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KWABENA STEPHEN ASAAH-SENIOR

KWABENA STEPHEN ASAAH-SENIOR

CAPE COAST

Summary

Adept at transforming mathematical concepts into accessible learning experiences, I leveraged my expertise at the University of Cape Coast to enhance student understanding and performance. My approach combines inclusive teaching and mentoring with proficiency in mathematical software and database management, significantly improving engagement and outcomes in diverse educational settings.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Ghana Education Service (Mfantsipim School)
Cape Coast
01.2023 - Current
  • Monitoring staff well-being: Keeping a watchful eye on staff members' emotional, physical, and mental health.
  • Providing support: Offering guidance, counseling, and referrals to staff facing personal challenges, or difficulties.
  • Fostering inclusivity: Promoting a welcoming and inclusive environment for staff of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
  • Liaising with school administration: Working closely with school administrators to address staff welfare concerns, and develop strategies to support staff.
  • Collaborating with staff representatives: Meeting with staff representatives to discuss welfare issues, and gather feedback.
  • Communicating with staff: Keeping staff informed about welfare initiatives, policies, and procedures.
  • Managing staff welfare budget: Overseeing the staff welfare budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources, and prudent financial management.
  • Securing resources: Identifying and securing resources, including funding, personnel, and equipment, to support staff welfare initiatives.
  • Monitoring and evaluating staff welfare programs: Assessing the effectiveness of staff welfare programs, and making recommendations for improvement.
  • Providing reports: Submitting regular reports to school administrators, highlighting staff welfare concerns, successes, and areas for improvement.

Dinning Hall Master

Ghana Education Service (Mfantsipim School)
Cape Coast
04.2022 - Current
  • Oversees the daily operations of the dining hall, ensuring a clean, safe, and orderly environment.
  • Supervises dining hall staff, including cooks, servers, and cleaners.
  • Ensures that meals are served on time, and that students are seated and behaving appropriately.
  • Maintains discipline and order in the dining hall during meal times.
  • Addresses students' misbehavior and reports incidents to the school administration.
  • Ensures that food safety and hygiene standards are met.
  • Develops and implements emergency response plans for the dining hall.

Form Master

Ghana Education Service (Mfantsipim School)
Cape Coast
09.2014 - Current
  • Oversees the academic and personal progress of students in my class.
  • Maintains accurate records of my students' attendance, behavior, and academic performance.
  • Provides guidance, counseling, and support to students in my class.
  • Helps students set academic and personal goals, and develops strategies to achieve them.
  • Addresses students' concerns, conflicts, and behavioral issues.
  • Monitors students' academic progress and identifies areas of concern.
  • Develops and implements strategies to support students who are struggling academically.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the school administration.

Mathematics Course Instructor

University of Cape Coast.
Twifo Praso
01.2014 - Current
  • Provides individualized and group tutoring to distance education students in mathematics courses, such as elementary algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and educational statistics.
  • Assists students with understanding mathematical concepts, solving problems, and completing assignments.
  • Addresses student inquiries, concerns, and difficulties via phone, email, or online platforms.
  • Creates and updates online resources, including video tutorials, interactive simulations, and discussion forums.
  • Ensures that all materials and resources are accessible and compatible with distance education technologies.
  • Collaborates with other tutors and support staff to provide comprehensive support to students.
  • Participates in regular meetings and training sessions to stay updated on course developments and tutoring best practices.
  • Grades and provides feedback on student assignments, quizzes, and exams.
  • Develops and administers assessments to evaluate student understanding and progress.
  • Offers constructive feedback to students to improve their mathematical skills and understanding.

Mathematics Instructor

Ghana Education Service (Mfantsipim School)
Cape Coast
01.2010 - Current
  • Develops and implements mathematics curricula that align with national standards and school goals.
  • Collaborates with other mathematics teachers to develop and share resources.
  • Stays up to date with developments in mathematics education and incorporates new ideas into teaching practices.
  • Plans and prepares engaging mathematics lessons for senior high school students.
  • Develops and implements lesson plans, using a range of teaching methods and resources.
  • Delivers lessons to students using a variety of teaching techniques and strategies.
  • Creates a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes student engagement and motivation.
  • Establishes and maintains classroom discipline, and manages student behavior.
  • Encourages active participation, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
  • Develops and administers assessments to measure student understanding and progress.
  • Evaluates student performance, and provides constructive feedback.
  • Uses assessment data to inform instruction and adjust teaching strategies.
  • Provides individualized support to students who need extra help or are struggling with mathematics concepts.
  • Identifies and supports students with learning difficulties or special needs.
  • Encourages students to ask questions and seek help when needed.
  • Communicates with parents and guardians about student progress, and involves them in their ward's education.
  • Collaborates with other teachers, school administrators, and parents to support student learning.
  • Participates in department meetings, staff development, and school-wide initiatives.
  • Pursues ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in mathematics education.
  • Attends conferences, workshops, and training sessions to enhance teaching skills and knowledge.
  • Reflects on teaching practices and makes adjustments to improve student learning outcomes.

Deputy Returning Officer

Electoral Commission of Ghana
Cape Coast
03.2024 - 12.2024
  • Supporting the Returning Officer: The Deputy Returning Officer (DRO) is selected by, and reports directly to, the Returning Officer (RO), providing support and assistance as needed.
  • Appointing Polling Official: The DRO is responsible for appointing a qualified Polling Officials, subject to the RO's approval.
  • Ensuring Electoral Integrity: The DRO helps uphold the integrity and accessibility of the electoral process, ensuring elections are conducted efficiently, fairly, and impartially.
  • Managing Election Logistics: The DRO may assist with setting up polling centers, distributing election materials, and coordinating with other election officials.
  • Maintaining Records: The DRO may be responsible for maintaining accurate records of election results, voter turnout, and other relevant data.
  • Delegating Tasks: The DRO may delegate tasks to other election officials, such as polling officials, or scrutineers, to ensure the smooth conduct of the election.
  • Overall, the Deputy Returning Officer plays a vital role in supporting the electoral process and ensuring the integrity of the election.

Regional Trainer

Ghana Statistical Service
Cape Coast
03.2021 - 08.2021
  • Designing Training Programs: Developing training programs for enumerators, supervisors, and other field staff to ensure they have the necessary skills and knowledge to conduct surveys and censuses.
  • Conducting Training Sessions: Delivering training sessions to field staff, using a variety of training methods, including lectures, discussions, and hands-on exercises.
  • Monitoring and Evaluating Training: Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of training programs, identifying areas for improvement, and making recommendations for future training.
  • Coordinating regional activities, including training, data collection, and data management, to ensure that regional objectives are met.
  • Providing Regional Support: Providing support and guidance to regional staff, including training, technical assistance, and logistical support. Monitoring Regional Progress: Monitoring regional progress, identifying areas for improvement, and making recommendations for future activities.

Field Supervisor

Ghana Statistical Service
Cape Coast
04.2021 - 07.2021
  • Trains data collectors on data collection protocols and instruments.
  • Develops and implements data quality control measures to prevent errors.
  • Reviews data collection protocols and instruments to identify potential errors or inconsistencies.
  • Performs quality control checks on corrected data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Conducts regular audits to identify and address data quality issues.
  • Develops and implements data quality improvement plans.

Presiding Officer

Electoral Commission of Ghana
Cape Coast
12.2012 - 12.2020
  • Pre-Election Preparations: I receive training, collect election materials, and visit the polling center to confirm arrangements.
  • Polling Day Responsibilities: As a Presiding Officer, I set up the polling center, ensure voter identification, issue ballot papers, and maintain the secrecy of the ballot.
  • Voter Assistance: I provide support to disabled voters, ensure that voters understand the voting process, and address any voting-related issues.
  • Polling Center Management: The presiding officer supervises the polling station team, manages the voting process, and ensures the station is tidy and organized.
  • Electoral Integrity: As the Presiding Officer, I make sure that the secrecy of the ballot is protected, prevent any form of electoral malpractice, and ensure the election is conducted fairly and transparently.
  • Closing Procedures: After the poll closes, I supervise the last stage of the election at the polling center, complete the ballot paper account, and deliver the ballot box and paperwork to the returning officer at the collation center.

Field Officer (Enumerator)

Ghana Statistical Service
Cape Coast
04.2014 - 07.2014
  • Builds relationships with local communities, stakeholders, and partners.
  • Facilitates communication, provides information, and addresses concerns.
  • Identifies and mobilizes community resources to support project goals.
  • Ensures compliance with safety and security protocols, guidelines, and procedures.
  • Identifies and reports potential safety and security risks.
  • Takes necessary precautions to minimize risks and ensure a safe working environment.
  • Conducts field visits to collect data, monitor progress, and assess conditions.
  • Gathers information from respondents, observes situations, and records findings.
  • Verifies data accuracy and ensures compliance with data collection protocols.

Education

MPhil. - Mathematics awaiting Certificate

University of Cape Coast
01.2020

M.Sc. - Statistics

University of Cape Coast
01.2014

BED - Mathematics

University of Education Winneba
01.2010

SSS Certificates -

St. John’s Secondary School Sekondi
01.2005

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • Access
  • PowerPoint
  • Mathematical software
  • Data organizing
  • Database management
  • Task-oriented
  • Team building
  • Ability to work independently
  • Lesson planning
  • Event coordination
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Career counseling
  • Inclusive teaching
  • Project-based learning
  • Mentoring and coaching

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 01/07/86
  • Nationality: Ghanaian
  • Marital Status: Married

References

  • Mr. Fiifi Ammoa Hope, Assistant Headmaster (Academic), Mfantsipim School, 0208197573
  • David Kofi Ampah (PhD), Lecturer, Department of Management and Administration, School of Business and Management Studies, Cape Coast Technical University, 0246371550

Languages

  • English
  • Twi

Hometown

Asante Mampong

Positionapplyingfor

Mathematics Instructor

Certification

One day Mathematics workshop onthe topic improving on the teaching and learning of mechanic (Statics) at the senior high school level.

Affiliations

  • football player for staff welfare.
  • Member of Science and Mathematics quiz team that won the 2024 trophy.

Languages

English
First Language

Timeline

Deputy Returning Officer

Electoral Commission of Ghana
03.2024 - 12.2024

Ghana Education Service (Mfantsipim School)
01.2023 - Current

Dinning Hall Master

Ghana Education Service (Mfantsipim School)
04.2022 - Current

Field Supervisor

Ghana Statistical Service
04.2021 - 07.2021

Regional Trainer

Ghana Statistical Service
03.2021 - 08.2021

Form Master

Ghana Education Service (Mfantsipim School)
09.2014 - Current

Field Officer (Enumerator)

Ghana Statistical Service
04.2014 - 07.2014

Mathematics Course Instructor

University of Cape Coast.
01.2014 - Current

Presiding Officer

Electoral Commission of Ghana
12.2012 - 12.2020

Mathematics Instructor

Ghana Education Service (Mfantsipim School)
01.2010 - Current

MPhil. - Mathematics awaiting Certificate

University of Cape Coast

M.Sc. - Statistics

University of Cape Coast

BED - Mathematics

University of Education Winneba

SSS Certificates -

St. John’s Secondary School Sekondi
KWABENA STEPHEN ASAAH-SENIOR