Ann Marie Oduro-Frimpong
Accra
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
PYP Classroom Teacher, Grade 2
Lincoln Community School
08.2019 - Current
- Fostered a culture of inquiry and lifelong learning by designing and implementing transdisciplinary units that integrated diverse resources, fostering critical thinking and research skills in students.
- Collaborated with colleagues and parents to curate inclusive learning materials, promoting student agency and aligning resources with the PYP framework to support a diverse range of learners.
PYP Student Support Teacher, Grades KG,1,2,5
Lincoln Community School
08.2012 - 06.2019
- Developed and implemented individualized support plans, utilizing diverse resources and tools to enhance student learning and accessibility, fostering inclusivity in the learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers, families, and specialists to curate and adapt educational materials, ensuring resources met the needs of diverse learners and aligned with school values.
PYP PE Teacher, Pre-K, KG & Grade 1
Lincoln Community School
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Conducted weekly swim lessons for Pre-K and KG students.
- Coordinated volunteer parents for Pre-K and KG swim lessons.
- Instructed physical education classes emphasizing motor development, body awareness, and spatial orientation skills.
Elementary Teacher, Grade 3
Galapagos Charter School
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for improved outcomes.
Graduate Assistantship, Educational Librarian
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Assisted Educational Librarian with the Instructional Materials Center at Morris Library. Responsibilities include: shelving books, creating display cases, and assisting pre-service teachers in selecting materials for lessons.
Teacher-Elementary, Grade 2
Meridian Community School District #101
08.2007 - 06.2010
- Conducted home visits to establish effective relationships.
- Secured funding to organize after-school activities, enriching students' learning experiences beyond the traditional classroom.
Study Abroad
Congress Bundestag Young Adult Internship Exchange
07.2002 - 06.2003
- Gained experience through two distinct five-month internships in a public library and public relations.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale05-2011
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale05-2007
Additional Information
11/2024 PYP Investigating Inquiry, Accra,Ghana
06/2023 Orton Gillingham(OG) classroom training, Colorado, USA
06/2022 IB conference, Leading the Learning, Colorado, USA
06/2020 Responsive Classroom, Elementary Teacher, online
10/2019 Reading & Writing Workshop in International Schools, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
06/2019 Writing Workshop, Teachers College, New York, USA
07/2018 IB conference, Social Emotional Learning, Colorado USA
07/2016 Language Based Learning Disabilities & Neuropsychological Evaluation, Massachusets, USA
02/2016 Making Thinking Visible, Accra, Ghana
07/2015 Everyday Mathematics-Leadership, Illinois, USA
07/2014 Everyday Mathematics-Lower Primary, Illinois, USA
07/2013 Inclusive Classrooms in the PYP, Colorado USA
02/2013 International Mindedness in the PYP, Accra, Ghana
Timeline
PYP Classroom Teacher, Grade 2
Lincoln Community School
08.2019 - Current
PYP Student Support Teacher, Grades KG,1,2,5
Lincoln Community School
08.2012 - 06.2019
PYP PE Teacher, Pre-K, KG & Grade 1
Lincoln Community School
08.2012 - 06.2013
Elementary Teacher, Grade 3
Galapagos Charter School
08.2011 - 06.2012
Graduate Assistantship, Educational Librarian
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
08.2010 - 05.2011
Teacher-Elementary, Grade 2
Meridian Community School District #101
08.2007 - 06.2010
Study Abroad
Congress Bundestag Young Adult Internship Exchange
07.2002 - 06.2003
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Southern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southern Illinois University
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