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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
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Pearl Hayford Tettey

TEACHER
Accra
Pearl Hayford  Tettey

Summary

Elevating educational standards at Mr. Albert Botchway's institution, I leveraged expertise in inclusive education and mentorship to enhance teacher effectiveness and student engagement. By fostering a collaborative environment, I significantly contributed to academic and social-emotional learning advancements, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching.

Overview

17
years of professional experience

Work History

Mr. Samuel Botchway

Head Teacher
09.2016 - Current

Job overview

  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, performance, and progress to ensure transparency and effective communication with parents.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Mentored junior teachers, sharing best practices and providing constructive feedback to improve their teaching techniques.
  • Fostered a stimulating learning environment by maintaining well-organized and dynamic classroom spaces for daily use.

Mr. Albert Botchway

Assistant Headmistress
05.2010 - 09.2016

Job overview

  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, learners, and parents.
  • Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
  • Monitored learners behavior and enforced discipline policies.

Mr. Albert Botchway

Classroom Teacher
08.2008 - 05.2010

Job overview

  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
  • Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
  • Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
  • Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
  • Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
  • Mentored new teachers entering the profession and provided constructive feedback on their teaching methods, promoting growth within the school community.
  • Championed inclusionary practices within the classroom setting by accommodating diverse needs of students with special education plans or language barriers, enabling them to succeed alongside peers in mainstream classrooms.
  • Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
  • Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.

Education

Department of Social Welfare
Accra

Children With Disabilities (Inclusive Practice) from Education
09.2010

University Overview

Ghana National Council of Private Schools
Accra

Standard Based Curriculum from Education
12.2022

University Overview

Global Super Teachers Conference
Accra

Assessing Children’s Progress from Education
08.2022

University Overview

Global Super Conference
Accra

Teaching Literacy At The Early Years from Education
08.2022

University Overview

Global Super Teacher’s Conference
Accra

Teaching,Supporting Children With Attention Defici from Education
08.2022

University Overview

Bridge of Education Institute
Accra

Teaching Reading And Elements Of Reading Comprehen from Education
02.2020

University Overview

Teaching Tree Montessori Training - Gh
Accra

Montessori Curriculum from Education
12.2017

University Overview

University of Education
Winneba

Bachelor In Education from Education

University Overview

B.Ed in Early Grade

Institute of Educational Planning And Administrati
Cape Coast

Certification In Educational Administration from Educational Administration
06.2023

University Overview

University of Education
Winneba

Educational Leadership Programme from Educational Leadership And Management
01.2023

University Overview

Skills

  • Parent-teacher relations
  • Mentoring teachers
  • Staff management
  • Early childhood education
  • Inclusive education
  • Progress reporting
  • Numeracy development
  • Learning styles
  • Literacy development
  • Student engagement
  • Physical education
  • Language acquisition
  • Gifted education
  • Area of study instruction
  • Blended learning
  • Academic advising
  • Career counseling
  • School safety
  • Educational technology
  • Teacher training
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Distance learning
  • Assessment strategies
  • Project-based learning
  • Special education
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Arts integration
  • Classroom management
  • Critical thinking
  • Conflict resolution
  • Student evaluations
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Social-emotional learning training
  • Motivating students
  • Curriculum development
  • Inquiry-based learning
  • Classroom instruction
  • Performance assessments
  • Student rapport
  • Learning strategies
  • Special needs students
  • Student-centered learning
  • Technology integration
  • Student assessment
  • Behavior management
  • Program development
  • Positive role model and mentor
  • Faculty collaboration
  • Relationship building
  • Student records management
  • Student needs assessment
  • Group learning mechanics
  • Child development
  • Innovative lesson planning
  • Lesson planning
  • Instructional methods
  • Assigning and grading work
  • Community involvement
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Standardized testing
  • Classroom technology
  • Learning style assessment
  • Group instruction
  • Small group instruction
  • Learning assessments
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Team building
  • Student motivation

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Student Motivation - Developed materials for after-school book club to motivate student to read classic novels and increase literacy among middle school students.
  • Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Elementary (A2)
Twi, Ga and Hausa
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Head Teacher
Mr. Samuel Botchway
09.2016 - Current
Assistant Headmistress
Mr. Albert Botchway
05.2010 - 09.2016
Classroom Teacher
Mr. Albert Botchway
08.2008 - 05.2010
Department of Social Welfare
Children With Disabilities (Inclusive Practice) from Education
Ghana National Council of Private Schools
Standard Based Curriculum from Education
Global Super Teachers Conference
Assessing Children’s Progress from Education
Global Super Conference
Teaching Literacy At The Early Years from Education
Global Super Teacher’s Conference
Teaching,Supporting Children With Attention Defici from Education
Bridge of Education Institute
Teaching Reading And Elements Of Reading Comprehen from Education
Teaching Tree Montessori Training - Gh
Montessori Curriculum from Education
University of Education
Bachelor In Education from Education
Institute of Educational Planning And Administrati
Certification In Educational Administration from Educational Administration
University of Education
Educational Leadership Programme from Educational Leadership And Management
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