Gloria Dziedzorm Sunu
Summary
Accomplished educator with extensive experience in fostering student-centered learning and enhancing academic growth, notably at Ghana Education Service, Baba Yara Community '2' Basic School. Expert in classroom management and lesson planning, I excel in motivating students and building strong relationships with all educational stakeholders. Demonstrated success in improving student engagement through innovative teaching methods and effective communication.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Action Basic School
01.2021 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Monitor learner's learning abilities and assisted then when the need raises.
- Assessed children during and after a lesson.
- Checked learners' attendance, evaluate them and gave them feedback
Teacher
Ghana Education Service, Ankaase Basic School
09.2014 - 09.2017
- Developed strong relationships with learners, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all learners.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of learners' progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their ward's educational journey.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among learners.
Teacher
Ghana Education Service, Baba Yara Community '2' Basic School
09.2017 - 09.2020
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of learners' progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their ward's educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each learner had an equal opportunity for success.
- Graded and evaluated learners' assignments, papers, and class works.
- Advised and counseled learners to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among learners.
Teacher
Ghana Education Service, Essumangwira Basic School
09.2013 - 09.2014
- Developed strong relationships with learners, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all learners.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of learners' progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their ward's educational journey.
- Supported learners in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and class work.
Student Teacher, Basic One
Ghana Education Service, Akpesokubi Basic School
09.2012 - 09.2013
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual learner needs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and learners.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all learners.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with learners and teachers.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate learner progress.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering learners positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Provided constructive feedback on learner work, guiding them toward improvement while building their confidence in their abilities.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Monitored learner progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet learners' academic needs.
Gift and Decorations Shop Assistant
Linda Amanua Ankra
07.2008 - 08.2010
- Completed daily tasks accurately and on-time to support shop needs.
- Maintained a clean and organized shop floor, optimizing space for ease of customer navigation.
- Swept and mopped floor, wiped windows and fixtures after closing to support cleanliness and maintain organized store.
- Provided excellent customer service, promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
- Checked incoming orders and organized new stock.
- Assisted customers in locating items, ensuring a positive shopping experience.
- Organized shelves to remove slow moving items and add new merchandise.
- Assisted customers in finding items and explained benefits and services to increase sales and satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve overall store goals and objectives.
- Greeted customers entering store and offered assistance with requirements.
- Helped managers with daily checklists and last-minute requirements.
- Remained calm and composed in tense situations involving angry or upset customers.
- Maximized safety and production levels by frequently cleaning and organizing work areas.
- Assisted in training new hires on store procedures, policies, and product knowledge.
- Developed strong product knowledge to educate customers on features and benefits.
- Managed product displays, showcasing new arrivals or bestsellers for increased visibility and sales opportunities.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
Education
Bachelor Of Education - Guidance And Counseling
University of Education, Winneba
Winneba 08.2016
Diploma In Basic Education - Early Childhood Education
Jasikan College of Education
Jasikan, Oti Region 08.2016
WASSCE - General Art 2
Awesome Secondary School
Tsito Awesome, Volta Region 07.2007
Basic Education Certificate Examination - Basic Education
Kotoka Basic School
Accra, Ghana 09.2004
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Student-Centered Learning
- Child Development
- Student assessment
- FLUENT IN LANGUAGE
- Student rapport
- Community involvement
- Testing and grading
- Student Records Management
- Feedback implementation
- Team Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Conflict Resolution
- Classroom Safety Practices
- SMART Board
Timeline
Teacher
Action Basic School
01.2021 - Current
Teacher
Ghana Education Service, Baba Yara Community '2' Basic School
09.2017 - 09.2020
Teacher
Ghana Education Service, Ankaase Basic School
09.2014 - 09.2017
Teacher
Ghana Education Service, Essumangwira Basic School
09.2013 - 09.2014
Student Teacher, Basic One
Ghana Education Service, Akpesokubi Basic School
09.2012 - 09.2013
Gift and Decorations Shop Assistant
Linda Amanua Ankra
07.2008 - 08.2010
Bachelor Of Education - Guidance And Counseling
University of Education, Winneba
Diploma In Basic Education - Early Childhood Education
Jasikan College of Education
WASSCE - General Art 2
Awesome Secondary School
Basic Education Certificate Examination - Basic Education
Kotoka Basic School
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