Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Interests
Work Preference
Timeline
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Michael Ayitey

Teacher
Adidome,Volta
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Michael Ayitey

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience in developing and implementing curriculum covering wide range of topics. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong social and learning skills.

Overview

11
years of professional experience

Work History

Ghana Education Service (GES)

Head Teacher
06.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Liaise between the school, community, Circuit Supervisors and the District Directorate.
  • Promote effective teaching and learning, and school management.
  • Improved student engagement by incorporating technology and real-world examples into lesson plans.
  • Keep up to date school records.
  • Foster good discipline in the school.
  • Monitor the achievement and performance of learners and staff members.
  • Prepare a demonstration lessons for teachers.
  • Vet teachers expanded scheme of work.
  • Organise in-service training for teachers.
  • Interpret educational policies to teachers and help them understand educational objectives.
  • Promote healthy school-community relations.
  • Organize Open Day annually and P.T.A. meeting periodically.
  • Account for all authorised monies collected and issue out genuine receipts to the pupils.
  • Make prompt payment of these monies to the appropriate quarters.
  • Give prompt reply to circular letters from the District Director or Regional Managers Office as the case may be.
  • Submit termly returns and quarterly reports to the office promptly.

Ghana Education Service (GES)

Teacher
06.2013 - Current

Job overview

  • Enhanced student understanding of complex Social Studies topics by utilizing innovative teaching methods and multimedia resources.
  • Developed engaging activities that incorporated real-world examples, promoting student interest in Social Studies subject matter.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Provided constructive feedback on assignments and exams, assisting students in improving their critical thinking and analytical skills.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, fostering a comprehensive learning experience for students.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
  • Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • 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.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.

Education

University of Education, Winneba
Central Region, Ghana

Diploma in Education
08.2017

University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana

Bachelor of Arts from African Studies
05.2011

Skills

  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Resource Allocation
  • Effective Communication
  • Progress Reporting
  • Problem Solving
  • Staff Management
  • Student Engagement
  • Parent-Teacher Relations
  • Team Building
  • Policy Implementation
  • Conflict Resolution
  • School Safety
  • Professional Development
  • Lesson Planning
  • Student Rapport
  • Student Records Management

Certification

  • Action Research in Teaching and Learning, Ghana National Network of Special Educators (GHANNSE) - 1st December, 2023.
  • Teaching Reading as a Foundational Skills for Learning, GIM (School and Educational Consultancy) - January 2023 - December 2023.
  • Building Classroom Routines for Learning II, INSTILL Education - 24th November, 2022.
  • Effective School Management Skills and Strategic Planning, EDMAT Foundation - 5th March, 2013.
  • Management Development Workshop on The New Guidelines for the Ditribution, Utilisation and Accounting for School Grants in Public Basic Schools, Central-Tongu Education Directorate (GES Adidome) - 20th March, 2018.
  • Health, Safety and Evironmental Management Training Pragramme, SUSTAINABLE GHANA LIMITED - 5th September, 2013.
  • Licensed Republic of Ghana Teacher's License - 23rd June, 2022 to 23rd June, 2025

Accomplishments

  • Administration - Managed JiCA program introduced in my school that resulted in positive outcome.
  • Played a key role in bringing Pencils of Promise (PoP) an NGO to construct a three unit classroom for KG and renovation of Lower Primary classroom.

Affiliations

  • Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT)

Interests

I enjoy listening to Afropop music

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-Site

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balance

Timeline

Head Teacher

Ghana Education Service (GES)
06.2023 - Current

Teacher

Ghana Education Service (GES)
06.2013 - Current

University of Education, Winneba

Diploma in Education

University of Cape Coast

Bachelor of Arts from African Studies

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