Bontu Yismawu

Volunteered as a public health ambassador on a school screening campaign; Encouraged people of determinants to engage in physical activity during the Healthy Athletes Screening event Prepared health promotion proposal for cardiovascular disease intervention; Evaluated nutritional contents of some foods available in supermarkets against SEHHI standards. Prepared professional presentation on “Impact of nutrition on mental health”, and waste segregation

Represented Zayed University at various internal and external job fairs and career-related events, showcasing institution's academic excellence and student preparedness Evaluated CVs of students for clarity and meeting requirements of job positions ; gave thorough constructive feedback for improvement, and guided through professional CV development 5 days/week resulting in improved professionalism among students Answered students' inquiries (in-person and online) contributing to enhanced access to student support services

Tutored fellow students in mathematics courses, 3-4 days per week

Sought ethical clearance for two studies (CRC and BC), demonstrating adherence to ethics and regulations Collaborated with research team of 4 led by Dr.Ala Rajabi to design and administer a survey instrument, resulting in collection of valuable data for a project focused on colorectal cancer (CRC); distributed questionnaire to research participants for a study focused on breast cancer (BC) to collect data Conducted in-depth literature reviews on genetic variations related to Vitamin D metabolism and association with diabetes, synthesizing findings and creating one large summary of findings table for research purposes

Executed independent research on knowledge, attitude, and practice of UAE adult population toward Diabetes Mellitus Type II, integrating comprehensive research proposal and collecting data from 159 university students Analyzed data using Excel and IBM SPSS analysis tools, providing valuable insights into research topic and contributing to academic knowledge base. Delivered oral presentation of research findings at an international conference (WorldCUR-BCUR 2023, UK), highlighting research methodology and findings to over 600 delegates Published abstract of research findings in academic forums, contributing to dissemination of knowledge

Delivered personalized academic support (online and in-person) to students in various subjects, including mathematics, Chemistry, and English writing 7 days/week resulting in improved understanding and performance Reviewed students' coursework and assignments, and offered detailed oral and written constructive feedback to enhance learning outcomes Reviewed course materials for students (1 to 1 and in small groups) to help prepare well for assessments Collaborated with colleagues, mentors, and student success office to support students achieve academic goals; contributed to overall university atmosphere facilitating a welcoming and friendly school environment