Diana Ansah Abrafi
Kumasi
Summary
Accomplished educator with Ghana Education Service, adept in enhancing student literacy and engagement through innovative teaching strategies and comprehensive lesson planning. Excelled in classroom management and student motivation, significantly contributing to curriculum improvement and professional development. Expertise in reading comprehension and student assessment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
English Language Teacher
Ghana Education Service
Effiduase-Ashanti Region
09.2017 - Current
- Established clear expectations for behavior, promoting a respectful classroom culture conducive to learning.
- Tutored and assisted students to help with English language comprehension and mastery.
- Improved student literacy levels through targeted intervention and support programs.
- Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition, and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
- Maintained strong communication with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress in language acquisition and academic performance.
- Prepared, administered and corrected weekly tests and examinations to observe student overall performance.
- Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement.
- Evaluated student progress to offer recommendations for further development.
- Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.
- Supported the professional development of colleagues by sharing best practices and innovative teaching strategies.
- Successfully improved Language-speaking students' English grammar and vocabulary levels through written and interactive activities.
- Integrated multimedia resources into lessons to enhance engagement and comprehension of complex topics.
- Contributed to the continuous improvement of the English Language program by participating in department meetings and curriculum review processes.
- Managed all aspects of extracurricular activities, including planning events, coordinating schedules, and supervising students during field trips.
- Planned and implemented lessons to positively increase vocabulary and sentence structure skills.
- Built relationships with students to understand obstacles to learning such as difficult home situations, illness, or social hurdles.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
Elementary School Teacher
Ghana Education Service
Effiduase
09.2011 - 09.2017
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing students'' understanding of various subjects.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varied needs and interests, promoting inclusive education.
- Managed classroom resources efficiently to ensure conducive learning environment, optimizing use of educational materials and space.
- Encouraged student leadership by establishing roles and responsibilities within classroom.
- Engaged in professional development workshops, staying abreast of educational trends and best practices.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
Education
Bachelor Of Education - English Language And Literature
Valley View University
Techiman-Ghana07.2016
Associate Degree In Basic Education - General Subjects
Agogo Presbyterian College of Education
Agogo,Ghana09.2011
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Lesson Planning
- Teaching strategies
- Online Teaching
- Group and individual instruction
- Student assessment
- Student Motivation
- Individual Tutoring
- Vocabulary building
- Pronunciation coaching
- Parent Communication
- Classroom Management
- Student Engagement
- Student Records Management
- Team Teaching
- Creative Writing
- Literary Analysis
- Small Group Tutoring
- Recordkeeping
- Literature analysis
Timeline
English Language Teacher
Ghana Education Service
09.2017 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Ghana Education Service
09.2011 - 09.2017
Bachelor Of Education - English Language And Literature
Valley View University
Associate Degree In Basic Education - General Subjects
Agogo Presbyterian College of Education