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Ernest Boateng Amankwah

Ernest Boateng Amankwah

Public Servant
Accra

Summary

My ultimate career goal is to achieve excellence in every field of work by utilizing my competencies to the fullest in achieving the institution’s goals. The institution should create an enabling environment that promote creativity and innovation and allows for both institutional and personal development.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Assistant Registrar

West African Examinations Council
Accra
06.2016 - Current
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Write monthly reports of activities of the department.
  • Provide sufficient information of the department to the general public when the need arise.
  • Take minutes of minutes during departmental meetings and other meetings of the organization.
  • Write inter-departmental memos.
  • Go on Inspection duties and supervise pre and post examination activities of the department.


Senior High School Teacher

Ghana Education Service
New Tafo
09.2011 - 06.2016
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using different pedagogical activities.
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.


Administrative Assistant

Koforidua Technical University
Koforidua
08.2014 - 10.2014
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
  • Coordinated and scheduled meetings and conference calls to optimize scheduling of senior staff.
  • Processed customer orders accurately and within agreed timeframes to meet service standards.

Teacher

Akim Commercial College
New Tafo
02.2012 - 03.2014

Provided part time teaching in history subject from SHS 1 to SHS 3

Revenue Officer

Ghana Revenue Authority
Suhum
06.2009 - 07.2009
  • Provided guidance and service on various financial problems in order to assist taxpayers' in resolving tax issues.
  • Collected delinquent taxes and secured all delinquent returns.
  • Furnished taxpayer assistance and information to general public.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.

Primary School Class Teacher

Ghana Education Service
Kwaboanta
09.2004 - 06.2007
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, English, Social Studies.
  • Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
  • Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
  • Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
  • Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.

Education

Master of Philosophy - Educational Administration

University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana
08.2013 - 07.2015

Bachelor of Education (Arts) - History And Ghanaian Language

University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana
08.2007 - 05.2011

Teacher Certificate "A" - Education

SDA College of Education
Koforidua, Ghana
01.2001 - 08.2004

Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination - General Arts

Ghana Senior High School
Koforidua, Ghana
01.1997 - 12.2000

SSSCE (Private Candidate) - General Arts

WAEC (Private Candidate)
Accra, Ghana
11.2003 - 12.2003

Skills

    In-depth skills in Microsoft office, internet applications and SPSS; Good ability to adapt to multicultural environment;

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Accomplishments

    Achievement

  • Collaborated with team of dedicated staff in conducting all major examinations of West African Examinations Council from 2016 till date

  • RESEARCH WORK AND PUBLICATIONS

    1. Delivering the New Primary School curriculum: the use of Subject-based and Classroom-based teachers in Abuakwa North Municipality (ongoing)

    2. An Assessment of Quality in Education of Private Senior High Schools in The East Akim Municipality of Ghana (thesis unpublished)

    3. Factors that affect job satisfaction among teachers of history in the Central region of Ghana (project work unpublished)

Continuous Professional Development

I have undertook the following development courses to build my capacity

  • Proof Reading and Copy Editing course organized by WAEC in 2020
  • Advance Excel Training course organized by WAEC in 2019
  • I was a Form Master during my SHS teaching days 2013 -2016
  • I hold a Single Diploma in Human Resource Management conducted by Institute of Commercial Management in 2011
  • I am a member of the Referee Association of Ghana from 2009 till now
  • I attended a Training in Life Planning Skills organized by University of Cape Coast Counseling Centre in 2008
  • I attended the Career Development Conference by Leadership Empowerment Club in 2010
  • I was part of the Business, Finance, Career and Personal Development Seminar by Excellence International in 2007

Additional Information

REFEREES

1. Prof. Charles Oppong Adabo

Department of Art and Social Science Education

UCC- Cape Coast, Ghana

Email: coppong@ucc.edu.gh/ kindtheman@yahoo.co.uk

Tel: 0244566764 / 0209709507

2. Dr. Alex Dankyi-Boadi

Research Fellow

Directorate of Research Innovation and Consultancy, UCC Ghana

Tel: +233243562605

Email: Alex.dankyi@ucc.edu.gh

3. Samuel Atta Wenide

West African Examinations Council

Controller, National Examination Administration Division

P. O. Box 917

Examination Loop, Ridge – Accra

Tel: +23354665447

Email: attawenide839@gmail.com

Declaration

  

I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this CV correctly describes me, my qualifications and experience. 

...Signed....

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Timeline

Senior Assistant Registrar

West African Examinations Council
06.2016 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Koforidua Technical University
08.2014 - 10.2014

Master of Philosophy - Educational Administration

University of Cape Coast
08.2013 - 07.2015

Teacher

Akim Commercial College
02.2012 - 03.2014

Senior High School Teacher

Ghana Education Service
09.2011 - 06.2016

Revenue Officer

Ghana Revenue Authority
06.2009 - 07.2009

Bachelor of Education (Arts) - History And Ghanaian Language

University of Cape Coast
08.2007 - 05.2011

Primary School Class Teacher

Ghana Education Service
09.2004 - 06.2007

SSSCE (Private Candidate) - General Arts

WAEC (Private Candidate)
11.2003 - 12.2003

Teacher Certificate "A" - Education

SDA College of Education
01.2001 - 08.2004

Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination - General Arts

Ghana Senior High School
01.1997 - 12.2000
Ernest Boateng AmankwahPublic Servant