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Linda Abrafi

Teaching
Accra,N/A

Summary

Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Trained in attendance, assessment and grading requirements. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1

Teachers Certificate 'A'

Work History

Professional Teacher

Ghana Education Service
09.2015 - Current
  • Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Developed fundraisers and completed grant documentation to raise money for district.
  • Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
  • Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
  • Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.

Professional Teacher

Ghana Education Service
09.2014 - 09.2015
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
  • Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
  • Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.

Professional Teacher

Ghana Education Service
09.2006 - 09.2014
  • Used diverse teaching materials and motivational approaches to reduce learning gaps and instruct students.
  • Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
  • Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.

Education

Bachelor Of Science In Administration - Human Resources Management

University of Ghana
Legon, Accra - Ghana
07.2012

Teachers Certificate 'A' - 3- Year Post Secondary Teaching Course

Abetifi Presbyterian College of Education

Skills

  • Teaching
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Activinspire Knowledge
  • Excellent Reading Comprehension
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Collaboration and Interaction
  • IEP Development
  • Parent Conferences
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Child Development
  • Special Performances
  • Behavior Management
  • Internet Technologies
  • Counseling
  • Special Education
  • Four Blocks Knowledge
  • Staff Meetings
  • Tutoring
  • Student Rapport-Building
  • Post-Secondary Education
  • Classroom Administration
  • Leadership Communications
  • Creative Lesson Plan Development
  • Research
  • Group Assistance
  • Different Learning Styles
  • Faculty Collaboration
  • Group Activities
  • Family Involvement
  • Learner Assessment
  • Behavioral Skills Development
  • Grading
  • Documentation
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Instructing
  • Teacher Training
  • Student Records Management
  • Assessment Tools
  • Parent and Student Communication
  • Social Studies
  • Group Classes
  • Technology Integration
  • Activity Organization
  • Innovative Lesson Planning
  • Thematic Study Techniques
  • Parent Relations
  • Discovery Education Familiarity
  • Essay Writing Technique Development

Certification

  • Training - Introduction to Child and Adolescent Counseling conducted by TUCEE INSTITUTE OF COUNSELING, July,2022
  • Sensitization on Education Activities conducted by ALL TEACHERS ALLIANCE GHANA, December,2021
  • Connecting Classrooms conducted by BRITISH COUNCIL, July, 2021
  • Differentiated Learning by Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcome Project (GALOP),November,2020

Timeline

Professional Teacher

Ghana Education Service
09.2015 - Current

Professional Teacher

Ghana Education Service
09.2014 - 09.2015

Professional Teacher

Ghana Education Service
09.2006 - 09.2014

Bachelor Of Science In Administration - Human Resources Management

University of Ghana

Teachers Certificate 'A' - 3- Year Post Secondary Teaching Course

Abetifi Presbyterian College of Education

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