DEMUEL DEE BERTO

• Mentored junior colleagues who went on to excel in their respective fields resulting in overall growth of the institution.
• Streamlined administrative processes for increased efficiency in student services and resource allocation.
• Fostered a supportive environment that encouraged open dialogue among both students and staff members.
• Played an active role in accreditation processes to maintain high standards for educational excellence within the institution.
• Collaborated with other departments to create interdisciplinary learning opportunities for students.
• Oversaw faculty recruitment efforts, attracting top talent in various fields of study.
• Championed innovative teaching methods to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Established strong partnerships with external organizations for research collaborations, internships, and job placement opportunities.
• Enhanced academic programs by developing and implementing new curricula and courses.
• Improved faculty performance by providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
• Managed budgets, securing sufficient funding for departmental initiatives and maintaining fiscal responsibility.
• Communicated with university administrators and school officials.

• As a Senior Lecturer in Physiology, I teach a wide range of systems-based topics including cell physiology, muscle, neuro, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal (GIT) and accessory organs, and reproductive physiology. I also facilitate Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and Case-Based Learning (CBL) sessions, helping future physicians develop strong clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills.
• In my role as Clinical Skills Coordinator, I design the checklists used for student return demonstrations and lead the planning and development of Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs)—from scenario creation to station logistics and assessment tools.
• I’m passionate about using innovative and student-focused teaching strategies to improve engagement, deepen understanding, and bridge the gap between theory and practice in medical education.
• Designed course materials such as syllabi, lecture notes, assignments aligned with both programmatic outcomes as well as course-specific objectives.
• Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-life examples and case studies into lectures.
• Implemented active learning techniques in the classroom, increasing student participation and critical thinking skills.
• Managed undergraduate clerkship programs to enable participants to gain exposure to clinical medicine discipline.
• Advised students on career paths and graduate school options based on their individual goals and interests.
• Improved student retention rates by identifying at-risk individuals early on and implementing targeted intervention strategies.

• Conducted lectures on Human Physiology for Dentistry Students and supervised them during laboratory sessions
• Designed course materials such as syllabi, lecture notes, assignments aligned with both programmatic outcomes as well as course-specific objectives.
• Developed assessment tools that accurately measured student progress toward learning objectives.

• Delivered higher-level undergraduate and graduate courses via classroom, online and hybrid methodologies to satisfy course curricula and meet student needs.
• Designed course materials such as syllabi, lecture notes, assignments aligned with both programmatic outcomes as well as course-specific objectives.
• Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-life examples and case studies into lectures.
• Developed assessment tools that accurately measured student progress toward learning objectives.
• Implemented active learning techniques in the classroom, increasing student participation and critical thinking skills.

As a Senior Lecturer in Physiology, I teach a wide range of systems-based topics including cell physiology, muscle, neuro, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal (GIT) and accessory organs, and reproductive physiology. I also facilitate Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and Case-Based Learning (CBL) sessions, helping future physicians develop strong clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills.

Conducted lectures in Physiology, Pharmacology and Pathology to graduate students taking Master of Science in Medical Surgical Nursing