Rosemond Mensah
Accra
Summary
Experienced and enthusiastic teacher and a leader skilled in instructing students with diverse learning abilities. Committed to fostering collaborative and motivational learning environments that support social and emotional growth. Independent with exceptional interpersonal, decision-making, and communication skills. Lifelong learner with strong adaptation abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
English Instructor, Years 5 & 6
Beacon College Internationa
Lashibi, Accra
09.2023 - Current
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans integrating various instructional techniques to accommodate a wide range of student's learning styles.
- Provided frequent feedback to parents and students on their progress through both written reports and verbal evaluations.
- Provided personalized guidance to support struggling learners in achieving their academic objectives.
- Organized educational field trips to Shai Hill, the Parliament House, and the Silverbirds.
- Facilitated the preparation of a cohort of 37 students for the diagnostic Checkpoint Assessment leading to excellent results with 15 scoring outstanding,18 scoring high and remaining achieving commendable grades.
Assistant Vice Principal, Primary School, Years 1 to 6
Beacon College International
Lashibi, Accra
09.2023 - Current
- Implemented comprehensive monitoring systems for student progress on Ed Admin app across the entire school.
- Conducted meetings with teachers to address education issues and create improvement plans.
- Ensured a conducive learning environment by facilitating coordination among educators, administrators and stakeholders.
- Successfully facilitated the coordination and management of the 2024 summer school program, which yielded a profit of GHS 100,000.
- Contributed towards enhancing discipline procedures and student safety by assisting the principal & vice-principal in policy editing.
- Facilitate the co- and extracurricular activities for Early Years to Secondary School.
Phase Leader, Lower Primary
Beacon College International
Tema
11.2022 - 07.2024
- Monitored workflow processes to identify improvement areas.
- Guided and supported team members in resolving operational issues efficiently
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Established clear roles, responsibilities, expectations, timelines, and resources for team projects.
- Collaborated with other administrators to develop and refine the School Development Plan in April 2023.
Classroom Teacher, Year 2
Beacon College International
Lashibi, Accra
09.2015 - 08.2023
- Created lesson plans and instructional materials to enhance student learning.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and modify instruction accordingly.
- Provided guidance for students with special needs, including those with IEPs.
- Managed to keep track of individual performance and communicated it effectively to parents/guardians when needed.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through inquiry-based activities and discussions.
- Equipped educators with the skills to effectively employ Ruth Miskin Literacy and Salford Sentence Reading Test in assessing students' reading development.
Reception Class Teacher
Beacon College International
Tema
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Adapted teaching methods; managed learning-focused environments; engaged students with hands-on activities.
- Developed and implemented creative activities to stimulate children's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth.
- Encouraged positive behaviour through the use of reward systems and appropriate discipline techniques.
- Supervised and managed various classroom activities such as snack time, recess, and story time.
UCMAS Instructor & Supervisor
UCMAS
Greater Accra
01.2011 - 08.2014
- Helped children develop their left and right brain through the use of an abacus; supervised instructors on weekends.
Reception Class Teacher
British International School
Greater Accra
01.2012 - 07.2013
- Planned and executed class events, interacted with guardians and managed educational excursions.
- Monitored student progress using a variety of assessment tools such as tests, quizzes and portfolios.
- Read stories aloud to engage children in language development activities.
Nursery Class Teacher
The Owl Nest International School
Greater Accra
09.2008 - 12.2011
- Designed developmentally appropriate projects; upheld an engaging atmosphere; liaised with guardians.
- Developed and implemented classroom activities to enhance student learning and engagement.
Nursery Teaching Assistant
BUZZY BEE
Labone
01.2007 - 08.2008
- Supervised children; provided individualized support; assisted teachers with lesson preparation.
Education
Master of Arts - Master of Art Education, English
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast03.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Foundation of Education
University of Cape, Cape Coast
Cape Coast10.2018
National Service Certificate - Diploma in Psychology And Foundation of Education
Beacon College International
Lashibi, Accra01.2017
Diploma, Psychology and Foundation of Education -
University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast
09.2016
Teacher's Training Certificate; National Nursery Teacher -
01.2012
Skills
- Effective Technology Integration in lesson planning and PowerPoint presentations
- Cultivate Critical Thinking in my learners
- Game-Based Learning Implementation
- Enhance Reading Skills using Jolly Phonics, Oxford Reading Tree and Ruth Miskin Literacy
- Facilitates in-person & online leaning via Seesaw, Zoom, and Google Classroom
- Clear Communication with Educators & Parents
- ED-Admin App Proficiency
- Academic Achievement Assessment
Accomplishments
- Ten of my students entered into the Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition. Four Students received the Silver Awards.
- Facilitates professional development workshop in Literacy (Phonics & Reading - RML) for Beacon College International staff.
- Created the current Midterm report template for the primary department.
Professional Development
- Jolly Phonics
- Ruth Miskin Literacy /Read Write Inc.
- Fire Drill
- Accelerated learning
- Project-based learning
- First aid training
- Digitizing the classroom
- Guided and shared reading skills
- Growth and Fix mindset
- Introduction to Cambridge (two)
- Cambridge Primary English (two)
- Extension Cambridge Primary English (one)
- Cambridge Primary English, Mathematics and Science (two)
- Seesaw Class app
Certification
Teacher License Certificate - Number: PT037031/2016
Seesaw Administrator Certificate
Global Super Teacher Certificate
Affiliations
- Swimming
- Playing Table Tennis
- Reading
- Travelling
- Surfing & researching
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
English Instructor, Years 5 & 6
Beacon College Internationa
09.2023 - Current
Assistant Vice Principal, Primary School, Years 1 to 6
Beacon College International
09.2023 - Current
Phase Leader, Lower Primary
Beacon College International
11.2022 - 07.2024
Classroom Teacher, Year 2
Beacon College International
09.2015 - 08.2023
Reception Class Teacher
Beacon College International
08.2013 - 08.2015
Reception Class Teacher
British International School
01.2012 - 07.2013
UCMAS Instructor & Supervisor
UCMAS
01.2011 - 08.2014
Nursery Class Teacher
The Owl Nest International School
09.2008 - 12.2011
Nursery Teaching Assistant
BUZZY BEE
01.2007 - 08.2008
Master of Arts - Master of Art Education, English
University of Cape Coast
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Foundation of Education
University of Cape, Cape Coast
National Service Certificate - Diploma in Psychology And Foundation of Education
Beacon College International
Diploma, Psychology and Foundation of Education -
University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast
Teacher's Training Certificate; National Nursery Teacher -
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