Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Workshopsandseminars
Volunteer Experience
References
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Kofi Sumaila

Kofi Sumaila

Mim

Summary

Kofi Sumaila is a seasoned Educator and Administrator accomplished in organizing teacher curriculum, assisting with lessons and collaborating with other professionals to provide the highest level of education for each student. Capable of juggling multiple administrative roles. Expert communicator who thrives in student - and parent - facing roles with extensive record of student success and high rates of parent satisfaction. Eager to learn something new every minute and loves motivating his team to attain their incomparable & outstanding potential.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Nsuta D/A Basic School Headmaster

Ghana Education Service
05.2019 - 01.2024
  • Plan, control & direct the overall activities of the school with 700 students (Kindergarten - JHS) & 66 faculty members
  • Worked directly with the Ghana Education Service (GES) to achieve 100 % result in Basic Education Certificate Examinations (B.E.C.E) for 3 years consecutively
  • Majority of the students scored above 70% marks & got admission into some of the top high schools in the country
  • Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies
  • Operated vacation classes & after school programs for children aged 7 to 15 years old and handled all aspects of planning curriculum and activities
  • Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises

Logistics Assistant

Professional Parcel Logistics
Prague
01.2016 - 12.2017
  • Company Overview: Prague-Czech Republic
  • Received and checked deliveries to ensure that the correct amount and type of stock is delivered
  • Signed delivery notes upon receipt of shipments
  • Heeded notes about appropriate procedures for handling stock, particularly when fragile
  • Unpacked items and arrange these on shelves, if needed
  • Prepared our clients' orders by gathering and loading stock
  • Ensured that the facility remains clean, sanitary, and well-organized
  • Reported all breakages and spills to appropriate heads
  • Offered assistance to other staff in the department, if needed
  • Prague-Czech Republic

Kojo Addaikrom D/A Basic School Headmaster

Ghana Education Service
01.2013 - 12.2016
  • Fostered meaningful relationships among students through student field-trip retreats and team-work community service projects
  • Regularly supervised & supported classroom teachers in implementing a developmentally-appropriate curriculum for her students
  • Provided key support for library expansion project
  • Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues
  • Organizing sports day, cultural programs & celebration of national & state festivals involving each student & faculty member of the school

Gambia No.1 D/A Basic School Teacher/Asst. Headmaster

Ghana Education Service
01.2012 - 12.2013
  • Taught various subjects under GES curriculum for primary school pupils to students
  • Developed rigorous lesson plans and prepared students for quizzes and tests
  • Graded papers, lessons, tests, quizzes, and other assignments, and relayed information to parents and school board, when needed
  • Assisted head teacher in developing curriculums and marking schemes for examination questions

Agravi D/A Basic School Teacher

Ghana Education Service
01.2009 - 12.2011
  • Taught various subjects to basic school students
  • Developed rigorous lesson plans and prepared students for quizzes and tests
  • Graded papers, lessons, tests, quizzes, and other assignments
  • Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns
  • Met with parents to discuss students' academic performance and high school readiness

School Improvement Support Officer (SISO)

Ghana Education Service
  • Monitoring and evaluating school performance
  • Providing guidance and support to headteachers and teacher
  • Conducting regular school visits and inspections
  • Identifying and addressing educational challenges
  • Developing and implementing strategies for improvement
  • Coordinating in-service training and professional development for teachers
  • Facilitating communication between schools, districts and regional education offices
  • Ensuring adherence to educational policies and regulations
  • Managing and allocating resources within the circuit and fostering community engagement and participation in education

Education

Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Educational Leadership & Administration

Valley View University
12.2021

Masters - Forestry Engineering

Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague
10.2017

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) - Basic Education

University of Education, Winneba
06.2012

Diploma - Basic Education

Wiaso College of Education - UCC
09.2009

S.S.S.C.E -

Mim Senior High School
06.2004

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Leadership
  • Curriculum development
  • Staff supervision
  • Project Management
  • Conference presentation
  • Budgeting
  • Excellent Analytical and Quantitative skills
  • Research
  • Teamwork
  • Excellent Report Writing & Presentation skills
  • Strong Interpersonal skills & Communication skills
  • Time management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Self-Motivated
  • Leadership experience
  • Strategic planning
  • Financial administration
  • Hiring, training & supervision

Accomplishments

  • Helped my schools to achieve the 'Best Performing School Aw' in our district by the Ghana Education Service in 2014.
  • 100 % scores for over 100 candidates who appeared in Basic Education Certificate Examinations (B.E.C.E) for consecutively 3 years.
  • Best Principal award 2014 & 2015 by the Ghana Education Service for outstanding performance by our students in various examinations comprising of English, Science, Math & other skill-based examinations.
  • Promoted by GES to Assistant Director Il - 01/01/21 - Date
  • Promoted by GES to Principal Superintendent - 07/01/12 - 12/01/20
  • Promoted by GES to Senior Superintendent Il - 09/01/09 - 06/01/12

Workshopsandseminars

  • Controller & Accountant General's Department, Participated in a 2-day workshop on Salary Payment Voucher, 02/01/22
  • National Teaching Council, Participated in the Sensitization on Education Policies and Teacher Reform Initiatives 2, 12/01/21
  • National Teaching Council, Participated in the Sensitization on Education Policies and Teacher Reform Initiatives I, 08/01/21
  • Ghana Education Service, Workshop on Mutual Fund and Ghana Education Service code of ethics, 02/01/14
  • Ghana Education Service, Workshop on Payroll Validation, 05/01/13
  • Ghana Education Service, One week Leadership Training, 10/01/11
  • EDMAT Foundation, One week Leadership Training, 06/01/11

Volunteer Experience

  • Electoral Commission of Ghana, Verification Officer-2012 Election, 12/01/12, Checked particulars of voters on the reference list, Ensured the ballot papers had the validation stamps
  • Ghana Statistical Service, Enumeration Officer-2010 National Census, 12/01/12, Enumeration of structures and people within a designation population and geographical area, Worked with other officers to achieve a complete coverage, Recorded statistical entries

References

  • Dr. Matilda Obeng Kyereh, Assistant Registrar - Student Affairs, AAMUSTED, mokyereh@aamusted.edu.gh, +233 202 483 305, +233 243 247 129
  • Mr. Emmanuel Siiba, School Improvement Support Officer, Ghana Education Service, siibaemmanuel@gmail.com, +233 249 129 988
  • Ms. Naomi Asantewaa, District Director of Education, Ghana Education Service, Asutifi North, Kenyasi-Ahafo, asutifinorth.ded@ges.gov.gh, +233 560 634 695

Languages

English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Nsuta D/A Basic School Headmaster

Ghana Education Service
05.2019 - 01.2024

Logistics Assistant

Professional Parcel Logistics
01.2016 - 12.2017

Kojo Addaikrom D/A Basic School Headmaster

Ghana Education Service
01.2013 - 12.2016

Gambia No.1 D/A Basic School Teacher/Asst. Headmaster

Ghana Education Service
01.2012 - 12.2013

Agravi D/A Basic School Teacher

Ghana Education Service
01.2009 - 12.2011

School Improvement Support Officer (SISO)

Ghana Education Service

Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Educational Leadership & Administration

Valley View University

Masters - Forestry Engineering

Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) - Basic Education

University of Education, Winneba

Diploma - Basic Education

Wiaso College of Education - UCC

S.S.S.C.E -

Mim Senior High School
Kofi Sumaila