Anita Gracious Danso
Early Years Teacher
Oyibi,Greater Accra
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Early Years Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor and academic facilitator. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Class Teacher
Learning Skill International School
05.2021 - 06.2024
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or tutoring sessions, extending opportunities for student growth beyond the school day.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world problem-solving exercises.
- Participated in ongoing professional development, staying current with best practices in education and bringing fresh ideas to the classroom.
- Evaluated student progress regularly, adjusting instruction to meet individual needs and ensuring mastery of concepts.
Home Tuition
Self-Employed
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Prepared and taught lessons to meet children's unique needs
- Assisted learners between the ages of 3 to 8 in Literacy, Numeracy, and Science at home.
- Enhanced communication between school and home by maintaining timely correspondence with parents regarding student performance and behavior.
Class Teacher
Ridge Church School
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Prepare differentiated Lesson plans and search for resources
- Facilitate holistic development and critical thinking skills.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials.
- Worked closely with support staff, coordinating efforts to address the unique needs of students receiving special education services or interventions.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Implemented assessment strategies that accurately measured student understanding, guiding data-driven instruction for improved outcomes.
Volunteer
Dill Montessori Learning Center
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Improved literacy rates with weekly volunteer tutoring sessions.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Education
University of Education Winneba
Winneba, Ghana07.2019
West Africa Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) - General Arts
Presbyterian Girls' Senior High School
Atonsu, Kumasi05.2014
Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) - Basic Education
Airport Police 1 Junior High School
Airport Police Barracks, Accra05.2010
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Adaptive and fast learner
- Self-motivated and goal-oriented
- Excellent presentation skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student-Centered Learning
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Technology Integration
- Literacy development
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Faculty Collaboration
- Student Engagement
- Inquiry-based learning
Leadership Experience
- CCESAG, UEW, General Secretary, 2017-2018
- MCMT, UEW, Welfare Organizer, 2017-2018
- PCM, UEW, General Secretary, 2017-2018
- MCMT, UEW, Welfare Organizer, 2016-2017
- SU, Presbyterian Girls' SHS, General Secretary, 2013-2014
- NUPS-G, Presbyterian Girls' SHS, Prayer Secretary, 2013-2014
References
- Rev. Dr. Selaise Esar Agyinasare, Resident Pastor of Perez Chapel, Dzorwulu - Accra, selasare@aol.com, +233 (0) 272 199 888
- Mrs. Mavis Annang Callaghan, Human Resource Manager, Learning Skills International School, mcallaghan770@gmail.com, +233 (0) 24 413 7652
- Ms. Dorcas Akosua Ampoma Quarshie, Grade 1 Coordinator, Learning Skills International School, ddorciepomah@gmail.com, +233 (0) 203916206
Certification
- Degree in Early Childhood Education- 2015 - 2019
- Licensed Early Years Teacher - 2020
Timeline
Class Teacher
Learning Skill International School
05.2021 - 06.2024
Home Tuition
Self-Employed
01.2020 - 01.2021
Class Teacher
Ridge Church School
01.2019 - 01.2020
Volunteer
Dill Montessori Learning Center
01.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Education
University of Education Winneba
West Africa Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) - General Arts
Presbyterian Girls' Senior High School
Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) - Basic Education
Airport Police 1 Junior High School
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