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Candy Akuffo

Candy Akuffo

Accra

Summary

Accomplished educator with experience at Safari International School and Tender Sprout School, adept at classroom management and building strong partnerships with families. Skilled in designing and delivering differentiated instruction that nurtures critical thinking and leveraging advanced technology tools to enrich learning experiences. Passionate about creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment that empowers students to excel.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Safari international school
Accra
02.2023 - 06.2024
  • Monitored student behavior across classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, and playgrounds to ensure safety.
  • Maintained an orderly learning environment conducive to student engagement.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans aligned with curriculum objectives.
  • Provided individualized instruction catering to diverse student needs.
  • Promoted critical thinking and problem-solving skills through interactive discussions.
  • Established positive relationships with parents for effective communication regarding student progress.
  • Assessed student performance using tests, quizzes, and other assessment methods.
  • Enforced school rules to uphold appropriate learning conditions for all students.

Administrative Assistant

The NeoCreativ Agency
Accra
04.2022 - 04.2023
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for office supplies, equipment and services.
  • Processed customer orders accurately and within agreed timeframes to meet service standards.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.

Administrator

First Impression School
Accra
03.2021 - 01.2022
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Hire, train and advise staff.
  • Resolve conflicts and other issues.
  • Planning time table with heads of departments and head of school.
  • Introduced After School which successfully gained grounds.
  • Introduced after school which successfully gained grounds.
  • Entered and maintained the school records in the school database.
  • Transferred incoming calls, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to head of school and Department Heads.

Teacher

Tender Sprouts school
Accra
01.2020 - 02.2021
  • Successfully managed classroom activities including lesson plans, imaginative play, bathroom breaks, meals and rest times.
  • Effectively monitored and gently corrected children's behavior in the classroom which fostered behavioral and social skills.
  • Successfully observed, assessed and recorded each child's progress on a quarterly basis.
  • Established a safe, clean and secure learning environment which promoted the children's confidence.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Data Entry Officer

National Media Commission
Accra
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Successfully improved data entry accuracy by 60% by introducing a 'read through' system which ensured the precision of each entered record.
  • Effectively checked and monitored all media houses (90) to ensure strict adherence to the commission's rules and regulations.
  • Single handedly designed a rule book of data entry dos and don'ts to be used by new employees as part of their training program.
  • Collated and organized data entry documents into filing systems for easy access.
  • Secured and protected data from unauthorized access by complying with security protocols.
  • Communicated with supervisors and colleagues to process data quickly and resolve discrepancies.
  • Verified accuracy of data entered into system to produce error-free reports.

Front Desk| Administrator

Duke Company Limited
Accra
03.2012 - 01.2015
  • Successfully set up a core system to organize incoming mail, which eliminated distribution hurdles completely.
  • Scheduled 13 meetings and a large annual event simultaneously, without a single evident problem in any of the occasions.
  • Successfully implemented a client information system, decreasing information-pulling time by 70%.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • I paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis, and reporting.

Front Desk|Administrator (Internship)

Adom Day Care
Akropong
07.2010 - 09.2010
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.

Education

BSc - Communication Studies

Ghana Institute of Journalism
Accra
07.2017

Diploma - Communication Studies

Ghana Institute of Journalism
Accra
05.2014

WASSCE -

Datus International School
Tema
07.2011

Skills

  • Adaptability in fast-paced environments
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Decision making
  • Problem solving
  • Strong work ethic
  • Advanced computer proficiency
  • Microsoft Office expertise
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication strategies
  • Classroom management skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Classroom management
  • Parent engagement
  • Communication skills
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Educational activities

References

Mr. Daniel Konadu

Production Chemist

Tullow Ghana

Tel: +233 54 011 3414

Mr. Prince Owusu Gyamfi

Managing Director

Baccenta Group of Pharmacies

Tel: +233 20 596 9440

Timeline

Teacher

Safari international school
02.2023 - 06.2024

Administrative Assistant

The NeoCreativ Agency
04.2022 - 04.2023

Administrator

First Impression School
03.2021 - 01.2022

Teacher

Tender Sprouts school
01.2020 - 02.2021

Data Entry Officer

National Media Commission
01.2015 - 01.2017

Front Desk| Administrator

Duke Company Limited
03.2012 - 01.2015

Front Desk|Administrator (Internship)

Adom Day Care
07.2010 - 09.2010

BSc - Communication Studies

Ghana Institute of Journalism

Diploma - Communication Studies

Ghana Institute of Journalism

WASSCE -

Datus International School

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