Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Research Experience
Conferences and Seminars
Honours and Awards
Languages
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Christian Ahwoi Ampiah

Summary

Innovative mathematics teacher bringing 5+ years background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.

I am eager to embark on an MSc in Mathematics to further refine my skills and contribute to cutting-edge research in the field. I thrive in surroundings that are fast-paced, diverse and collaborative.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

MATHEMATICS TEACHER

Mfantsiman Girls' Senior High School
12.2022 - Current
  • Designing and delivering effective lesson plans for students that promote active learning experiences
  • Identifying and selecting different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
  • Monitoring student performance and providing feedback
  • Working with other teachers to develop new teaching methods and using relevant technology to support instructions

UNDERGRADUTE TEACHING ASSISTANT

University of Education
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Prepared teaching materials and assisted lecturers in teaching undergraduate students
  • Assisted faculty members with grading papers and examinations
  • Set up ICT laboratory for undergraduate programming courses
  • Assisted faculty members and staff with student conferences
  • Guided undergraduate final year students on their thesis

MATHEMATICS TEACHER

Tweredua D/A Junior High School
09.2015 - 07.2018
  • Taught mathematics in a diverse community of challenged students
  • Offered remediation to allow struggling students improve critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Liaised with administration to institute behavioural plans for problematic students
  • Implemented modification strategies and outlined consequences to get students focused on learning

INTERNSHIP

Edubiase Methodist Junior High School
09.2014 - 05.2015
  • Supported teachers in adapting math lessons for students with special needs
  • Explored the role of mathematics in addressing environmental and sustainability challenges
  • Maintained and reported students grades and attendance in accordance with educational policies

Education

B.SC. MATHEMATICS EDUCATION -

University of Education, Winneba
10.2022

EXCHANGE PROGRAMME -

University College Copenhagen
12.2021

DIPLOMA IN BASIC EDUCATION -

Foso College of Education
07.2015

Skills

  • Programming and Web Development: Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
  • Innovative Curriculum Design: Experience in lesson planning and multimedia tools integration
  • Technical and Office Tools: Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and multimedia tools
  • Effective Communication and Collaboration: Strong listening, communication, and teamwork abilities
  • Strategic and Analytical Thinking: Strong organizational skills, decision-making, critical thinking, and strategic planning

Research Experience

Undergraduate Thesis:

Using manipulative (algebra tiles) to enable students to overcome the challenges they encounter in solving equations in one variable at A.M.E. Zion Girls' Senior High School, 02/01/22 - 08/31/22 


Other Research Experiences:

  • Department library management system, Developed the project for book collection at the Department of Mathematics Education, UEW., 04/01/21 - 08/31/21
  • Enhancing student engagement with interactive project using GeoGebra, Developed interactive projects in GeoGebra to boost student engagement and understanding in mathematics classes., 04/01/21 - 08/31/21
  • Exploring the relationship between study habits and mathematics performance, Conducted a survey and analysed the data with SPSS to understand the impact of study habits on mathematics performance., 04/01/21 - 08/31/21
  • Creating educational apps for mathematics with Java, Created simple Java programmes for solving algebraic equations and basic mathematical problem., 04/01/21 - 08/31/21
  • Developing a mathematics learning website using HTML, CSS3 and JavaScript, Created a responsive website with interactive tutorials and quizzes to support student learning in mathematics., 04/01/21 - 08/31/21
  • Creating interactive mathematics lessons using multimedia tools, Produced instructional videos using Filmora, combining screen recordings with live-action explanations of math problems., 04/01/21 - 08/31/21

Conferences and Seminars

  • The Biennial Academic Conference on Advancing Innovation for Improved Educational Policy and Practice: Prospects and Challenges, 04/04/24, Accra, Ghana
  • Math Olympiad Training Camp, 08/29/22 - 09/01/23, Cape Coast, Ghana
  • Conference on Mathematics and Its Application - CMIA 2022, 08/29/22 - 09/01/22, Accra, Ghana
  • LaTex for Mathematical Writing Seminar, 2021, Winneba, Ghana
  • Teaching SDGs and Innovation - Copenhagen InnoLab, 2021, Copenhagen, Denmark
  • The LEGO Playful Schools Conference - Integrating play into school curriculum, 10/28/21, Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Mathematics for Secondary School Educators Seminar, 2020, Winneba, Ghana

Honours and Awards

  • Most Innovative Mathematics Teacher Award - Mfantsiman Girls Senior High School 64th Speech and Prize Given Day - 2024
  • Outreach Programme Award - For involvement in educational outreach initiatives in disadvantaged communities with Right To Play in Ghana - 2023
  • Most Outstanding Departmental Project Award - For impactful final year undergraduate thesis, University of Education, Winneba - 2022
  • Student Ambassador Award - Recognized for representing the University of Education, Winneba as exchange student at University College Copenhagen -2021
  • Erasmus plus exchange programme award tenable at University College Copenhagen, Denmark to study 30 ECTS point at KP's Department of Teacher Education - 2021
  • Vice chancellor's award as the best first year mathematics students at the 24th graduation ceremony of University of Education, Winneba –2019

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Danish
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

MATHEMATICS TEACHER

Mfantsiman Girls' Senior High School
12.2022 - Current

UNDERGRADUTE TEACHING ASSISTANT

University of Education
01.2022 - 07.2022

MATHEMATICS TEACHER

Tweredua D/A Junior High School
09.2015 - 07.2018

INTERNSHIP

Edubiase Methodist Junior High School
09.2014 - 05.2015

B.SC. MATHEMATICS EDUCATION -

University of Education, Winneba

EXCHANGE PROGRAMME -

University College Copenhagen

DIPLOMA IN BASIC EDUCATION -

Foso College of Education
Christian Ahwoi Ampiah