Dinah Appiah
Lower Sackville,NS
Summary
I am compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with 25 years experience in classroom management, impartation of knowledge and curriculum implementation. I am student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. I am competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. I am well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
I combine research, practical, critical thinking, enquiry and mastery in subject matter in providing an all-inclusive differentiated lessons. I can be relied upon for excellent and prompt completion of any assignment including extra curricula activities. I have passion for teaching.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Professional
Morning Star International High School
2021.10 - 2023.09
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and consequences, ensuring a focused learning atmosphere.
- Assessed student progress with regular formative and summative evaluations, providing constructive feedback for growth.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet the unique needs of each learner, resulting in increased academic success.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Promoted critical thinking skills in students by designing real-world problem-solving activities within the curriculum.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through consistent communication, promoting a collaborative approach to education.
- Worked on team of [Number] teachers as part of school-in-school structure.
- Improved students'' reading comprehension by incorporating diverse and engaging texts into the curriculum.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with educational trends and research-based strategies for student success.
- Organized extracurricular clubs and events that engaged students outside of the classroom setting, cultivating a well-rounded educational experience.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
Teaching Professional
Liberty American School
2019.09 - 2020.06
- Improved students'' reading comprehension by incorporating diverse and engaging texts into the curriculum.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet the unique needs of each learner, resulting in increased academic success.
- Promoted critical thinking skills in students by designing real-world problem-solving activities within the curriculum.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Assessed student progress with regular formative and summative evaluations, providing constructive feedback for growth.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Worked on team of [Number] teachers as part of school-in-school structure.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Led professional development workshops for fellow educators on topics such as technology integration and innovative teaching methods.
Charity Worker
Christian International High School
2016.09 - 2019.07
- Managed volunteer recruitment and training programs to build a strong and dedicated workforce.
- Assisted beneficiaries in accessing resources and support services available through the charity''s programs.
- Implemented project monitoring systems to track progress towards goals and identify areas for improvement.
- Monitored financial records closely, ensuring responsible allocation of funds according to budget guidelines.
- Increased donor engagement by organizing and executing successful fundraising events.
- Optimized donor relations with personalized communications, fostering long-term relationships and support.
- Organized outreach activities to engage underrepresented communities in the charity''s programs and services.
- Developed community partnerships for collaborative projects, enhancing the charity''s reach and impact.
- Mentored junior staff members to develop their skills within the nonprofit sector, contributing to team growth and success.
Teaching Professional
Christian International High School
2015.08 - 2019.07
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Assessed student progress with regular formative and summative evaluations, providing constructive feedback for growth.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and consequences, ensuring a focused learning atmosphere.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Improved students'' reading comprehension by incorporating diverse and engaging texts into the curriculum.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through consistent communication, promoting a collaborative approach to education.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet the unique needs of each learner, resulting in increased academic success.
- Promoted critical thinking skills in students by designing real-world problem-solving activities within the curriculum.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Worked on team of [Number] teachers as part of school-in-school structure.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with educational trends and research-based strategies for student success.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
Head of Language and Arts Department
Christian International High School
2016.09 - 2017.09
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Education
Bachelor of Education - English Language And Literature
Valley View University
Accra, Ghana 2014
College Certificate - Education
Teacher Certificate A
Koforidua, Ghana1999
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Cooperative Learning
- Lesson Planning
- Student-Centered Learning
- Subject matter expertise
- Student Motivation
- Teaching strategies
- Blended Learning
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Feedback Techniques
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Educational research
- Formative Assessment
- Inquiry-based learning
- Adaptive Learning
- Online Teaching
- Summative Assessment
- Self-contained classroom
- Progress reports
- Assessment tools
- Learning evaluation
- Standardized Testing
- Assigning and Grading Work
- Critical Thinking
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teaching Professional
Morning Star International High School
2021.10 - 2023.09
Teaching Professional
Liberty American School
2019.09 - 2020.06
Charity Worker
Christian International High School
2016.09 - 2019.07
Head of Language and Arts Department
Christian International High School
2016.09 - 2017.09
Teaching Professional
Christian International High School
2015.08 - 2019.07
Bachelor of Education - English Language And Literature
Valley View University
College Certificate - Education
Teacher Certificate A
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