Gertrude Naakai Nyarko
Summary
I am very passionate to build on my career as a teacher and seek new roles that offer opportunities to learn and develop my key teaching skills. I aim to continue exploring and to incorporate new and innovative teaching techniques throughout my career and to be a blessing to people.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Years Teacher
Young Achievers International School
02.2022 - Current
- Plan and prepare activities, materials and lessons.
- Supports children to develop numeracy and language skills through games and play.
- Speak to parents and guardian's about their children's development
- Monitor children's progress and report any issues
- Ensuring that each child feels safe and secure
Home Economics Teacher
Jubilee Senior High School
01.2019 - 11.2020
- Enhanced student comprehension by using real-life examples and hands-on activities in lessons.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative teaching strategies, resulting in improved student motivation and academic performance.
- Utilized various assessment methods to evaluate student progress, adjusting instructional approaches as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive learning environment that encouraged open communication and mutual respect.
- Invigilating during examination
Internship
T.I. Ahmadiyah Senior High School
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Taught and assisted students practical work.
- Assisted Head of department and mentor to teach, mark and record
Teacher and Board Member
Dannarks Senior High School
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Supported activities and decisions made in the interest of of the school
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Communicated with the executive director and other board members
- Supported program initiative.
Teacher and House Mistress
Himset Vocational Technical Training Institute
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that is connected with subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Home Economics Education
University of Education
Winneba, Ghana07.2018
Higher National Diploma - Hotel Catering And Institutional Management
Takoradi Technical University
Takoradi, Ghana07.2012
Skills
- Curriculum Planning
- Teaching material development
- Lesson implementation
- Play-Based Learning
- Fine motor skills development
- Observation and Assessment
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Organization
- Training in food handling preparation
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
German
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Early Years Teacher
Young Achievers International School
02.2022 - Current
Home Economics Teacher
Jubilee Senior High School
01.2019 - 11.2020
Internship
T.I. Ahmadiyah Senior High School
09.2017 - 12.2017
Teacher and Board Member
Dannarks Senior High School
09.2014 - 08.2015
Teacher and House Mistress
Himset Vocational Technical Training Institute
08.2012 - 08.2013
Bachelor Of Science - Home Economics Education
University of Education
Higher National Diploma - Hotel Catering And Institutional Management
Takoradi Technical University
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