Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Professionaldevelopmentqualifications
Competenciesandskills
Presentations
Personal Information
References
Timeline
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Charity Apam

Teacher
Accra,Accra

Summary

To provide a welcoming and child-friendly learning environment in which every child is willing and happy to take intellectual risk.

Overview

16
years of professional experience

Work History

International Community School

Coordinator of Preschool
01.2016 - Current

Job overview

Check lesson plans and give constructive feedback to teachers before implement plans in the classroom

  • Appraise teachers to ensure teaching conforms to standards
  • Provide specific instructional coaching and support to teachers based on appraisal report
  • Provide in-service training to teachers
  • Observe lessons of teachers and provide feedback for improvement
  • Coordinate peer teaching in the school with the aim of making teachers learn best teaching practices from each other
  • Model to teachers what effective classrooms look like.
  • Developed relationships with families to foster parental involvement in their child''s education and overall wellbeing.
  • Organized fundraising events to generate additional resources for enriching programming and facility enhancements.
  • Established strong partnerships across community organizations, schools, service providers to offer comprehensive support systems for families facing challenges related to poverty, trauma exposure or other risk factors.
  • Boosted children''s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development through play-based learning activities.
  • Provided ongoing feedback about performance levels via parent-teacher conferences held at least twice per year.

International Community School

Teacher
01.2012 - Current

Job overview

  • Prepare lesson plans with clearly stated objectives using Curriculum Framework
  • Facilitate lesson delivery using various active learning techniques
  • Give extra academic support to students with learning challenges
  • Assess students’ work and give constructive feedback
  • Ensure classroom is welcoming, child friendly and well-managed
  • Create posters which reinforce learning on classroom walls
  • Provide duty of care to students
  • Organ
  • orginised educational trips to reinforce classroom learning.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.

International Community School

Teacher’s Assistant
01.2010 - 2012

Job overview

  • Assist lead teacher with delivery of lessons
  • Prepare learning resources suitable for learners
  • Mark class work and homework of students and provide constructive feedback
  • Supervise play time during break times
  • Provide support to students during and after lessons
  • Ensure students’ safety in the classroom and during playtime.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
  • Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
  • Supported implementation of literacy programs, boosting reading skills.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.

International Community School

Preschool Teacher
08.2008 - Current

Job overview

  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Assisted and supervised 200 children through entire school day.

Education

University of Education Winneba

Bachelor of Arts from Early Childhood Education
01.2018

University of Cape Coast
Accra Ghana

Diploma in Basic Education from Elementry Education
01.2014

Skills

  • Classroom Organization
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Teaching strategies
  • Child development expertise

Accomplishments

  • Best Preschool Teacher
  • Outstanding Teacher Award
  • Teacher of the Month
  • Successfully implemented and coordinates Phonetic Program in the school

Professionaldevelopmentqualifications

  • Child Protection for International school
  • Principle of Child Development
  • Magic School AI expect
  • Participant of the International Educators Summit
  • Self-Care in Early Childhood and Special Education
  • Growth Mindset for Teachers and Learners
  • Differentiated Instruction in Primary School
  • Jolly phonics (British English Version)
  • First Aid and Basic Life Support
  • TIME conference (GIS)

Competenciesandskills

  • Supportive
  • Caring
  • Team player
  • Affable
  • Excellent in handling multi-age class
  • Teacher support and training skills
  • Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
  • Excellent virtual and remote teaching and learning skills.
  • Passionate about safeguarding and child protection

Presentations

  • Reading and Writing in Early Years
  • Step by Step Practical Writing Skills in Early Years
  • Open House for Preschool
  • Jolly Phonics training
  • Number Fluency in Early Years
  • Numeracy skills in the Preschool
  • Assessment for Learning in Early Years
  • The Preschool Curriculum

Personal Information

Nationality: Ghanaian

References

  • Ms. Akosua Konadu Owusu, Head of Prep. School, International Community School, P.O. Box KS 10631, Kumasi, akosua.konaduowusu@icsghana.info
  • Mrs Bridget Takyi, Head of Preschool, International Community School, bridget.takyi@icsghana.info

Timeline

Coordinator of Preschool

International Community School
01.2016 - Current

Teacher

International Community School
01.2012 - Current

Teacher’s Assistant

International Community School
01.2010 - 2012

Preschool Teacher

International Community School
08.2008 - Current

University of Education Winneba

Bachelor of Arts from Early Childhood Education

University of Cape Coast

Diploma in Basic Education from Elementry Education
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