Strategic Fine Art Teacher with a proven track record of a 100% student pass rate. Pioneered the integration of Generative AI in studio practices, enhancing student engagement and fostering creative exploration within the Ghanaian National Standard-Based Curriculum.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Fine Art Teacher
Jim Bourton Memorial Agric. Sen. High Sch
Ho
02.2021 - Current
Academic Excellence: Consistently achieved a 100% student pass rate in Painting and 99. % in Art History (2021-2025 WASSCE), supervising over 250 final-year studio portfolios.
Standard-Based Curriculum Delivery: Led rigorous, inquiry-based, competency-led curriculum across painting and sculpture, utilizing “crit-based” pedagogy to cultivate unique artistic voices.
Pedagogical Adaptability: Successfully implemented the new National Standard-Based Curriculum, focusing on learner-centred outcomes and formative assessment techniques synonymous with international school requirements.
Mentorship & Curatorial Guidance: Directed after-school mentorship program, offering supervised studio time for students to create high-calibre portfolios in painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed-media, and pyrography.
AI-Studio Integration: Spearheaded the use of Generative AI for students’ independent studio ideation, teaching digital literacy and conceptual research through advanced Prompt Engineering.
Administrative Assistant
Ho Technical University
Ho
09.2019 - 08.2020
Academic Governance: Managed high-volume academic databases for graduate programs, ensuring 100% data integrity and strict adherence to registrar protocols.
Coordinated scheduling and logistics for faculty and staff meetings, ensuring smooth communication and efficient use of time.
Prepared and maintained essential documentation for academic programs and administrative tasks, supporting operational efficiency.
Institutional Leadership: Acted as a key member of the Admissions Committee, overseeing credential authentication and university policy compliance.
Assisted in organizing campus events and workshops, enhancing student and faculty engagement through effective planning and execution.
Education
Licensed Professional Educator -
National Teaching Council
Ghana
01-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
University of Education
Winneba, Ghana
07-2019
Skills
Curriculum development
Curriculum implementation
Lesson planning
Community Engagement
Differentiated Instruction
Personalized Learning
Community involvement
Experiential Learning
Student mentorship
Visual arts instruction
Creative techniques
Digital art instruction
Multimedia instruction
Art theory
Art studio management
Student portfolio guidance
Effective communication
Creative collaboration
Critical thinking
Problem solving
Time management
Educational Leadership
Affiliations
Digital Pedagogy, 02/01/26
Differentiated Instructional Strategies, 11/01/25
Art Teachers Association of Ghana (ATAG)
National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT)
References
Dr Theophilus Mensah, Department of Art Education, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana, tkmensah@uew.edu.gh, +233 208493839
Dr Selase Awusi Sosu, Department of Art Education, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana, selasosu2013@gmail.com, +233 244258221
Mrs Janet Bubune Opoku, Assistant Headmistress, Admin, Jim Bourton Mem. Agric. Senior High School, Logba, Ghana, opokujanet9@gmail.com, +233 242776568
Technical Skills And Interests
Expert instruction in Fine Art Sculpture, (Painting), including oil, acrylic, watercolour, and mixed media.
Mastery of colour theory, composition and advanced rendering.
Experts in leveraging Generative AI and Prompt Engineering to enhance students’ conceptual ideation, research, and drawing phases.
Exceptional command of academic writing and professional correspondence.
Focused on traditional craftsmanship and architectural styles through regional travel.
Art Teacher, Art Subject Lead and ECT Mentor/Tutor at The Southover PartnershipArt Teacher, Art Subject Lead and ECT Mentor/Tutor at The Southover Partnership