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ANTHONY SYLVESTER ANNING

Waurn Ponds,Australia

Summary

An astute researcher and ambitious professional in the area of teacher education particularly teacher professional development, teacher efficacy, special education and curriculum studies who is looking for an enviable institution to work on research, teaching and innovation, to contribute to the institution and new trend of global development.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Administration Support Officer

Immaculate Heart of Mary School
03.2022 - 10.2022
  • I offered administrative support to the headmistress in terms of letter writing, e-mail correspondence, supporting advice on teaching and learning and monthly reports on the progress of the curriculum implementation.
  • Entered and maintained departmental records in company database.
  • Computerized office activities, maintained customer communications and tracked records through delivery.
  • Assisted executive leaders in decision-making procedures by creating daily reports to advise leaders on corrective actions and process improvements.
  • Wrote regular newsletter for employees to stay on top of important information, company changes and market data.
  • Maintained consistent and efficient flow of human resources information throughout departments by updating corporate intranet.

Graduate Research Assistant

East China Normal University
09.2021 - 02.2022
  • I assisted Dr. A.Y.M Atiquil Islam (Associate Professor) in conducting research by collecting data through field work interviews.
  • Contributed to professionally-written scientific paper for publication.
  • Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
  • Assisted faculty members with data collection for potential academic publications.

Academic Tutor

Jiangsu University
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Served as a guiding mentor to undergraduate students who have difficulties in learning
  • Guiding them to pass their trailed papers.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Worked with students in classrooms or home environments to provide educational support.
  • Coached and mentored junior tutors on successful teaching strategies and time management.

Dormitory Management Assistant

Jiangsu University
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • In-charge of the 12th Floor in G6 (Overseas Student Apartment)
  • Report damages to appropriate authority and locking kitchen doors at every night.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Teaching Assistant

Jiangsu University
03.2019 - 01.2020
  • Helped Chinese teachers in handling English Language as a course to Chinese Masters’ students
  • Designing course outline for English Language for Chinese students who were studying English as a second language.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.

English Teacher

Jiangsu University
09.2019 - 12.2019
  • Taught English to International Undergraduate Students who were preparing to undertake their major programs
  • Ensuring that these students could have control over English Language which was the means of instruction in their major programs.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
  • Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
  • Planned coursework to introduce students to important literature.
  • Adapted lesson plans and curricula to student interests, increasing GPAs and student engagement.

Religious and Moral Education Teacher

St. John’s Junior High Secondary
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • As part of my national service program, I taught this course in this school
  • Served as a students’ counsellor offering advice to them in matters of faith and morals
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.

Seminarian

Catholic Diocese of Sunyani
01.2010 - 01.2016
  • Taught Catechism to church members at the parish of assignment
  • Leading communion service for the church members as and when the need be.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.

Education

PhD - Faculty of Arts And Education

Deakin University
Waurn Ponds, VIC
11.2022

M.Phil - Teacher Education, Pedagogy

Jiangsu University
Zhenjiang-China
11.2021

B A - Sociology and Religions, Philosophy and Theology

University of Ghana
Accra Ghana
05.2014

Post-Secondary - Catholic Catechism And Biblical Knowledge

St. Hubert Seminary Secondary
Kumasi-Ghana
10.2009

WASSCE - General Arts

St. Hubert Seminary Secondary
Kumasi-Ghana
09.2008

Skills

  • Excellent research knowledge and skills in publishing quality papers in peer-reviewed journals
  • Experience in computer and analytical software applications: SmartPLS, SPSS, AMOS,
  • Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel
  • Good teaching skills with interactive approaches and excellent presentation skills
  • Special skills in mixed methodological approaches to research
  • Can-Do Spirit: has and exhibits positive affirmations
  • Courageous: can act rightly and confront issues in the face of uncertainty and difficulty
  • Critical Thinking
  • Student Motivation and Engagement
  • Innovative Lesson Planning
  • Classroom Management
  • Behavior Management
  • Adult Education
  • Child Development

Accomplishments

M.Phil Thesis Topic: Examining the Relationship between the Drivers, Barriers and Effects of Teachers’ Professional Development in Colleges of Education in Ghana: the Role of Teacher Self-Motivation.
Research Areas/Interests: Teacher Education, Teacher Efficacy, Teacher Professional Development, Curriculum Studies, Special Education.
Publications (Refereed Journals)

  • Zhaohui, C., & Anning, AS (2020) Exploring the affiliation between teachers’ professional development and students’ academic performance in higher education in China Thermal Science, 24(Suppl1), 301-311 Doi: https://doi.org/10.2298/TSCI20S1301Z (SCI)
  • Zhaohui, C., & Anning, A. S. (2020). Impact of teachers’ professional development on students’ academic performance in higher education. International Journal of Advanced Education and Research, vol. 5 (2), 50-57.
  • Zhaohui, C., & Anning, A. S. (2019). Students’ Anomic Behavior: An exploratory Review on the recent Students’ Deviance in Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana. International Journal of Research, Vol.6 (10), 616-626.

Other Articles

Additional Information

AWARDS AND HONORS

  • CSC scholarship Outstanding achiever through academic excellence Jiangsu University, 2020
  • Best Student Outstanding achiever through academic excellence St. Hubert Minor Seminary Secondary, 2008

Volunteering work

  • Covid-19 Relief Team member in Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang-China 2019-2020

Certification

  • Research Intergrity Training Certificate Jan 2023
  • Research Ethics Training Certificates Dec 2022
  • Respect at Deakin Training Certificate Nov 2022
  • Master of Teacher Education Nov 2021
  • Certificate of graduation in Spirituality, Philosophy and Theology June 2017
  • Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Religions May 2014
  • WASSCE Sept 2008

Timeline

Administration Support Officer

Immaculate Heart of Mary School
03.2022 - 10.2022

Graduate Research Assistant

East China Normal University
09.2021 - 02.2022

Academic Tutor

Jiangsu University
01.2020 - 01.2021

Dormitory Management Assistant

Jiangsu University
01.2020 - 01.2021

English Teacher

Jiangsu University
09.2019 - 12.2019

Teaching Assistant

Jiangsu University
03.2019 - 01.2020

Religious and Moral Education Teacher

St. John’s Junior High Secondary
01.2017 - 01.2018

Seminarian

Catholic Diocese of Sunyani
01.2010 - 01.2016

PhD - Faculty of Arts And Education

Deakin University

M.Phil - Teacher Education, Pedagogy

Jiangsu University

B A - Sociology and Religions, Philosophy and Theology

University of Ghana

Post-Secondary - Catholic Catechism And Biblical Knowledge

St. Hubert Seminary Secondary

WASSCE - General Arts

St. Hubert Seminary Secondary

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