LAWRENCE PAUL AWUAH
Proprietor/ School Administrator
Kumasi,AH
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven educator with extensive experience in teaching, administration, and educational leadership. Passionate about contributing to academic excellence and student success. Seeking a position to further develop my expertise while supporting faculty and students in a dynamic academic environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Proprietor/Administrator
Paul Lawrence Academy
11.2021 - Current
- Supervise day-to-day operations of the school
- Ensure effective inventory control on food staff, teaching materials, cleaning materials and stationery to prevent wastages and shortages
- Monitor and control teachers performance to ensures that actual performance conforms to expected standards in order to avoid or minimize divinations
- Plan and organize extra curricular activities for the academy
- Solicit for funds for the running of the school
- Organize in-service training for staff, both teaching and non-teaching staff
- Acted as a coach and a mentor to both teachers and students
- Welcome and receive visitors
- Organize extra curricular activities for the school
- Trained and mentored staff to ensure high performance and professional development.
- Establish and maintain financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Fostered a positive work environment, encouraging teamwork and collaboration.
- Resolved conflicts among employees in a timely manner, promoting effective communication within the team.
- Reduced employee turnover rate by creating a positive work environment and implementing comprehensive training programs.
- Assist in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Track employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Conduct performance evaluations of the staff and provided constructive feedback to them.
Teacher
Nation's Builders Corps (NABCO), Ohwimase MA Basic'A'School
10.2018 - 11.2020
- Taught Social Studies and ICT
- Prepared lesson plan for effective teaching and learning
- Prepared, administered and scored examination papers for evaluation of students' performance
- Motivated and Mentored students
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Business Management Teacher
Hope College
11.2016 - 10.2018
- Taught Business Management at SHS1,2&3
- Effectively prepared lesson plan for teaching
- Guided and counselled students who were facing difficulties
- Acted as the coordinator for the college's mentorship program
- Acted as the hall tutor for the male hall
- - Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans for high school students, covering key concepts in business management, economics, and entrepreneurship.
- - Facilitated interactive classroom discussions and group projects to enhance students' understanding of real-world business scenarios.
- - Assessed student performance through assignments, tests, and projects, providing constructive feedback to support learning and improvement.
- - Organized extracurricular activities, such as business club, debateand competitions, to promote practical application of business skills.
- - Collaborated with colleagues to align curriculum with state standards and educational goals.
- - Mentored students in career development, providing guidance on college and career
Teacher
Ghana National Service Scheme
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Taught Social Studies
- Prepared lesson plan for effective teaching and learning
- Prepared, administered and scored examination papers for evaluation of students' performance
Public Relations Officer
Education students' Association of Ghana, University of Cape Coast
09.2013 - 08.2014
Editorial and Publicity Chairman
Education students' Association of Ghana, University of Cape Coast
08.2012 - 06.2013
Kindergarten Two(2) Teacher
P&G International School
09.2010 - 06.2011
Receptionist
Lazab Hotel
10.2007 - 08.2010
- Received and welcomed guests or clients
- Made and responded to telephone calls on behalf of the hotel
- Performed Cleaning services
- Made Booking and Reservation of Rooms for clients
- Kept records of customers checking in and out
Education
Bachelor of Education - Management
University of Cape Coast
01.2015
Business (WASSCE)
Tweneboa Kodua Senior High School
01.2007
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Decision making skills
- Document processing skills (Ms word, PowerPoint presentation, Excel sheet)
- Inventory control
- Teaching Skills
- Diversity and inclusion
- Business Knowledge
- Problem solving skills
- Strong Interpersonal relation
- Student development and mentorship
LANGUAGES
Speak, read and write English
Read French
Speak, read and write Twi
References
Leticia, Bosu, Senior Lecturer, leticia.bosu@ucc.edu.gh, +233243468877, University of Cape Coast, Ghana, PhD
Hobbies and Interests
Surfing through the Internet, Listening and Watching News on TV, Participating in Social Activities
Awards
College of Education Excellence Award2012, University of Cape Coast, Ghana., Ohwimase MA Basic'A'School I effectively promoted extra curricular activity, Established Paul Lawrence Academy
Accomplishments
Successfully established and managed Paul Lawrence Academy, achieving spontaneous student enrollment growth from initial population of 18 students in 2021 to 304 students in December, 2024.
Successfully lead the organisation of 2018 educational fair programme at Hope College
Spearheaded the admission drive team at Hope College to Accra for 2017/2018 academic year that lead to an improvement in student enrollment by 50% over 2016/2017 total enrollment
Achieved 100% student pass rate in Business Management at Hope College in the West African secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) during 2016, 2017 and 2018 respectively.
Successfully used virtual platforms such as Zoom, Class In and WhatsApp to provide free tuition to primary and Junior High School children in my community during in 2020 during the Covid 19 pandemic.
Successfully established the Wildlife Club at Tweneboa Kodua Senior High School during my tenure of office as the assistant senior boy's prefect in 2025/2026 academic year.
Recognized for excellence in teaching and mentorship by the Department of Business, Hope College.
Volunteered to organize in-service training for teachers in member schools in the Atwima kwanwoma District in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.
Certification
West African secondary School Certificate Examination(WASSCE) 2007
Bachelor of Education in Management, University of Cape Coast, 2015
National Teaching License Certificate , Ghana
Timeline
Proprietor/Administrator
Paul Lawrence Academy
11.2021 - Current
Teacher
Nation's Builders Corps (NABCO), Ohwimase MA Basic'A'School
10.2018 - 11.2020
Business Management Teacher
Hope College
11.2016 - 10.2018
Teacher
Ghana National Service Scheme
08.2015 - 09.2016
Public Relations Officer
Education students' Association of Ghana, University of Cape Coast
09.2013 - 08.2014
Editorial and Publicity Chairman
Education students' Association of Ghana, University of Cape Coast
08.2012 - 06.2013
Kindergarten Two(2) Teacher
P&G International School
09.2010 - 06.2011
Receptionist
Lazab Hotel
10.2007 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Education - Management
University of Cape Coast
Business (WASSCE)
Tweneboa Kodua Senior High School
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