Nathaniel Larbi Andah
Community-Based Rehabilitation Officer / Public Health Officer
Accra,AA
Summary
I am a resourceful graduate research assistant passionate about advancing knowledge in social science through high-quality research. Self-motivated professional with excellent communication, planning and problem solving abilities. Demonstrated success in completing qualitative research and data analysis in previous research work. Experienced in setting up and carrying out qualitative research. Diligent, industrious and efficient in handling minute details with methodical approaches to gain insights into research field.
Also a versatile Special Educator with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
5
5
Certifications
1
1
year of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Homeschool Teacher
Unique Kids
Accra, GA
09.2018 - Current
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Graded homework, quizzes, classwork and exams to report on progress of student achievements.
- Organized hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate students.
- Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge of inclusive teaching techniques by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Redirected poor behavior using positive reinforcement method, resulting in 80% decrease in tantrums in classroom.
Special Needs Educator
Sun Flower School
Accra, GA
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Worked in self-contained and resource environments to teach students variety of skills.
- Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Redirected poor behavior using positive reinforcement method, resulting in 80% decrease in tantrums in classroom.
National Service Person
SOS Children's Village, Tema
Accra, GA
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Managed classroom activities and redirected problematic behavior.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Updated IEPs to reflect student progress and development.
- Assisted instructor with lesson plan delivery and curriculum development.
- Monitored student progress and behavior.
- Tutored special needs students in all academic areas.
- Supported students in completing classwork and applying academic concepts.
- Instructed students in 5 academic areas and 3 reading groups.
Teaching Assistant
Multikids Inclusive Academy School
Accra, GA
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Kept abreast of latest information on specific subjects and learning strategies.
- Took notes for special needs student.
- Redirected poor behavior using positive reinforcement method, resulting in 80% decrease in tantrums in classroom.
Student Volunteer
Campaigning for Children with Learning Disabilities (Cledghana)
Cape-coast , GA
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Supported Cledghana staff on special assignments, including organizing workshops and campaigning projects, through advertisement and technical support.
- Enrolled workshop on learning disabilities
- Coached student interns on curriculum adaptation.
- Assisted program manager with planning and fundraising responsibilities.
- Developed and updated student and employee files, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Collaborated with numerous departments and 2 standard education teachers.
Internship Student
Center for Hearing and Speech Services (CHSS)
Winneba - Capecoast, GA
08.2016 - 11.2016
- Delivered clerical support by efficiently handling wide range of routine and special requirements.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports.
- Worked on projects using knowledge gained in classes to put together recommendations for issues.
- Communicated effectively with staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Interacted with customers professionally by phone, or in-person to provide information and directed to desired staff members.
- Took case history of clients for hearing check
- Participated effectively in every field work on hearing screening exercise.
- Maintained organized inventory by checking stock to determine equipment, and delivering materials back to work station.
- Redirected poor behavior using positive reinforcement method, resulting in 80% decrease in tantrums in classroom.
Yensom Assistant Project Manager
SWEB Foundation
Accra, GA
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
- Reported on status for each project to appropriate stakeholders.
- Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.
- Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Closely monitored project progress for evaluation.
- Effectively supervised staff of 20 personnel by implementing company policies, protocols, work rules and disciplinary action.
Student Volunteer
Share Care Ghana
Accra, GA
05.2014 - 07.2014
- Assisted program manager with planning and fundraising responsibilities.
- Facilitated medical appointment with neurologist at Korle-Bu for parents of children with cerebral palsy.
- Facilitated access to health care services for parents of children with visual impairment and cerebral palsy.
- Established and enrolled 2 children with visual impairment into Akropong school for the Blind.
Classroom Teacher
Mothers Pride Academy
Accra, GA
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Taught General Science subject to 30 students on information compiled from multiple sources, including textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Sat in on classes of fellow teaching professionals to learn innovative methods for dispensing information to students.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Classroom Teacher
Dove Cot Montessori School
Accra - Darkuman, GA
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Instructed groups of up to 10 students and provided individual support as needed.
Classroom Teacher
Westar Academy
Accra - Westland , GA
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Taught all subjects on information compiled from multiple sources, including textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Instructed groups of up to 5 students and provided individual support as needed.
Classroom Teacher
Pentecostal Center School
Accra - Nii-Boi Town
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Sat in on classes of fellow teaching professionals to learn innovative methods for dispensing information to students.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
ClassroomTeacher
Power of God International School
Accra - Darkuman
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Instructed groups of up to forty (40) students and provided individual support as needed.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation for forty (40) students.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Health Social Sciences
University of Ghana
Legon 11.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Education - Community-Based Rehab And Disability Studies
University of Education, Winneba
Winneba 11.2018 - 12.2018
Diploma - Community Based Rehab And Disability Studies
University of Education, Winneba
Winneba 11.2016 - 12.2016
WASSCE - General Art
Christian Methodist Senior High School
Circle 06.2007 - 06.2007
Skills
Special education experience
undefinedCertification
MSc. Applied Health Social Sciences, University of Ghana - Awaiting.
Workshops Attended
- Qualitative Research Design in Public Health (2021)
- Introduction to Physical Therapy Aides (2020)
- COVID-19 and Persons with disabilities in contemporary Ghana (2020)
- Intellectual Disability (2019)
- Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism (2019)
- Making Assistive Devices using Appropriate Paper-Based Technology (APT) (2018)
- Teaching Methodology for children. (2018)
- Campaigning for children with learners with disabilities (2017)
- On-Campus Teaching Practice (OCTP) (2017)
- Current Trends in Hearing Screening for Special Educators and Resource Teachers (2016)
- Hearing and Visual Screening (2016)
- Career Guidance and Job Opportunities in Special Education (2016)
- Counseling (2016)
- Optimal Springboard- Is Ghana Failing as a Country (2016)
Online Courses
Qualitative Research Design in Public Health (Cousera; March 2021)
Educational Psychology - Working with Students with Special Educational Needs (Alison; January 2021)
Negotiating your leadership success (LinkedIn; August 2020)
Introduction to Physical Therapy Aides (Alison; October 2020)
Deafness in the 21st Century (Cousera; September 2016)
Hobbies
Volunteering and Community Involvement
Reading Novels
Listening to Music
Writing
Referee
Available upon request
Timeline
Special Needs Educator
Sun Flower School
01.2021 - 04.2021
Master of Science - Applied Health Social Sciences
University of Ghana
11.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Education - Community-Based Rehab And Disability Studies
University of Education, Winneba
11.2018 - 12.2018
Special Education Homeschool Teacher
Unique Kids
09.2018 - Current
National Service Person
SOS Children's Village, Tema
09.2018 - 08.2019
Teaching Assistant
Multikids Inclusive Academy School
01.2017 - 04.2017
Diploma - Community Based Rehab And Disability Studies
University of Education, Winneba
11.2016 - 12.2016
Internship Student
Center for Hearing and Speech Services (CHSS)
08.2016 - 11.2016
Student Volunteer
Campaigning for Children with Learning Disabilities (Cledghana)
01.2016 - 12.2016
Yensom Assistant Project Manager
SWEB Foundation
01.2015 - 06.2015
Student Volunteer
Share Care Ghana
05.2014 - 07.2014
Classroom Teacher
Mothers Pride Academy
01.2012 - 01.2014
Classroom Teacher
Dove Cot Montessori School
01.2011 - 01.2012
Classroom Teacher
Westar Academy
01.2010 - 01.2011
Classroom Teacher
Pentecostal Center School
01.2008 - 01.2010
WASSCE - General Art
Christian Methodist Senior High School
06.2007 - 06.2007
ClassroomTeacher
Power of God International School
01.2007 - 01.2008
Basic Education Certificate Examination
West African Senior High School Certificate
Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation and Disabilities Studies
BEd. Community Based Rehabilitation and Disabilities Studies
MSc. Applied Health Social Sciences, University of Ghana - Awaiting.
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