Testing Center Coordinator Candidate, EdD

FRANK AYIM, Ed.D., M.Ed., B.Ed.Sc.

Biology & Science Educator IB Teacher & Examiner Instructional Leader *********@*****.*** +1-516-***-**** +233-**-***-**** PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Experienced Biology and Science educator and instructional leader with more than 20 years of international education experience across the United States, United Arab Emirates, Albania, and Ghana. Expertise includes Biology, Chemistry, Integrated Science, IB MYP and DP programmes, inquiry-based and laboratory instruction, curriculum development, assessment, student research, programme coordination, pastoral care, and educational research. Holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, a Master of Education in Educational Administration, and a Bachelor of Education (Hons) in Science. Brings sustained secondary classroom practice together with international assessment, research mentorship, teacher collaboration, and school improvement experience. TEACHING CREDENTIALS & UK STATUS

Minnesota Educator License

Issued April 2025 Expires June 2028

England QTS

Application in progress

International Baccalaureate Education Certificate

IBEC ID 0920862

Scotland GTCS

Registration application in progress

UK employment: Seeking Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for a September 2027 appointment. CORE COMPETENCIES

Biology, Chemistry & Integrated Science Instructional Leadership & Curriculum IB MYP & DP Education Inquiry-Based & Laboratory Instruction Assessment & Data-Informed Instruction Student Research & Scientific Writing Programme Coordination & Mentoring Pastoral Care & Student Development Educational Research & Data Analysis PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Honors Biology & Chemistry Teacher Advanced Science Research Residential Life Faculty The Stony Brook School, New York, USA August 2024 - Present

●Teach Honors Biology, Chemistry, and Advanced Science Research across Grades 9-12 in a college-preparatory secondary environment.

●Design inquiry-based lessons, laboratory investigations, assessments, and research-oriented learning experiences.

●Guide students through scientific research, including question development, literature review, methodology, data analysis, scientific writing, and presentation.

●Support residential student life through mentoring, supervision, student wellbeing, safety, and community programming.

●Collaborate with faculty and administrators on curriculum, student development, and school initiatives. IB MYP Integrated Science & DP Biology Teacher Personal Project Coordinator Dwight School Dubai, United Arab Emirates August 2020 - June 2024

●Taught IB MYP Integrated Science and IB DP Biology across Grades 7, 9, 10, 11, and 12.

●Coordinated the IB MYP Personal Project, guiding students through research, planning, academic writing, reflection, and project development.

●Collaborated with teachers to strengthen curriculum, assessment, instructional practice, and IB approaches to teaching and learning.

●Mentored students in independent learning, research skills, and academic and personal development within an international school setting.

Biology Honors & General Science Teacher

Dwight Global Online August 2022 - Present

●Deliver online Biology and General Science instruction and design engaging inquiry-based learning for diverse learners.

●Use digital learning platforms and instructional technologies to support engagement, individualised feedback, and student achievement.

●Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development and student progress. IB MYP Integrated Science Teacher Personal Project Coordinator World Academy of Tirana, Albania August 2019 - June 2020

●Taught IB MYP Integrated Science and coordinated the MYP Personal Project programme.

●Guided students through project planning, research, development, reflection, and presentation while supporting inquiry and self-management skills.

●Collaborated with teachers and school leadership on curriculum implementation and student-centred international education. IB MYP Integrated Science Teacher DP Biology Support Teacher Science Teaching Assistant Lincoln Community School, Accra, Ghana August 2004 - June 2019

●Taught IB MYP Integrated Science, supported IB DP Biology, and assisted with laboratory instruction and practical investigations.

●Contributed to curriculum development, science resource management, classroom support, student supervision, and academic enrichment.

●Collaborated with colleagues to strengthen science instruction, scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and student learning. INTERNATIONAL ASSESSMENT & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IB MYP Biology Examiner

International Baccalaureate Organization August 2016 - Present

●Assess student work using IB MYP assessment criteria and apply international assessment standards consistently and objectively. Frank Ayim 1

IB MYP Personal Project Examiner

International Baccalaureate Organization May 2022 - Present

●Evaluate student research, planning, development, reflection, and outcomes using established IB assessment criteria. IB MYP Biology Examinations Content Developer

International Baccalaureate Organization May 2022 - Present

●Contribute to the development and review of MYP Biology examination content aligned with curriculum, assessment objectives, and IB standards.

SELECTED LEADERSHIP & COORDINATION EXPERIENCE

●Personal Project Coordinator, Dwight School Dubai

●Integrated Science & Personal Project Coordinator, World Academy of Tirana

●Advanced Science Research instruction and student research mentorship, The Stony Brook School

●Residential Life Faculty and student supervision, The Stony Brook School

●IB assessment and examination content development, International Baccalaureate Organization EDUCATION

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership Bethel University, Minnesota, USA May 2026 Graduate Certificate, Curriculum & Instruction - Science Instruction Southeastern Oklahoma State University May 2026 Graduate Certificate in International Baccalaureate Education Bethel University, Minnesota, USA July 2015 Master of Education (M.Ed.), Educational Administration University of Cape Coast, Ghana March 2008 Bachelor of Education (Hons), Science University of Cape Coast, Ghana June 2004 LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS

●State of Minnesota Educator License Issued April 2025 Expires June 2028

●International Baccalaureate Education Certificate (IBEC) ID 0920862

●IB Certificate in Teaching and Learning 2015

●IB MYP Biology Examiner IB MYP Personal Project Examiner IB MYP Biology Assessment Content Developer

●CK-12 Certified Educator 2017

SELECTED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

IB DP Biology Category 2 (2022) IB Interdisciplinary Unit Category 2 (2021) IB Personal Project Category 2 (2021) Education for International Mindedness Category 3 (2015)

RESEARCH & PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

Doctoral Dissertation, 2025-2026: “A Quantitative Analysis of the Relationship Between Mentoring and Professional Development Outcomes of Public Senior High School Teachers in Ghana’s Central Region.” Master’s Thesis, 2007: “The Management of Science Resource Centers in Selected Secondary Schools in the Greater Accra Region.” Bachelor’s Research, 2004: “SSS Students’ Attitude Towards Sewage, Industrial, and Solid Waste Disposal into the Volta River.” TECHNOLOGY & PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office Google Workspace ManageBac Moodle CK-12 Online and blended learning platforms Instructional technology ADDITIONAL SCHOOL & STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

Table Tennis & Badminton Instruction Community Service Model United Nations References available upon request.

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