Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Professional Interests
Leadership and Voluntary Roles
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Esther Awo Buckner

Esther Awo Buckner

Accra,Ghana

Summary

To secure teaching position in a dynamic and globally-oriented international school where I can utilise my training, experience and passion for education to inspire and guide learners toward academic excellence and character development.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Teacher

The Vision School Montessori
Awoshi, Greater Accra Region
09.2023 - Current
  • Managed Montessori classroom activities
  • Drafted student progress reports
  • Facilitated learner-centered teaching

Head Mistress

The Opportunity Schools
Kasoa, Nyanyano, Central Region
09.2022 - 07.2023
  • Supervised academic delivery and lesson planning
  • Engaged parents in academic programs
  • Oversaw general school operations

Safety officer

Buckdon Company Ltd
Shai Hills, Greater Accra Region
09.2020 - 07.2022
  • Monitored and enforced safety standards
  • Trained staff on workplace safety practices
  • Escort explosive vans for deliveries

Administrator & Sales Representative

Windolf Group of Companies
Tema, Greater Accra Region
09.2013 - 07.2014
  • Organized office operations
  • Managed contracts and client negotiations
  • Managed workers salaries

Teaching assistant (National Service)

Ghana Lebanon Islamic Secondary School
Circle, Greater Accra Region
09.2012 - 07.2013
  • Assisted in conducting assessments to determine student understanding of subjects.
  • Prepared classroom materials to facilitate efficient lessons.
  • Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management, promoting a positive learning environment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences (Political Science Major)

University of Ghana, Legon
Ghana
01.2008 - 09.2012

Senior Secondary School Certificate
Ghana
09.2005 - 07.2006

Skills

  • Effective team player
  • Dedicated and determined
  • Teachable and adaptable
  • Result-oriented with strong organisational skills

Certification

2025: Certificate in Cambridge Curriculum - Infinity Training Institute, East Legon, Accra

2015: Certificate in Child Training and Teaching Practices (Montessori) - Beautiful Beginning Montessori School, Spintex, Accra

2011: Certificate in SPSS Application, University of Ghana

2000-2001: Certificate in Microsoft Office Applications, Proweb, Adabraka, Accra


Professional Interests

  • Child development and pedagogy
  • Creative and inclusive classroom practices
  • Research, reading and writing
  • Sharing knowledge and best practices

Leadership and Voluntary Roles

  • Teacher: Children's Division - KICC Gloryland, Ghana
  • Course Representative, Sociology Class - University of Ghana
  • Administrative Assistant, Young Adults Ministry - KICC Dominion Centre, Accra
  • Secretary, Campus Christian Fellowship - Master's Academy

References available on request

Timeline

Teacher

The Vision School Montessori
09.2023 - Current

Head Mistress

The Opportunity Schools
09.2022 - 07.2023

Safety officer

Buckdon Company Ltd
09.2020 - 07.2022

Administrator & Sales Representative

Windolf Group of Companies
09.2013 - 07.2014

Teaching assistant (National Service)

Ghana Lebanon Islamic Secondary School
09.2012 - 07.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences (Political Science Major)

University of Ghana, Legon
01.2008 - 09.2012

Senior Secondary School Certificate
09.2005 - 07.2006
Esther Awo Buckner