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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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PORTIA ODUM

AKROKERRI

Summary

I am an experienced teacher with nine(9) years working experience in the teaching field. I have good interpersonal skills, I am an excellent team worker and I am keen and very willing to learn and develop new skills. I also possess leadership skills through the positions I was privileged to have held. I wish to join this institution to help achieve the goals and visions of this institution together.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

HOUSE MISTRESS

ASARE BEDIAKO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
03.2023 - Current

1. Having all records of students in my house.

2. Responsible for supervising the work of the House Prefects and the students.

3. Responsible for the conduct of roll calls of students to know students present at any time.

4. Ensuring discipline among the students in the House.

5. Ensuring general cleanliness in the Boarding House and its environs.

6. Responsible for issuing internal exeat to students.

7. Taking instructions from the Senior House Mistress.

8. Submitting weekly situational reports of the House to the Senior House Mistress.

9. Attending House Staff meetings to discuss House matters.

10. To report immediately to the office of the the Headmaster anything that needs the immediate attention of the Headmaster.

EXAM COMMITEE MEMBER AND SECRETARY

ASARE BEDIAKO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
02.2023 - Current

1. Attended meetings of the committee.

2. Served as the secretary of the committee by taking minutes of the various meetings held.

3.Contributed in the organization of both internal and external examinations of the school.

4. Reported the outcomes of the various examinations organized in the school to the Chairman of the committee.


TEACHER

ASARE BEDIAKO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
09.2020 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Attended staff meetings and served on committees as required.
  • Planned and supervised class projects, exercises, assignments,etc.
  • Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.

FORM MISTRESS

ASARE BEDIAKO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
01.2021 - 03.2023

1. Establishing and enforcing rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.

2. Maintaining accurate and complete student records as required by laws of the school.

3. Observing and evaluating students' performance,behavior,social development, and physical health.

4. Preparing students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

5. Guiding and counseling students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.

6. confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.

TEACHER

ATWERE EXPERIMENTAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
10.2017 - 09.2020
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
  • Participated in parent teacher meetings to discuss developments of students and increase support.

TEACHER

ODUMASI D/A BASIC SCHOOL
09.2015 - 10.2017
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.

Education

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN ENGLISH

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST, CAPE COAST
10.2018

DIPLOMA IN BASIC EDUCATION

PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ABURI
07.2015

WASSCE

ADU GYAMFI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL , JAMASI
06.2009

BECE

ST PAUL'S ANGLICAN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, OBUASI
04.2006

Skills

1 Critical thinking

2 Time management

3 Judgment and decision making

4 Initiative

5 Social perceptiveness

6 Problem solving

7 Communication

8 Teamwork

9 Leadership

10 Presentation skills

Languages

English

Timeline

HOUSE MISTRESS - ASARE BEDIAKO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
03.2023 - Current
EXAM COMMITEE MEMBER AND SECRETARY - ASARE BEDIAKO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
02.2023 - Current
FORM MISTRESS - ASARE BEDIAKO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
01.2021 - 03.2023
TEACHER - ASARE BEDIAKO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
09.2020 - Current
TEACHER - ATWERE EXPERIMENTAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
10.2017 - 09.2020
TEACHER - ODUMASI D/A BASIC SCHOOL
09.2015 - 10.2017
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST - , BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN ENGLISH
PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION - , DIPLOMA IN BASIC EDUCATION
ADU GYAMFI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - , WASSCE
ST PAUL'S ANGLICAN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL - , BECE
PORTIA ODUM