Francisca Brew Acquah
Minot,ND
Summary
Dynamic educator and administrator with a proven track record at Destiny Child Care, adept in differentiated instruction and fostering positive environments. Excelled in staff management and parental engagement, significantly enhancing learning opportunities and community trust. Skilled in technology integration and compliance procedures, ensuring a safe and enriching setting for all.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Daycare Director
Destiny Child Care
Minot, ND
05.2019 - Current
- Oversee the daily operations of the daycare center. Ensuring adherence to licensing, health, and safety regulations.
- Oversaw daily activities and programs to educate and socialize participants.
- Assist in recruiting new families by organizing open house events or tours of the facility.
- Behavioral Support: I help manage and support the behavioral needs of the daycare children.
- Set and enhanced program schedules to meet expected demands and enhance children learning opportunities.
- Manage daily operations, supervise staff members, maintain compliance to all policy regulations.
- Interviewed potential employees and conducted background checks prior to hiring.
- Facilitated team meetings with staff members to review policies and procedures, discuss issues or concerns, provide training updates.
- Balance administrative duties with fostering a positive working environment and supporting staff and children to achieve their maximum potentials.
Teacher
Minot Head Start
Minot, ND
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
Assistant Teacher
Minot Head Start
Minot, ND
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Assisted the teacher with classroom management and student monitoring.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
- I assisted in preparing lesson plans and teaching children to follow the academic curriculum for the school year.
- Assisted the teacher in adapting teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Assisted the teacher to plan and implement creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state, and federal guidelines.
- Scheduled home visits for families,
Mathematics Teacher
ST Michaels's Junior High School
Cape Coast, Ghana
08.2003 - 02.2013
- Helped students gain clarity on difficult topics by supplementing textbook material with approved third-party examples and resources.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades and attendance.
- Integrated technology and hands-on learning to accommodate multiple intelligences.
- Facilitated lectures and moderated class discussions in linear algebra, differential equations and discrete mathematics.
- Facilitated small group instruction based on individual student needs.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Prepared comprehensive materials, syllabi and lesson plans for courses.
- Monitored student performance on tests, quizzes, projects.
- Planned, evaluated and revised curricula, course content and course materials to improve outcomes.
- Established and enforced clear objectives to keep classroom environment consistent and focused on learning.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles.
- Educated students on core principles and advanced concepts of mathematics.
- Participated in faculty meetings and professional development workshops related to mathematics teaching strategies.
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Cape Coast
Ghana05-2009
Associate of Arts - Basic Education
OLA School of Education
Ghana, West Africa05-2007
High School Diploma -
Aggrey Memorial Senior High
Ghana, West Africa12-1997
M.D. - School Counselling
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Classroom management and discipline,
- Technology integration
- Strong Communication and inter-personal skills
- Student assessment and progress tracking
- Fostering positive environment
- Parents and Community engagements
- First Aid / CPR
- Staff management
- Employee training
- Child safety protocols
- Facility management
- Health and nutrition
- Early childhood education
- Compliance procedures
- Marketing and communications
- Professional ethics
- Parental engagement
- Cost-effective programming
- Safety regulations compliance
- Staff hiring
Certification
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
- First Aid /CPR
Languages
English
Professional
Akan
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Daycare Director
Destiny Child Care
05.2019 - Current
Teacher
Minot Head Start
08.2015 - 05.2019
Assistant Teacher
Minot Head Start
08.2013 - 05.2015
Mathematics Teacher
ST Michaels's Junior High School
08.2003 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Cape Coast
Associate of Arts - Basic Education
OLA School of Education
High School Diploma -
Aggrey Memorial Senior High
M.D. - School Counselling
Grand Canyon University
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