Michael Quarshie
Accra
Summary
Organized high school teacher with several years of experience teaching several students. Skillful in monitoring large classrooms and cultivating positive relationships with students. Proficient in monitoring student academic progress, administering and grading assessments and maintaining detailed, complete student records. Dedicated to providing balanced, engaging learning environment for all students.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior High School Teacher Professional
Ghana Education Service (GES)
Akim ODA
01.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented curricula for various grade levels of high school students.
- Conducted individual and group meetings with parents to discuss student progress.
- Supervised and evaluated the performance of teaching assistants.
- Provided guidance, support, and mentorship to new teachers in the school district.
- Assessed student academic performance through tests, quizzes, projects, and assignments.
- Collaborated with other faculty members to create a supportive learning environment.
- Created lesson plans that incorporated technology into the curriculum.
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
- Utilized a variety of instructional techniques such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
- Encouraged students to think critically by posing open-ended questions during class discussions.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades in accordance with school policy.
- Resolved conflicts between students in an appropriate manner while maintaining an impartial attitude towards all parties involved.
- Coached sports teams or sponsored clubs after school hours.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching strategies.
- Adapted lesson plans according to state standards and district policies.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction methods based on individual student needs.
- Implemented positive behavior management strategies in the classroom setting.
- Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
- Worked with diverse range of students to foster creativity and self-expression through instruction in visual arts.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
- Talked with students needing extra attention and made plans to assist with problems.
- Reviewed academic records to develop complete understanding of each student's abilities and initiated learning solutions to address areas of concern.
- Kept regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
- Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
- Monitored student growth and academic process.
Senior High education teaching professional
National Service Scheme
Ho
11.2017 - 08.2018
- I was assigned the role of teaching government, grading, writing of lesson plans, assessing and evaluation of students, invigilating students during examination and training table tennis team.
Junior High education teaching (Head of Junior High Department)
Springs Preparatory School
Ho
03.2011 - 09.2013
- Here, I was in charge of teaching English Language, Social Studies and Religious and moral education
- Also as the Head of junior High Department, I played the role of supervising other teaching staffs, monitoring, and counselling the students in my department
- I often played the role of a mediator between my fellow staffs and the school management body.
Senior High education teaching
Dora Memorial School Complex
Ho
01.2010 - 08.2012
- I was assigned with the role of teaching government and social studies, grading students, writing of lesson plans, assessing and evaluation of students, invigilating students during examination and training students in singing and choreography.
Administrative secretary/ Project coordinator
Volta Regional Association of the Deaf(VRAD)
Ho
01.2009 - 08.2011
- Helping with administrative works, writing project proposals and coordination of association projects
- Helping affiliate associations with various advocacies for the disables in the society.
Junior High education teaching
Dome Preparatory School
Accra
01.2004 - 08.2005
- Teaching Social Studies and Religious and Moral Education in Junior high level, Classroom supervision of student and voluntary classroom assistants, attending departmental, management and School Meetings, invigilating internal exams, marking examination and class register.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences Education
University of Education,Winneba
Winneba 07-2017
Associate of Science - Public Administration
University of Ghana
Legon-Accra05-2009
High School Diploma -
West Africa Senior High School
Adenta-Accra08-2003
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Teaching strategies
- Smart classrooms
- Standardized Testing
- Common Core Standards
- Multicultural education
- Hands-on learning
- Instructional Design
- Interactive classroom instruction
- Educational leadership
- Higher education
- Team Collaboration
- Social studies teaching
- Instructional technology
- Curriculum Design
- Student Support
- Mixed media
- Group leadership
- Student Evaluation
- Staff Development
- Student Development
- Student rapport building
- Progress Reporting
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Recordkeeping
- Student Motivation
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Leadership Development
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Senior High School Teacher Professional
Ghana Education Service (GES)
01.2021 - Current
Senior High education teaching professional
National Service Scheme
11.2017 - 08.2018
Junior High education teaching (Head of Junior High Department)
Springs Preparatory School
03.2011 - 09.2013
Senior High education teaching
Dora Memorial School Complex
01.2010 - 08.2012
Administrative secretary/ Project coordinator
Volta Regional Association of the Deaf(VRAD)
01.2009 - 08.2011
Junior High education teaching
Dome Preparatory School
01.2004 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences Education
University of Education,Winneba
Associate of Science - Public Administration
University of Ghana
High School Diploma -
West Africa Senior High School
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