Dedicated Teacher with over five years of experience in primary and junior high education. Developed engaging lesson plans, monitored student progress, and implemented innovative educational systems. Committed to fostering student growth and success through effective communication with children, parents, and colleagues.
Work History
English Language and Social Studies Teacher
6 Years 9 Months
GHANA EDUCATION SERVICE(GES) | 11.2019 - Current
Use instructional strategies to facilitate learning of English Language and Social Studies in pupils (11-16 years) of different skill levels.
Use a variety of teaching techniques to encourage teaching and students' critical thinking and discussion in the literature course and social topics.
Develop lesson plans and materials to meet individual differences among the pupils.
Administer quizzes, tests, and other assignments and in-depth essay writing to gauge students’ learning and knowledge of subject contents.
Develop a computer database system to record pupils' scores on quizzes, tests, examinations, assignments and attendance for progressive assessment.
Encouraged classroom participation by 86% through effectively adaptive teaching methods to students’ needs.
Tutor pupils requiring extra help and give additional practice work to help improve understanding of concepts.
Identified early signs of emotional, developmental, and health delays or problems in pupils and followed up with parents.
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss pupils' progress and areas for development.
Track attendance, grades and class participations for all pupils.
Conquered challenges of working with a highly diverse pupils’ population to attain exceptional pupils’ achievement.
Coached football and volleyball teams, fostering teamwork and sportsmanship..
Oversaw academic progress for students involved in extracurricular activities.
Classroom Teacher (Basic 4)
10 Months
NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME (NSS) | 09.2017 - 07.2018
Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in pupils of differing skill levels.
Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
Collaborated with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and identify areas for development.
Created and implemented lessons, activities, and materials to ensure comprehensive coverage of required course materials.
Administered quizzes, tests and other assignments to gauge students learning and knowledge of course materials.
Established positive relations with pupils' parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Monitored attendance, assignments, grades, and class participation to support student engagement and achievement.
Administered quizzes, tests and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials.
Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health delays or problems in students and followed up with parents.
Coached high school football team during competitive season.
Basic School Teacher
1 Year 11 Months
Seventh-Day Adventist Preparatory School | 09.2012 - 08.2014
Worked as an English Language and Social Studies teacher.
Prepared comprehensive lesson plans aligning with curriculum standards and addressing diverse learning needs.
Assessed student understanding of subject matter through class exercises, assignments, and tests.
Developed a computer based system to record and keep pupils' scores on tests, exercises, assignments and attendance for progressive assessment.
Worked outside normal working hours to be available to respond to parents and pupils' inquiries.
Established and enforced behavior modification rules and procedures, ensuring a positive learning environment in classes of 68-72 students.
Developed a computer base system to record and keep pupils' scores on tests, exercises, assignments and attendance for progressive assessment.
Served as secretary for extra-curricular activities, managing communications and scheduling.
Education
Degree - Basic Education (Junior High School)
University of Education, Winneba | Winneba, C/R-Ghana | 11-2023
Education
PROGRAM: Degree in Basic Education (Junior High School)
Diploma - Basic Education
University of Cape Coast (UCC) | Cape Coast, C/R-Ghana | 09-2017
Education
PROGRAM: Diploma in Basic Education
West African Senior Certificate - General Arts
Nsein Senior High School | Nsein-Evalue, W/R-Ghana | 01-2011
Mathematics (Core), English Language (core), General Science
Social Studies, Economics, Government, Literature in English, Nzema
CERTIFICATE: West African Senior Certificate (WASSCE)
Skills
Remote area adaptability
Parent collaboration
Student engagement
Behavior modification
Curriculum development
Proven leadership
Effective communications
Classroom management
Interests
Teaching
Developing Educational Policies
Reading newspapers and story books
Listening to News and music
Languages
English Language
COMPUTER LITERACY
I have good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and the Internet.
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