Ishmael Twum Odoom
Teaching
Accra,AA
Summary
Enthusiastic Head of English Department eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of the IB DP/MYP Curricular with a plethora of trainings in English A: Language and Literature DP/MYP, Theory of Knowledge, Reflective Project etc.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of English Department
Al Rayan International School
Accra , Greater Accra
2017.09 - Current
- Facilitated development of program structure within classrooms to formulate and implement IB aims and objectives.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Directed day-to-day operations of education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
- Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
Head of English Department
Morgan International Community School
Agona Swedru
2015.08 - 2017.08
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet International Baccalaureate standards.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
Lecturer, Department of English
Methodist University College Ghana
Accra
2011.09 - 2016.07
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations, including visual, aural and social learning modalities.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Designed and distributed lecture handouts to round out material and increase student understanding.
- Graded assignments according to strict institutional policies and upheld guidelines for academic integrity while disciplining plagiarism and cheating accordingly.
English Teacher
Ghana Education Service - West Africa Senior High School
Accra
2012.09 - 2014.08
- Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
- Monitored comprehension of material among students and created re-teaching strategies to cover gaps in learning indicated by test scores and quizzes.
- Implemented innovative teaching approaches for special needs students to meet requirements of individualized education plans.
- Identified students struggling with material and made arrangements to meet one-on-one during study hall or other time periods to provide additional instruction in one-on-one environment.
Head of Academics
Holy Child School
Obuasi
2001.09 - 2008.06
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Education
M.Phil - English
University of Ghana
2012.09 - 2014.06
B.A. - English
University of Ghana
2009.09 - 2011.06
Teachers Certificate A in Education -
Akrokerri Teachers Training College
2002.09 - 2004.06
Skills
Critical thinking
undefinedAccomplishments
Served as a Review Consultant for the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment(NaCCA) in the development of the new Ghana Education Service Common Core Syllabus for English Language.
Timeline
Head of English Department
Al Rayan International School
2017.09 - Current
Head of English Department
Morgan International Community School
2015.08 - 2017.08
English Teacher
Ghana Education Service - West Africa Senior High School
2012.09 - 2014.08
M.Phil - English
University of Ghana
2012.09 - 2014.06
Lecturer, Department of English
Methodist University College Ghana
2011.09 - 2016.07
B.A. - English
University of Ghana
2009.09 - 2011.06
Teachers Certificate A in Education -
Akrokerri Teachers Training College
2002.09 - 2004.06
Head of Academics
Holy Child School
2001.09 - 2008.06
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