EMMANUEL QUAYSON
Tema
Summary
Self-motivated professional with a strong background in leadership, strategy, supervision and training-related roles. Proficient in data analysis software, monitoring and evaluation, fieldwork and administrative support. Skilled in problem-solving and optimizing performance. Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends to contribute to organizational success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Student Research Assistant (Volunteer)
Centre for Teacher Professional Development (CTPD), University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast
08.2022 - Current
- Perform administrative duties, such as receiving letters, making calls, etc
- In charge of sending bulk SMS and developing Google forms
- Worked on revising Micro teaching time table.
- Conducted literature reviews and synthesized findings into reports.
- Produced drafts of manuscripts for journal articles based on research results.
- Organized materials for presentations at professional conferences.
- Attended academic seminars to stay abreast of current trends in the field.
- Managed data collection, entry, and analysis.
- Supervised and graded the project works of undergraduate students
- Supervised the project works of Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) students.
- Conducted weekly review meetings for students to discuss the progress of their work.
- Organized both face-to-face and online meetings to train students on the requirement of the various chapters and what is required of them.
Supervisor
On-campus Micro teaching Practicum, University of Cape Coast (2 Cohorts)
Cape Coast
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Marked lesson plans
- Graded students’ teaching
- Gave feedback to students, in the form of comments on their teaching
- Engaged students in pre and post teaching discussion on their teaching.
Supervisor
Off-campus Teaching Practicum (Sandwich), University of Cape Coast (3 Cohorts)
Cape Coast
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Marked lesson plans
- Graded students’ teaching
- Gave feedback to students, in the form of comments on their teaching
- Engaged students in pre and post teaching discussion on their teaching.
Intern
Policy and Planning Department, Policy, Planning and Research Directorate at Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC)
Accra
11.2023 - 01.2024
- I successfully developed Gender policy for tertiary institutions in Ghana
- I successfully developed STEM policy for the tertiary institutions in Ghana.
- Maintained accurate records of all activities performed throughout internship period.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Programme Coordinator
Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) (Sandwich, 2023), Centre for Teacher Professional Development (CTPD), University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Served as liaison between admitted students, the lecturers and CTPD
- In charge of sending bulk SMS to students
- Worked on students’ admissions processes.
- Maintained up-to-date records related to program activities.
Assistant Supervisor (Volunteer)
Micro teaching (EMT), University of Cape Coast
01.2019 - 08.2022
- Assisted in supervising On-campus Micro teaching
- Graded students’ teaching
- Gave feedback to students on their teaching.
Teaching Assistant
Department of Business and Social Sciences Education, University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Organized tutorial sessions for final year undergraduate students in Project work
- Assisted in teaching undergraduate courses
- Assisted in supervising project works
- Proctor semester examinations to ensure academic integrity.
Teaching Practicum
Twifo Praso Senior High School
Central Region
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Taught form 1 and form 2 Economics students
- Organized remedial classes for form 1 students who were lagging behind in the main class
- Proctor examinations to ensure academic integrity
- Marked and Graded form 1 and form 2 Economics students’ examination papers
- Had the opportunity to be in the school’s strong room during the first term examinations to assist with sorting and counting of examination papers before taken for distribution.
Credit Officer
BAYPORT Financial Services
Accra
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Called customers who have deferred payment
- Sorted customers’ credit data
- Reconciled customers’ account details with their respective banks.
Education
M.Phil. - Educational Planning
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast07.2024
Certificate - Monitoring and Evaluation
Presbyterian University
Ghana02-2024
M.Phil. - Economics Education
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast08.2022
B. Ed. - Social Sciences
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast05.2018
Skills
- Data analysis skills (SPSS, Smart PLS, Spreadsheet (Excel))
- Time management abilities
- Quality data collection and management skills
- Strong organizing skills
- Effective communication skills
- Effective people & stakeholders management skills
- Teaching skills
- Leadership skills
- Project evaluation skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Team building
- Ability to work for extended hours outside official working hours
Accomplishments
- Acquah, B. Y. S., Arthur, F., Salifu, I. & Quayson, E. (2024). Preservice Teachers’ Behavioural Intention to Use Artificial Intelligence in Lesson Planning: A Dual-Staged PLS-SEM-ANN Approach. Computers & Education: Artificial Intelligence (Manuscript Number: CAEAI-D-24-00257)
- Arthur, F., Salifu, I., Opoku, E., Quayson, E., Boateng, E. Attom, E. R., Asare-Bediako, S. & Nortey, S. A. (2024). Gender Disparities in Digital Citizenship: Insights from Economics Students in Higher Education. Journal of Research on Technology in Education (manuscript ID: UJRT-2024-0524)
- Ofosu-Koranteng, M., Arthur, F., Salifu, I., Opoku, E., Quayson, E., Boateng, E. & Nortey, S. A. (2024). Gender-Driven Variations in Digital Competence among Economics Students in a Ghanaian Higher Education Institution. International Journal on Media Management (Manuscript Submitted for publication)
- 2nd SEDO Conference Committee on Empowering Future Citizens: Innovative Education in the 21st Century, 2nd -3rd May, 2024, College of Education Studies, University of Cape Coast. Presented on "Preservice Teachers' Behavioural Intention to Use Artificial Intelligence for Lesson Planning: A Dual-Staged PLS-SEM-ANN Approach". Co-Presenter.
Skills Training Certificates
- Skills Training – Computer Programmes (Excel and SPSS), 2016
- Training in Data Collection, Strategic RG (Data Management and Analytic Firm), 10/01/22
Leadership Experience
- Lead and Organizer, Campus Life Conference (CLC), 01/01/23, 01/01/24
- National President, National Union of Anglican Students (NUAS) – Ghana, 07/01/20, 08/01/21
- President, National Union of Anglican Students (NUAS) – UCC Finalists, 2017/2018 academic Year, 2018
- Chairman, Organizing Wing, National Union of Anglican Students’ Evangelism, 2017
- Organizer, National Union of Anglican Students (NUAS), 08/01/16, 06/01/17
Hobbies and Interests
- Graphic designing
- Playing piano and bass guitar
- Writing Poems and inspirational quotes
- Reading (personal development books)
Languages
English
First Language
Twi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Ga
Elementary (A2)
A2
References
- Dr. Bernard Y. S. Acquah, Director, Centre for Teacher Professional Development, 0209709505, bachuah@ucc.edu.gh / bsacquah@gmail.com
- Mr. George Abban, Standard Chartered Bank, 0277831153
Timeline
Intern
Policy and Planning Department, Policy, Planning and Research Directorate at Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC)
11.2023 - 01.2024
Programme Coordinator
Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) (Sandwich, 2023), Centre for Teacher Professional Development (CTPD), University of Cape Coast
08.2023 - 11.2023
Supervisor
On-campus Micro teaching Practicum, University of Cape Coast (2 Cohorts)
05.2023 - 07.2024
Supervisor
Off-campus Teaching Practicum (Sandwich), University of Cape Coast (3 Cohorts)
10.2022 - 03.2024
Graduate Student Research Assistant (Volunteer)
Centre for Teacher Professional Development (CTPD), University of Cape Coast
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Supervisor (Volunteer)
Micro teaching (EMT), University of Cape Coast
01.2019 - 08.2022
Teaching Assistant
Department of Business and Social Sciences Education, University of Cape Coast
09.2018 - 08.2019
Teaching Practicum
Twifo Praso Senior High School
08.2017 - 12.2017
Credit Officer
BAYPORT Financial Services
06.2016 - 08.2016
M.Phil. - Educational Planning
University of Cape Coast
Certificate - Monitoring and Evaluation
Presbyterian University
M.Phil. - Economics Education
University of Cape Coast
B. Ed. - Social Sciences
University of Cape Coast