Gideon Marfo Adu
Teacher
Kumasi,Ashanti Region
Summary
Dynamic Physical Education Teacher with a proven track record at both Tweapease and Toase Senior High Schools, enhancing student participation and fostering a culture of health and wellness. Expert in classroom management and athletic coaching, I've led teams to victories and significantly boosted learner engagement through innovative lesson planning and effective communication.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Education Teacher
Toase Senior High School (GES)
09.2023 - Current
- Organized annual field days and sports tournaments, promoting physical activity and healthy competition among students.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Created a safe and inclusive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and respect among students.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Taught 14 different classes per week
- Coached the school's athletics and football teams
Physical Education Teacher
Tweapease Senior High School (GES)
09.2018 - 08.2023
- Organized annual field days and sports tournaments, promoting physical activity and healthy competition among students.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Created a safe and inclusive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and respect among students.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
- Established a positive rapport with parents, conducting regular communication to keep them informed about their child''s progress and achievements in physical education classes.
- Served as a coach for various school sports teams, leading them to numerous victories and successful seasons.
- Kept records of attendance to monitor student progress and attendance.
- Mentored new teachers in the implementation of effective classroom management strategies, fostering positive learning environments.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Head of Department for Physical Education and Sports
- Sports committee chairman
Classroom Teacher
Timeabu M/A Primary School (GES)
09.2011 - 08.2014
- Implemented tailored teaching approaches to enable every learner to engage with curriculum and make meaningful academic gains.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Boosted learners' confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering supportive learning environment.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Assessed learners progress using different assessment tools and adjusted instruction based on identified areas of need.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet learners' academic needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
University of Education, Winneba
Winneba, Ghana07.2018
Associate of Arts - Diploma in Basic Education
University of Cape Coast (Wesley College)
Kumasi, Ghana07.2011
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Health and Wellness Education
- Sports knowledge
- Lesson Planning
- Athletic coaching
- Verbal and written communication
- Student Behavior Management
- Problem-solving skills
- Student Development
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher
Toase Senior High School (GES)
09.2023 - Current
Physical Education Teacher
Tweapease Senior High School (GES)
09.2018 - 08.2023
Classroom Teacher
Timeabu M/A Primary School (GES)
09.2011 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
University of Education, Winneba
Associate of Arts - Diploma in Basic Education
University of Cape Coast (Wesley College)
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