WISDOM AKOR
Ashaiman
Summary
Ambitious educational leader with expertise in curriculum implementation and staff development. Provides strategic leadership to enhance teaching quality and student outcomes while fostering community collaboration. Strong organizational and administrative abilities ensure compliance with educational standards and drive continuous improvement.
Overview
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11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Headteacher
KINGSCOURT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Ashaiman
08.2025 - 02.2026
- Provided strategic leadership in curriculum implementation aligned with Ghana Education Service (GES) standards, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning outcomes across all grade levels.
- Recruited, mentored, and developed teaching and non-teaching staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
- Managed day-to-day operations, including budgeting, timetabling, and enforcing school policies, ensuring compliance with GES regulations and national educational directives.
- Collaborated with parents, the School Management Committee (SMC), and the wider community to support student welfare and drive school improvement initiatives.
Headteacher
ELIS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Ashaiman
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Led academic leadership initiatives, supervising and mentoring teaching staff to enhance instructional quality.
- Oversaw daily school administration tasks to ensure smooth operations.
- Manages school administration and daily operations.
- Enforced discipline policies among students and staff to ensure a respectful environment. among staff and students.
Cambridge School Teacher
BLOOMING BUDS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Tema
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Delivered Cambridge International curriculum aligned with global standards, tailoring lessons to meet diverse student needs and enhance learning outcomes.
- Designed and administered formative and summative assessments, providing detailed feedback to support student growth and academic achievement.
- Fostered engaging, inclusive, and disciplined learning environment that supported academic excellence and character development.
- Communicated regularly with parents through updates and conferences, strengthening homeschool partnerships to support student progress.
Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA
Winneba
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Collaborated on research projects, conducted literature reviews, and analyzed data to support academic publications.
- Developed and delivered engaging MS teaching slides for undergraduate students, enhancing student participation and retention rates.
- Assessed students’ work and provided constructive feedback, improving student grades throughout the semester.
- Collaborated with course instructors to create and grade exams and assignments, ensuring consistency and fairness in grading practices.
Teaching Assistant and Administrative Support
UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA
Winneba
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Facilitated lectures, provided academic support, addressed inquiries, and fostered positive learning environment through tutoring and guidance to enhance student engagement.
- Evaluated student assignments, quizzes, and exams, providing feedback and maintaining grading records.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop course materials, including handouts, and multimedia resources.
- Performed general office duties, including filing and retrieving documents, taking messages, and preparing and sending memoranda to streamline communication.
Teacher Intern
OTI BOATENG SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Koforidua
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Facilitated Social Studies discussions to enhance student engagement and address developmental issues in the school.
- Used behavior modeling, attitudinal changing models and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Employed behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social skills among students.
- Observed classes to identify ways to support teachers and improve student learning outcomes.
Pupil Teacher
ROYAL AGAPE SCHOOL COMPLEX
Danfa
10.2014 - 05.2016
- Delivered tailored classroom lessons addressing individual learning styles and provided personalized tutoring support to enhance student understanding and performance.
- Delivered tailored classroom lessons catering to individual learning styles and offered personalized one-on-one tutoring support to struggling students.
- Facilitated extracurricular activities, including sports clubs and debate teams, fostering teamwork and leadership skills among students.
- Guided Form 3 students in their academic journey and offered guidance as a student counselor.
Education
Master of Philosophy - Social Studies Education
UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA
WinnebaBachelor of Arts - Social Studies Education (with Economics)
UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA
WinnebaWest African Senior School Certificate - General Arts
MODERN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Kpong, E/RBasic Education Certificate Examination - Basic Education
ST. JOHN BOSCO JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Koforidua, SrodaeSkills
- Strategic Leadership
- Classroom leadership
- Inclusive teaching
- Grading and assessment
- Crisis Management
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability
- Presentation skills
- Communication
- Teamwork skills
- Computer literacy
- Reflective Practice
Languages
Proficient, Proficient, Advanced, Intermediate
Volunteering Experience And Leadership
- General Course Representative, MPhil. Social Studies Education programme, 01/22, 01/24, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana
- Course Representative, B.A Social Studies Education programme, 2017, 2020
Research Interests
Inclusive Assessment Practices, Curriculum and Pedagogy for Diversity, Social Justice and Citizenship Education, Differentiated Assessment Practices of Social Studies Teachers in Public Junior High Schools in the New Juaben Municipality of Ghana., Akor, W., Ngaaso, C. K., 08/26/24, Social studies teachers’ knowledge of differentiated assessment, 8th Biennial International Social Science Conference, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana, Unlocking the Mystery of Prayer
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Headteacher
KINGSCOURT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
08.2025 - 02.2026
Headteacher
ELIS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
09.2024 - 08.2025
Cambridge School Teacher
BLOOMING BUDS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
02.2024 - 08.2024
Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA
04.2023 - 12.2023
Teaching Assistant and Administrative Support
UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA
09.2020 - 07.2021
Teacher Intern
OTI BOATENG SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
07.2019 - 12.2019
Pupil Teacher
ROYAL AGAPE SCHOOL COMPLEX
10.2014 - 05.2016
Master of Philosophy - Social Studies Education
UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies Education (with Economics)
UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA
West African Senior School Certificate - General Arts
MODERN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Basic Education Certificate Examination - Basic Education
ST. JOHN BOSCO JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL