PATRICK TAWIAH
Dodowa,Greater Accra
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented educational leader with over 20 years of progressive experience in teaching, instructional leadership, school administration, curriculum implementation, staff supervision, and organizational development. Currently serving as Vice Principal and Executive Assistant Trainee at Ghana Christian International High School, where I support executive leadership across academic and operational functions within a large international school environment. I possess extensive experience implementing the Cambridge International Curriculum, particularly Cambridge Lower Secondary Global Perspectives, while leading initiatives that strengthen teaching quality, student achievement, professional learning, and institutional effectiveness. I hold a Master of Education in Educational Administration and Leadership and am currently pursuing a second Master of Education in Advanced Teaching under the University of the People's International Baccalaureate scholarship programme. My leadership philosophy is grounded in servant leadership, instructional excellence, strategic planning, continuous improvement, and collaborative school culture.
Overview
1
1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice Principal | Executive Assistant Trainee | Training Officer | Cambridge Lower Secondary Global Perspectives, Social Studies & English Language Facilitator
Ghana Christian International High School
09.2019 - Current
- Support executive leadership in planning, implementing, and monitoring academic and administrative operations within a large international school.
- Provide instructional leadership to teachers through supervision, mentoring, coaching, and performance support.
- Coordinate curriculum implementation while ensuring alignment with Cambridge and Ghana Education Service standards.
- Promote a culture of continuous school improvement through collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
- Executive Administration
- Currently undertaking executive leadership training through a rotational programme across Human Resources, Procurement, Finance, Admissions, Transport, Security, and Accounts.
- Prepare executive reports, policy documents, briefing papers, and institutional communications.
- Participate in strategic planning meetings and organizational improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to institutional policy development, including safety and security frameworks.
- Teacher Development
- Facilitate Professional Learning Community (PLC) sessions.
- Organize staff workshops on instructional improvement.
- Mentor beginning teachers and support instructional best practices.
- Promote reflective teaching and collaborative professional learning.
- Curriculum & Teaching
- Teach Cambridge Lower Secondary Global Perspectives using inquiry-based and learner-centred pedagogies.
- Facilitate English Language and Social Studies.
- Integrate educational technologies, including Google Classroom, into classroom instruction.
- Prepare students for Cambridge and national examinations.
- Student Development
- Mentor students academically and personally.
- Promote critical thinking, collaboration, research, communication, and global citizenship.
- Support positive discipline and student wellbeing initiatives.
Teacher | Guidance & Counselling Coordinator | Research Team Member | Staff Secretary
Queensland International School
09.2009 - 09.2019
- Delivered high-quality instruction across multiple subject areas.
- Coordinated guidance and counselling services to support students' academic, personal, and career development.
- Served on the school's research and development team, contributing to institutional improvement initiatives.
- Recorded and maintained official staff meeting proceedings.
- Prepared students for external examinations while promoting holistic learner development.
Teacher | Welfare Chairman | Communication Coordinator
AFA Cambridge Academy
09.2003 - 01.2009
- Delivered classroom instruction across upper primary and junior secondary levels.
- Led staff welfare initiatives that strengthened teamwork and staff morale.
- Coordinated communication between the school and parents.
- Organized educational tours and extracurricular programmes.
Assistant Headteacher | Class Teacher
Dorcas International School
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Supported the Headteacher in school administration.
- Assisted in student admissions and enrolment growth.
- Coordinated school examinations.
- Supported inclusive education for learners with diverse needs.
Education
Master of Education - Advanced Teaching
University of The People
America07-2026
Master of Education - Educational Administration and Leadership
Valley View University
Adenta01-2023
Bachelor of Education -
University of Cape Coast
Adenta01-2012
Diploma - Basic Education
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast01-2007
Skills
- Educational Leadership
- School Administration
- Instructional Leadership
- Cambridge Curriculum Implementation
- Curriculum Development
- Teacher Supervision
- Staff Performance Management
- Professional Learning Communities
- School Improvement Planning
- Change Management
- Educational Policy Implementation
- Assessment & Quality Assurance
- Student Welfare
- Safeguarding
- Strategic Planning
- Executive Administration
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Parent Relations
- Guidance & Counselling
- Data-informed Decision Making
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- Google Classroom
- Learning Management Systems
- Educational Technology
- AI Tools for Education
- Data Analysis
- Report Writing
- Presentation Design
- Strategic Leadership
- Instructional Coaching
- Staff Supervision
- Curriculum Leadership
- Communication
- Organizational Development
- Problem Solving
- Team Building
- Educational Research
- Public Speaking
- Public speaking
- Budget creation
- Safety drills
- Student achievement
- Documentation
- Curriculum planning
- Department collaboration
Accomplishments
- Appointed Vice Principal at Ghana Christian International High School.
- Selected for Executive Assistant leadership development under the Chief Executive Officer.
- Successfully facilitated Cambridge Lower Secondary Global Perspectives.
- Led Professional Learning Communities that strengthened teacher capacity.
- Contributed to school policy development and institutional reforms.
- Integrated technology to enhance teaching and learning.
- Mentored students and teachers to improve academic outcomes and professional practice.
Certification
- Cambridge University Press & Assessment - Preparing to Teach Cambridge Lower Secondary Global Perspectives (2026)
- TR Training Company - PDCA Method Fundamentals (2024)
- University of the People / International Baccalaureate - Advanced Teaching Scholarship
- ALX Africa - Artificial Intelligence Career Essentials
- La Plage Meta Verse - Executive Diploma in International Human Resource Management
- British Council - Understanding Child Protection
- Certiport - Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3)
COVER LETTER
- PATRICK TAWIAH, M.Ed.
- Educational Leader | Vice Principal | Cambridge Educator | Instructional Leader | School Administrator
- Accra, Ghana
- 024 678 4412 | 055 105 0653
- Patmonji.pt@gmail.com
Timeline
Vice Principal | Executive Assistant Trainee | Training Officer | Cambridge Lower Secondary Global Perspectives, Social Studies & English Language Facilitator
Ghana Christian International High School
09.2019 - Current
Teacher | Guidance & Counselling Coordinator | Research Team Member | Staff Secretary
Queensland International School
09.2009 - 09.2019
Teacher | Welfare Chairman | Communication Coordinator
AFA Cambridge Academy
09.2003 - 01.2009
Assistant Headteacher | Class Teacher
Dorcas International School
01.1998 - 01.2001
Master of Education - Advanced Teaching
University of The People
Master of Education - Educational Administration and Leadership
Valley View University
Bachelor of Education -
University of Cape Coast
Diploma - Basic Education
University of Cape Coast