Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Strengths Traits
Skills Ability
Community Services
Awards
Publications
References
Leadership Experience
Accreditations
Languages
Timeline
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EBENEZER YAO AGBENYO

Tema

Summary

I am a humbly committed researcher seeking a visionary environment where I can impact, and be impacted.

An articulate teaching professional with extensive academic experience and focus on purposefully contributing to students and department success. Proven skill in curriculum and course development contentdelivery. Dedicated to building morale and creativity among students.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Adjunct Lecturer

University of Professional Studies, Accra
Accra
02.2025 - Current

Part Time Teacher

GISAM Pre-University College
Ashaiman
01.2021 - Current
  • Teaching: Literature In English and Core English

Full Time Teacher

Nungua SHS
Nungua
11.2020 - Current
  • Teaching: Literature In English and Core English

Full Time Teacher

Yilo Krobo SHS
Somanya
09.2018 - 11.2020
  • Teaching: Literature In English and Core English

Full Time Teacher

Klo-Agogo SHS
Eastern Region
09.2016 - 09.2018
  • Teaching: Literature In English and Core English

Head Teacher

Deeper Life School
Bibiani
04.2016 - 09.2016

Tutor

Alliance Francaise de Tema
Tema
01.2016 - 04.2016
  • English as a Foreign Language (EFL)

Teacher of English

Leonardo Junior School
Tema
09.2015 - 12.2015
  • Teaching: JHS 1-3 Teacher of English

National Service

Ahafoman SHTS
Goaso
09.2014 - 09.2015

Part Time Teacher

Ken Hammer SHS
Goaso
11.2014 - 07.2015
  • Teaching: Literature and Core English

Part Time Teacher

Oda Int. SHS
Akim Oda
01.2014 - 07.2014
  • Teaching: Literature and Core English

Intern

Akim State College
Oda
09.2013 - 12.2013

Attachment

Manhean SHS
Tema
05.2013 - 08.2013
  • Literature and Core English

Upper Primary Teacher

Graceland Int. Sch.
Tema
05.2012 - 08.2012
  • Teacher, Math and English

Social Studies Teacher

Manhean TMA JHS
Tema
05.2011 - 08.2011

Upper Primary Teacher

Graceland Int. Sch.
Tema
07.2009 - 09.2009
  • Math and English

KG2 Teacher

Princess Academy
06.2009 - 07.2009

Education

M. Phil - English Language Education(Literature)

University of Education
Winneba

B. A. (hons.) - English Language Education

University of Education
Winneba

WASSCE - General Arts

Tema Methodist Day SHS
Tema

BECE -

Manhean TMA ‘2’ JHS

Skills

  • MS Word
  • Excel
  • Power Point
  • Excellent initiator
  • Good communication and reporting skills

Strengths Traits

  • Very good command over written and spoken English
  • Very good communication skills
  • Excellent Interpersonal Relations
  • Loyal and committed to duty
  • Passionate in service
  • Good negotiating skills
  • Hard working and very efficient
  • Works with minimal supervision
  • Good team player
  • Result oriented
  • Time conscious

Skills Ability

  • Computer literacy: MS Word, Excel & Power Point
  • Excellent initiator
  • Good communication and reporting skills

Community Services

  • Youth and Future Incorporated activities across the country with pictures and video evidence including educational outreaches, life after school conferences and rural communities donation exercises to villages including Ahinkwa, Akumersu, Goaso, Gomoa Brofoyedur, Kpoi Ete, Dodi Aboabo, Gbledi Afadjato, Anyanui, Agbledomi.
  • Personal Cash prize donations to best students, MEDASS, Tema, Agbledomi SHS, and Dzita Basic School.

Awards

  • Best Behaved Boy, MEDASS 25th Anniversary, 2008
  • Best Literature In English Student, MEDASS 25th Anniversary, 2008
  • Best French Student, MEDASS 25th Anniversary, 2008

Publications

A Stylistic Analysis of Selected Anlo Ewe Panegyric Poems, Horsu, I., Agbenyo, E.Y., Brantuo, J., 2025, Akofena, 16, 2, 361-372, Symbolism as an Aesthetic Communicative Tool: an Appraisal of the Mace and Crest of the University of Professional Studies Accra (UPSA), Horsu, I., Agbenyo, E.Y., Brantuo, 2025, Canadian Academy of Oriental and Occidental Culture, 30, 2, 21-28, Anthroponomastics of Ewe Surnames: An Ethnographic Discussion (unpublished), Chauvinism in Dagara and Ewe Proverbs (complete but unpublished), Communication in Owonibi’s Peace by Pieces: A Paremiologist Perspective, Hatsu: The Legend-Drama unpublished (Reviewed by Prof. Sola Owonibi, PhD and Israel O. Adeleke, PhD), Today’s Leader: A Guide to Effective Leadership in the Information Age, Literature Genius: An Examiner’s Introduction to Literary Devices, Sages on Return and Other Poems (A personal Anthology)

References

  • Prof. Sola Owonibi, Professor of Literature and Medicine, Department of English Studies, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Nigeria, Solaowonibigmail.com, +17138596920
  • Dr. Martin Kyiileyang, Lecturer, Department of English Education, UEW, P. O. Box 25, Winneba, mkyiileyang@gmail.com, 054 048 21 96
  • Mr. Samuel Kwesi Nyereba, Director, GISAM College, 0244890216

Leadership Experience

  • Debate Club Patron, Nungua SHS, 01/01/21, Present
  • Media and Publicity Committee Secretary, MEDASS 40th anniversary, 01/01/22, 10/01/23
  • Public Relations Officer, Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana (GRASAG-National), 01/01/21, 02/01/22
  • Deputy Communications Director, GRASAG-UEW, 08/01/19, 01/01/21
  • Publicity Committee Member, GRASAG-UEW, 10/01/19, 01/01/21
  • Chairman, Media and Publications Committee, GRASAG UEW, 02/01/20, 01/01/21
  • Main PRO, Chaplaincy Board, University of Education, Winneba, 09/01/12, 06/01/13
  • Main Hall Chaplain, University of Education, Winneba, 08/01/16, 09/01/16
  • SRC Vice President, MEDASS, 01/01/08, 01/01/09
  • Main House Four Prefect, MEDASS, 01/01/08, 01/01/09
  • Choir Precentor, MEDASS, 01/01/08, 01/01/09

Accreditations

  • Public Speaking and Communication Post Graduate Cert, UEW
  • Leadership and Mentorship in Africa Cert
  • Educational Psychology (online diploma)
  • Certificate in Theology (Alpha University)
  • Media and Public Relations (online diploma, Alisons)
  • Economics and Public Policy (online diploma)

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
French
Intermediate
B1
Ewe
Beginner
A1
Ga
Beginner
A1
Twi
Beginner
A1
Fante
Beginner
A1

Timeline

Adjunct Lecturer

University of Professional Studies, Accra
02.2025 - Current

Part Time Teacher

GISAM Pre-University College
01.2021 - Current

Full Time Teacher

Nungua SHS
11.2020 - Current

Full Time Teacher

Yilo Krobo SHS
09.2018 - 11.2020

Full Time Teacher

Klo-Agogo SHS
09.2016 - 09.2018

Head Teacher

Deeper Life School
04.2016 - 09.2016

Tutor

Alliance Francaise de Tema
01.2016 - 04.2016

Teacher of English

Leonardo Junior School
09.2015 - 12.2015

Part Time Teacher

Ken Hammer SHS
11.2014 - 07.2015

National Service

Ahafoman SHTS
09.2014 - 09.2015

Part Time Teacher

Oda Int. SHS
01.2014 - 07.2014

Intern

Akim State College
09.2013 - 12.2013

Attachment

Manhean SHS
05.2013 - 08.2013

Upper Primary Teacher

Graceland Int. Sch.
05.2012 - 08.2012

Social Studies Teacher

Manhean TMA JHS
05.2011 - 08.2011

Upper Primary Teacher

Graceland Int. Sch.
07.2009 - 09.2009

KG2 Teacher

Princess Academy
06.2009 - 07.2009

M. Phil - English Language Education(Literature)

University of Education

B. A. (hons.) - English Language Education

University of Education

WASSCE - General Arts

Tema Methodist Day SHS

BECE -

Manhean TMA ‘2’ JHS
EBENEZER YAO AGBENYO