Anthony Amuzu
Greater Accra
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Virtuous Experimental School
Ashaiman
11.2022 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
Facilitator/Manager
Universal Concept Of Mental And Arithmetic System
Accra, Ghana
07.2020 - 09.2022
- Used diverse teaching materials and motivational approaches to reduce learning gaps and instruct students.
- Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions.
- Facilitated dialogue between participants, family and program workers to provide best possible program and individualized program.
- Planned and facilitated workshops in accordance with Ghanaian curricula, employing varied methods to maximize attendance.
- Provided leadership for program workers and attendees, guiding day-to-day activities and facilitating the effectiveness of the program.
Headmaster
Marilyn Field International School
Tema, Ghana
12.2019 - 05.2020
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Maintained operations in compliance with school standards and within limitations of budget guidelines.
- Built and lead cohesive educational team focused on student success.
- Attracted and developed top talent in field.
- Backed up instructors in handling disruptive students and implemented fair protocols to resolve situations.
- Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
- Oversaw teacher development and improvement plans to maximize quality of education offered at school.
- Organized individualized behavior improvement plans for students struggling with compliance.
- Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
- Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students.
- Helped teachers develop and diversify instruction to better serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
- Managed assemblies to recognize student achievement.
- Led efforts to boost student attendance and on-time arrivals with ambitious parent relations initiatives.
- Partnered with senior administration to create cohesive vision, balancing structure and creative expression to drive productive student learning.
- Held staff accountable for implementing airtight school-wide systems and processes.
- Implemented consistent uniform policies for male and female students to avoid body shaming and increase compliance.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.
- Allocated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications.
- Counseled students about rules and policies during school assemblies.
Physical Education Teacher
La Inmaculada De Concepcion
Bata, Equatorial Guinea
10.2017 - 12.2019
- Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Organized and led sports teams teaching benefits of sportsmanship.
- Educated on health and wellness education to help students develop holistic understanding and incorporate in everyday life.
- Encouraged students to set and achieve fitness goals to develop sense of accomplishment.
- Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
- Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
- Kept records of attendance to monitor student progress and attendance.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
- Utilized knowledge of biology, anatomy, and kinesiology to design safe and effective exercises.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Kept abreast of technological advances in mathematics and adapted curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet diverse needs of high school students.
English Language Teacher
Image International Christian Centre
Bata, Equatorial Guinea
09.2016 - 07.2018
- Successfully improved Language-speaking students' English grammar and vocabulary levels through written and interactive activities.
- Evaluated student progress to offer recommendations for further development.
- Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.
- Tutored and assisted students to help with English language comprehension and mastery.
- Worked one-on-one with students needing individualized attention and developed with special learning plans for struggling people.
- Built relationships with students to understand obstacles to learning such as difficult home situations, illness or social hurdles.
- Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement.
- Communicated with parents in person, by email and phone to apprise of student progress, challenges and behavior issues.
- Planned and implemented lessons to positively increase vocabulary and sentence structure skills.
- Authored tests and quizzes to evaluate student learning and comprehension.
- Designed exams to test fluency in reading, writing, speaking and comprehension of English language.
- Graded students work based on completion, timeliness and accuracy and kept detailed records of grades.
- Prepared, administered and corrected weekly tests and examinations to observe student overall performance.
- Held parent-teacher conferences to communicate sensitive issues with parents.
- Monitored comprehension of material among students and created re-teaching strategies to cover gaps in learning indicated by test scores and quizzes.
- Implemented innovative teaching approaches for special needs students to meet requirements of individualized education plans.
- Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson content for literature pieces to meet diverse learning styles.
- Developed overall yearly curriculum for teaching English-language learners based on school and national requirements.
- Identified students struggling with material and made arrangements to meet one-on-one during study hall or other time periods to provide additional instruction in one-on-one environment.
- Created hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Performed data entry to input student grades and attendance records with Software.
- Created language arts lesson plans for Type students to meet learning needs, adhere to curriculum standards and build interest in learning.
- Teamed with other faculty members and parents to outline IEPs for gifted, talented and special education students, addressing diverse teaching approaches for special learning requirements.
- Led textbook adoption committee for Year to evaluate and make recommendations for new language arts textbooks and materials.
Head Preschool Teacher
Oxford Kingdom Int Sch
Tema
01.2010 - 09.2016
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Assisted and supervised Number children through entire school day.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Supervised student teachers to provide objective feedback.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
Early Childhood Educator
Anchor Of Hope International School
Ashaiman
09.2006 - 05.2009
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Supervised student teachers to provide objective feedback.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
Health Advisor
Ghana Red Cross
Kpone Katamanso District
02.2015 - Current
- Maintained full and current understanding of available plans, products and services.
- Resolved problems related to benefits, eligibility and claims.
- Provided information such as copay and premium details, pre-approval procedures and available products.
- Handled more than Number daily inbound calls from health plan customers.
- Participated in health education research initiatives, developing and evaluating health education programs.
- Assisted individuals, families and small businesses with acquiring health, vision, life and dental insurance.
- Implemented health promotion campaigns to raise awareness of health-related issues.
- Taught health education classes for community workers and members of public.
- Continually improved knowledge, skills, and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
- Developed and implemented health education programs to help individuals and communities improve health and well-being.
- Monitored health trends and data to identify health concerns and develop related health education initiatives.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to design and deliver health education services to clients.
- Gave public talks on importance of health education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies.
- Established and maintained partnerships with community organizations to promote health education programs.
- Led planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with agency mission and philosophy.
- Provided technical assistance to healthcare providers and organizations to improve health education services.
Education
Post Diploma - Early Childhood Education
University of Education, Winneba
Winneba Diploma In Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
University of Education, Winneba
Winneba 08.2014
WASCE - Visual Art
Zion College of West Africa
Anloga 06.2006
WASCE PC - General Science
Excellence Professional College
Ashaiman 04.2009
Skills
- Motivating Students
- Data Management
- Social Skills Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent Communication
- Learning Style Assessments
- Lesson Planning
- Behavior Modifications
- Skills Development
- Head Teacher Support
- Elementary Education
- Positive Role Model
- Child Development
- Special Education
- Team Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Social Integration
- Student Support
- Community Resource Referrals
- Classroom Management
Languages
English language
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Upper intermediate (B2)
French
Elementary (A2)
Akan
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Ewe
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Virtuous Experimental School
11.2022 - Current
Facilitator/Manager
Universal Concept Of Mental And Arithmetic System
07.2020 - 09.2022
Headmaster
Marilyn Field International School
12.2019 - 05.2020
Physical Education Teacher
La Inmaculada De Concepcion
10.2017 - 12.2019
English Language Teacher
Image International Christian Centre
09.2016 - 07.2018
Health Advisor
Ghana Red Cross
02.2015 - Current
Head Preschool Teacher
Oxford Kingdom Int Sch
01.2010 - 09.2016
Early Childhood Educator
Anchor Of Hope International School
09.2006 - 05.2009
Post Diploma - Early Childhood Education
University of Education, Winneba
Diploma In Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
University of Education, Winneba
WASCE - Visual Art
Zion College of West Africa
WASCE PC - General Science
Excellence Professional College