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REUEL EMMANUEL KONYI

Discovery English Preschool
Accra,Ghana
REUEL EMMANUEL KONYI

Work preference

Job search status:

Open to work

Desired job title

Lecturer in Political ScienceLecturer in EnglishResearch CoordinatorResearch Manager

Work Type

Full timePart timeContract workGig workConsultingVolunteerSeasonal work

Location preference

On-site

Location:

Accra, GhanaUSACanadaEurope

Open to relocation:

Yes

Minimum Desired Compensation

₵120000/yr

Important to me

Work-life balanceCareer advancementCompany culturePersonal development programmes
3
Languages
1
Certification
6
years of post-secondary education
9
years of professional experience

Versatile professional with expertise in syllabus writing, lesson planning, and online instruction, complemented by strong skills in academic writing, data analysis, and market research. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and bilingual in English (native) and Russian (B1), with a proven track record of co-authorship, collaboration, and effective parent-teacher liaison. Dedicated to leveraging analytical abilities and communication skills to contribute to impactful educational initiatives and policy development.

Work history

English Teacher

1 Year 11 Months
Discovery English Preschool | Moscow , Russia | 09.2024 - 08.2026
  • Supported children with zero English proficiency through daily lessons.
  • Managed head teacher of academics duties for 2 years.
  • Recorded student progress and attendance accurately for administrative purposes.
  • Delivered regular assessments and coached constructive improvement feedback.
  • Taught advanced grammar lessons to raise overall language proficiency.

Course Instructor (contract)

4 Months
Kesarev Akademia | Moscow , Russia | 10.2025 - 02.2026
  • Became the first black instructor contracted by the institution.
  • Delivered interactive lessons to increase online lesson views.
  • Taught Russian history online in English for global learners.
  • Wrote aweek-by-week syllabus and learning sequence for learners.
  • Used interactive teaching methods to raise engagement during lessons.

Research collaboration with Prof. Yao Nikez Adu

Peoples' Friendship University of Russia | Moscow , Russia | 01.2025 - 01.2025
  • Co-authored a 2025 journal article analysing foreign aid in third-world contexts.
  • Published the article titled Problems and prospects of foreign aid in third world countries.
  • Collaborated on Conflict Studies with an author team to produce a 1-issue paper.

Native Speaker / English Teacher

1 Year 5 Months
Center for Modern English | Moscow , Russia | 03.2023 - 08.2024
  • Managed 15+ teaching groups within a single academic year.
  • Delivered English and cultural studies to children and adults.
  • Designed interactive English as a second language lessons for learners.
  • Created a lesson framework and assessed progress throughout the year.

English Teacher

5 Months
Kidville | Moscow , Russia | 10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Prepared about 50 students for Cambridge International exams using scheduled practice tests.
  • Coordinated the first all-English concert for kindergarten children in concert settings.
  • Taught English to early learners and organised the English curriculum sessions.

Research Analyst

1 Year 5 Months
Music Pharmacy | Accra, Ghana | 08.2021 - 01.2023
  • Prepared research data on current and emerging African artists for analysis.
  • Completed music business market analysis to map industry opportunities.
  • Collaborated with a team to prepare monthly playlists and articles.
  • Conducted industry research to support strategic decision-making consistently.

English and Music Teacher

11 Months
St. Peter's International School | Takoradze, Ghana | 08.2021 - 07.2022
  • Marked lesson plans for Year 6 and Year 8 English lessons.
  • Assessed student progress each term and recorded performance outcomes clearly.
  • Led school band administration and coordinated rehearsals across year groups.
  • Raised extracurricular participation by promoting musical education benefits regularly.

Administrative Assistant

9 Months
Western Regional Co-ordinating Council | Sekondi, Ghana | 10.2020 - 07.2021
  • Processed ministerial correspondence workflows for compliant letters on time.
  • Prepared memos and minutes for regional minister to support decisions.
  • Handled daily bookkeeping for accurate invoicing and expense tracking.

Examination Script Review Specialist

3 Years 1 Month
West African Examinations Council (WAEC) | Sekondi, Ghana | 10.2017 - 11.2020
  • Reviewed and corrected errors across 2000 marked examination scripts for accurate scores.
  • Collaborated with team members on mark allocation and data entry tasks.
  • Streamlined data entry steps to reduce errors during processing substantially.

Office Assistant

1 Month
Danever Project and Consult | Takoradi, Ghana | 08.2020 - 09.2020
  • Prepared land documents for several high-profile clients, maintaining document accuracy.
  • Coordinated field support by assisting the licensed surveyor throughout site visits.
  • Managed confidential document handling discreetly, meeting policy and confidentiality codes requirements.

Education

Master of Arts - Global Security And Development Cooperation

Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN) | Moscow | 09.2023 - 06.2025

Thesis: "Activities of the African Union Peace and Security Council, 2002–2024"

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Music and Theatre Arts

University of Ghana | Legon | 09.2016 - 07.2020
  • Thesis: "Rock Music in Ghana", supervised by Dr. Michael Ohene Okanta
  • GPA: 3.74 / 4.0

Skills

Syllabus writing and lesson planning
Online instruction and assessment
Academic writing and data analysis
Market research and policy analysis
Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
English (native) and Russian (B1)
Co-authorship and collaboration
Parent-Teacher liaison

SKILLS AND LANGUAGES

English
C2
Proficient
Russian
B2
Upper intermediate
French
Elementary

Accomplishments

  • Deputy Sports and Entertainment Secretary, Ghanaian Community, Russia, 2023 – 2024
  • Financial Secretary, Association of Students of Performing Arts (ASPA), 2019; member of the five-member team that revived the association
  • Debate Team Coach, Ghana Secondary Technical School, 2018; President, Debate Club
  • Best Poet Award, Annual Drama and Poetry Festival

PUBLICATIONS

  • Oyedele, O., Yao, N. A., Reuel, E. (2025). "Challenges and Prospects of Foreign Aid to Third World Countries." Konfliktologiya / Nota Bene, No. 1. DOI: 10.7256/2454-0617.2025.1.72521
  • Reuel, E., Awah, J. (2024). "Impact of Africa's Seat at G20 on the African Free Trade Area." Mezhdunarodnye Otnosheniya (International Relations), No. 4. DOI: 10.7256/2454-0641.2024.4.72118
  • Oyedele, O. J., Amaziah, Q. C., Konyi, E. R., Tchomeni, D., Ogbu, N. A., Phiri, J. (2024). "Nigeria's Relations with the European Union: An Analysis of the Economic Partnership Agreement." Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting, 24(8), 132–141. DOI: 10.9734/ajeba/2024/v24i81446

Affiliations

  • Playing the Guitar
  • Reading

Certification

TEFL Teaching Certificate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Course Instructor (contract)

Kesarev Akademia
10.2025 - 02.2026Read More

Research collaboration with Prof. Yao Nikez Adu

Peoples' Friendship University of Russia
01.2025 - 01.2025Read More

English Teacher

Discovery English Preschool
09.2024 - 08.2026Read More

Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN)

Master of Arts from Global Security And Development Cooperation
09.2023 - 06.2025Read More

Native Speaker / English Teacher

Center for Modern English
03.2023 - 08.2024Read More

English Teacher

Kidville
10.2022 - 03.2023Read More

Research Analyst

Music Pharmacy
08.2021 - 01.2023Read More

English and Music Teacher

St. Peter's International School
08.2021 - 07.2022Read More

Administrative Assistant

Western Regional Co-ordinating Council
10.2020 - 07.2021Read More

Office Assistant

Danever Project and Consult
08.2020 - 09.2020Read More

Examination Script Review Specialist

West African Examinations Council (WAEC)
10.2017 - 11.2020Read More

University of Ghana

Bachelor of Fine Arts from Music and Theatre Arts
09.2016 - 07.2020Read More
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