COLLINS AMEYAW AGYEKUM
P.O.BOX SE 1163 Suame-Kumasi
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Ebenezer Methodist Preparatory/Junior High School
05.2023 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with 40 parents, 51 students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported 51 students physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Instruct students in nine (9) subjects namely; Science, Mathematics, History, Our World and Our People, English, Religious and Moral Education, Ghanaian language (Asante Twi), and Computing, among other disciplines.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Developed open lines of communication with 51 students and 51 parents to aid in learning.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Offered supplemental and individualized instruction for 24 at-risk and struggling students.
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
- Used learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes, and textures to help students develop communication skills and build relationships.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Addressed consistent behavior problems with students, parents and senior staff.
- Created study guides, research materials and syllabi for students.
- Coached students on physical and emotional safety as part of health curriculum.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Disciplined students who engaged in cheating, plagiarism or other wrongdoing.
- Delivered audio-visual presentations on various platforms to cater to different learning styles.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Lesson plans were evaluated and modified through use and experimentation, which helped students' performance improve by 84%.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
Supervisor
Forestry Commission of Ghana
05.2018 - 05.2023
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled over 98 employee complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Evaluated over 98 employee' performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Supervised nursing of over two million different plant species for afforestation and land remediation.
- Achieved 93% results by working with staff to meet established targets.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Generated yearly, quarterly and monthly reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
First Aid Instructor
Ghana Red Cross Society
07.2018 - 04.2022
- Filled out and submitted Ghana Red Cross course record forms.
- Prepared classroom before class by unloading and setting up practice dummies, organizing workbook materials and setting up projector screens for slideshows and instructional videos.
- Performed clerical duties by registering thousands of students, filing paperwork, issuing certificates and providing sufficient documentation for coursework completion.
- Promoted program offerings and conducted outreach activities to increase participation by 80% and re-engage over 3500 inactive students.
- Trained more than 6,000 children and 100 teachers in Ghana's Akuapem South Municipality.
President
World Word Ministries
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Hired and managed over 30 employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Reduced operational costs by 88% through strategic cost management initiatives.
- Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
Primary Class Teacher
Garden of Eden International School
08.2012 - 09.2013
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Created study guides, research materials and syllabi for students.
- Addressed consistent behavior problems with students, parents and senior staff.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
- Worked one-on-one with over 35 students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Used learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes, and textures to help students develop communication skills and build relationships.
- Met with over 20 parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
- Coached students on physical and emotional safety as part of health curriculum.
Relationship Officer, Credit Officer
Multi Credit Savings and Loans Limited
01.2011 - 05.2012
- Maintained and built close relationships with customers through regular contact and visits.
- Monitored, followed-up and escalated cases to meet customer response commitments.
- Retained and grew portfolio of relationships by performing proactive, mobile and value-adding partnership role.
- Worked with clients to address and respond to client and partnership management issues.
Biology Tutor
Dagbon State Senior High/Tech. School
09.2009 - 08.2010
- Created skill-based assessments to test student mastery of required skills of focus.
- Constructed laboratory experiments to actively engage over 70 students.
- Developed and executed daily lesson plans to engage and challenge student understanding and involvement.
- Provided at-risk students with study strategies and test-taking strategies in preparation for exams.
- Incorporated hands-on activities and various strategies to instill passion and love for biology in over 70 students.
- Reinforced concepts of basic and upper-level biology courses by searching for gaps in learning.
- Integrated practical study and learning strategies to maximize tutee's potential for academic progress and independent learning.
- Integrated various forms of technology to improve students' comprehension of different concepts.
- Built relationships with parents by communicating student academic and personal growth.
- Led tutoring workshops for groups of students with related tutoring needs.
- Worked closely with over 48 students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
- Conducted review sessions to help over 65 students prepare for tests.
- Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Supported over 67 students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
- Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
- Improved student performance by 78%.
- Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
- Maintained records of student assessments, tutoring activities and results.
- Responded to email and telephone requests to provide students with specific information.
- Issued reports updating students, parents and teachers on student progress.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
- Mentored and coached students with focus on developing independence and self-confidence.
- Administered standardized tests to assess over 70 student strengths and weaknesses.
- Created personalized lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Conducted tutoring sessions at schools, homes and public spaces.
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
Education
Post-Graduate Diploma in Education - Education
Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training
Kumasi09.2024
Master of Science - Environmental Science
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi11.2023
International English Language Test Score - Over All Band Score 7
British Council
Accra11.2020
Certificate - IS0 14001:2015 - Environmental Management Systems
Alison
Galway, Ireland03.2020
Diploma - Diploma in Workplace Safety And Health
Alison
Galway, Ireland07.2019
Standard Certificate - Practical First Aid
Ghana Red Cross Society
Accra05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
University of Ghana Legon
Accra, Ghana05.2009
High School Diploma -
Kumasi High School
Kumasi07.2004
Skills
- Grading
- Student Records Management
- Behavior Management
- Student-Centered Learning
- Student Evaluation
- Research
- Counseling
- Parent and Student Communication
- Positive Student Engagement
- Public Speaking
Sightseeing, Reading and watching movies.
I enjoy wandering around and observing nature and animals. I enjoy reading books. I enjoy spending my free time watching movies.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Teacher
Ebenezer Methodist Preparatory/Junior High School
05.2023 - Current
First Aid Instructor
Ghana Red Cross Society
07.2018 - 04.2022
Supervisor
Forestry Commission of Ghana
05.2018 - 05.2023
President
World Word Ministries
01.2014 - 01.2018
Primary Class Teacher
Garden of Eden International School
08.2012 - 09.2013
Relationship Officer, Credit Officer
Multi Credit Savings and Loans Limited
01.2011 - 05.2012
Biology Tutor
Dagbon State Senior High/Tech. School
09.2009 - 08.2010
Post-Graduate Diploma in Education - Education
Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training
Master of Science - Environmental Science
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
International English Language Test Score - Over All Band Score 7
British Council
Certificate - IS0 14001:2015 - Environmental Management Systems
Alison
Diploma - Diploma in Workplace Safety And Health
Alison
Standard Certificate - Practical First Aid
Ghana Red Cross Society
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
University of Ghana Legon
High School Diploma -
Kumasi High School
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