AMA S. ACHEAMPONG
Project Manager | Special Educator
Shelton,CT
Summary
PROJECT MANAGER
Solution-driven project manager and educator with six years of experience in solving complex problems and covering project and program management including planning, implementing, monitoring, and controlling curriculums for education institutions. Proficient in employing constant communication and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional outcomes. A detailed oriented with experience in designing project plans with Asana and Microsoft Office to meet business goals, work with cross-functional teams, and adapt to changes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Operations Project Manager
Ellmak Personal Assistance Services LLC
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights, and future recommendations.
- Monitored project progress closely, adjusting strategies as needed to ensure all objectives were met within deadlines.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Collaborated with upper management on strategic initiatives, aligning operations projects with overall business goals.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and implementing feedback-driven improvements.
Project Manager and Special Education Teacher
ACDS Westchester
02.2019 - 12.2022
- Initiated, planned, and executed process used to design annual classroom curriculum to improve social-emotional and cognitive skills through Individualized Education Program (IEP) for students in high-function classrooms at school
- Designed research-based instructional units to increase preschool children's use of language to express thoughts and needs during virtual and in-person learning. Children's expressive language based on end-of-term reports indicated increase of 40% in various classrooms.
- Implemented developmentally appropriate interactive program within Creative Curriculum to promote children’s learning in core areas of language and literacy skills. Children's ability to communicate, verbally and non-verbal, was improved by 60% in quarterly reports.
- Organized instruction material, and modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies for two years. Improved sensory and perceptual-motor skills by 30%, receptive and expressive language by 40%, and social-emotional skills by 60%.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies instructional knowledge and methods to support goals for two years. Improved effective and differentiated classroom instruction of neurodiverse students by 30%.
Project Manager and Special Education Teacher
The Pathways Children’s School
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Social-emotional skills through implemented social interaction programs for faculty in classrooms were increased by 60%.
- Created learning content strategies to instruct students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs and provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism for one year in three classrooms.
- Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques and delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to students for one year. Improved modified structured written instructional lessons by 40%.
Self-Direction Coach
The Kelberman Center
07.2016 - 09.2017
- Implemented and monitored individual habilitation plans for students to achieve 60% self-awareness goals.
- Assisted in and evaluated home assignments and projects.
- Monitored behavioral and social skills of students to improve social-emotional skills by 40%.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support students.
- Achieved goals through effective task prioritization and work ethic.
Special Education Teaching Assistant
Westhill Central School District Educational
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Designed and implemented instructional unit plans based on students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP) and supported teachers in developing individual learning strategies which resulted in 80% learning skills.
- Tutored and assisted students individually in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Collaborated with teachers to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs which improved students' self-directness and peer interaction skills.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Peer Consultant/Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director
Slutzker Center For International Services
05.2013 - 06.2015
- Managed day-to-day administrative tasks, analyzed data, and prepared reports that assisted in identifying solutions.
- Planned and coordinated internal meetings, off-site events, and team-building exercises by selecting venues, managing budgets, and developing event plans.
- Organized orientation events and seminars for new international students and created presentations to inform, motivate and persuade internal and external audiences.
- Organized and managed improvement assessments for staff to generate suggestions and engaged in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Student Mentor /Office Administrative Assistant
Upward Bound Program
06.2010 - 12.2012
- Actively mentored 10 students and supported their transitions into college life by motivating, providing guidance, and modeling.
- Organized record filing system that improved management documents, managed relational database that stored information for reference and reports.
- Organized counseling sessions for students individually and in group sessions to help maximize their personal and educational goals.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop, evaluate, and revise school programs to meet curriculum outlines.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY 08.2013 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
Buffalo State College - State University of NY
Buffalo, NY 01.2009 - 05.2012
Skills
Effective stakeholder communication improvement, Budgeting and Procurement, Project Scoping and Planning, Written and Oral Communication, Designing and Implementing Instruction Plans, Lesson Planning, Task Management, Management: Agile (Scrum), Asana Leadership, Negotiation, Documentation
Conflict resolution techniques
Group and individual instruction
MS Office
G-Suite
Certification
Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM), PMI
Volunteering Experience
- Adventist Youth Ministries Director, Bronx, NY
(January 2022 – Present)
- Youth & Pathfinder Club Director at First Ghana SDA, Bronx, NY
(January 2018 – December 2021)
- Member of Greater New York Conference (GNYC) Master Guides, NY
(2007 – Present)
Timeline
Operations Project Manager
Ellmak Personal Assistance Services LLC
05.2023 - 05.2024
Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM), PMI
10-2022
Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI
09-2022
Agile Project Management With Jira Cloud, LinkedIn Learning
09-2022
Agile Project Management with Microsoft Project, LinkedIn Learning
09-2022
Google Project Management Certificate, Coursera
04-2022
Students With Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2), Emergency COVID-19
09-2019
Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2), Professional Certificate – Review
09-2019
Project Manager and Special Education Teacher
ACDS Westchester
02.2019 - 12.2022
Project Manager and Special Education Teacher
The Pathways Children’s School
09.2017 - 05.2018
Self-Direction Coach
The Kelberman Center
07.2016 - 09.2017
Special Education Teaching Assistant
Westhill Central School District Educational
08.2015 - 06.2016
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Syracuse University
08.2013 - 05.2017
Peer Consultant/Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director
Slutzker Center For International Services
05.2013 - 06.2015
Student Mentor /Office Administrative Assistant
Upward Bound Program
06.2010 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
Buffalo State College - State University of NY
01.2009 - 05.2012
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