AUGUSTINE KESTA AKOLOGO
Accra
Summary
Special educator and English teacher delivering differentiated instruction for 12–15 students per class. Adapt lessons for academic growth and student personal development through targeted instruction and counseling. Manage ADHD-related executive function and behavioral needs to maintain productive learning environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Educator and English Teacher
Asesewa Senior High School
Asesewa
01.2023 - Current
- Managed and supported students with ADHD, executive function disorder, emotional and behavioral disorders, and exceptional talents in music, arts, and sports, by fostering their personal and academic growth.
- Collaborated with educators in a professional learning community to develop and implement effective teaching strategies, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Teaching 18 hours per week as a full-time teacher.
- Approximately 12-15 students for each class.
- School Health Education Program (SHEP) Coordinator
- Oversaw dining hall operations to ensure safety and a welcoming environment, and promoting student well-being during meal times.
- Assisted in leading the school representative council, aiming to promote student voices.
Intern
Tetteh Ocloo State School for the Deaf
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Facilitated classroom activities for deaf students through effective sign language communication.
- Assisted teachers with lesson materials and daily instructional preparation.
- Oversaw student behavior during breaks, assemblies, and school routines to ensure safety and engagement.
- Earned certificate for active participation in educational programs to enhance learning.
Workshop Participant
Ghana Education Service
Accra
01.2023 - 01.2023
- One-week workshop on sign language at Tetteh Ocloo State School for the Deaf.
- Proposed innovative ideas and solutions that improved team collaboration and effectiveness.
- Facilitated The Move Project educational workshop at Drake University, focusing on enhancing learning strategies for participants. (The Move Project, Drake University).
Integrated Science Teacher
Minya D/A Junior High School
Ningo-Prampram
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Teaching 15-18 hours per week as a full-time teacher.
- Taught 15-18 hours weekly, fostering student understanding in integrated science.
- Coordinated sports programs to enhance student engagement and community involvement
- Contributed to examination committee meetings to ensure fair assessment practices
- Acted as the local representative for the teachers' coalition
Education
Bachelor of Education - Special Education and English Language
University of Education
Winneba, Ghana01-2023
Diploma - Basic Education
Ada College of Education
Ada, Ghana09-2015
West African Senior Certificate Examination -
Mawuli School
Ho, Ghana01-2009
Basic Education Certificate Examination -
St. Augustine R/C Junior Secondary School
Accra, Ghana01-2006
Skills
- Differentiated instruction methods
- Instructional adaptations
- Curriculum modifications
- Lesson planning
- Co-teaching
- Classroom integration strategies
- Behavioral intervention
- Behavioral support
- Emotional support
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Parent engagement
Certification
Ghana Education Service - Teacher License, Bachelor of Education in Special Education and English Language, Diploma in Basic Education, West African Examination Certificate, The Move Project - Certificate of Participation, Three-day Certificate of Participation in Sign Language
Affiliations
- School Health Education Program (SHEP) Coordinator, Asesewa Senior High School
- Dining Hall Master, Asesewa Senior High School
- Member of Professional Learning Community (PLC), Asesewa Senior High School
- Vice Chairman, School Representative Council (SRC), Asesewa Senior High School
- Sports Master, Minya D/A Junior High School
- Examination Committee Member, Minya D/A Junior High School
- Local School Representative for Coalition of Concerned Teachers Association of Ghana (CCT-GH), Minya D/A Junior High School
TRAINING
- One-Week Workshop on Sign Language, Tetteh Ocloo State School for the Deaf
- The Move Project Educational Workshop, The Move Project, Drake University
INTERNSHIP
Tetteh Ocloo State School for the Deaf, 11/2022 - 04/2023
Timeline
Special Educator and English Teacher
Asesewa Senior High School
01.2023 - Current
Workshop Participant
Ghana Education Service
01.2023 - 01.2023
Intern
Tetteh Ocloo State School for the Deaf
11.2022 - 04.2023
Integrated Science Teacher
Minya D/A Junior High School
01.2015 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Education - Special Education and English Language
University of Education
Diploma - Basic Education
Ada College of Education
West African Senior Certificate Examination -
Mawuli School
Basic Education Certificate Examination -
St. Augustine R/C Junior Secondary School