Inez Randolph
Accra
Summary
Multifaceted Lecturer with 2 years of expertise in adapting presentations to reach students of diverse backgrounds. Expert in leveraging in-depth knowledge and experience in foreign languages, counselling and coaching to provide relevant information and first-hand experiences. Known for great personable demeanour and strong work ethic.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Success Centre Coordinator
Webster University Ghana Campus
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Work closely with the Academic Affairs team to coordinate the work of the Success Centre
- Produce the Success Centre Newsletter published to faculty and all students.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Evaluated operational practices for students and identified improvement opportunities to develop revisions for systems and procedures.
- Developed comprehensive reports about how best to coach French-speaking students for senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on data-driven insights.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Academic Coach
Webster University Ghana Campus
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Coach English & French-speaking undergraduate and graduate students
- Assist with problems faced in their academic work relating to the English Language – written and verbal communication, visual presentations, and assignments
- Provide general counselling when needed and/or requested
- Facilitate study skills/workplace/lifelong skills workshops.
Adjunct Lecturer
Webster University Ghana Campus
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Teach Career Development Course for Undergraduate and Graduate Students. (Spring 2)
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
- Assessed course effectiveness regularly through evaluations, adjusting teaching methods accordingly for continuous improvement.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
- Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
- Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
- Evaluated student performance through exams, papers, and participation to monitor progress and provide constructive feedback.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
Head of Admissions
Ghana International School (G.I.S.)
08.2020 - 06.2022
- In charge of heading and planning the work of the Admissions office as well as organising, supervising, and monitoring the work of two Admissions Officers
- Organising, moderating & administering entry exams for new intakes – Primary and Secondary
- Managing the Admissions Office budget effectively using the allocated funds for ordering hardware and supplies for the office
- Provide a yearly report on admissions data as well as activities of the Admissions Office for the G.I.S Board
- Make recommendations to the Board of how to improve the work of the Admissions Office while providing income for the school
- As a member of the Committee for Strategic Planning, make recommendations to the School Board of how to improve the different areas identified in the school’s 5-year strategic plan
- Member of the Interview panel for the recruitment of admissions staff member.
Communications / Partnerships / Fundraising
Ghana International School (G.I.S.)
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Organise office meetings with the admissions team and participate in bi-monthly meetings with the Principal
- Closely work with parents and Vice Principals in the interview and selecting of pupils and students for G.I.S (assessing report cards/exam results plus student confidential reports)
- Closely work with the Head of Special Educational Needs and the School Psychologist regarding students who need special support
- Closely work with the Parent-Buddy Representative to solve issues that new parents encounter
- Closely work with the Alumni Representative to coordinate alumni applications and HR/Staff Representative for Staff Applications Together with the School Psychologist, Media/Communication teams, plan and organise the yearly fund-raising event for the Have a Heart Week (Children’s Heart Foundation, once a year) Organise GIS bi-annual entry assessments for primary and secondary
- Organise school tours for the new parents (all year) Host virtual monthly Community Events for parents on diverse topics (school/educational-related/parenting)
French as a Foreign Language Teacher
Lycée français Jacques Prévert d’Accra (LFA)
01.2003 - 06.2020
- Teaching French as a Foreign Language to primary students, teaching Spanish to lower secondary students, teaching English to nursery to Year 1 students, teaching English to lower secondary students, teaching English Literature, Culture and Civilisation to upper secondary students, counselling and psychotherapy for pupils and students on an ad hoc basis.
Information/Communication
United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
05.1989 - 12.1999
- Worked closely with the other Communications Officers in the editing, layout, and publication of the State of the World’s Children Report
- Liaise with external and internal partners in the organisation of meetings, conferences related to UNICEF’s work including Minutes-taking and report-writing
- Assisted in major Communications activities: events, launches, campaigns
- Worked closely with the Press Officers to diffuse information concerning UNICEF and to ensure that information related to UNICEF in the Press is correct
- In addition, monitored information published by the Press concerning UNICEF, drawing attention to any ‘delicate’ or ‘important’ issues that must be dealt with by a higher UNICEF authority
- Organise Press reviews and translate any UNICEF-related information from French to English.
Fundraising Assistant
United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
05.1989 - 12.1999
- Assisted National Committees and country offices in acquiring specific knowledge and provided technical support when needed on implementation of digital fundraising campaigns, as well as organise meetings and workshops
- Liaised with the National Committees to ensure that the fundraising ‘messages’ sent out in the various campaigns were clearly understood and presented in a manner that appealed to a wide range of audiences
- Assisted the Head of the Fundraising Section in cultivating and stewarding an international pool of online donors by providing regular feedback, donor-friendly stories and contributions sent online
- Assisted the Head of Fundraising to devise and use diverse fundraising activities to leverage emergency fundraising opportunities.
Internship for Experience
Webster University
- Coordinate student internships within the University as well as with host organisations
- Support/follow-up students’ work & activities during their internships.
Education for Development
United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
- Worked closely and collaboratively with the Section Head as well as external partners to discuss alternative learning opportunities including life skills, gender empowerment and parenting education for underprivileged children in developing countries
- Involved in UNICEF advocacy and development policies, framework and programmes for alternative learnings opportunities and monitored results on related programmes/projects.
Emergencies
United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
- Assisted the Head of Mission in the running of the MINURSO office in Laayoun.
Education
Certificate - Public Diplomacy And Nation Branding
Global Diplomatic Forum Academy
Geneva, Switzerland2024
Ph.D. - Executive Leadership
Uniselinus
Italy09.2022
Course - Strategic Management
University of Aachen
Germany2021
Master of Arts - Teaching French As A Foreign Language
University of Besancon
Besancon08.2004
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Teaching/coaching
- Writing, editing & proofreading
- Native English-speaker Proficient in French and Spanish
- Freelance Editor (Winmat Publishing since 2019)
- Facilitator: Workshop on Public Speaking, Ghana International School (2 sessions – October & December 2020)
- Second Keynote Speaker, Ghana International School 4th TIME Educators Conference, 29 September 2019
- Children’s Book Writer (@misspennysbookworms)
- Faculty Collaboration
- Group and individual instruction
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of two staff members while serving as Head of Admissions at Ghana International School. The school has a student population of 1,420 students.
- Achieved excellent student recruitment results through effectively streamlining the admissions process and using interpersonal and language abilities.
Communication Tools
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Teams
- Zoom
- Webinarjams
- Podcasts
- WORD
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Canva
Memberships Publications
- Member of the Chartered College of Teaching, London, UK
- Member of the Ghana Association of Former International Civil Servants, Accra, Ghana
- Member of the Ghana Association of Writers
- Member of the Book Club, Goethe Institute, Accra
- Member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators, UK
- Member of the Spanish-speaking Women’s Group of Accra
- Articles & Books Published
- NewSpecial (UN Magazine) November 2021 (Article on Teaching during the COVID Pandemic)
- NewSpecial (UN Magazine) February 2022 (Article on Teaching & Learning Post-COVID – The Way Forward)
- NewSpecial (UN Magazine) February 2023 (Article on Climate Change and the World Economic Crises – Reflections of a West African)
- Article in the Ghana Daily Graphic (online edition) 16 May 2023: ChatGPT and Testing in Higher Education
- True Life Reflections, iUniverse, 7 October 2004 (a compilation of short essays and poems)
- Misspennysbookworms for list of children’s books published
References
- Dr Linda Deigh, Tel. 0552558843, Email lindadeigh@webster.edu
Training
- Public Diplomacy and Nation Branding, Global Diplomatic Form, Certificate, MM/DD/YY
- Strategic Management Course: From Intuition to Insight, RWTHx – MT1005x (Aachen University, Germany)
- Strategic Management Course: From Insight to decision, RWTHx – MT1006x (Aachen University, Germany)
- Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, London, UK, Diploma, MM/DD/YY
- Certificate of Educational Studies, The College of Teachers, UK, Certificate, MM/DD/YY
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Training Certificate, Oxon, UK, Certificate, MM/DD/YY
- Diploma in Proof-reading and Copyediting, One Education, UK, Diploma, MM/DD/YY
- Diploma, Educational Psychology, Stonebridge Associated Colleges, Cornwall, England, MM/DD/YY
- Diploma in Counselling Children and Adolescents, Stonebridge Associated Colleges, Cornwall, England, Diploma, MM/DD/YY
Horseriding and baking
I love horses. I like their calm and sensitive nature. I like to be around them especially when I want to decompress.
Baking is what I do to unwind. Inasmuch as I love baking tarts and cake, I love baking bread the most. The smell of freshly baked bread takes me to my happy place!
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Adjunct Lecturer
Webster University Ghana Campus
03.2023 - 05.2023
Success Centre Coordinator
Webster University Ghana Campus
09.2022 - 12.2023
Academic Coach
Webster University Ghana Campus
09.2022 - 12.2023
Head of Admissions
Ghana International School (G.I.S.)
08.2020 - 06.2022
Communications / Partnerships / Fundraising
Ghana International School (G.I.S.)
08.2020 - 06.2022
French as a Foreign Language Teacher
Lycée français Jacques Prévert d’Accra (LFA)
01.2003 - 06.2020
Information/Communication
United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
05.1989 - 12.1999
Fundraising Assistant
United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
05.1989 - 12.1999
Internship for Experience
Webster University
Education for Development
United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Emergencies
United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Certificate - Public Diplomacy And Nation Branding
Global Diplomatic Forum Academy
Ph.D. - Executive Leadership
Uniselinus
Course - Strategic Management
University of Aachen
Master of Arts - Teaching French As A Foreign Language
University of Besancon
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