ISRAEL KWAME AMU
Akwatia
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated biology teacher committed to fostering a love for learning in students, seeking a challenging school environment to leverage expertise and enhance student performance. Holds a Master of Philosophy in Applied Parasitology from the University of Ghana, with a passion for research as a development tool. Equipped with knowledge in general biology, classroom and laboratory management, inquiry-based and collaborative learning, assessment strategies, and microscopy techniques. Ready to adapt and thrive in innovative educational settings. A confident and enthusiastic professional eager to contribute to a results-oriented institution while embracing teamwork and personal initiative.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Biology Teacher
St. Rose’s Senior High School
01.2015 - Current
- Coordinates the activities of all biology teachers in the Science Department
- Development of engaging lesson plans for diverse biology topics.
- Provision of high-quality teaching to motivate students' learning experience.
- Evaluates student performance through assessments and feedback.
- Facilitates hands-on laboratory experiments for student exploration.
- Organize field trips to support classroom learning in biology.
Biology Teacher
Dorfor Senior High School
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Planned and taught lessons in biology.
- Planned, supervised and monitored laboratory work of students.
- Provided a high learning experience to motivate students to achieve learning objectives.
- Assessed and marked students’ coursework.
- Maintained good behaviour standards among students.
Education
Master of Philosophy - Applied Parasitology
University of Ghana – Legon
01.2021
BSc - Biological Science
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
01.2014
Skills
- Laboratory management
- Assessment strategies
- Field trip organization
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Student evaluation
- Microscopy techniques
- Expertise in general biology
- Biology lab management
- Inquiry-based learning
LANGUAGES
English
Ewe
Twi
Timeline
Biology Teacher
St. Rose’s Senior High School
01.2015 - Current
Biology Teacher
Dorfor Senior High School
01.2014 - 01.2015
Master of Philosophy - Applied Parasitology
University of Ghana – Legon
BSc - Biological Science
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
LEADERSHIP & EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Head of Biology Unit - St. Rose’s SHS (2018 – Present). Award Coordinator – Head of State Award Scheme, St. Rose’s SHS (2018 – Present). Sports Committee Chairman - St. Rose’s SHS (2019 – Present). Football coaching, Athletics coaching.
References
Bethel Kwansa - Bentum (PhD), Senior Lecturer, bkwansa-bentum@ug.edu.gh Tel: +233-244858495, Department of Animal Biology and Conservation Science, University of Ghana.
Isaac Frimpong, Aboagye (PhD), Senior Lecturer, iaboagye@ug.edu.gh, +233-249874408, University of Ghana, Ghana, Department of Animal Biology and Conservation Science
Emmanuel Amoako –Head of Science Department, St. Rose’s SHS. Email; Emoako130@gmail.com Tel: +233-243209670
Publications
Gastrointestinal parasites of zoonotic importance in Cercopithecus mona of Tafi Atome monkey sanctuary in the Afadjato South District of Ghana.
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