SAMUEL AMOFA
Ejisu
Summary
To foster an engaging and interactive learning environment that stimulates students’ curiosity and passion for scientific concepts, methods, and experiments. To develop lesson plans and teaching strategies that help students of all backgrounds and abilities to gain a strong foundation in scientific principles and critical thinking. To incorporate new teaching methodologies, identify training needs, and addressing them through lifelong learning and Continuous Professional Development. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Integrated Science Teacher
Ejisuman S.H.S
Ejisu, Ghana
01.2021 - Current
- Assisted the HOD of Integrated Science department to maintain records: (names, exam scores, personal data) of students
- Demonstrated initiative by introducing programs like VAT (Vacation Assessment Test) that tests the knowledge students have acquired from their stay home during the vacation
- Coached the “National Science and Maths Quiz” competition participants
- Which landed them to the regionals twice during my stay
- Work as an assistant house master for house 2
- Ensuring student follow house rules, serve as point of contact between students and the administration concerning their stay on campus
- Encouraged students to join campus groups like the “math and science club”, debate club, first aid group etc
- To perfect a skill they want to learn
Facilitator
Campus Entrepreneurship Program
Mampong, Ashanti Region
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Trained and mentored students during the program
- Presented parts during programs
- Helped with some initiation processes of the entrepreneurship program
- Worked as a Public Relations Officer for the Campus Entrepreneurship Program
- Ensured program timeline is followed.
Integrated Science Teacher
Woraso M/A J.H.S
Ashanti Region, Ghana
01.2008 - 01.2017
- Made my classes safe spaces for my students to express whatever they want to say
- Acted as patron for the Science club for my stay there
- Trained and instructed the students for their science contests and fairs
- Encouraged competition in the students to bring out the best of their ability.
Registration Officer
Electoral Commission of Ghana
Ashanti Reg, Ghana
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Collected data of persons for registration
- Keyed in all relevant details
- Ensured relevant information was being recorded
- Ensured the persons registering meet the registration criteria
- Communicating with participants to carry relevant info across
- Translating the registration proceeding to the native language of the persons registering
- Assembled equipments before the registration process started during the entire registration duration.
Class Teacher
Jato Zongo D/A primary school
Atebubu, Bono East Reg
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Oversaw the daily attendance record keeping of students
- Taught nine Subjects to students effectively
- Used relevant teaching and learning materials to help students understand and grasp the content I was teaching
- Counseled the students on the problem and stress they were going through at home and in school
- Acted as patron for the Science club for my stay there
- Trained and instructed the students for their science contests and fairs.
Education
CERT A -
Wesley College of Education
Kumasi, Ashanti RegionSSSCE -
St. James Seminary and Secondary School
Sunyani, Bono East RegionBachelor Of Science And/with Education Degree - Integrated Science Education
University of Education
Winneba10.2021
Skills
- Learning Strategies
- Course Materials Development
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Management
- Discussion Facilitation
- Classroom Supervision
- Learning Style Assessment
- Tutoring and Mentoring
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Differentiated Science Instruction
- Formative Assessments and Standard-Based Grading
- Standardized Testing
- Program Planning
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Instruction and Leadership
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Program and Classroom Management
- Classroom Instruction
- Constructive Student Feedback
- Student Support
- Core Curriculum Development
- Multi-Cultural Awareness
- Concept Instruction
- Classroom Technologies Integration
- Instructional Techniques
- Student Records Management
- Lesson Plan Development
- Parent and Student Communication
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Assess Student Progress
Fluent in 2 languages
Smart and efficient
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work under little or no supervision
Ability to get on well with people from a wide range of backgrounds
Good observation
Willingness to take responsibility
An ability to cope with distressing situations and to remain calm in stressful situations
Problem-solving skills
Experience of working within a team-based culture involving planning, coordination, and commitment
Collaborate with others to achieve common goals of an organization
Manage time effectively through careful planning as well as meeting tight deadlines
Developing initiatives to foster teaching and learning
Create engaging and stimulating lessons
Languages
Native Twi
British English
Personaldetail
04/30/83, Kumasi, Ghanaian
Otherprofessionalexperience
- Facilitator, 2017-2022, Campus Entrepreneurship Program, Mampong, Ashanti Region, Trained and mentored students during the program., Presented parts during programs., Helped with some initiation processes of the entrepreneurship program., Worked as a Public Relations Officer for the Campus Entrepreneurship Program., Ensured program timeline is followed.
- Registration Officer, 2011-2012, Electoral Commission of Ghana, Ashanti Reg., Collected data of persons for registration., Keyed in all relevant details., Ensured relevant information was being recorded., Ensured the persons registering meet the registration criteria., Communicating with participants to carry relevant info across., Translating the registration proceeding to the native language of the persons registering., Assembled equipment before the registration process started during the entire registration duration.
References
- Mrs. Cassandra Osei Owusu Antobre, Headmistress, Ejisuman S.H.S., P. O. Box 46, Ejisu, +233-208201810, cassandra.antobre@gmail.com
- Dr. Jacob Manu, Lecturer, AKENTEN APPIAH-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development, P.O. Box 40, Asante Mampong, +233-247213984, buncj2010@gmail.com
- Mr. Eric Twum Ampofo, Lecturer, AKENTEN APPIAH-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development, P.O. Box 40, Asante Mampong, +233-244994034, etampofo@aamusted.edu.gh
Hobbies and Interests
- Coaching students through the use of games.
- Helping students grasp content through the use of music.
- Solving difficult tasks at my place of work.
- Fostering cultural integration through the use of visual aids and enhancing education at its best.
- Showcasing strong commitment to increase law and medical knowledge through visual learning in order to achieve high bliss of life.
- Researching new and emerging technologies to broaden my knowledge scope and give a better understanding of the changes and advancement of life.
Affiliations
National Teaching Council.
Ghana National Association of Teachers.
Certification
Teacher's Certificate 'A'.
BSc. Integrated Science Education.
TEFL TESOL-CPD
Timeline
Integrated Science Teacher
Ejisuman S.H.S
01.2021 - Current
Facilitator
Campus Entrepreneurship Program
01.2017 - 01.2022
Registration Officer
Electoral Commission of Ghana
01.2011 - 01.2012
Integrated Science Teacher
Woraso M/A J.H.S
01.2008 - 01.2017
Class Teacher
Jato Zongo D/A primary school
01.2005 - 01.2008
CERT A -
Wesley College of Education
SSSCE -
St. James Seminary and Secondary School
Bachelor Of Science And/with Education Degree - Integrated Science Education
University of Education
Quote
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].