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GRACE SANDRA FOSUA AMPOFO

Aburi

Summary

Adept at fostering educational excellence, I leveraged staff management and community engagement skills at Divine Wisdom Academy School to enhance teacher effectiveness and student success. My leadership ensured a positive learning environment, achieving significant improvements in student discipline and collaborative learning.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Headmistress

Divine Wisdom Academy School
Aburi, Kitase
04.2024 - Current
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
  • Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
  • Collaborated with the Parent-Teacher Association to address parent concerns and foster a supportive community for student success.
  • Monitoring registers marked by classroom teachers.

Basic 7-9 English Language Teacher &Class Teacher

Divine Wisdom Academy School
Aburi ,Kitase
01.2022 - 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.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
  • Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
  • Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
  • Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Marking of register to check punctuality among learners.

Basic One Teacher (National Service Personnel).

Aburi Presby 'A' Primary School
Aburi , Ghana
01.2021 - 10.2022
  • 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.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

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Basic Three Classroom Teacher

Praise Baptist International School
Kakumdo, Cape Coast
10.2015 - 07.2018
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
  • 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 a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
  • Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
  • Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Marking learners registers to monitor their punctuality.

Education

B.ED. Early Childhood Education - Education

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST
Cape Coast
10.2020

Diploma In Psychological Foundations Of Education - Education

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST
Cape Coast
10.2018

Skills

  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Staff Management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Training and mentoring
  • Community Engagement
  • Team Collaboration
  • Student Discipline
  • Collaborative learning
  • Data-Driven Instruction
  • Instructional Leadership
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Student and parent relations
  • Classroom Management
  • School Administration
  • Program implementation
  • Public Speaking
  • School event coordination
  • Cultural Competency
  • Interpersonal strengths
  • Lesson Planning
  • Standardized Testing
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Staff Training
  • Student Guidance
  • Academic Counseling

Accomplishments

  • Awarded "Overall best Teacher " at Praise Baptist International School in 2017.
  • Established cultural days in which students and staffers provided insight into personal ethnic backgrounds, resulting in better understanding and more inclusive environment.
  • A special educational needs learner named Kelvin Osah from Kitase has improved academically ,
  • Empowered selected learners in literacy to have competencies in English Language.(Sany Literacy Club)

Hobbies

Cooking.

Singing.

Reading.

Creative writing.

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
French
Beginner (A1)
Spanish
Beginner (A1)
Guan
Intermediate (B1)
Akan( Twi and Fante)
Intermediate (B1)

Reference

PROFESSOR CLEMENT AGEDZO, University of Cape Coast.

Department of Education.

Senior Lecturer.

Timeline

Headmistress

Divine Wisdom Academy School
04.2024 - Current

Basic 7-9 English Language Teacher &Class Teacher

Divine Wisdom Academy School
01.2022 - Current

Basic One Teacher (National Service Personnel).

Aburi Presby 'A' Primary School
01.2021 - 10.2022

Basic Three Classroom Teacher

Praise Baptist International School
10.2015 - 07.2018

B.ED. Early Childhood Education - Education

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST

Diploma In Psychological Foundations Of Education - Education

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST
GRACE SANDRA FOSUA AMPOFO