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Maxwell Adu

Music Teacher
Kumasi

Summary

Energetically driven Music and Dance Teacher from Ghana Education Service, I excel in classroom management and critical thinking. Leveraging lesson planning and motivating students, I've choreographed unique routines and enhanced music theory understanding, significantly boosting student confidence and performance. My approach fosters creativity and strong student-teacher relationships, showcasing a blend of hard and soft skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Music and DanceTeacher

Ghana Education Service
10.2020 - Current


  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives
  • Organize traditional dance competition among students to enhance their aesthetic sensitivity.
  • Choreographed unique routines tailored to individual student abilities, enhancing each dancer''s strengths while improving areas of weakness.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, encouraging them to develop self-confidence through the art of dance.
  • Organized and led rehearsals for successful school performances, showcasing students'' talents and hard work.
  • Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.

Music Teacher

Ghana Education Service
09.2015 - 10.2020
  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
  • Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
  • Enhanced students'' understanding of music theory through engaging activities and exercises.
  • Mentored students in various ensembles, boosting their confidence and performance skills.
  • Fostered creativity by encouraging improvisation, composition, and arrangement within the classroom setting.
  • Improved student musicianship by incorporating a variety of teaching methods and techniques.
  • Organizetraditional dance festival among students

Education

Master Of Philosophy - Music

University of Education, Winneba
Winneba, Ghana
04.2019

Bachelor Of Arts - Music Education

Unversity of Education, Winneba
Winneba, Ghana
07.2014

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Lesson Planning
  • Motivating students
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Behavior Management

Research publication

Kow A, I. K. Oduro, N D Ofori-Obeng Dodoo, Maxwell Adu & C.C. Edusei (2023) Choir Management in Ghana: Overcoming Challenges to Sustain Musical Culture and Religious Studies ISSN 2520-0445 (online) Vol. 7, Issue 1, pp64-78, 2023

Gene S. K. Maxwell A. E. A Chandi (2022)Participation of Kaloe Paalong Women Group in Church Music in Nadowli Catholic Parish, Ghana. American Journal of multidisciplinary Research & Development (AJMRD) Volume 04, Issue 12(December -2022), pp 42-47 ISSN: 2360-821X

Osei-Senya, Maxwell A, S. Kumih (2022) Competencies that the pre-service performing Arts Teachers Lack their preparation at College of Education : Ghana. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) Volume VI, Issue V, May 2022 ISSN 2454-6186

Timeline

Music and DanceTeacher

Ghana Education Service
10.2020 - Current

Music Teacher

Ghana Education Service
09.2015 - 10.2020

Master Of Philosophy - Music

University of Education, Winneba

Bachelor Of Arts - Music Education

Unversity of Education, Winneba

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