Veronica Niwaa Johnson
Takoradi
Summary
Resourceful professional with extensive experience in planning and problem-solving. Skilled in maximizing resource utilization to drive scalable operations and increase profitability. Demonstrated expertise in organization and systematization, with strong relationship-building and leadership abilities.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Total Woman's Christian Foundation
Anaji
05.2017 - Current
Metropolitan Director
Ministry of Education -Complementary Education Agency
Sekondi
01.2009 - 05.2024
- Acted as a representative for Complementary Education - Ministry of Education.
- Developed and maintained solid connections with local community leaders and members
- Developed comprehensive program plans that included specific timelines, objectives, budgets, and staffing needs
- Oversaw daily operations and ensured alignment with the Agency's mission statement.
- Led monthly progress review meetings with Program Officers and Program Assistants on strategic initiatives.
- Encouraged open communication channels to facilitate collaboration between teams.
- Measured employee progress through comparison to predetermined performance standards.
- Crafted meeting presentations for management and Committee.
- Managed team members by evaluating their skills, potential and work quality
- Analyzed data to inform decision-making and strategic direction.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Tutor/Head of Life Skills Department
Holy Child College Takoradi, Ghana Education Servicedi-
Takoradi
01.1997 - 01.2009
- Participated in the creation of curriculum as part of a team
- Demonstrated various teaching techniques to engage students in the learning process.
- Maintained regular monitoring of student performance on assignments and assessments throughout the entire year.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress for reporting purposes.
- Implemented hands-on teaching methods to incorporate practical work and technology into lessons.
- Created and executed evaluations to measure students' understanding of the syllabus.
- Ensured close supervision and monitoring of student performance during teaching practice.
- Crafted departmental and monitoring reports, contributing to improved student assessment.
- Developed effective tutoring practices and techniques through attendance in training sessions.
Staff Secretary
Akwamuman Secondary School
01.1991 - 01.1994
- Prepared and distributed meeting minutes.
- Ensured accuracy of documents by proofreading before distribution or submission.
- Assumed additional responsibilities directed by the institution's management.
- Successfully organized and maintained staff schedules.
Education
University of Cape Coast
University College of Education Winneba (now UEW)
Specialist Training College (now UEW)
Holy Child Training College (now College of Education)
Mfantsiman Girls’ Secondary School
Skills
- Curriculum Planning and Review
- Verbal and written communication
- Human Resources Management
- Staff Management
- Policy Implementation
- Supervision and Monitoring
- Teamwork
- Communication
Academic and Professional Qualification
- MA. Human Resource Management (UCC), 03/2014
- B. Ed in Home Economics Education and Management in living, 12/1997
- Teachers Diploma in Home Economics Education, 07/1991
- Teachers Certificate ‘A’, 05/1985
- G.C.E. ‘O’ Level, 06/1982
In-Service Training Programmes and 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
Books
Pre – Vocational Skills for UTDBE (Untrained Teachers Diploma In Basic Education) Program
Promotions
- Assistant Superintendent, 09/01/90
- Superintendent, 09/01/92
- Senior Superintendent, 09/01/94
- Principal Superintendent, 09/01/00
- Assistant Director, 09/01/06
- Assistant Director 1, 09/01/09
LANGUAGE
Fanti
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Ga
Beginner
A1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
Total Woman's Christian Foundation
05.2017 - Current
Metropolitan Director
Ministry of Education -Complementary Education Agency
01.2009 - 05.2024
Tutor/Head of Life Skills Department
Holy Child College Takoradi, Ghana Education Servicedi-
01.1997 - 01.2009
Staff Secretary
Akwamuman Secondary School
01.1991 - 01.1994
University of Cape Coast
University College of Education Winneba (now UEW)
Specialist Training College (now UEW)
Holy Child Training College (now College of Education)
Mfantsiman Girls’ Secondary School
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