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AMANDA EDWINA NYAMEBEKYERE AKORE

CAPE COAST

Summary

A highly motivated and passionate young educationist carrying through the role of imparting knowledge and training students in educational institutions in Ghana. Previous in-depth knowledge and experience has been gained in improving teachers' personal development in areas of content and methodology. Displays an exceptional range of skills with additional strengths in the areas of problem solving, leading and supervising others, together with a proven ability to build and maintain both internal and external relationships at all levels.

Experienced education professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Adept at curriculum development, classroom management, and fostering positive learning environment. Reliable and adaptable, ready to meet evolving needs. Valued for leadership skills, problem-solving abilities, and passion for nurturing student growth.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Teacher

OLA Girls JHS
01.2020 - Current

Mathematics Teacher

St. Monica's Girls JHS
01.2015 - 01.2020

Chairperson, Jubilee Local

Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT)
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Participated fully in all deliberations at the Metro Council Meetings.
  • Organized successful meetings for members in the Local.
  • Served as liaison officer between the Local and the Metro Secretariat.
  • Part of the team that fully contributed to fund raising events.

Executive Member

Oguaa Teachers Credit Union
01.2009 - 01.2016
  • Actively in charge of publicity and education for the membership, in particular education in the philosophy of co-operative activities.
  • Prepared and submitted Annual report of the union's activities to the board for presentation at Annual General Meeting.
  • Held seminars and conferences for membership.
  • Organised any other outreach activities as determined by the Board of Directors.

Treasurer, Wesley Local

Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT)
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Created a WhatsApp platform for members to be abreast with information concerning the association.
  • Collaborated with the metro executive to organise excursions for members for socialization.
  • Collaborated with metro executives.

Mathematics Teacher

OLA Girls JHS
01.2006 - 01.2015

Administrator

Action Progressive Institute
01.2000 - 01.2003
  • Worked with teams, and managed groups by coordinating with management and engage in planning according to the needs of the school.
  • Managed clerical and other administrative staff.

Education

B.Ed - Basic Education (Mathematics)

University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast
01.2011

Diploma - Basic Education

University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast
01.2009

Teachers Certificate ‘A' - undefined

OLA College of Education
01.2006

SSSCE - BUSINESS

Ofori Panin
Kukrantumi
01.1999

Skills

  • Interpersonal skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Training and coaching
  • Constructive feedback
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Goal setting
  • Computer literacy
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Attention to detail
  • Research analysis
  • Problem-solving
  • Root cause analysis
  • Decision making
  • Budget management
  • Adaptability
  • Understanding of human psychology
  • Cultural awareness
  • Parent-teacher relations
  • Staff management
  • Mentoring teachers
  • Early childhood education
  • STEM education

References

Available upon request

Personal Information

  • Hobbies: Travelling, Surfing the internet, Research, Reading
  • Date of Birth: 13 October, 1981

Other Experiences

  • District Master Trainer (DMT) and District Teacher Support Team (DTST) member, Delivered training to increase the capacities of educators in curriculum content and methodological areas., Carried through regular monitoring to direct educators to develop their performance, personal skills and behaviours in lesson delivery., As a role model and mentor, fully contributed to a school reading scheme and encouraged others to be fully committed to such school based projects., Organized INSET for Supervisors, Head Teachers, and teachers., Monitored the implementation of INSET in schools.
  • 2006-01-01, 2010-01-01, Mathematics Teacher, Very actively instructed students, created lesson plans, assigned and corrected homework and evaluation exercises of students., Successfully managed students in the classroom, communicated with parents and helped students prepare for internal and external examination., Personally increased the understanding of concepts and mastery of basic skills in mathematics.
  • 2015-01-01, 2017-01-01, Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Cape Coast, Central Region, Chairperson, Jubilee Local, Participated fully in all deliberations at the Metro Council Meetings., Organized successful meetings for members in the Local., Served as liaison officer between the Local and the Metro Secretariat., Part of the team that fully contributed to fund raising events.
  • 2013-01-01, 2015-01-01, Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Cape Coast, Central Region, Treasurer, Wesley Local, Created a WhatsApp platform for members to be abreast with information concerning the association., Collaborated with the metro executive to organise excursions for members for socialization., Collaborated with metro executives.
  • 2009-01-01, 2016-01-01, Executive Member, Oguaa Teachers Credit Union, Cape Coast, Central Region, Chairperson, Education Committee, Actively in charge of publicity and education for the membership, in particular education in the philosophy of co-operative activities., Prepared and submitted Annual report of the union's activities to the board for presentation at Annual General Meeting., Held seminars and conferences for membership., Organised any other outreach activities as determined by the Board of Directors.
  • 2000-01-01, 2003-01-01, Action Progressive Institute, Accra, Greater Accra Region, Administrator, Worked with teams, and managed groups by coordinating with management and engage in planning according to the needs of the school., Managed clerical and other administrative staff.

Seminars Training Courses

  • 2016-05-01, Adisadel College, Cape Coast, Improving the quality of mathematical education in Ghana, African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS)
  • 2015-02-01, Akroma Plaza, Takoradi, Enriching learning in schools and supporting learners, British Council (Connecting Classroom), Ghana
  • 2014-10-01, Akroma Plaza, Takoradi, Global Citizenship for Sustainable Development, British Council (Connecting Classroom), Ghana
  • 2013-11-01, Akroma Plaza, Takoradi, Professional Development - School Leadership, British Council (Connecting Classroom), Ghana
  • 2012-06-01, GNAT Hall, Koforidua, Workshop for District Master Trainers on organization of effective INSET for Basic Schools, GES and JICA
  • 2007-04-01, Teachers' Resource Center, Cape Coast, Modern trends in mathematics and science (TIMS), Improving the trends in mathematics and science in Africa
  • 2008-04-01, School of Business, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Entrepreneurship, Insight into entrepreneurship and the creation of business opportunities
  • 2008-02-01, SRC of University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Seeking opportunities and investment, Insight into different stages of one's career and the creative opportunities for investment

Name

Amanda, Edwina, Nyamebekyere Akore

Telephone

  • +233243063715
  • +233209206861

Timeline

Head Teacher

OLA Girls JHS
01.2020 - Current

Mathematics Teacher

St. Monica's Girls JHS
01.2015 - 01.2020

Chairperson, Jubilee Local

Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT)
01.2015 - 01.2017

Treasurer, Wesley Local

Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT)
01.2013 - 01.2015

Executive Member

Oguaa Teachers Credit Union
01.2009 - 01.2016

Mathematics Teacher

OLA Girls JHS
01.2006 - 01.2015

Administrator

Action Progressive Institute
01.2000 - 01.2003

Diploma - Basic Education

University of Cape Coast

Teachers Certificate ‘A' - undefined

OLA College of Education

SSSCE - BUSINESS

Ofori Panin

B.Ed - Basic Education (Mathematics)

University of Cape Coast
AMANDA EDWINA NYAMEBEKYERE AKORE