty on a curriculum restructure proposal, analyzing student performance data to address concerns about the combined Film/Animation track's impact on academic outcomes.
- Managed technical infrastructure for creative labs, troubleshooting software issues, maintaining equipment, and ensuring system reliability for student production work.
- Installed and configured creative software across multiple workstations including Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk Maya, Cinema 4D, and Blender, resolving technical conflicts to minimize workflow disruptions.
- Broke down complex software interfaces into manageable modules for students overwhelmed by 3D tools, prioritizing essential workflows before introducing advanced techniques.
Workshop Facilitator
Mastercard Foundation Summer Camp, KNUST
- Taught graphic design fundamentals to scholarship beneficiaries with no prior software experience, focusing on building confidence in students who doubted their ability to create professional work.
- Delivered instruction in typography and layout principles students could immediately apply across print and digital platforms.
- Guided participants through creating brand guidelines, flyers, and posters for portfolio development.
- Provided technical support and software troubleshooting during workshop sessions.
Volunteer Educator
Remedial Classes, Church-Organized Program
- Taught Visual Arts, Home Economics, and Elective ICT to students navigating three-month gaps in formal education during Ghana's Free SHS Double Track System implementation.
- Developed teaching methods balancing consistency with technical clarity for students with interrupted learning schedules.
- Provided computer lab support and technical instruction for ICT coursework.