School Teacher Science
Resume:
PERSONAL INFORMATION
DERICK KWAME AMOAH-WUSU
BOX 8086 Ahensan, Kumasi- Ashanti Region, Ghana, West Africa
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Location: Ghana-Ashanti Region, Kumasi
Kentinkrono (Nsenie), GPS address: AK 573-1829
Sex Male Date of birth 06. 08. 1984 Nationality Ghanaian
OBJECTIVE
I have gained sixteen (16) years of experience in the teaching profession. It is a pleasure to train students wholly to meet the needs of the society. I am seeking the opportunity to broaden my knowledge and through the work experience, academic credentials and proven personal skills to continue the legacy of quality education where I find myself.
WORK EXPERIENCE
September2007– Till Present
HISTORY OF TEACHING EXPERIENCE – GHANA EDUCATION SERVICE
Professional positions held:
1.Now an Assistant Headteacher at the current school, Nuriya Islamic Junior High School.
2.Subject teacher (Science and English) at current school.
3.Examination coordinator at current school.
4.Physical and Health Education trainer during sports competitions.
5.Secretary to Parents, Teachers Association (PTA) in my current school.
Creates and implements lesson plans using appropriates core curriculum content to teach the following subject, English Language and Integrated Science.
Defines roles for teachers on the school governance chart to perform day to day activities during a term.
Puts in place measures to improve students’ performance in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) from 60% to 95%.
Administer functions including participation in school meetings, parents meeting, counselling students with academic challenges and assign duty roles for teachers.
Maintains effective communication with staff members about parents.
Researches in new development in both English and Science education about teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities.
Mentor new teachers posted to the school.
Draws instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences in English Language and Integrated Science.
discusses with co-teachers on how to use various teaching methods, instructional resources, relevant technology and appropriate feedback to meet students varying needs.
Evaluates student’s performance and developments through the use of a variety of tools such as class participation, class work, homework, test, project work and assignments.
Built and provided portfolios for all students to improve records keeping.
Implemented positive classroom management strategies which has improved the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
Assists school examination board on the development and management of school examination and student evaluation systems.
Participated in Co-curricular activities such as social events, sporting events and student’s organisations to win different awards for the school.
EXPERIENCE AT PART-TIME JOBS.
Works as a key trainer/technician at Electoral Commission of Ghana.
Teaches and supervises officials on how to use the biometric verification device efficiently to achieve positive results during subsequent elections organised.
WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS ATTENDED
Participated in a two-day workshop on preparation towards 2019 B.E.C.E. (Basic Education Certificate Examinations) briefing for English Language and Science teachers within the Asokore Mampong Municipal Education Directorate, Ashanti, Ghana.
Participated in an in-service training aimed at improving teaching and learning outcomes at the Junior High school levels.
Joined an in-service training for improving teachers lesson plan preparation towards the new Curriculum introduced.
Sensitization on Educational Policies aimed at the New Curriculum.
Received a two-day workshop for Key Trainers/Technicians at the Ghana Electoral Commission to further train biometric verification officers.
Received training as an Enumerator during the Population and Housing Census to collect biodata and other general information.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
2009-2011
2004-2007
1999-2002
Bachelor of Education (Science major with English Language minor)
University of Education, Winneba. Kumasi campus – Ghana
Project title; assessment of factors affecting female participation in senior high schools in Ghana (A survey of Asokore Mampong Municipality, Ghana).
Area of concentration;
Science - Concept of Energy and Motion, Basic Agriculture Science, Life Processes, Basic Chemistry and Health, Instructional methods in science
English - Advanced grammar, Modern English structure and usage, Phonetics and Phonology, English Methodology, Basic Linguistics, Literature for Basic School Teacher, Composition and Comprehension.
Education – Psychological basis of teaching and learning, MS applications, Curriculum practice (theories, design and assessment), introduction to Special Education, Research methods in education, Sociology of education, Philosophical basis for teaching and learning.
Diploma in basic education; Wesley College of Education, Kumasi- Ghana.
Project title; Using look and say approach to help basic 4 pupils to overcome their reading difficulties at Adumakaase M/A primary school.
Area of concentration;
Methods of teaching basic school, Guidance and Counselling and Psychology, Special Education, HIV/AIDS education and Principles and Practice of Education, Elective concentration (Science and Physical Education)
Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (Juabeng Senior Secondary School, Kumasi-Ashanti, Ghana)
Core Subjects; Social Studies, Integrated Science, English Language, Core Mathematics
Elective Subjects; Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Elective Mathematics
PERSONAL SKILLS
Mother tongue(s)
Asante-Twi
Other language(s)
UNDERSTANDING
SPEAKING
WRITING
Listening
Reading
Spoken interaction
Spoken production
English
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Communication skills
Good communication skills gain from my experience as a teacher working directly with the students, parents and staff members.
Professional public speaking and presentation skills gain from workshops training.
Organisational and managerial skills
Adaptability skills
Intrapersonal skills
Excellent teamwork skills gain from working with staff members and can change management to suit position levels.
Taking calculated risks, taking on more responsibility such as being proactive out of my comfort zone on suggestions and facilitating improvements.
Confident, resourceful and resilient to make an impact on plans.
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