Curriculum Vitae
Oswald Oko Ashong
P. O. Box Ks 9152
Kumasi
***************@*****.***
VISION
To help in the development of children to achieve their full potential in their academic, social, physical and moral values using the available resources.
SKILLS FOR SUCCESS
Excellent Leadership Qualities
Excellent Team Player
Good Communicator and Teacher
Good Monitoring and Supervising role
Good Training Sills
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To find a challenging teaching, supervision, managerial or training position to meet my competencies, capabilities, skills, education and experience
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Nationality: Ghanaian
Country of Stay: Ghana
Date of Birth: 30th January, 1975
Place of Birth: Accra
Residence: Kumasi in the Ashanti Region
Hometown: Mayera in the Greater Accra Region
Gender: Male
Driver License: OSA-300*****-*****
Teachers’ License: PT/000464/1997
Marital Status: Married
Dependents: 3
Language: English (very good both written and spoken)
Hobbies: Reading and Writing (Published two books so far)
EDUATIONAL QUALIFICATION
1.Degree: Master of Education (Information Technology)
Institution: University of Cape Coast,
Place: Cape Coast, Central Region of Ghana
Date: October 2008 – March 2014
Courses: Computers in Education and Human Development, Programming Language for Education, Computers as Learning Tools, Instructional Design and Development, Learning Theory for Education and Training with Computers, Design of Computer Network for Education, Research Methodology, Assessment Strategies in Education and Training, Information System Project Management, ICT in Distance Education, Educational Statistics, Research Essay in Information Technology Education.
2.Degree: Bachelor of Education – Business Studies (Accounting Option)
Institution: University of Education Winneba
Place: Kumasi Campus, Ashanti Region of Ghana
Date: September 2000 – July 2004
Courses: Financial Accounting, Intermediate Accounting, Management Accounting, Advance Accounting, Cost Accounting, Micro and Macro Economics, Algebra, Statistics, Communication Skills, Introductory to Information Technology, The Social Curriculum, Social Change and National Development, Basic Science, African Studies, Educational Technology, Business Law, Introductory to Calculus, Principal of Management, Curriculum Development, Principles and Practice of Teacher Education, Auditing, Probability Theory, Company & Partnership Law, Methodology, Research Methods, Financial Management, Taxation, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurial Management, Business Communication, Guidance and Counselling, Measurement and Evaluation.
3.Certificate: Teacher’s Certificate “A”
Institution: Presbyterian Training College
Place: Akropong – Akwapim, Eastern Region ofGhana
Date: September 1994 – July 1997
Courses: Literature in English, Vocational Skills, Education, English, Education
4.Degree: Advance Level
Institution: Private Candidate
Date: November – December 1999
Courses: Economics, Geography, West Africa Traditional Religion
5.Degree: Ordinary Level
Institution: Presbyterian Secondary and Commercial School
Place: Nungua, Greater Accra Region of Ghana
Date: May – June 1913
Courses: Economics, Commerce, Geography, Mathematics, English, Health Science
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1.Position: School Support Improvement Officer (Circuit Supervisor)
Institution: Ghana Education Service
Place: Kumasi in the Ashanti Region of Ghana
Date: February 2016 to date
Duties: School visit, Attending School Management Committee (SMC) and Parent Teacher Association (PTA) meeting on behalf of the Metro Director of Education, Organising INSET (In-Service Training) for Heads and Teachers of Basic and Secondary Schools, Conducting Lesson Observation, Coaching and Mentoring Teachers.
2.Position: Subject Teacher (Integrated Science and Information Communication
Technology)
Institution: Kwadaso MA Junior High School
Place: Kwadaso, Ashanti Region of Ghana
Date: September 2012 – February 2016
3.Position: Subject Teacher (Mathematics and Information Communication
Technology)
Institution: Prempeh College MA Junior High School
Place: Kwadaso, Ashanti Region of Ghana
Date: September 2006 – July 2012
4.Position: Subject Teacher (Mathematics and Economics)
Institution: Adukrom Senior High Technical School
Place: Eastern Region of Ghana
Date: September 2004 – July 2006
5.Position: Subject Teacher (English Language, Mathematics and Social Studies)
Institution: Wassa Dunkwa DC Junior High School
Place: Amenfi Central – Western Region
Date: September 1997 – July 2000
APPOINTMENTS/POSITIONS/OFFICES HELD
1.Position: District Men’s Ministry Secretary
Institution: Assemblies of God
Place: Kwadaso, Ashanti Region of Ghana
Date: July 2024 to date
Duties: Represents the Men’s Ministry at the Regional board level
2.Position: Board Member
Institution: Mt. Hermon Assemblies of God
Place: Apatrapa Pokukrom, Ashanti Region of Ghana
Date: January 2022 to date
Duties: Part of Five-member board that runs the chrch.
3.Position: Sunday School Superintendent
Institution: Mt. Hermon Assemblies of God
Place: Apatrapa Pokukrom Ashanti Region of Ghana
Date: January 2022 to date
Duties: Organize teachers for preparatory lessons, represents teachers on the church board and other meetings
4.Position: Children Service Superintendent
Institution: Redemption Methodist Church
Place: Abeka, Accra Ghana
Date: July 2003 – January 2005
Duties: Organize in-service training, monitor and evaluate the work of children service teachers in the church. Represent the Children Service teachers on the church board. Performs other duties as assigned by the Reverend Minister.
INTENSHIP
1.Position: Subject Teacher (Financial Accounting and Business Management)
Institution: O’Riely Senior High School
Place: Accra
Date: September 2003 – June 2004
2.Position: Accounts Officer
Institution: World Vision Ghana
Place: Damgbe ADP – Dodowa, Accra Ghana
Date: August 2002 – October
RESEARCH WORK
Topic: Pupils and Teachers’ perception of the impact of ICT on the improvement of teaching and learning in the Kumasi Metropolis.
Institution: University of Cape Coast
Place: Cape Coast, Ghana
Date: July, 2013
Topic: Committee System a tool for School Administration. A case study of O’Riely Senior High School.
Institution: University of Education Winneba
Place: Kumasi, Ashanti Region Ghana
Date: July, 2003
WORKSHOPS/SERMINARS/COURSES ATTENDED
Topic: Trainer of Trainers Workshop in Children Service Ministry
Institution: Freeman Center of Leadership
Place: Kumasi, Ashanti Region of Ghana
Date: February 2004
Courses: Homiletics, Doctrine, Comparative Religion, Methodist Studies, Visual Aids, Child Psychology and Methods of Teaching
Topic: Lay Christian Service Course
Institution: Akrofi – Christaller Memorial Center
Place: Akropong – Akwapim, Eastern Region of Ghana
Date: September 1996 – June 1997
Courses: Discipleship training, Leadership development, Marriage Counselling
REFEREES
1.Mr. David Oppong
Metro Director
Ghana Education Service
P. O. Box 1918
Kumasi
024417409
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2.Mr. Fred Wiafe
School Improvement Support Officer (SISO)
Bohyen Circuit
Kumasi
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3.Rev. Samuel Asiedu
Head Pastor
Mt. Hermon Assemblies of God
Pokukrom – Housing
Kumasi