Matthew Monyo
Thunder Bay,Canada
Summary
A dedicated and passionate teacher with five years of experience instructing students of diverse learning abilities. Committed to fostering engaging and collaborative classroom environments that promote both academic and social-emotional development. Skilled in maintaining a structured and organized classroom, focused on maximizing student learning and growth. Compassionate and attentive to the unique needs of each student, ensuring positive and enriching educational experiences. Works effectively with children, parents, colleagues, and supervisors to support student success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Oxford House Elementary School
09.2024 - Current
- Create engaging lesson plans and deliver these plans according to the curriculum.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Establish and maintain a positive classroom environment, managing student behavior effectively.
- Conduct regular assessments, such as quizzes and tests, to evaluate students’ progress and provide constructive feedback on their work.
- Use a variety of teaching methods, such as projected YouTube videos, worksheets, outdoor activities, and group work, to meet different learning needs.
- Maintain open lines of communication with parents about student progress and any concerns.
- Supervise students during recess, lunch, and other school activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Supply Teacher
Superior North Catholic School Board
02.2024 - Current
- Prepare courses for presentation to students according to approved curriculum
- Teach students using a systematic plan of lessons, discussions, audio-visual presentations and field trips
- Lead students in activities to promote their physical, mental and social development and their school readiness
- Assign and correct homework
- Prepare, administer and correct tests
- Evaluate the progress of students and discuss results with students, parents and school officials
- Identify children's individual learning needs
- Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help
- Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops
Teacher
Bibiani Senior High Technical School
07.2019 - 12.2022
- Developed and deliver comprehensive lesson plans
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques
- Integrated technologies for students' learning and activities to help them develop an interest in Government
- Utilized various teaching strategies that encouraged student participation
- Implemented strategies to promote equity and inclusion within the school community, addressing disparities and fostering a sense of belonging for all students
- Liaised between the school and the community, seeking input, collaboration, and feedback to improve educational programs continuously
- Enforced discipline on campus and during off-campus school trips following code of conduct and student handbook
- Graded projects, exams and assignments to track student progression
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding
- Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking
Teacher
Tepa Senior High School
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Developed and deliver comprehensive lesson plans
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques
- Integrated technologies for students' learning and activities to help them develop an interest in Government
- Utilized various teaching strategies that encouraged student participation
- Enforced discipline on campus and during off-campus school trips following code of conduct and student handbook
- Graded projects, exams and assignments to track student progression
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding
- Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects
Teacher (National Service)
Tepa Senior High School
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Developed and deliver comprehensive lesson plans
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques
- Integrated technologies for students' learning and activities to help them develop an interest in Government
- Utilized various teaching strategies that encouraged student participation
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development
Teaching (Internship)
Tepa Senior High School
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Developed and deliver comprehensive lesson plans
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques
- Integrated technologies for students' learning and activities to help them develop an interest in Government
- Utilized various teaching strategies that encouraged student participation
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development
Teaching (Internship)
Mabang Senior High School
05.2015 - 07.2015
- Developed and deliver comprehensive lesson plans
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques
- Integrated technologies for students' learning and activities to help them develop an interest in Government
- Utilized various teaching strategies that encouraged student participation
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development
Education
MASTERS OF EDUCATION - EDUCATION FOR CHANGE-INDIGENEOUS EDUCATION
Lakehead University
10.2024
MPHIL - POLITICAL SCIENCE
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
10.2023
CERTIFICATE IN GLOBAL DIPLOMACY - THE UNITED NATIONS IN THE WORLD
University of London
03.2021
CERTIFICATE IN HUMAN RIGHT - IN OPEN SOCIETIES
Utrecht University
03.2021
CERTIFICATE IN GLOBAL HEALTH AND HUMANTARIANISM -
University of Manchester
02.2021
BED - SOCIAL SCIENCE (FIRST CLASS HONOURS)
University of Education, Winneba
05.2017
Skills
- Creativity and Differentiated Instruction
- Creative Lesson Plan
- Curriculum Development
- Special Needs Students
- Classroom Management
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Cultural inclusion and diversity
- Equity and inclusion strategies
- Community engagement
- Land-based education
- Behavior Management
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/26/92
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Ghanaian
Recommendations
- Bright Gyapong, gyapongbright9@gmail.com, 0598877771
- Justice Nkansah Frimpong, jnkansahfrimpong@yahoo.com, 0542257782
- Ernest Gyedu, ernesto.eg46@gmail.com, 0243223773
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Teacher
Oxford House Elementary School
09.2024 - Current
Supply Teacher
Superior North Catholic School Board
02.2024 - Current
Teacher
Bibiani Senior High Technical School
07.2019 - 12.2022
Teacher
Tepa Senior High School
08.2018 - 07.2019
Teacher (National Service)
Tepa Senior High School
09.2017 - 08.2018
Teaching (Internship)
Tepa Senior High School
09.2016 - 12.2016
Teaching (Internship)
Mabang Senior High School
05.2015 - 07.2015
MPHIL - POLITICAL SCIENCE
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
CERTIFICATE IN GLOBAL DIPLOMACY - THE UNITED NATIONS IN THE WORLD
University of London
CERTIFICATE IN HUMAN RIGHT - IN OPEN SOCIETIES
Utrecht University
CERTIFICATE IN GLOBAL HEALTH AND HUMANTARIANISM -
University of Manchester
BED - SOCIAL SCIENCE (FIRST CLASS HONOURS)
University of Education, Winneba
MASTERS OF EDUCATION - EDUCATION FOR CHANGE-INDIGENEOUS EDUCATION
Lakehead University
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