Isaac Owusu Afriyie
Kumasi
Summary
Adept Chemistry Tutor with a proven track record with the Ghana Education Service, teaching Chemistry at St. Louis Senior High School, enhancing student comprehension and exam readiness through innovative teaching strategies and a strong emphasis on laboratory skills. Leveraged excellent communication and adaptability to meet diverse learning needs, significantly improving student engagement and understanding.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chemistry Tutor
Minister of Education, Ghana Education Service
10.2010 - Current
- Visited classroom lab settings to increase student understanding.
- Adapted lesson plans to accommodate diverse learner needs while maintaining a consistent focus on core chemistry principles.
- Built strong rapport with students, fostering an open dialogue that facilitated effective communication of difficult subject matter.
- Conducted in-depth research in pedagogical strategies to help students understand.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
- Incorporated real-world applications of chemistry concepts during tutoring sessions, demonstrating their relevance and importance in everyday life.
- Prepared students for examinations by reviewing key concepts, conducting mock tests, and providing targeted feedback for improvement.
- Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
Education
Master Of Philosophy - Organic Chemistry
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, GhanaBachelor Of Education - Science Education
University of Education, Winneba
Winneba, Ghana07.2009
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Collaborative learning
- Laboratory skills
- Teaching strategies
- Excellent communication
- Classroom management
- Behavioral management
- Differentiated instruction
- Computer proficiency and Microsoft office
- Technology integration
- Adaptability
- Continuous improvement
- Verbal and written communication
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Supervised a team of 55 staff members effectively and efficiently.
- Innovative Teaching Practices
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Resource Management
- Capacity Building
- Action Research
Affiliations
- Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT)
- Ghana Chemical Society (KNUST)
Certification
- Working with students with Special Education Needs (SEN)
- Fundamentals of Raising Gifted and Intelligent Children
- Sexual Harassment Awareness and Prevention for Teachers
- Smart Interactive Whiteboard Learner Training and Workshop
- eTransform Capacity Building of Teachers and Educational Leaders Training
Professional Development
- Professional Learning Community (PLC) Handbook 1: Working to the National Teacher’s Standards workshop by National Teaching Council (NTC), Ghana (2020 Academic Year).
- Professional Learning Community (PLC) Handbook 2: Introduction to the Senior High School (SHS), Senior High Technical School (SHTS), and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) curriculum workshop by National Teaching Council (NTC), Ghana (2021 Academic Year).
- Professional Learning Community (PLC) Handbook 2: Introduction to the Subject Specific Professional Learning Community (SSPLC) workshop for Year One of Trialing Schools by National Teaching Council (NTC), Ghana (2023 Academic Year).
- Professional Learning Community (PLC) Handbook 2: Introduction to the Departmental Professional Learning Community (DPLC) workshop by National Teaching Council (NTC), Ghana (2024 Academic Year).
- Professional Learning Community (PLC) Handbook 2: Introduction to the Subject Specific Professional Learning Community (SSPLC) workshop by National Teaching Council (NTC), Ghana (2024 Academic Year).
Additional Information
- Head of Science Department, St. Louis Senior High School, Kumasi-Ghana: February 1, 2022 to August 31, 2024
- Coordinator for Departmental Professional Learning Community(DPLC):St. Louis Senior High School, Kumasi-Ghana: February 1, 2022 to present
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Twi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Sefwi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Referees
- Patrick K. Amofah, Assistant Head (Academics); 0243788630; amofah.patrick73@gmail.com
- Professor Osei Akoto, Department of Chemistry, KNUST-Ghana; 0208216685, wofakmann@yahoo.com
- Professor Godfred Darko, Department of Chemistry, KNUST-Ghana; 0545634429; gdarko.sci@knust.edu.gh
- Professor Akwasi Acheampong, Department of Chemistry, KNUST-Ghana; 0244692578; akwasiacheampong.sci@knust.edu.gh
Personal Information and Address
- Date of Birth: September 27, 1987
- Place of Birth: Kumasi
- Address: P. O. Box 460, St. Louis Senior High School, Kumasi-Ghana.
- Email: yaweasy@gmail.com
- Gender: Male
Timeline
Chemistry Tutor
Minister of Education, Ghana Education Service
10.2010 - Current
- Working with students with Special Education Needs (SEN)
- Fundamentals of Raising Gifted and Intelligent Children
- Sexual Harassment Awareness and Prevention for Teachers
- Smart Interactive Whiteboard Learner Training and Workshop
- eTransform Capacity Building of Teachers and Educational Leaders Training
Master Of Philosophy - Organic Chemistry
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Bachelor Of Education - Science Education
University of Education, Winneba
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