SETH AMOAH
St. Catharines,Canada
Summary
Ontario Certified English Language Teacher (OCELT) with 7+ years of ESL teaching experience across Ghana, China, and Canada. Strong background in curriculum development, student assessment, lesson planning, and multilingual communication. Holds an MA in Applied Linguistics (TESL) with research expertise in ESL pedagogy and grammar instruction. Dedicated, adaptable, and committed to learner success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Associate
Tommy Hilfiger
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada
05.2024 - Current
- Delivered excellent customer service and product assistance.
- Supported merchandising, inventory control, and store presentation.
Teaching Assistant
Brock University
St. Catharines, Canada
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Graded assignments and provided detailed feedback.
- Facilitated ESL lessons for Grade 6 and High School 1 & 2 learners.
- Prepared lesson plans and supported instructional delivery.
- Enhanced communication with parents and strengthened student engagement.
ESL Teacher
Bengbu International School
Bengbu, China
10.2019 - 02.2022
- Taught junior high students using student-centered approaches.
- Prepared lesson plans, assessments, and language activities.
- BNU Affiliated
ESL Teacher
The Hilltop School
Kumasi, Ghana
09.2015 - 09.2018
- Taught English language and literature to Grade 5 and Grade 6 students.
- Prepared lesson plans, delivered instruction, and assessed student performance.
ESL Teacher
Wesley Senior High School
Bekwai, Ghana
09.2013 - 02.2014
- Delivered English language instruction to senior high school students.
- Supported learners through assessments, feedback, and classroom activities.
Education
Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics (TESL)
Brock University
St. Catharines, ON, CanadaMaster of Arts - Applied Linguistics
Nanjing Tech University
ChinaBachelor of Arts - Education
University of Education
Winneba, GhanaSkills
- ESL Teaching & Applied Linguistics
- Lesson Planning & Curriculum Design
- Classroom Management
- Student Assessment
- Teaching Technology
- Customer Service Excellence
- Research & Academic Writing
- Interpersonal Communication
Certification
- Ontario Certified English Language Teacher (OCELT)
- TESL Ontario — Standard Member
Publications
- Amoah, S. & Yeboah, J., 2021, Speaking difficulties of Chinese EFL learners, Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies
- Amoah, S., 2021, Cooperative Principles and Presupposition in Ghanaian English Comedy, JELTAL
Timeline
Sales Associate
Tommy Hilfiger
05.2024 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Brock University
09.2023 - 10.2024
ESL Teacher
Bengbu International School
10.2019 - 02.2022
ESL Teacher
The Hilltop School
09.2015 - 09.2018
ESL Teacher
Wesley Senior High School
09.2013 - 02.2014
Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics (TESL)
Brock University
Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics
Nanjing Tech University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Education