RICHARD AMANKWAH GYASI OPOKU

Dedicated, innovative, and selfless senior high school teacher with a proven track record of transforming underperforming students both academically and morally. Committed to instilling a "can do spirit" in all students and helping them integrate into society with confidence. Highly motivated and driven, I possess exceptional interpersonal skills, loyalty, and a strong work ethic. Adaptable to change and always seeking new ways to improve, I have successfully implemented curriculum enhancements and fostered a collaborative learning environment. Skilled in mentoring and inspiring staff while effectively managing complex projects.

• Co-founder of Richard Erasmus David Foundation, which motivates and awards students in the sciences at H’Mount Sinai Senior High School.
• Co-founder and Patron of the science and technology club at H’Mount Sinai Senior High School.
• Formation and coaching of science and math quiz team, which represented the school through to the national competition in 2015 and 2019.
• The majority of the final-year students from the science department can progress to higher educational institutions within and outside Ghana.
• Supervised a team of 25 staff members.
• Collaborated with a team of 3 members in the development of a project ‘ changing space, changing minds’. A classroom renovation Project.
• Organization of the first-ever Library Week celebration at HMount Sinai SHS.
• Eight consecutive times in organizing a fundraising program for Grace Presbyterian church - Akropong- Akwapim.

• Able to inspire the student for deserved results in the Science teaching task.
• Highly skilled in using different course books, audio-visual, and other materials for teaching the science subject.
• Encouraging students to be understanding with others to avoid conflict (good in conflict management).
• Ability to teach lessons interestingly so that the students see the logic and retain the information.
• Able to organize field trips and excursions successfully (both curricula and co-curricular)

• Nationality: Ghanaian
• Marital Status: Married

• Visiting teacher of integrated science, M/A Junior High School, Akropong-Akwapim, 08/2016, Current
• Teacher of integrated science, Compassion International, Grace Presbyterian Church, Akropong-Akwapim, 08/2019, 05/2021

• Prof. Christian Anthony-Krueger, Department of science education, University of Cape Coast, +233 244108061, canthony-kruger@ucc.edu.gh, +233 0206744518
• Mr. Akwasi Ahyea Amankwah, Deputy director, Assistance headmaster (Academics), H’Mount Sinai SHS, P.O. Box 75, Akropong-Akwapim, +233(0)243754460, akwasiahyia41@gmail.com
• Mr. Samuel T. Siameh, Former Headmaster, Hark Mount Sinai S.H.S, Akropong -Akwapim, +233 (0) 208367078
• Mr. Prince Adonoo, Deputy director, Assistant headmaster Administration, H’Mount Sinai SHS, Akropong -Akwapim, padonoo23@gmail.com

• Student representative council coordinator, H’Mount Sinai Senior, Akropong-Akwapim, 08/2020, Current
• Chairman, teaching staff welfare committee, H’Mount Sinai High School, 08/2020, 05/2022
• Chaplaincy financial secretary, 08/2012, Current
• Music director for Royals of Sinai, Singing Band, Grace Presby Church, 08/2012, Current
• Presbyter, Presbyterian Church of Ghana- Grace congregation, Akropong Akwapim, 08/2020, Current
• Secretary-Akropong P.C.G-District Choirs’ Union, 08/2020, Current
• Chairman, award committee for H’Mount Sinai High School 46th Speech and Prize giving day, 08/2024, Current
• Secretary, 20 years anniversary celebration of Old students of Presbyterian College of Education, Akropong - Akwapim, 08/2024, Current

Ghana National Association of Teachers

Ghana Association of Science Teachers

Akropong District Choirs’ Union

I am passionate about music and cooking.

I enjoy reading adventurous novels.