GEORGE ADU GYAMFI
Athens,OH
Summary
As a passionate and dedicated individual with diverse experience in counseling education, art education, and hands-on support roles, I am eager to contribute my skills to your team. My background in counseling internships, teaching, and visual art management has equipped me with the ability to foster positive learning environments and support student growth. I am excited about the opportunity to collaborate with your team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those I serve.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counseling Internship
REACH (Hopewell Health Services)
Nelsonville, USA
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Offered individual and group counseling to young adults, addressing their specific emotional needs.
- Provided psychoeducation to these young adults at the facilitate on the need to live a positive life style, which their ages ranges from 12-16 years.
- Liaised with higher authorities in case these young adults are going through extreme emotional stress and having suicidal ideations.
Counseling Internship
HOPEWELL HEALTH CENTER
Vinton County, USA
01.2024 - 01.2026
- Facilitated intake sessions for clients to assess mental and behavioral health needs and guide treatment plans.
- Conducted one-on-one counseling sessions for students, adults, and individuals with disabilities to support their mental health.
- Provided clients with coping mechanisms to help stabilize their mental health.
- Facilitated group counseling for students, young adults, and seniors facing emotional stress and personal living challenges.
- Supported individuals with disabilities in accessing community resources to enhance their integration and quality of life.
Counseling Internship
Vinton County High School and Elementary School
Vinton County, USA
01.2024 - 01.2026
- Provided individual or group counseling for stress, anxiety, and bullying; mediated conflicts; connected families with external mental health resources to support student clients.
- Liaised between teachers and parents to discuss clinical mental health development of student clients.
- Facilitated career counseling sessions to assist students in identifying their post-graduation career paths.
Co-Teaching/Lecturing Undergraduates
Ohio University
Athens, USA
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with industry professionals to expose students to growing trends in art, emphasizing their relevance to students' artistic careers.
- Developed lesson plans and notes to enhance students’ creativity through practical applications and theoretical concepts.
- Graded assignments and provided feedback to clarify outcomes, improving students’ understanding of practical and theoretical aspects.
- Facilitated an enabling environment for students to share opinions about their peers’ works without being judgmental of the works, through art critic.
- Provided students with tools and materials to execute their creative works.
- Facilitated with other personnel from the art fields such as curators, museum managers, and other artists for students to familiarize themselves with other branches in the art field.
Woodshop Assistant
Ohio University
Athens, USA
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Managed and ensured students’ safety while using sophisticated machines such as the miter saw, table saw, drill presser, jointer, thickness planer, sanders, among others at the woodshop
- Conducted risk assessments for machines and tools in woodshop, in order to repair and maintain them to ensure safety and preventing accidents.
- Guided students in using appropriate tools for cutting and sanding wood.
- Ensured safety by organizing equipment and promoting proper safety gear.
- Maintained a clean and tidy woodshop environment, fostering a conducive learning space for students and faculty.
Teaching Assistant
Ohio University
Athens, USA
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with lead teacher to create inclusive learning environment, fostering engagement and participation among diverse student backgrounds.
- Partnered with lead teacher to develop lesson plans, deliver instruction, and evaluate student projects and assignments.
- Assisted professors with course materials and classroom setup.
- Facilitated communication between students and faculty regarding academic inquiries.
- Organized study sessions and review workshops for undergraduate courses.
Printing Laboratory Assistant
Ohio University
Athens, USA
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted students with printing project work, ensuring quality for both large and small pieces.
- Liaison between the supervisor and the faculty during risk assessment of printing machines and other printing machines.
- Provided tools and materials for student projects at the printing lab.
- Promoted positive work ethics to enhance safety and prevent accidents among faculty and students.
- Facilitated workshops for students on two-dimensional projects, coordinating with cohorts and faculty for support.
Professional Art Teacher
Adventist SHS
Ghana
09.2018 - 07.2021
- Prepared students for West Africa Senior High Examination Certificate, equipping them with necessary skills and knowledge.
- Developed lesson notes and plans, conducting mid-semester tests to evaluate student understanding and guide instructional adjustments.
- Designed engaging art curriculum for diverse student needs.
- Facilitated hands-on art projects to enhance creativity.
- Organized art exhibitions showcasing student work.
ICT Resource Person
National Service
Kotei, Ghana
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Conducted IT education workshops for children and adults in Kotei district, enhancing digital literacy and skills development in the community.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
MASTER OF EDUCATION - CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH
OHIO UNIVERSITY
ATHENS, OHIO USA05-2026
MASTER OF FINE ARTS - SCULPTURE+EXPANDED PRACTICES
OHIO UNIVERSITY
ATHENS, OHIO USA05-2024
MASTER OF PHILSOPHY - ART EDUCATION
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
KUMASI- GHANA06-2021
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS - PAINTING AND SCULPTURE
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVESRITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
GHANA06-2017
Skills
- Behavioral assessment
- Conflict resolution
- Client engagement
- Strategic thinking
- Project management
- Content creation
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Canvas
Affiliations
- Executive Member, International Students Association - Ohio University
- Member, Art Teachers Association of Ghana
- Member, Disciplinary Committee Adventist Senior High School - Ghana
- Member, Advisory Committee Member, Adventist Senior Ghana School - Ghana
- Executive Member, Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana
Certification
• Graduate Visual Art Management - Ohio University
• Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - Athens County, Ohio
• Online Instructor Facilitator Certification - Ohio University
• Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - Athens County, Ohio
• Online Instructor Facilitator Certification - Ohio University
Awards
- Graduate Assistantship, Ohio University - Athens, 2021-2024
- GETFUND, Ministry of Education (Ghana)
Voluntary Services
- International Students Union (ISU) - Ohio University Branch
- African Students Union (ASU) - Ohio University
- Member of American Red Cross Society - First aid giver - Athens Ohio
- Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana
Exhibitions Participation
- Floating In Here, Trosolini - Ohio University USA, 2024
- Why Is It So Well, Columbus - Ohio - USA, 2022
- Connections Remembered, Kennedy Museum of Art - Athens Ohio USA, 2022
- Still Uncertain, Seigfred - Ohio University USA, 2022
- Notable Uncertainties, Trosolini - Ohio University USA, 2021
- Orderly Disorderly, Museum of Science and Technology Accra Ghana, 2017
Websites
Timeline
Counseling Internship
REACH (Hopewell Health Services)
01.2025 - 01.2026
Counseling Internship
HOPEWELL HEALTH CENTER
01.2024 - 01.2026
Counseling Internship
Vinton County High School and Elementary School
01.2024 - 01.2026
Co-Teaching/Lecturing Undergraduates
Ohio University
01.2023 - 01.2024
Woodshop Assistant
Ohio University
01.2022 - 01.2024
Teaching Assistant
Ohio University
01.2021 - 01.2024
Printing Laboratory Assistant
Ohio University
01.2021 - 01.2022
Professional Art Teacher
Adventist SHS
09.2018 - 07.2021
ICT Resource Person
National Service
01.2017 - 01.2018
MASTER OF EDUCATION - CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH
OHIO UNIVERSITY
MASTER OF FINE ARTS - SCULPTURE+EXPANDED PRACTICES
OHIO UNIVERSITY
MASTER OF PHILSOPHY - ART EDUCATION
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS - PAINTING AND SCULPTURE
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVESRITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY