Lamin Kongira
Jeddah,Saudi Arabia
Summary
The candidate has a strong background in architectural design, with extensive experience in both residential and commercial projects as well as in the teaching field. The candidate has a professional training and a diploma and national certificate in both building construction and architectural draughtsmanship respectively from Gambia Technical Training Institute and has worked as a freelancer architect for several years. His portfolio includes a diverse range of projects, including residential, office buildings, retail spaces, and renovations. He is proficient in various design software and have a keen eye for details in functionality and sustainability in his concept. Additionally, he has a collaborative approach, working closely with clients to understand their needs and vision to create spaces that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Introduction to Engineering Tutor
Jeddah International School
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
03.2019 - Current
- Tutor students with 40 contact hours in weekly lectures.
- Counsel students on career choices and further studies on engineering and other related fields.
- Contribute to department meetings to continuously assess and improve internal practices.
- Monitor progress of projects of G6-G12 students through strategic variety of assessments.
- Provided constructive feedback for each tutoring session to evaluate student performance and determine future needs.
- Supported students to identify problems impeding education.
- Offered counselling to help students deal with academic, personal, or behavioural issues.
- Sourced texts and relevant materials to adequately prepare for lessons and increase knowledge of academic study needs.
- Maximized student retention by providing stimulating learning experiences tailored to individual needs.
- Delivered quizzes and activities to track student comprehension.
- Assigned homework assignments and special projects for students to demonstrate knowledge of subject material.
- Tracked student attendance and performance, intervening early in concerning issues.
- Tracked student progress through regular assessments, promptly addressing knowledge and skills gaps.
Freelancer Architecture
Self employed
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
03.2017 - Current
- Drafting and drawing building plans for clients.
- Consulting on building projects for clients both in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and around the world.
- Give consultation on the appropriate interior designs for clients based on need.
Technical Drawing Tutor
St Peter's Technical Secondary School
Lamin, Gambia
09.2015 - 07.2018
- Provide students with 33 contact hours in weekly lessons.
- Advise students on career choices and further studies on engineering and other related fields.
- Contribute to department meetings to continuously assess and improve internal practices.
- Monitor progress of projects of G9-G12 students through strategic variety of assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Computer Science - Computer Science
University of the People
Pasadena, America 11.2023 -
Diploma - Building Construction
Gambia Technical Training Institute
Kanifing, Gambia 09.2013 - 07.2015
National Certificate - Architectural Draftsmanship
Gambia Technical Training Institute
Kanifing, Gambia 09.2003 - 07.2005
High School Diploma - Art
St Peter's Technical School
Lamin, Gambia 09.1997 - 06.2003
Skills
- 3D modelling and rendering
- Construction detailing
- AutoCAD
- Hand drawing
- Conceptual designs
- Free-hand sketching
- ArchiCAD
- Communication skills
- Interior Design
- Map reading, Site Planning
Languages
English
Native
Arabic
Elementary
Affiliations
- Reading
- Football
- Basketball
- Running
- Volleyball
Accomplishments
- Recognition Award: For performance. 2021-2022 academic year.
- Perfect Attendance Golden Award: 2022-20223 academic year.
- Certificate of completion: V-Ray 5 + 3ds Max: Master 3D Rendering With Vray & 3ds Max.
- Published Textbooks in Introduction to Engineering for grades 6-12 in Jeddah International School from 2019 to date.
References
References available upon request.
Work availability
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.
Steve Jobs
Timeline
Bachelor of Computer Science - Computer Science
University of the People
11.2023 -
Introduction to Engineering Tutor
Jeddah International School
03.2019 - Current
Freelancer Architecture
Self employed
03.2017 - Current
Technical Drawing Tutor
St Peter's Technical Secondary School
09.2015 - 07.2018
Diploma - Building Construction
Gambia Technical Training Institute
09.2013 - 07.2015
National Certificate - Architectural Draftsmanship
Gambia Technical Training Institute
09.2003 - 07.2005
High School Diploma - Art
St Peter's Technical School
09.1997 - 06.2003
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