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Veronica Johnson

Veronica Johnson

Takoradi

Summary

I am a dedicated educationist who has taught at all levels of the Ghanaian Educational system. I have strong work ethics, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. I am usually focused on building students' strengths and confidence, and committed to providing students with firm guidelines, structure, routines and dependability to foster social and academic growth. I love to help people better their lives, hence my desire to work in the field of education.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Complementary Education Agency

Ministry of Education
Accra
09.2009 - Current
  • Managed educational offerings through creation of innovative pathways.
  • Worked closely with education staff to manage production and delivery of [Type] educational programs.
  • Worked with partner organizations to collaborate on existing and new programs.
  • Prepared annual reports to summarize program success and challenges.
  • Monitored student progress and assisted students and teachers with resolving problems.
  • Implemented policies, procedures and programs to carry out educational standards and goals.
  • Planned, directed and monitored instructional methods and content of educational and vocational programs.
  • Recruited, trained and evaluated staff and recommended personnel actions for programs and services.
  • Obtained and organized manuals, guides and visual materials for development and training purposes.
  • Evaluated training materials prepared by instructors and offered actionable suggestions for improvement.
  • Coordinated recruitment and placement of training program participants.
  • Supervised, evaluated or referred instructors to skill development classes.
  • Selected and assigned instructors to conduct training.
  • Scheduled classes based on availability of classrooms, equipment or instructors.
  • Managed educational offerings through creation of innovative pathways.
  • Performed revisions of curriculum to improve learning outcomes and student performance.
  • Determined allocations of funds for staff, equipment and authorized purchases.
  • Prepared and submitted budget requests or grant proposals to solicit program funding.

Education

Master of Arts - Human Resources Management

University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast
03.2014

Bachelor of Education - Home Economics Education/ Management in Living

University College of Education
Winneba
12.1997

Teacher's Diploma - Home Science Education

Winneba
Winneba Ghana
07.1991

Teacher's Certificate 'A' - English, Education And Home Science

Holy Child College
Takoradi Ghana
05.1985

Skills

  • Small Group Instruction
  • Excellent Classroom Management
  • Student Support
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Curriculum Adjustments
  • Lesson Planning
  • Elementary Education
  • Motivating Students
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Child Development
  • Relationship Building
  • Classroom Management

Additional Information

INSERVICE TRAINING PROGRAMMES/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

- Workshop for heads of Department of Teacher Training Colleges, July 2005 (Ref. No. TE/GES/643/51).

- Capacity Building. Workshop in Technology Building for T.T.C Tutors September, 2005

- Window of Hope: HIV/AIDS Curriculum for Ghanaian Teacher Training Colleges, May, 2003

- Trainer of Trainers workshop on Mentoring, June, 2002

- Training in Population and Family Life Education, November, 2000 (MOE/UNFPA Sponsored Workshop)

- Workshop to improve the TTC Curriculum in order to produce more competent basic teachers from the 38 TTCs. 11th – 22 July, 1999

- Gender and the Education Studies Programme:

- A workshop for Syllabus Review Committee, July 21st – 22nd 1999

- Workshop on Modalities for Teaching Practice and other Practical Activities and Assessment of Coursework in TTCs, August, 1998 (Ref. No. TE/GES/643/51)

- Training Workshop on Early Childhood Education

- Workshop on Assessment Tools for Early Childhood Education

DISSERTATION / PROJECT WORK

- Challenges Faced by Women in Management Positions

- Benefits of Exclusive Breastfeeding (0 – 6 months)

- Adolescent Development

- Child Development

BOOK AUTHORED

Pre – Vocational Skills for UTDBE (Untrained Teachers Diploma In Basic Education) Program

By: Johnson Veronica N. (Mrs.), in collaboration with Bampoe Henaku Christina (Mrs) and Sekyi Effah (Mr.)

Pre – Vocational Skills for UTDBE (Untrained Teachers Diploma In Basic Education) Program

By: Johnson Veronica N. (Mrs.), in collaboration with Bampoe Henaku Christina (Mrs) and Sekyi Effah (Mr.)

Timeline

Complementary Education Agency

Ministry of Education
09.2009 - Current

Master of Arts - Human Resources Management

University of Cape Coast

Bachelor of Education - Home Economics Education/ Management in Living

University College of Education

Teacher's Diploma - Home Science Education

Winneba

Teacher's Certificate 'A' - English, Education And Home Science

Holy Child College
Veronica Johnson