Social Studies Substitute Teacher
Resume:
Rhoda Naa Ayerfo Tettey Djanie
P.O. Box DC ***, Dansoman -Accra, Ghana
055-***-**** / 050 961 882
*********@*****.*** / **********@*****.***
Qualifications Summary
Education: B.Ed. in Science, University of Cape-Coast. Certificate of recognition from British Council (CIE Awards: Most Hardworking teacher-VGS) Certificate: The Educators Network (Lincoln Community School) 120 Hour TESOL / TEFL (World TESOL Academy)
Technical expertise: Instructional training • Lesson planning in reading and writing • Design of culturally sensitive instructional materials • Preparation and administration of standard assessments
• Superb classroom management • Accreditation procedures and processes Content expertise: Curriculum development • Reading and Writing • Math languages spoken: English, Twi, Fanti and Ga.
IT expertise: Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Professional Experience
North Legon Little Campus (September, 2022)
• Develop a new and more effective Curriculum for the Preschool in line with the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Train teachers and administrators on the implementation of the curriculum
• Provide workshops and instructional materials to improve lesson delivery and administrative processes.
• Advise teachers and administrators on the effective use of digital learning tools. Administrator / Preschool Director (March,2022 – August 2022) Jamboree Activity Center
• Develop and implement a new curriculum for the Preschool program in line with the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Coordinate the Centre’s Preschool program
• Develop administrative procedures, databases, policies and training for the Day Care program
• Analyse resources, student results, and teacher performances, and ensure that they align with set goals.
• Closely examine academic systems and report to the relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate and facilitate Summer, Easter and Christmas camp activities
• Ensure that all classrooms set up have the required learning centres in accordance with the EYFS Curriculum.
• Ensure that school Teachers have the knowledge and skills to carry out Special Education Needs (SEN) policies and to teach children with special learning requirements to a high standard
• Ensure that the school is equipped with adequate equipment and facilities for special educational needs including audio-visual learning aids
• Prepare and lead SEN training for Teachers and Teaching Assistants ESL Teacher
• Conduct activities and lessons based on ESL teaching methodologies for learners (children and adults) from different backgrounds and cultures.
• Encourage and engage students in Poland and China to speak in English (online)
• Motivate students and use humour to induce a pleasant learning environment.
• Maximizing students’ talk time through oral tests and presentations.
• Display excellent classroom management.
• Keep accurate records of student performance.
• Maintain standardized guidelines.
Teacher (Year 3) March, 2019
Ghana International School
• Aid teachers identify and respond to the additional learning needs of students.
• Provide academic intervention and support for children with unique needs
• Work with classroom teachers and counsellors to write an individualized education program
(IEP) for children who are struggling academically
• Provide one-on-one teaching support to children with learning difficulties in the classroom
• Coordinate planning process and resources for students with additional learning and support needs.
Class Teacher (Year 5) and subject teacher, Math and Physics (Years 6 and 7), (Sep.’16 – Dec. 2018)
Victoria Grammar School and Toddlers Inn Schools, Accra, Ghana
● Prepare lesson plans according to the Cambridge Curriculum for Key Stages two and three, teach numeracy, literacy and social studies/discovery as well as values and ethics.
● Prepare pupils for continuous assessments and annual Cambridge Primary Checkpoint Examinations.
● Oversee the administration of the Math curriculum for the primary sector (Years 1- 6)
● Teach Year 7 Math, Chemistry and Physics leading to the IGCSE exam in a few years.
● Administer and grade examinations.
● Prepare overall (social and academic) performance and assessment reports for each student.
● Foster excellent relationships with parents as we work hand in hand to ensure holistic development of each child.
● Ensure teaching aids and equipment such as laptops, air conditioners, projectors etc. are well- kept and in good condition at all times and monitor their effective usage. Teacher Training
● Orient new teachers and vet their lesson notes and assessment sheets on a weekly basis.
● Mentor assistants to improve classroom control and curriculum content.
● Share classroom management tips on effective ways of engaging pupils in creative ways Individualized lesson planning
● Create a learning environment that challenges the learning styles of each pupil
● Attend parent meetings and formulate strategies to enhance pupils’ individual academic prowess
● Prepare reports on each pupil’s progress and tailor lessons to academic level. Addressing special needs
• Enhance Math and reading abilities of special needs and weak pupils by creating after-school remedial English and Math groups.
• Improve academic skills of special needs pupils by applying the methods taught to work with challenged pupils.
Remedial Tutoring
● Prepare appropriate teaching aids to assist and enhance the learning atmosphere for struggling pupils
● Prepare handouts on the topics taught to assist pupils with their revision
● Help pupils reach their reading potential by organizing and supervising the guided reading program
● Plan remedial sessions and work with less able pupils to bring them up to grade level. EXTRA
● Led the successful launch of the maiden Science Fair at Victoria Grammar School.
● Mistress of ceremony for school programs.
Class Teacher, Year 2 (Sep.’14 – Jun.’16)
Victoria Grammar School and Toddlers Inn Schools, Accra, Ghana Instructional and Lesson planning
● Developed lesson plans according to the Cambridge curriculum for Key stage 1.
● Created teaching aids for class.
● Taught numeracy, literacy, social studies, science and moral education in accordance with the Cambridge curriculum.
Enhancing academic environment
● Prepared morning messages and organized engaging circle time
● Run reading and writing workshops
● Developed challenging and appropriate time fillers for knowledge-building
● Monitored use and effectiveness of instructional tools
● Attended parent-teacher conferences to inform parents and stakeholders about the strategies used to enhance the pupils learning in class.
● Encouraged pupils to participate in school programs, including assembly productions Assessments
● Prepared pupils for continuous and annual assessments.
● Administered and graded examinations
● Prepared overall (social and academic) performance and assessment reports. Substitute Teacher (National Service) September, 2012 to July, 2013. St. Sylvanus Roman Catholic Basic School
● Substituted for teachers at any grade level.
● Instructed according to the teacher’s lesson plan.
● Additional responsibilities of compiling annual Pre and Post standardized testing scores for all school Pupils.
Teacher Trainee (Biology and Chemistry), (Sep.’11 – Dec.’11) Edinaman Senior High School, Elmina, Ghana
● Facilitated student learning and understanding of chemistry through guided inquiry, direct instruction, investigations, problem solving and discussion.
● Responsible for class preparation, classroom management as well as developing and grading assessments.
● Launched a successful after school program for high school leavers.
● Acted as a student counselor
REFREES:
1. Ms. Susan Mills
Head Teacher, Victoria Grammar School
Abelemkpe
**********@***********************.***
2. Mr. John Seshie.
Head Teacher, St. Sylvanus Roman Catholic School.
Pokuase
**********@*****.***
Tel: 020*******
3. Prof. Christian Anthony-Krueger (PhD).
Senior Lecturer (Science Education), University of Cape-Coast. ***********@*****.***
Tel: 020*******
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