Ezra Owusu-Ansah
Accra,Greater Accra Region
Summary
Results-oriented chemistry teacher and intellectually curious person always seeking new information and driving research forward. Balances classroom, laboratory and practice time to help students develop into knowledgeable, confident professionals. Driven by a desire to educate and mentor aspiring chemists while conducting groundbreaking research that addresses pressing societal challenges.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Science Teacher
Ghana Education Service (Labone Senior High School)
Accra, Ghana
02.2021 - Current
- Work with head of science to develop, implement and monitor schemes of work, course delivery and pupil survey in line with school policy.
- Use varied resources and technologies to maximize student engagement and understanding.
- Organize science laboratory practical
- Assess student performance, behavior and class engagement.
- Prepare students for the 'Sharks Academic Competition'
- Coordinate the school's National Science and Maths Quiz team
- Draw up suitable assessments and deliver helpful feedback to students, parents, and other teachers.
- Differentiate lessons when necessary to give all students access to curriculum regardless of disability, English proficiency or instructional level.
- Take classes and attends workshops to improve knowledge and skills and discover new methods of delivering content.
- Maintains inventory of instructional materials, laboratory equipment and aids, ordering any low-stock items.
Science Teacher
National Service Secretariat (Jachie-Pramso Senior High School)
Jachie, Ghana
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Planned extra and co-curriculum activities
- Prepared lesson content and delivery in line with curriculum guidelines.
- Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
- Evaluate student performance on tasks using observation, performance-based tasks and other standard test practices.
- Collaborated with teaching assistants and mentors to deliver additional support to struggling students.
- Planned inspiring extracurricular activities for well-rounded student socialisation and development.
- Graded papers, updated records, and handled various administrative tasks
- Engaged students with lesson materials by building positive rapport.
Science Teacher
Ghana Education Service (Twene-Amanfo senior High/Technical School)
Sunyani, Ghana
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Reported on students' progress and attitude to learning at parent-teacher meetings.
- Engaged students with lesson materials by building positive rapport.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Assisted other teachers in planning extra and co-curriculum activities
- Oversaw the science laboratory activities under the supervision of science mentor
- Assigned projects and assignments to the students
- Graded papers, updated records, and handled various administrative tasks
- Created an environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and voicing concerns.
Education
GCSEs - General Science
KUMASI HIGH SCHOOL
Kumasi, Ashanti Region 09.2009 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Science
UNIVERITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA
Winneba, Central Region 08.2014 - 07.2018
Skills
- Educational and scientific research
- Chemical analysis
- Organic Chemistry
- Technical Report writing
- Laboratory Management
- Communication Skills
- Time management
- Collaboration
Affiliations
- Gardening
- rabbit keeping
- Graphic designing
Certification
- Republic of Ghana Teachers' License, PT/001284/2018, 2021-05-18
- West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination
- AFS Global STEM Educator Competence Certificate
- The Digital Educator: A Primer (English)
Accomplishments
• scholarship recipient for the 2024 AFS Global STEM Educators
• Volunteer; Child Online Protection, Ghana
• Lead trainer, La bone Senior High School Sharks academic competition Quiz Team:
• Deputy Coordinator, Labone Senior High School National Science and Maths Quiz team
• Project lead, 2022-2023 Science, Technology , Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Project
• Deputy Chair Labone Senior High School curricular and extracurricular activities committee
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Asanti Twi
Fluent
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Topic: The use of "Hands-on and minds-on instructional approaches" in improving the performance of senior High school students on Acids, Bases and Salts
The aim of the study was to find out the specific factors, which have contributed to students' inability to understand the topic acids, bases and salts, and to design appropriate interventions to overcome their difficulties, and improve performance.
Supervisor : Professor John K. Eminah
Conferences/Workshops Attended
- 2021 iBox and iCampus Virtual Learning Platforms Training organized by The Centre for National Distance Learning and Open Schooling (CENDLOS) in conjunction with Ghana Education Service.
- 2021 Secondary Education Improvement Project ( SEIP ) workshop.
- 2023 Professional Learning community workshop organized by Ghana Education service
- 2024 Department Professional Learning community workshop organized by Ghana Education service
References 1
Charles Kwesi Koomson (PhD)
Head of Integrated Science Department
University of Education, Winneba
ckkoomson@uew.edu.gh
+233244729714
References 2
Emmanuel Ken Nsor
Assistant Head Academics
Labone Senior High School
kensorus@yahoo.com
+233277183765
Timeline
Science Teacher
Ghana Education Service (Labone Senior High School)
02.2021 - Current
Science Teacher
National Service Secretariat (Jachie-Pramso Senior High School)
09.2018 - 08.2019
Science Teacher
Ghana Education Service (Twene-Amanfo senior High/Technical School)
08.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Science
UNIVERITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA
08.2014 - 07.2018
GCSEs - General Science
KUMASI HIGH SCHOOL
09.2009 - 06.2013
- Republic of Ghana Teachers' License, PT/001284/2018, 2021-05-18
- West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination
- AFS Global STEM Educator Competence Certificate
- The Digital Educator: A Primer (English)
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