Summary
Work History
Education
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Elsie Mireku

Aveley, WA,Western Australia (WA)

Summary

Dynamic Home Economics Teacher with a proven track record at Ghana Education Service, adept at fostering inclusive learning environments. Skilled in food safety and classroom management, I effectively mentored students, enhancing their academic performance and career readiness. Committed to continuous improvement, I utilized diverse teaching strategies to engage and inspire learners.

Work History

Home Economics Teacher

Ghana Education Service
  • Communicated effectively with community, families and students to promote academic achievement and accomplish curriculum mission.
  • Employed variety of teaching strategies and instructional techniques to meet different aptitudes and interests of students.
  • Encouraged active learning by creating lessons and projects to engage problem-solving and creative abilities.
  • Established and maintained standards of student behavior to provide productive, orderly classroom environment.
  • Maintained regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students with homework and assignments.
  • Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive learning environment that encouraged open communication and mutual respect.
  • Promoted an inclusive classroom culture by celebrating diversity and addressing sensitive topics with empathy and tact.
  • Mentored struggling students through one-on-one tutoring sessions, successfully guiding them towards achieving their academic goals.
  • Helped students prepare for careers by advising on academic and vocational choices.
  • Taught students about topics such as food science and nutrition based on latest information.
  • Organized classroom spaces and materials for optimal student learning.
  • Worked with fellow teachers and school administrators to optimize department offerings.

Education Assistance Intern

ST. Helena's Catholic Primary School, Ellenbrook.
  • Communicated effectively with community, families and students to promote academic achievement and accomplish curriculum mission.
  • Employed variety of teaching strategies and instructional techniques to meet different aptitudes and interests of students.
  • Encouraged active learning by creating lessons and projects to engage problem-solving and creative abilities.
  • Established and maintained standards of student behavior to provide productive, orderly classroom environment.
  • Maintained regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students with homework and assignments.
  • Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive learning environment that encouraged open communication and mutual respect.
  • Promoted an inclusive classroom culture by celebrating diversity and addressing sensitive topics with empathy and tact.
  • Mentored struggling students through one-on-one tutoring sessions, successfully guiding them towards achieving their academic goals.
  • Helped students prepare for careers by advising on academic and vocational choices.
  • Taught students about topics such as food science and nutrition based on latest information.
  • Organized classroom spaces and materials for optimal student learning.
  • Worked with fellow teachers and school administrators to optimize department offerings.

Education

Certificate III - Disability Support

Stanley College, Perth, WA

Bachelor Of Education - Basic Education

University of Education, Winneba, Ghana
07.2015

Diploma Of Education - Basic Education

Presbyterian Women's College of Education, Aburi, Ghana
09.2011

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Cooking techniques
  • Child development
  • Cultural awareness
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Continuous improvement

Timeline

Home Economics Teacher - Ghana Education Service
Education Assistance Intern - ST. Helena's Catholic Primary School, Ellenbrook.
Stanley College - Certificate III, Disability Support
University of Education - Bachelor Of Education, Basic Education
Presbyterian Women's College of Education - Diploma Of Education, Basic Education
Elsie Mireku