Janet Korkor Oppong
Midland
Summary
Dynamic Class Teacher from Ghana Education Service, adept in [Area of study] instruction and enhancing collaborative learning. Excelled in fostering critical thinking through hands-on activities, achieving significant student growth. Skilled in parent-teacher communication and peer mentoring, consistently bringing innovative practices to education.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Ghana Education Service
01.2010 - Current
- Evaluated student progress regularly, adjusting instruction to meet individual needs and ensuring mastery of concepts.
- Participated in ongoing professional development, staying current with best practices in education and bringing fresh ideas to the classroom.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or tutoring sessions, extending opportunities for student growth beyond the school day.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world problem-solving exercises.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Classroom Teacher
Ghana Education Service
03.2009 - 06.2013
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
Teaching Assistant
Ghana Education Service
09.2008 - 08.2009
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Prepared educational materials to reinforce lesson content, aiding in better comprehension.
- Organized and maintained classroom resources, ensuring materials were readily available for lessons.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSCs in Basic Education
University of Education
Winneba, Ghana06-2015
Skills
- Collaborative learning
- Parent-teacher communication
- [Area of study] instruction
- Peer mentoring
Accomplishments
- Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- ESL Literacy - Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Lesson Implementation - Met all assigned learning goals through the implementation of [learning activities].
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
Certification
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Teacher Certification - National Institute for STEM Education.
- Health Educator Certification – Society for Public Health Education.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Interests
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- Cooking
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Ghana Education Service
01.2010 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Ghana Education Service
03.2009 - 06.2013
Teaching Assistant
Ghana Education Service
09.2008 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Science - BSCs in Basic Education
University of Education
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