CHARLES McCARTHY
Tema
Summary
Passionate and results-oriented education leader with experience spanning school administration, programme design, volunteer coordination, and community-led learning initiatives. Proven ability to lead both academic and extracurricular initiatives, train facilitators, and design values-based curricula. Committed to education equity, youth empowerment, and transforming communities through grassroots, learner-centered strategies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
YOUTH & ADULT BIBLE CLASS COORDINATOR
ICGC – Morning Star Temple
Mathaheko - Afeinya
01.2023 - Current
- Design and implement structured discipleship programmes: New Believers, Membership, Maturity, and Ministry classes - serving over 150 adult learners annually.
- Trained and supervised volunteer facilitators to deliver lessons, manage small groups, and monitor learner growth.
- Promote spiritual growth and leadership development within the adult congregation.
- Developed teaching guides, session outlines, and reflection activities tailored to learners’ spiritual and personal development.
- Coordinated class schedules, resource distribution, and learner assessments across multiple cohorts.
- Fostered an inclusive and engaging learning environment that promotes leadership, service, and holistic Christian growth.
IGCSE AND ADVANCED LEVEL ENGLISH FACILITATOR
Anjef International School
Ashiaman
10.2022 - Current
- Built rapport with diverse groups of stakeholders by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural competence during facilitated sessions.
- Fostered an inclusive learning environment by addressing diverse needs and adapting facilitation techniques as needed.
- Delivered high-quality training sessions, ensuring participants developed a thorough understanding of the subject matter.
- Increased participant engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group discussions into sessions.
- Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the Cambridge curriculum for IGCSE and A Level English Language.
- Facilitate regular communication between the school and parents through progress reports, meetings, and consultation days to ensure a collaborative approach to student development.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners and support high academic achievement.
- Conduct formative and summative assessments to track student progress and provide meaningful feedback.
- Prepare students for external examinations with a focus on comprehension, analysis, essay writing, and critical interpretation.
- Integrate digital tools and interactive resources to enhance learning experiences.
- Support students in public speaking, debate, creative writing, and literary clubs.
RESEARCH CONSULTANT
Anointed Research Consultancy
01.2020 - Current
- Provide guidance and support to graduate students in developing, researching, and writing dissertations and term papers, ensuring academic rigor and quality.
- Facilitate literature reviews and data analysis for over 30 major projects, utilizing various research tools and software to produce comprehensive and well-supported findings.
- Assist in the formulation of research questions, hypothesis development, and methodological design, resulting in a 95% approval rate for research proposals.
- Offer personalized feedback and constructive criticism to help students improve their writing and research skills.
- Conduct thorough proofreading and editing to enhance clarity, coherence, and adherence to academic standards and formatting guidelines.
- Ensure timely completion of projects by managing deadlines and maintaining effective communication with students throughout the research process.
PROGRAMS AND EVENTS COORDINATOR
Anjef International School
Ashiaman
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Designs and coordinates educational programmes, leadership camps, and community outreach sessions aligned with organizational goals.
- Leads the end-to-end planning of events including stakeholder meetings, trainings, and school-based workshops.
- Manages logistics, budgets, and venue arrangements, ensuring cost-effective and timely delivery.
- Collaborates with volunteers, teachers, and community members to deliver inclusive and impactful programmes.
- Creates and distributes promotional materials to drive participation and engagement.
- Leading training sessions and students empowerment programs.
- Structuring leadership training and service – learning initiatives.
- Set objectives, timelines, and performance indicators for programs and organizational initiatives.
- Monitors programme effectiveness through feedback tools and impact reports.
- Supports strategic partnerships by maintaining regular communication with stakeholders and partners.
PART-TIME ACTING HEADMASTER
Ampress School Complex
Ashiaman
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Oversaw weekly academic and operational management of the school, ensuring quality teaching and staff performance.
- Introduced curriculum enrichment programs, teacher mentoring, and improved learner assessment frameworks.
- Facilitated community engagement and parent outreach to strengthen school-home partnerships.
- Led school-wide events, discipline systems, and capacity-building for teachers and support staff.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Don Bosco Institute
Tema
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Conducted training needs assessments to identify skill gaps among instructors, administrative staff, and students.
- Designed and facilitated capacity-building workshops on soft skills, technical training, instructional methods, and professional ethics.
- Developed training manuals, lesson plans, and multimedia resources for in-house and outreach programs.
- Delivered orientation programs for new staff and trainees to ensure smooth integration and understanding of institutional values.
- Monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of training programs through surveys, performance metrics, and participant feedback.
Education
MBA - LEADERSHIP AND gOVERNANCE
Central University
Accra07.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Management Studies
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast01.2021
Diploma - EDUCATIONAL PSYCOLOGY
Alison Institute
Ireland01.2018
Skills
- Curriculum design and implementation
- Digital Tools
- Academic performance analysis
- Programme Development
- Workshop facilitation
- Team management
- Volunteer coordination
- Stakeholder engagement
- Team leadership and motivation
Certification
- Leadership and Academic Coaching, ACA Coaching Academics, Unknown, Unknown, USA, Unknown
- Certificate for Soft Skills for Teachers, British Council, Unknown, Unknown, United Kingdom, Unknown
- Work Smarter With Microsoft Office, Microsoft Via Coursera, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown
Leadership Experience And Activities
Ghana Conference Speaker and Workshop Facilitator, Various Educational Events and Seminars, Ongoing, Delivered sessions on educational leadership, mental health in schools, and strategic academic planning., Engaged educators and school leaders in Ghana about the use of Google Meet and Zoom for online lessons.
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
PART-TIME ACTING HEADMASTER
Ampress School Complex
09.2024 - 01.2025
PROGRAMS AND EVENTS COORDINATOR
Anjef International School
07.2024 - 07.2025
YOUTH & ADULT BIBLE CLASS COORDINATOR
ICGC – Morning Star Temple
01.2023 - Current
IGCSE AND ADVANCED LEVEL ENGLISH FACILITATOR
Anjef International School
10.2022 - Current
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Don Bosco Institute
09.2021 - 09.2022
RESEARCH CONSULTANT
Anointed Research Consultancy
01.2020 - Current
MBA - LEADERSHIP AND gOVERNANCE
Central University
Bachelor of Arts - Management Studies
University of Cape Coast
Diploma - EDUCATIONAL PSYCOLOGY
Alison Institute