COLLINS ANKAMAH
Sunyani-Bono Region
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Compassionate individual with established experience providing support to students. Demonstrated ability to create lesson plans and assess student progress.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching schools in the villages
Kid Active Foundation, Ghana
- Promote peace and unity by teaching Ghanaian culture, cooking, washing of our hands, carrying babies on our back, and adhering to societal norms
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing visuals and hands-on activities in lessons.
- Actively contributed to a positive school culture by participating in staff meetings, committees, and extracurricular events.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering positive relationships that encouraged trust and open communication in the classroom setting.
- Strengthened parent-teacher communication by regularly updating families on student progress and participating in conferences.
- Supported early literacy development by guiding students through phonics activities and reading exercises.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
- Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
Teaching Assistant
University of Energy and Natural Resources Basic School-Department of Basic School
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Assisting teachers in executing their duties
Teaching Practice
Twene Amanfo Senior High Technical School
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Taught the second year students, English
- Led prayer meetings and worship services that incorporated various forms of expression for an inclusive experience of devotion.
Entrepreneurship training and mentoring
Plant a Smile Foundation, Ghana
04.2014 - 08.2016
- Initiate advocacy action with Ginger farmers for an improved business environment and access credit
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
- Utilized strong communication abilities during presentations which led to increased understanding among colleagues regarding project goals and objectives.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
Education
Bed English - English Education
Catholic University of Ghana
FiapreSkills
- Small Group Facilitation
- Classroom Organization
- Sensory Activities
- Health and safety
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Nutrition education
- Peer Relationship Building
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Time Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
Languages
Asante Twi
English
Research
Undergraduate Student, University’s Project Work: A study into challenges in the teaching and learning of the English Language in a Basic Schools. A case study in a selected Junior High School in Odumase, 2018
Educationandqualification
- 2014, 2018, Catholic University College of Ghana, Fiapre, Sunyani, Brong Ahafo, Bachelor of Education (English)
- 2005, 2008, Twene Amanfo Senior High Technical School, Sunyani, West Africa Secondary School Certificate of Examination
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Dormaa Ahenkro
- Date of Birth: 01/28/90
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Marital Status:Married
References
- Prof. Alfred Kuranchie, Lecturer, Catholic University College of Ghana, Sunyani, B/A, 0246189879.
- Madam Irene Asare , Headmistress, UENR Basic School, Sunyani, Brong Ahafo, 0244632636.
- Madam Yaa Kumi Yeboah, Department of English, Twene Amanfo Senior High Technical School, Post Office Box 340, Sunyani, Brong Ahafo, 0243540979, yaakumi700@gmail.com
- Mr Nuhu Salifu Dimah, Senior Business Advisor, NBSSIg, P.O.Box 622, Sunyani, Ghana, 0243851135, nuhu.dimah@nbssi.gov.gh
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing Football
- Playing Video Games
- Fishing
- Reading
- Cooking
Training
- Counseling Workshop, 10/20/14, Fiapre Campus, Sunyani, Mokkaff Counseling Centre, Sunyani
- Testing and appraising pupils/students and some counseling tit bits, 04/09/15, Brong Ahafo Golden Jubilee Ict Centre, Sunyani, Mokkaff Counseling centre, Sunyani
- A special Symposium on: Getting good grades; Preparing a good project work, Report writing, Exams writing tips and Reading strategies, Omega Links International, South Africa
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
University of Energy and Natural Resources Basic School-Department of Basic School
09.2018 - 08.2019
Teaching Practice
Twene Amanfo Senior High Technical School
05.2017 - 07.2017
Entrepreneurship training and mentoring
Plant a Smile Foundation, Ghana
04.2014 - 08.2016
Teaching schools in the villages
Kid Active Foundation, Ghana
Bed English - English Education
Catholic University of Ghana
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