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Jerry John Kojo Asamkuma Arhin

Accra

Summary

Highly qualified instructor with background in planning and presenting entertaining lectures on mathematics. I can explain and provide lessons to a variety of learners since I have good methodology skills. I get along well with people and can work well with them to support the teaching and learning environment. I am an effective communicator who can build strong bonds with parents, teachers, and kids to improve the learning community as a whole. I am able to motivate a diverse set of students to make an influence on society by incorporating cutting-edge teaching techniques and technologies into the classroom.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Part Time Instructor

Stella Maris Polytechnic University
Capital Hill
02.2024 - Current
  • Delivers lectures, facilitate discussions, and guide students in comprehending calculus and differential equations.
  • Offer individualized advice and assistance for students encountering difficulties in understanding mathematical concepts.
  • Increase effectiveness of classroom instruction by incorporating graphing utilities and mathematical software.
  • Implement appropriate measures to ensure adherence to school policies and procedures in monitoring student behaviour.
  • Encourage students' critical thinking skills by facilitating classroom discussions.
  • Test students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.

Teacher

African Leadership School Systems
Upper Caldwell
09.2023 - Current
  • Craft and execute daily lesson plans on algebra, geometry, and trigonometry for grade 10 students.
  • Incorporate technology in lesson delivery for enhanced learning outcomes.
  • Promote an environment that encourages learners to ask questions.
  • Provide individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Create meaningful projects that allow students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
  • Develop effective collaborations with parents and school authorities, resulting in enhanced student success.
  • Head the mathematics department.
  • Work collectively with other teachers in the department to design an effective curriculum that facilitate successful teaching and learning experiences.
  • Has successfully established mathematics club dedicated to mentoring students for competitive events.
  • Provide support in facilitating school drama and culture club activities.

Instructor-Part Time

University of Cape Coast Distance Learning Program
Accra
02.2024 - 06.2024
  • Conducted lectures, demonstrations, and group activities on mathematics for diploma students.
  • Assessed and evaluated student work
  • Enhanced mathematical and personal development skills via tutoring and counselling.

Teacher-T. I Ahmadiya Senior High School

Ghana Education Service
Gomoa Potsin
  • Designed and taught comprehensive lessons on key mathematical concepts, such as algebra, calculus, geometry, trigonometry, and statistics, to a diverse group of 220 students.
  • Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
  • Took attendance, graded assignments, and maintained students' records to assist administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations.
  • Provided support and guidance to students with challenges in grasping concepts.
  • Provided feedback of student's performance to administration and parents, and suggested possible ways to help students with challenges in mathematics.
  • Participated in professional development workshops on teaching methodologies and leveraging technology for effective lesson delivery.
  • Prepared students for West African Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
  • Managed and organized the additional mathematics course within the mathematics department.
  • Served as a co-leader for the school's science and mathematics club.
  • Led a school's entertainment club as the chairperson.

Education

Master of Science - Mathematics

University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast- Ghaba
09-2016

Bachelor of Education - Mathematics

University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast- Ghana
05-2011

Languages

English
First Language

Affiliations

  • Drama
  • Dancing
  • Athletics

Accomplishments

  • Co-founder of Science and Math quiz club which enable the school (T. I Ahmadiyya Senior High School) to qualify for National competition in 2014, 2017, 2020, 2021 and 2022.
  • Increased students mathematics performance for 2017 batch by 25% and 2020 by 48%
  • Founder and Director of BCL After-School Programme: School that was established primarily to instruct students whose parents could not afford to hire private home tutors. In order to engage students from Kindergarten through grade 9, I developed this school after school. With the help of Chantal (USA) and LaKai Dill (USA) in Bermuda, it was a success. Our pupils received awards from the late President John Evans Atta Mills as well as the German non-governmental organization GIZ and the Abusua Foundation.
  • Co-directed a play "Romeo and Juliet" directed by Fabian Weiss from Germany to my after-school programme learners that gained greater recognition.

Community Service Award: Award received for assisting children in my community in achieving high academic performance in their various schools.

  • Certificate awarded by School of African Rhythm and Dance (SARD), Cape Coast for taking part of African dance with Davidson College(USA) students.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Part Time Instructor

Stella Maris Polytechnic University
02.2024 - Current

Instructor-Part Time

University of Cape Coast Distance Learning Program
02.2024 - 06.2024

Teacher

African Leadership School Systems
09.2023 - Current

Teacher-T. I Ahmadiya Senior High School

Ghana Education Service

Master of Science - Mathematics

University of Cape Coast

Bachelor of Education - Mathematics

University of Cape Coast

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