Laurell Agyenim Dadzie
Kumasi
Summary
Experienced teaching professional with a proven track record of creating engaging and stimulating learning environments. Skilled in adapting teaching methods to meet individual student needs and interests. Demonstrated success in improving student confidence and academic performance through personalized instruction and mentoring. Strong ability to build trusting relationships with students and foster positive parent-teacher relations. Proficient in staff management and knowledgeable in early childhood, junior high school, and senior high school education.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TEACHING PROFESSIONAL/HEADTEACHER
New World International School
01.2024 - Current
- Assigned homework assignments and special projects for students to demonstrate knowledge of subject material
- Taught students important points to prepare for examinations and assessments
- Supported students to identify problems impeding education
- Maintained bright and engaging learning space to stimulate learning, participation and engagement
- Improved student confidence by providing regular feedback and evaluation based on specific performance goals
- Challenged students by assigning level-appropriate tasks and homework
- Personalised instruction and personal mentoring based on individual strengths and abilities
- Maintained child safety, security and good behaviour during classroom and outdoor activities
- Provided friendly, enthusiastic support to pupils in individual and group support settings
- Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities
- Supervised pupils during lunchtimes and educational visits
- Observed children during social interactions and encouraged positive choices for minimising and resolving conflicts
- Delivered additional learning support opportunities to small student groups, enabling improved academic confidence
- Organised class spaces and prepared materials for upcoming teacher lessons
TEACHER IN A PRIMARY SCHOOL/HEAD TEACHER
Solid Hope International School
01.2017 - 12.2022
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences as needed to discuss student progress and concerns.
- Developed lesson plans and utilized instructional materials to provide individualized and small and large group instruction.
- Established clear expectations for student conduct in order to create a safe learning environment.
- Utilized effective communication skills when interacting with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance and grades according to district policy guidelines.
- Monitored and analyzed class performance to determine mastery of taught content.
- Adapted curricula to meet the needs of all levels of learners in the classroom.
- Created a positive classroom environment that promoted student learning and achievement.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through engaging class discussions and activities.
- Assessed student progress on a regular basis to ensure successful academic outcomes.
- Facilitated small group instruction based on student ability level.
- Collaborated with peers to develop creative teaching strategies.
Revenue Collector
Asokwa municipal Assembly
12.2018 - 10.2021
- My duties and responsibilities was collecting property rate, taxes and issuing bills and receipt from the municipal assembly to individuals
- Developed and implemented effective collection strategies to improve customer payment behavior.
- Performed skip tracing activities to locate customers who had moved or changed contact information.
TEACHER
Solid Hope International School
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student engagement
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives
- Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student learning and enrichment
- Assigned homework assignments and special projects for students to demonstrate knowledge of subject material
- Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress
- Encouraged students to work together to achieve goals
- Organised and took part in school events, outings and activities happening during weekends and evenings
- Created daily lesson plans targeted to current curriculum standards
- Prepared and presented informative reports to parents
- Established strong, supportive relationships with families, encouraging parental involvement to boost children's achievement
- Helped children to reach full potential across multiple primary subjects using blend of modern and traditional teaching techniques
- Adapted teaching styles for varying student capabilities and requirements
TEACHER
09.2009 - 12.2012
- Managed student behavioral issues to optimize classroom learning environment.
- Motivated and engaged students, developing skills and knowledge for academic foundation.
- Developed and maintained classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for social and emotional development of students.
- Developed strategies to effectively manage classroom behavior, promote positive learning environment and ensure student safety.
- Provided feedback to parents regarding student's academic growth and behavioral development.
- Organized and used variety of teaching techniques, maximizing individual and group learning.
- Evaluated student academic growth, recording and preparing progress reports for parents or guardians.
- Engaged students in critical thinking skills through inquiry based activities that encouraged creative problem solving.
- Identified student needs and collaborated with staff members to assess and solve challenges.
- Delivered engaging lesson plans, inspiring learners to explore topics outside of classtime.
- Presented lesson content with varied strategies to keep students interested and drive home key points.
- Promoted critical thinking to help students develop problem-solving skills.
Education
MBA - Business
Atlanta College of Liberal Arts And Sciences
United State10-2025
Bachelor degree of education - Management
University of Capecoast
Capecoast04.2022
Certificate of Higher Education - General Management
College SA
Giyani, Limpopo10.2014
High School Diploma - Business Studies
Adman Secondary School
Aduman07.2005
Skills
- Parent teachers relation
- Staff Management
- Early Childhood
- Junior High School
- Senior High School
Certification
Teaching English first language (TEFL)
Certificate in journalism
References
- Bright Prempeh, Assistant Headteacher, +233-242351421
- Michael Gyasi Frimpong, Former Headteacher, Solid Hope International School, +233-545252420
- Grace Nkubu, Principal, Bright Star Christian School, +27-737779210
- Daniels Owusu, Finance, Asokwa Municipal Assembly, (024) 332-9547, danielsowusu10@gmail.com
Personal Information
Timeline
TEACHING PROFESSIONAL/HEADTEACHER
New World International School
01.2024 - Current
Revenue Collector
Asokwa municipal Assembly
12.2018 - 10.2021
TEACHER IN A PRIMARY SCHOOL/HEAD TEACHER
Solid Hope International School
01.2017 - 12.2022
TEACHER
Solid Hope International School
01.2014 - 12.2016
TEACHER
09.2009 - 12.2012
Certificate of Higher Education - General Management
College SA
MBA - Business
Atlanta College of Liberal Arts And Sciences
Bachelor degree of education - Management
University of Capecoast
High School Diploma - Business Studies
Adman Secondary School
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