ESTHER Barleh-Agyei
Teacher
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Highly qualified Science Teacher with fourteen years of experience teaching middle school Science. Generates student enthusiasm for learning through individual connections and motivators. Empowers students through interactive learning, offering fun and educational lessons and exciting science demonstrations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Middle School Science Teacher
Chesapeake Public Schools
Chesapeake, VA
09.2007 - Current
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Created hands-on activities to demonstrate scientific principles and highlight various topics.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
High School Math Teacher
Yilo Krobo Secondary School
Somanya, Eastern Region, Ghana West Africa.
11.1995 - 11.1997
- Employed math lessons, demonstrations and interactive activities to teach and instruct high school students using educational materials, books and other learning aids.
- Assessed student knowledge of algebra and geometry and applied appropriate methods to address learning needs.
- Organized extracurricular activities for students to enhance their social skills.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA 06.2014 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Finance And Accounting
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA 06.2001 - 12.2003
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Tidewater Community College
Chesapeake, VA 01.1998 - 12.2001
Higher National Diploma - Accounting And Mathematics
University College of Education
Winneba, Ghana West Africa. 03.1992 - 09.1995
Teacher's Certificate "A" - Classroom Teacher Training Course
University of Cape Coast
Akropong Akwapim, Ghana West Africa. 06.1986 - 05.1989
Skills
AVID Strategies
Group and individual instruction
Lesson Planning
Problem-solving skills
Technology integration
Classroom management
Student engagement
Accomplishments
- Received "Rhodes to Success" Accelerated Reader Award: For monitoring student performance and having 92.2% correct and 17.6% at risk students for October 2013.
- Commended for exemplary teaching and service to students. December, 2013
- Received "Mugs and Kisses Award" in recognition of being an outstanding employee at Indian River Middle School. September, 2011
Community Service
I regularly volunteer at the Food bank of Southern Virginia and Eastern Shore. I help with the Mobile Pantry in distributing food items to individuals and families who cannot travel to an agency to receive food items.
I also help organize "Back to School" giveaways at my local church at the beginning of the school year.
Timeline
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Old Dominion University
06.2014 - 12.2016
Middle School Science Teacher
Chesapeake Public Schools
09.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Finance And Accounting
Old Dominion University
06.2001 - 12.2003
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Tidewater Community College
01.1998 - 12.2001
High School Math Teacher
Yilo Krobo Secondary School
11.1995 - 11.1997
Higher National Diploma - Accounting And Mathematics
University College of Education
03.1992 - 09.1995
Teacher's Certificate "A" - Classroom Teacher Training Course
University of Cape Coast
06.1986 - 05.1989