DIANA APPIAKORANG
Accra,MC
Summary
Seasoned Classroom Teacher with background in creating engaging lesson plans adhering to curriculum guidelines. Strengths include strong communication skills, ability to manage classroom effectively and foster positive learning environment. Demonstrated impact in previous roles by incorporating innovative teaching methods to improve student understanding and achievements.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Ghana Education Service
Assakae, Takoradi
09.2018 - Current
- Developed lessons, activities and materials to cover required course material.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and modify instruction accordingly.
- Help special needs students and care for their physical, emotional, health, and safety, affirming their abilities and striving to promote dignity in all relationships.
- Early detection of children with special needs and recommendation for intervention
Special Education Resource Teacher Basic 2 – 6
Ghana Education Service
Ntankorful , Western Region
09.2014 - 06.2018
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Conducted regular meetings with parents to discuss student progress and provide support services.
- Delivered tutoring sessions to help students grasp complex concepts in one-on-one settings.
Classroom Teacher
Ghana Education Service
Akwatia, Eastern Region
09.2007 - 06.2010
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators and parents to ensure student success.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
- Developed lessons, activities and materials to cover required course material.
- Supervised extracurricular activities such as clubs and athletic teams.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Education
Winneba-Central Region06-2020
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Education
Winneba-Central Region06-2014
Associate of Science - Basic Education
SDA College of Education
Koforidua06-2007
Skills
- Multimedia integration
- Formative assessment
- Language arts instruction
- Inclusive teaching
- Student development
- Lesson planning
Workshops Presentations and Seminars
- Autism, our Kids are Special, Accept them in Schools with Love and Affection (3rd April, 2023)
- Inclusive Education Policies and management of persons with special needs in schools (2018)
- Diagnostic Teaching of Reading skill to children with learning difficulties (2016)
- "Special Needs" at Pedagoguddannelsen Frobel.Copenhagen-Denmark (2013)
- Intervention for children with Autism
PUBLICATIONS
- Co-authored, Article titled “Teacher support services for children with reading difficulties in some selected basic schools in Akwatia in the Eastern region of Ghana”
- Co-authored, a book “Diagnostic Teaching of Reading skill to children with learning Difficulties for teachers”
Languages
Akan
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Certified In Special Education K-12
- General Education
Affiliations
- I enjoy teaching and socialising with the vulnerable, advocacy, listening to music, playing with children, sight-seeing and reading.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Ghana Education Service
09.2018 - Current
Special Education Resource Teacher Basic 2 – 6
Ghana Education Service
09.2014 - 06.2018
Classroom Teacher
Ghana Education Service
09.2007 - 06.2010
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Education
Associate of Science - Basic Education
SDA College of Education
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