Alex Otoo
Mangaf,Kuwait
Summary
Dedicated teacher with a strong background in delivering engaging lessons and supporting diverse learners. Expertise in differentiated instruction and classroom management, creating inclusive environments that foster student success. Committed to enhancing student performance through innovative teaching methods and collaboration with parents and colleagues.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Science teacher
Nobewam Saviour Basic School
Nobewam, Ghana
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Designed and delivered engaging science lessons aligned with curriculum standards, raising student test performance by 20% within one academic year.
- Incorporated hands-on experiments and demonstrations in at least 70% of lessons, increasing student practical skills and exam lab scores by 25%.
- Assessed and monitored student progress through weekly quizzes and term exams, helping 90% of students achieve target grades or higher.
- Integrated digital tools and simulations into lessons, resulting in a 30% increase in class participation and improved comprehension in abstract topics like physics and chemistry.
- Prepared students for national and school examinations with structured revision plans, achieving a 95% pass rate and 70% distinction rate in science.
- Created inclusive learning environments by differentiating instruction, enabling over 85% of struggling learners to improve by at least one grade level.
Primary teacher
Nobewam M/A Primary
Nobewam, Ghana
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Delivered engaging lessons to classes of 25–35 pupils, achieving an average 90% lesson participation rate.
- Designed and implemented lesson plans aligned with national curriculum, improving student test scores by 15%.
- Established clear classroom routines and behaviour management strategies, reducing disruptions by 20%.
- Incorporated interactive teaching methods and technology, boosting student engagement by 25%.
- Monitored student progress through weekly assessments and provided 95% timely feedback to pupils and parents.
- Created inclusive learning environments that supported diverse learning needs, improving overall class performance by 12%.
- Collaborated with colleagues and parents in monthly meetings to develop individualized learning strategies for pupils.
- Organised extracurricular activities and school events, increasing student participation beyond the classroom by 30%.
Education
Diploma in Basic Education - Basic Education
Seventh Day Adventist College of Education
Agona, Ghana 09.2016 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Education - Science
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana 06.2020 - 01.2023
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Curriculum Development & Delivery
- Student-Centred Learning
- Behaviour Management & Positive Reinforcement
- Assessment & Progress Monitoring
- Collaboration with Teachers & Parents
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support
- Instructional Support (1:1 and Small Group)
- Child Safeguarding & Wellbeing
- Educational technology
Languages
English
Arabic
Accomplishments
- Improved student performance by raising average science test scores by 20% within one academic year through engaging lessons and differentiated instruction.
- Designed and implemented hands-on experiments that increased student participation and curiosity in science by 30%, as measured by classroom engagement records.
- Supported literacy and numeracy development in a primary classroom, helping 70% of struggling pupils meet or exceed grade-level expectations within two terms.
- Collaborated with teachers to create inclusive learning plans that enabled students with special educational needs to make consistent progress in line with peers.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring and small-group support that helped low-achieving students improve their grades by at least one level in core subjects.
- Built strong relationships with parents and guardians, achieving a 90% satisfaction rate in parent feedback surveys on communication and student support.
- Mentored and supported new staff/teaching assistants, contributing to improved teaching consistency and smoother classroom delivery across the school.
Certification
- Qualified Teacher Status, issued by Department for Education( UK) - 8th July, 2025
- 120-Hour TESOL/TEFL, issued by World TESOL Academy - 7th June, 2024
Timeline
Science teacher
Nobewam Saviour Basic School
01.2022 - 01.2024
Primary teacher
Nobewam M/A Primary
01.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Education - Science
University of Cape Coast
06.2020 - 01.2023
Diploma in Basic Education - Basic Education
Seventh Day Adventist College of Education
09.2016 - 07.2019
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