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Rita Afia Kwantwiwaa

Rita Afia Kwantwiwaa

Accra

Summary

Early Years educator with over 10 years of experience supporting young children and collaborating with special education teams. Skilled in creating engaging lessons for diverse learning abilities and cultural backgrounds. Committed to fostering student growth in warm, safe educational environments. Proven collaborator in achieving educational goals while nurturing each child's uniqueness.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Co-Curricular Coordinator

Ghana International School
Accra
09.2017 - Current
  • Assessed and formulated educational goals, policies, and activities to meet performance standards.
  • Supervised co-curricular exhibitions and weekly activities involving parents and junior teachers.
  • Utilized budget knowledge to create cost-effective educational programs.
  • Monitored technology-based learning program implementation for coding initiatives.
  • Executed all co-curricular administrative tasks in collaboration with teachers, including reports and membership management.
  • Reviewed daily activities to ensure compliance with established standards.
  • Managed external instructors' punctuality and processed payment recordings efficiently.

Senior Primary School Teacher

Ghana International School
Accra
09.2015 - Current
  • Designed and implemented engaging, curriculum-aligned lesson plans that incorporated updates, and promoted active student learning.
  • Created stimulating and inclusive classroom environments by organizing displays and equipment to support a safe and inclusive learning environment.
  • Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
  • Utilized digital technology, including software applications and SMART boards, to increase student motivation.
  • Built structure, order and calm environment by enforcing rules for behavior and procedures of learning.
  • Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss development and improvement of children.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational trends and methodologies.

Substitute Teacher

Ghana International School
Accra
11.2012 - 06.2015
  • Uphold classroom routines to support student environments, and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Followed the classroom plans left by the class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
  • Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers, or other substitutes.
  • Monitored student performance, and provided feedback to inform instruction.
  • Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Linguistics

University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana
05-2012

Diploma in Basic Education -

Fosu College of Education
Assin Fosu, Central Region, Ghana
07-2007

Skills

  • Cultural Awareness
  • Planning and coordination
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Excellent with children
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Organization and time management
  • Technology integration
  • Classroom management

Certification

  • AISA: Empowering the 21st-century learner through an integrated approach, Professional Learning Institute, 12 credit hours awarded, Certificate
  • Cambridge Assessment International Education: Understanding Assessment – A Practical Course for Teachers
  • TIME Educators' Conference, 4th Edition - International Mindedness: The Teacher as a Driver for Global Change
  • TIME Educators' Conference, 3rd Edition: Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing in a Robust Academic Environment
  • TIME Educators' Conference, 2nd Edition: Inclusion – Empowering All Students
  • ECIS Child Protection Certificate, 2022, 2024
  • West Africa Rescue Association (WARA) - CPR/First Aid

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Co-Curricular Coordinator

Ghana International School
09.2017 - Current

Senior Primary School Teacher

Ghana International School
09.2015 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Ghana International School
11.2012 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Linguistics

University of Ghana

Diploma in Basic Education -

Fosu College of Education

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