Hi, I’m
AFUA SAKYIWAH BAAH
Takoradi
Summary
A highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. A vibrant Visual Art Teacher is skilled at creating dynamic lesson plans and fostering a culture of discovery among students.
Proven skills in graphic design and general knowledge in art. Ready to apply as an art and design teacher which is a new rewarding position.
Imaginative Visual Art Teacher with over five years expertise in providing contemporary arts education to students. Skilled in applying interactive learning techniques to engage students with various art concepts and styles. Excellent communicator with experience teaching a diverse student body.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Ghana Education Service-Diabene Senior High Technical School, Takoradi
Art Teacher, Form Mistress
2022.02 - Current (2 years & 7 months)
Job overview
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Graded projects, exams and assignments to track student progression.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
Ghana Education Service-Juaboso Senior High School, Sefwi Juaboso
Art Teacher and Head of Visual Art Department,
2018.11 - 2022.01 (3 years & 2 months)
Job overview
- Reviewed and approved art materials, copy materials and proofs of printed copy developed by staff members.
- Conferred with clients to determine objectives, budget and background information.
- Conferred with creative art department heads to discuss client requirements and coordinate creative activities.
- Trained new employees on responsibilities, agency procedures and client guidelines.
- Managed own accounts and projects, working within budget and scheduling requirements.
- Created custom illustrations or other graphic elements.
- Organized and coordinated hands-on artistic activities to encourage active participation, involvement and team work.
- Encouraged student creativity with motivation, positive feedback and constructive criticism.
- Planned and presented art displays and exhibitions to showcase student work for school and community.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Fijai Senior High, Takoradi
Teaching Practice
2017.09 - 2017.12 (3 months)
Job overview
- Created lesson plans to incorporate mandated topics and include immersive activities for student engagement.
- Coordinated successful student organization events and activities.
- Observed teachers in classrooms to improve skills and communication.
- Attended and contributed to staff meetings.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning.
- Followed school schedules and policies to promote safety and learning.
- Implemented questioning and discussion techniques to encourage student participation and knowledge acquisition.
- Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas requiring improvement.
Hesby Catering Services, Koforidua
Assistant Manager
2014.09 - 2015.08 (11 months)
Job overview
- Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
- Collaborated with store manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Directed and led employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
- Completed inventory audits to identify losses and project demand.
- Secured revenue, accurately monitoring transactions and deposits to eliminate discrepancies.
- Assigned work and monitored the performance of project personnel.
Government , Nkawkaw
National Service Person- Teaching
2013.10 - 2014.08 (10 months)
Job overview
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Graded projects, exams and assignments to track student progression.
- Graded student papers and assignments to track student progression.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
PAA, Printing Press, Koforidua
Student Attachment- Graphic Designer
2011.06 - 2011.08 (2 months)
Job overview
- Secretarial duties
- Designing
- Printing and packaging books
- Collating, folding and stappling of sheets
Takoradi Polytechnic, Graphic Design Student Association, Takoradi
Student Secretary
2010.01 - 2011.01 (1 year)
Job overview
- Maintained organized filing system of paper and electronic documents.
- Coordinated communications, taking calls, responding to emails and interfacing with clients.
- Scheduled meetings and sent invitations specifying time and location.
- Processed documents and materials for dissemination to appropriate parties.
- Produced and distributed memos, newsletters and other forms of communication.
Education
University of Education Winneba , Winneba, Ghana
Bachelor of Arts from Art Education (Graphic Design and Leatherwork
01.2018
Takoradi Technical University , Takoradi, Ghana
Higher National Diploma Commercial from Art (Graphic design
01.2013
Skills
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft office: Word
- Graphic Design Software: Corel Draw, Photoshop, Illustrator
- Personal Skills
- Ability to work in multi- disciplinary team-oriented environment and ability to work under pressure and meeting deadlines with no supervision.
- Exceptional organizational skills and excellent verbal and written skills
- Classroom Management
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Progress Reporting
- Student Mentoring
- Curriculum Implementation
- Art History
- Curricula Planning
- Stress Tolerance
- Public Speaking
- Student Advising
- Student Advising and Support
- Art Instruction
References
References
Georgina Bempomaa Ahenkoraa
HOD Visual Art Department
Fijai Senior High
Tel: 020 813 8419
Dr Osuanyi Quacoo Essel
Lecturer
University of Education Winneba
Tel: 020 899 0892
Mr Ekow Awotwe
Administrator
Juaboso Senior High
Tel: 024 347 5816
Interests
Hobbies
, Reading, research, listening to music
Languages
- English (Advance), Twi (native)
Languages
English
First Language
English
Advanced
C1
Accomplishments
- Led students to achieve the West African Examination Council(WAEC) Certificate with good grades.
- At post as teacher and Promoted to Head of Visual Art due to the development of a new department.
- Organized a successful exhibition during a homecoming ceremony.
Certification
- Licensed Teacher - 2018
- BA Art Education - 2018
- HND Commercial Art - 2013
Timeline
Art Teacher, Form Mistress
Ghana Education Service-Diabene Senior High Technical School
2022.02 - Current (2 years & 7 months)
Art Teacher and Head of Visual Art Department,
Ghana Education Service-Juaboso Senior High School
2018.11 - 2022.01 (3 years & 2 months)
Teaching Practice
Fijai Senior High
2017.09 - 2017.12 (3 months)
Assistant Manager
Hesby Catering Services
2014.09 - 2015.08 (11 months)
National Service Person- Teaching
Government
2013.10 - 2014.08 (10 months)
Student Attachment- Graphic Designer
PAA, Printing Press
2011.06 - 2011.08 (2 months)
Student Secretary
Takoradi Polytechnic, Graphic Design Student Association
2010.01 - 2011.01 (1 year)
University of Education Winneba
Bachelor of Arts from Art Education (Graphic Design and Leatherwork
Takoradi Technical University
Higher National Diploma Commercial from Art (Graphic design
- Licensed Teacher - 2018
- BA Art Education - 2018
- HND Commercial Art - 2013
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