Sports, Reading, Singing
Richmond Nimako Darkwah
Teaching
Kumasi
Summary
Dedicated individual with excellent experience in teaching and resource management. Maintains professional appearance and demeanor and expertly completes assigned tasks with focus on quality. Dependable and quick-learning team player with effective communication and organization skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Secretary ( Professional Learning Community)
A.M.E Zion JHS
Kumasi
02.2022 - Current
- Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and generated documents to facilitate meetings.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
District Youth Coordinator
A.M.E Zion Church
Kumasi
08.2019 - Current
- Created safe and positive environment conducive to learning and activities.
- Conducted assessments to determine types of services individuals required.
- Identified appropriate films and documentaries to be shown for all audiences.
- Supervised activities and events for large groups.
- Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
- Kept program children safe and secure at all times with proactive monitoring strategies.
- Trained and supervised religious education instructional staff.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Chairman of the Board (Volunteering)
Bishop Speaks Child And Youth Development Centre
Kumasi
02.2014 - Current
- Contributed to values, goals and strategic vision of organization.
- Compiled and analyzed metrics for detailed reporting and informed business planning.
- Oversaw restructuring of financial systems, resulting in increased profitability and operational output.
- Chaired shareholder meetings, disseminating information, and fielded questions.
- Negotiated and resolved conflicts between stakeholders.
- Developed innovative approaches to problem-solving, leveraging resources and driving results.
- Spearheaded development and implementation of corporate governance strategies, confirming compliance with regulations at all times.
- Helped record, compile, summarize and analyze data.
- Led organization in setting goals and strategies.
- Managed workflow and calendars of Chairman's office to support meeting planning and development.
Teacher
Ghana Education Service
Kumasi
11.2011 - Current
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Registration Officer
National Insurance Scheme
Bekwai
06.2008 - 08.2008
- Assisted other clerks with front desk duties, answering questions and accurately using reservation system.
- Explained form wording to patients to help each understand information required.
- Operated standard office software applications to compile data and prepare information and correspondence.
- Reviewed, processed and issued application requests for Type registration.
- Answered patient questions and inquiries regarding registration process and documentation.
- Entered patient information into payment system accurately for billing purposes.
- Completed registration paperwork, verifying accurate patient information.
Education
SSSCE - Business Accounting
Esaase Bontefufuo Secondary Technical School
Esaase Bontefufuo 09.2000 - 05.2004
Bachelor Of Arts - Sociology And Social Work
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi 09.2005 - 05.2009
Diploma In Education - Education
University of Education, Winneba
Kumasi Campus 05.2013 - 06.2014
Skills
Verbal and written communication
undefinedAccomplishments
- Achieved high academic performance through effectively helping with in-service teacher trainings.
- Documented and resolved staff conflicts which led to effective collaboration and team work
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of Bishop Speaks Child and Youth development center
Interests
Timeline
Secretary ( Professional Learning Community)
A.M.E Zion JHS
02.2022 - Current
District Youth Coordinator
A.M.E Zion Church
08.2019 - Current
Chairman of the Board (Volunteering)
Bishop Speaks Child And Youth Development Centre
02.2014 - Current
Diploma In Education - Education
University of Education, Winneba
05.2013 - 06.2014
Teacher
Ghana Education Service
11.2011 - Current
Registration Officer
National Insurance Scheme
06.2008 - 08.2008
Bachelor Of Arts - Sociology And Social Work
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
09.2005 - 05.2009
SSSCE - Business Accounting
Esaase Bontefufuo Secondary Technical School
09.2000 - 05.2004
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