Augustine Owusu
Nkawkaw
Summary
- Passionate and dedicated educator with an absolute commitment to shaping young minds.
- A decade of experience in delivering effective and engaging lessons in science and biology.
- Experienced with skills for increasing inclusive, engaging lessons geared at promoting curiosity, critical thinking skills and culture of understanding.
- Promote the use of differentiated learning, ICT integration to meet the diverse needs of students.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior High School Science and Biology Teacher
Nkawkaw Senior High School
Nkawkaw
09.2016 - Current
- Delivered engaging biology lessons that supported student understanding and interest.
- Planned extracurricular biology events that encouraged student participation and enthusiasm.
- Led laboratory experiments using safe, structured procedures.
- Assisted with curriculum planning.
- Provided academic and emotional support to students, supporting overall well-being and school success.
- Supported classroom management.
- Recorded key information to strengthen classroom management.
- Supported assessment and evaluation.
Biomedical Lab Assistant
Accra Regional Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Clarified purposes of blood tests and their significance for patient health outcomes
- Performed blood sample collection (phlebotomy) to support accurate diagnostics
- Guided communities in adopting healthier living practices to enhance overall health awareness
Senior High School Biology Teacher
Kumasi High School
Kumasi
05.2014 - 07.2014
- Developed lesson plans to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment
- Administered assessments to measure student knowledge and skills
- Documented student data to monitor and support academic progress and engagement
Education
Post-graduate Diploma - science Education
University of Education
Nkawkaw01-2024
BSc. (Hons) - Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana01-2015
High School Diploma -
Kumasi Senior High School
Kumasi01-2009
Skills
- National Teaching Council Certification, Ghana-January 2024
- Postgraduate Diploma in Science Education, University of Cape Coast, Ghana- June 2024
Certification
- A certificate in phlebotomy, Phlebotomy training at Accra Regional Hospital (2015).
- Lay Ministry training; Catechist option (2023-2024).
- Cyber-security training for teachers, National Teaching Council, Ghana-2025
- Protection Training for Teachers, National Teaching Council, Ghana-2026
Contribution to Community
- Organized periodic health and sanitation with for the Domeabra community to sensitize the citizens on the benefits of living healthy.
- Together with the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Nkawkaw District organize periodic health screening for the church members and the community at large.
Interests
- Fluent in English and a good communicator
- Apiculture farmer
- Use of various ICT platforms for teaching.
Accomplishments
- Coached the Science and Mathematics quiz team to their first ever qualification to national competition, 2026
- Coached the girls' soccer team to glory in 2019 and 2021
- Certified apiculture farmer and a cocoa farmer.
Timeline
Senior High School Science and Biology Teacher
Nkawkaw Senior High School
09.2016 - Current
Biomedical Lab Assistant
Accra Regional Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2016
Senior High School Biology Teacher
Kumasi High School
05.2014 - 07.2014
Post-graduate Diploma - science Education
University of Education
BSc. (Hons) - Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
University of Cape Coast
High School Diploma -
Kumasi Senior High School