CLINTON APPIAH KODOM
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Summary
- Dedicated scientist and STEM educator aspiring to contribute significantly to Ghana's education sector and beyond.
- Committed to fostering an environment of hard work and motivation among individuals from diverse backgrounds
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Science Facilitator
CYO Technical Vocational Institute
01.2021 - Current
- Prepared, duplicated and collated teaching materials to help students better understand learning concepts
- Graded assignments and tests using answer key, documented results and informed lead teacher of students' performance
- Tutored and supported individual students of about 350 by reteaching and reviewing lesson concepts
- Marked homework assignments, tests and special projects to communicate grading
Teaching and Research Assistant
Department of Science Education, UEW
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Implemented remedial programs for undergraduate students requiring extra assistance in taught chemistry and science courses
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion in Integrated Science course using variety of teaching techniques
- Supported my supervisor to test undergraduate students with quizzes, essays and exams to gauge learning effectiveness
- Organized and Supervised undergraduate students' science laboratory activities which included qualitative analysis, DNA extraction, separation techniques (Chromatographic techniques and organic extraction) blood group analysis, herbarium techniques, volumetric analysis and microscopic examination of specimens
- Assisted my supervisor in marking and supervision of undergraduate research projects
- Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs
- Attended faculty research seminars and assisted lecturers in the Integrated Science department to retrieve research data
Intern
AME Zion Girls Senior High School
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Applied proactive behaviour management techniques to facilitate classroom discipline
- Taught Integrated Science and Chemistry to diverse class of 80 students
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs
- Created tests and assignments to evaluate student knowledge
- Organized laboratory and field sessions when handling concepts that demands enough practical activities
Education
MPhil - Science Education (Chemistry)
University of Education
Winneba09.2024
BSc. - Integrated Science (Education)
University of Education
Winneba01.2019
West African Senior School Certificate Examination - General Science
Dwamena Akenten Senior High school
Ghana01.2014
Basic Education Certificate Examination -
Afrancho D/A Junior High School 'B'
Ghana01.2011
Skills
- Proficient use of Computer and Internet
- Descriptive Statistics
- Inferential Statistics
- SPSS
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Python
- R-Software
Personal Qualities
- Self-motivated with a passion for self-development.
- Analytical mindset and a source of motivation for others.
- Initiative-driven with a strong work ethic, capable of working independently and collaboratively in high-pressure environments.
Researchinterests
- STEM Education
- Chemistry education
- Gender Issues in Science Education
- Waste Management
- ICT Integration in Science
- Science Teacher Education
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Teacher Education and Professional Development
- Environmental Management and Impact Analysis
- Assessment and evaluation in science and chemistry
- Curriculum development and evaluation
Academicresearchprojects
- 2023, Master of Philosophy Thesis, Effect of Problem-Based Learning on the Academic Performance of TVET Students in IUPAC Nomenclature of Inorganic Compounds, Ongoing, Professor John Kofi Eminah, Associate Professor, Department of Science Education, University of Education, Winneba
- 2019, Final Year Undergraduate Long Essay, Improving the Performance of Students on the Concept of Acid and Bases Using the Activity method at AME Zion Girls Senior High School, Ghana, Completed, Professor John Kofi Eminah, Associate Professor, Department of Science Education, University of Education, Winneba
Leadershipexperiences
- 2021-, House Master and Dining Hall Master, CYO Technical Vocational Institute, Sovie
- 2018/2019, Deputy Academic Committee Chairman, Association of Science Education Students (ASES), UEW
- 2013-2014, Student Representative Council Secretary, Dwamena Akenten Senior High School
- 2009-2011, Senior School Prefect, Afrancho D/A Junior High School 'B'
Honoursandawards
- 2024, Overall Best Teacher, 40th Anniversary Central Planning Committee, CYO Technical Vocational Institute
- 2019, Best Level 400 Integrated Science Student, Local NUGS, University of Education, Winneba
- 2019, Best BSc. Integrated Science Education Student, (2019 Graduating Class), University of Education, Winneba
- 2017, Best Level 200 Integrated Science Student, Local NUGS, University of Education, Winneba
- 2017, STANCHART Science Education Scholarship, Standard Chartered Bank, Ghana
- 2014, Best General Science Student, Dwamena Akenten Senior High School, Ghana
Digitakskills
- Proficient use of Computer and Internet
- Knowledge in descriptive and Inferential Statistics with SPSS
- Good understanding and skills of Microsoft Packages which includes: Word, Excel and PowerPoint, SPSS, Python and R-Software
Professionaldevelopmentcourses
- Understanding Climate Change, YALI-Network
- Workforce Collaboration and Development, YALI-Network
- Strategies for Personal Growth and Development, YALI-Network
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Ashanti Region
- Date of Birth: 05/14/97
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Marital Status: Single
- Religion: Christian
Conferencesseminarsworkshopsattended
- Implementation of Interim- Competency Based Training (CBT) Harmonised Curriculum for TVET Institutions in Ghana, 09/18/2023 to 09/22/2023, CYO Technical Vocational Institute
- Graduate Students Association of Ghana (GRASAG) Impact Conference, 06/09/2023, University of Education Winneba
- Discipline Based Research- Scholars in Training (DBER-SiT) Seminar 2021, 2021, Virtual
- Society for the Advancement of Biology Education Research 2021 Annual Conference, 07/2021, Virtual
- Aphrodisiacs & Young people in Ghana, 11/28/2018, UEW
- Understanding Geometric of some Metal Complexes Through Science Writing Heuristics and Modelling Skills in Higher Education, 10/06/2019, Faculty of Science Education Weekly Seminar, UEW
Membershipassociations
- Ghana Science Association
- Association of Science Education Students
- University Students Association of Ghana
- National Union of Ghana Students
- Ghana National Association of Teachers
- Young African Leaders Initiative Network
References
- Prof. John Kofi Eminah, Associate Professor, Faculty of Science Education, Department of Science Education, University of Education, Winneba (UEW), jkeminah@yahoo.com, +233554639390
- Prof. Kodjo Donkor Taale, Associate Professor, Faculty of Science Education, Department of Physics Education, University of Education, Winneba, kdtaale@gmail.com, +233244586953
- Mr. Godfred Safo-Adu, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Science Education, Department of Environmental Science, University of Education, Winneba (UEW), gsafoadu@gmail.com, +233541084097
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Listening to music
- Singing and Dancing
- Gardening
Timeline
Science Facilitator
CYO Technical Vocational Institute
01.2021 - Current
Teaching and Research Assistant
Department of Science Education, UEW
09.2019 - 08.2020
Intern
AME Zion Girls Senior High School
09.2018 - 12.2018
MPhil - Science Education (Chemistry)
University of Education
BSc. - Integrated Science (Education)
University of Education
West African Senior School Certificate Examination - General Science
Dwamena Akenten Senior High school
Basic Education Certificate Examination -
Afrancho D/A Junior High School 'B'
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