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
2016.01 - Current (8 years & 8 months)

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
2012.01 - Current (12 years & 8 months)

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
2010.01 - 2012 (2 years)

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
2008.08 - Current (16 years & 1 month)

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
2016.01 - Current (8 years & 8 months)

Teacher

International Community School
2012.01 - Current (12 years & 8 months)

Teacher’s Assistant

International Community School
2010.01 - 2012 (2 years)

Preschool Teacher

International Community School
2008.08 - Current (16 years & 1 month)

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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