Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
Affiliations
Publications
LEADERSHIP/ VOLUNTEERING
RESEARCH INTEREST
Timeline
ResearchAssistant

Francis Asare

Kumasi

Summary

Confident, proactive, and adaptable with knack for strategic planning and team collaboration. Possesses solid understanding of project management principles and tools, including scheduling and resource allocation. Committed to driving project success and delivering measurable outcomes.

Professional with strong track record in leading projects to successful completion. Skilled in strategic planning, resource management, and stakeholder communication. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to evolving project requirements. Highly reliable with focus on achieving impactful results.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Leader

Department of Basic Education-UCC, Ghana
06.2023
  • Project Leader: Education Policy and Practice Research Initiative, Department of Basic Education-UCC, Ghana
  • Education Policy and Practice Research Initiative for Sustainable Development (EPPRI-SD)
  • Role of Social Studies Education in Promoting Democracy in selected Junior High Schools in Ghana and beyond
  • Advisor: Dr. George Adom (Senior Supervisor) - Department of Basic Education, UCC, Ghana
  • Oversaw a research study, designing research methodologies, and analyzing data-driven choices
  • Directed 6 team members, providing counsel and support to enhance their research skills and capabilities by providing one-on-one mentorship to help individuals develop research skills and expertise
  • Assisted in driving positive changes and impacts by informing evidence-based decisions that benefit individuals, learning communities, and society by collaborating with stakeholders, disseminating research findings, and promoting best practices

Research Assistant

Department of Basic Education, UCC, Ghana
01.2025 - Current
  • Assisted 5 research supervisors in creating research reports and summaries that gave actionable recommendations to educators, policymakers, and stakeholders
  • Coordinated teacher research studies, data analysis, and collection to enhance education practice and policy, Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana
  • Read literature reviews in a wide manner to look for the best practices and data-driven solutions to attain optimal basic student learning goals.

Teaching Assistant

Department of Basic Education, UCC, Ghana
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Conducted semi bi-weekly office hours for 76 undergraduate students that resulted in a quantifiable improvement in their performance.
  • Organized tutorials for 76 students for the undergraduate courses: Introduction to Research Methods in Education, Probability and Statistics, and School Management and Administration
  • Assisted Dr. John Appiah (Senior Lecturer, UCC) with the synopsis, implementation, and semester quizzes, and examination design, and uploaded results on the university portal for 76 undergraduate students.
  • Mentored 15 undergraduate students on research proposal drafting, data collection, and analysis with the use of SPSS version 27
  • Taught 76 undergraduate students about Educating Individuals with Diverse Learning Needs, and also marked and graded 76 semester quizzes and examinations

Teaching Intern

Atwima Amanfrom SDA Basic School, Ghana
02.2024 - 04.2024
  • Mentor: Mr. Vincent Antwi Emmanual- Professional Facilitator, Atwima Amanfrom SDA Junior High School, Ghana
  • Designed the Teachers Work Output Template for all subject teaching to streamline teachers’ workflow, enhance pupils’ learning outcomes, improve communication with stakeholders, and reflect on facilitators’ teaching practices
  • Developed lesson plans for grade 7 learners on basic algebra, which included interactive activities and assessments to evaluate their understanding
  • Worked with 10 learners in grade 8 who needed additional support with mathematics concepts, creating customized learning plans to help them catch up
  • Graded over 36 assignments for grade 7 learners, offering detailed feedback on their algebra skills

Education

B.Ed. (Junior High School) - undefined

University of Cape Coast(UCC)
Cape Coast
01.2024

Skills

  • Research Skills
  • Flexibility in adapting to new information or changes in research direction Familiar with data analysis software (SPSS version 27)
  • Knowledge of designing experiments, choosing methodologies, and implementing them efficiently, editing, research, and analysis, garnered through one year of experience as a researcher, and Teaching and Research Assistant
  • Keeping abreast of technological advancements ensures enhanced research accuracy
  • Technical Skills
  • Design and application (Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Proficient in the use of online learning management systems: Google Classroom and Moodle, Clubhouse, Zoom meeting, Google Team
  • Used statistical tools and software such as SPSS and R to analyze data accurately
  • Teaching, teamwork, time management, multitasking, and leadership and administrative skills
  • Languages/ Soft Skills
  • Editing, strong interpersonal skills for working efficiently within diverse teams
  • Familiar with the technological tools specific to their domain, which include online research database
  • Proficient in written and spoken English Technical writing Public speaking and strong verbal communication
  • Ability to devise innovative solutions to complex challenges, ability to guide and motivate team members, and leadership

Certification

  • Alison: Advanced Diploma in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 2025
  • Alison: Curriculum Development (online platform) 2024
  • UCC: Educating Individuals with Diverse Learning Needs (in person) 2023
  • University of Michigan: Educational Leadership (Coursera) 2022
  • Alison: Learning of Ms. Word 2016, PowerPoint Presentation, Excel 2016, 2020

Awards

Best Course Representative of the Year: Issued by the Department of Basic Education (DBE), UCC 2022, Most Influential Traditional Council(TC) Member of the Year: Atlantic Hall Traditional Council, UCC 2022, Best Geography Student in Arts Class, Akwasi Aboaba SHTS 2018, Overall Best Graduating Pupil, Atwima Amanfrom SDA Primary School 2020

Affiliations

  • Education Students Association of Ghana (ESAG) 2020-2024
  • Junior Common Room Committee member (JCRC) 2024
  • Tertiary Students Confederacy (TESCON) 2021-2024

Publications

  • Conference presentation, Francis Asare, Auditorium 900, UCC, Ghana July,2024-August,2024
  • Role of Social Studies Education in Promoting Democracy in Some Selected Junior High Schools in Cape Coast Metropolis. 10th Research Evidence Summit and Poster Presentation of the Ghana National Education Week(NEW)
  • Participant: Attended Parent-Teacher conferences, discussing students’ progress, and developing plans for students’ academic improvement, Ghana Education Service(GES), District conference
  • Participant: Attended a workshop on project-based learning, which helped me design more engaging and interactive lessons for students, NaCCA, New Curriculum Development

LEADERSHIP/ VOLUNTEERING

  • Team coach: Faculty of Educational Foundation Students Association(FEFSA)-UCC, Debaters Club 2024-Current
  • Welfare Chairman, Faculty of Educational Foundation Students Association of UCC 2024
  • Deputy Judicial Committee Chairman, Faculty of Educational Foundation Students Association 2023-2024
  • Class Representative, Computer Literacy, University of Cape Coast, Ghana 2020
  • Served as a middleman between students and faculty/ school management on student–related issues such as submission of assignments, rectifying exam/result complaints, organization of academic field trips, and excursions. Attended Departmental academic board meetings for drafting of lectures and semester exams timetables.
  • Volunteer, Cape Coast Community Library, Ghana 2023-2024
  • Vetting Committee Chair: Faculty of Educational Foundation Students Association, UCC 2022-2023
  • Designed teacher’s work output template for Basic and Secondary Schools. 2020-2022

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Social Justice in Higher Education, Learning Disabilities and Interventions
  • Curriculum Development, Curriculum Change, and Effective Pedagogies, and Student Success
  • Student Attitudes and Engagement, Inclusive Education and Support Systems
  • Technology Integration, Citizenship Education, and Teacher Professional Enhancement

Timeline

Research Assistant

Department of Basic Education, UCC, Ghana
01.2025 - Current

Teaching Intern

Atwima Amanfrom SDA Basic School, Ghana
02.2024 - 04.2024

Teaching Assistant

Department of Basic Education, UCC, Ghana
01.2024 - 01.2025

Project Leader

Department of Basic Education-UCC, Ghana
06.2023

B.Ed. (Junior High School) - undefined

University of Cape Coast(UCC)

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