PERSONAL INFORMATION
NAME
ROLAND
SURNAME
FORSON
DATE OF BIRTH
27TH MAY, 1982
NATIONALITY
Ghana
TEL NO.
************@*****.***
ADDRESS
Suzhou, China
MARITAL STATUS
Married
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
February, 2018- December, 2021
Zhejiang Gongshang University
Qualification: PhD (Applied Mathematics)
Major: Graph Theory
Supervisor: Prof. Cai Guanghui
Co-supervisor: Prof. Leta Desta Temesgen
Full PhD thesis published on:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/351707610_boshixueweilunwen_lunwentimuExtreme_Values_of_Graphs_and_their_Distribution_order_Statistics_Using_the_Tail_Distribution
September, 2015- Dec, 2017
Zhejiang Normal University
Qualification: MSc (Applied Mathematics)
Research Area: Graph Theory
Supervisor: Prof Meijie Ma
Full thesis published on:
https://www.academia.edu/39133975/MSc_Applied_Mathematics_thesis
January, 2013- December, 2014
Rhodes University, South Africa
Qualification: Masters in Education (Coursework only)
Research Area: Mathematics Education
Supervisor: Prof. Marc Schafer
January, 2011- July, 2012
University of South Africa
Qualification: Postgraduate Certificate in Education
Major: Teaching Methodology in Mathematics
July, 2003- May, 2007
University of Cape Coast
Qualification: Bachelor of Science with Honors
Major: Mathematics,
Minor: Physics, Chemistry
January, 1998- December, 2000
Aggrey Memorial Secondary School
Qualification: Grade 12 (Secondary School Certificate)
Major: English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Teaching videos:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChM1DoPw_QanRQHIynT_rjA?view_as=subscriber
Sept., 2017- present
Ivy Experimental High School, Zhangjiagang, China
Position: ●Mathematics Teacher
Major Responsibilities: ●Teaching A-Level Further Pure Mathematics, A-Level Mathematics P1-P4 & IGCSE Mathematics
● Preparing students for Cambridge International Examinations
● Supervising students during evening studies
● Part of Schools’ soccer coaching team.
November, 2019- present
American Straight A Academy
Position ● Online AP Mathematics Tutor
Major Responsibility: ●Teaching AP Calculus AB & BC, & Algebra
Oct., 2015- July, 2017
Shanghai Oriental Foreign Language School, Shanghai, China
Position: ● AP Mathematics Teacher
Major Responsibilities: ● Teaching AP Calculus AB & BC, & Algebra
● Schools’ soccer coach
January, 2010- August, 2015
Nani High School, Port Shepstone, South Africa
Position: ●Mathematics & Physical Sciences Teacher
Major Responsibilities : ● Teaching Mathematics & Physical Sciences to High School Students in Grades
● Schools’ sport master
● Acting Head of Mathematics Department
Sept., 2007- Dec., 2009
Holy Child School, Cape Coast
Position: ●Mathematics Teacher
Major Responsibilities: ●Teaching Mathematics to High School Students
● Class Teacher Grade 10C
Academic Research Publications
1.Forson, R., Cai, G., Nii Okle, R., Ofori-Kusi, D., & Hamunyela, E. (2019). Application of the Handshaking Lemma in the Dyeing Theory of Graph. Available at SSRN 3508480
Published on: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3508480
2.Roland Forson, Cai Guanghui, Samuel Ofori, Oo Than Nweit, Daniel Ofori Kusi. The Distribution Properties of Two-Parameter Exponential Distribution Order Statistics. Journal of Analytical Techniques and Research 1 (2019): 003-009.
Published on: http://www.fortunejournals.com/articles/the-distribution-properties-of-twoparameter-exponential-distribution-order-statistics.html
3.Forson, R., & Nweit, O. T. (2017). A Generalization of Probabilistic Cauchy-Schwarz Inequality.
Published on: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3080064
4.Approximation Algorithm For The Traveling Salesman’s Problem
Published on: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2915352
5.Hamiltonicity of Total Domination 3-Connected Edge Critical Graph.
Submitted in fulfillment for the award of Master of Science degree in Applied Mathematics. Zhejiang Normal University.
Published on: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2941978
6.The Disconnectivity Elements of a graph.
Published on: https://www.academia.edu/24670993/The_Disconnectivity_elements_of_a_Graph
COMPUTER LITERACY
Microsoft word, excel, power point, publisher, Geogebra, NCSS, Latex
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mathematics p2 Marker, 2011 NCS, South Africa
Mathematics p2 Marker, 2012 NCS, South Africa
Mathematics p2 Marker, 2013 NCS, South Africa
Mathematics p1 Marker, 2014 NCS, South Africa
Department of Education Matric Intervention Workshop. South Africa, February, 2013
Department Of Education CAPS Workshop. South Africa, March, 2014
Edexel Cambridge International Workshop, Shanghai, China, October, 2017
Cambridge International Examination Workshop, Shanghai, China, September, 2018
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Member, South Africa Council of Educators (SACE)
Reviewer, Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology
COMMUNICATION
Fluent in English and good communication skills due to interactions with the various students in schools where I have worked
POSITIONS HELD
DATE
INSTITUTION
POSITION
Sept.,2008- Dec., 2009
HOLY CHILD SEC SCHOOL
CLASS TEACHER (10C2)
JAN., 2011- Aug., 2015
NANI HIGH SCHOOL, PORT SHEPSTONE, SOUTH AFRICA
Acting Head (Mathematics Department) AND SPORT MASTER.
Sept., 2016-Present
SHANGHAI ORIENTAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE SCHOOL, SHANGHAI
SCHOOLS’ SOCCER COACH
REFERENCES
Dr. Daniel Ofori Kusi
Lecturer, Department of Mathematics, University of Free State, South Africa
Email: **********@***.**.** Tel: +278********
Dr. John Takyi-Williams
Lecturer: University Of North-West, South Africa
Tel: +277******** Email: ****.*************@***.**,za
Prof. Temesgen Desta Leta
Lecturer: Department Of Mathematics, Zhejiang Normal University, China
Email: *************@***.*** Tel: +251*********
Eric Grover
Deputy Principal, Shanghai Oriental Foreign Language School, Shanghai, China
Email: *.******@****.***.**
Prof. Ma Meijie
Lecturer, Department Of Mathematics, Zhejiang Normal University
Tel: +861********** Email: ******@****.***.**
Akwasi Boadu
Principal, Wesbury College of Science, Port Shepstone, South Africa.
Tel: +278********