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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Classroom Observation Certificate CLASS 2nd Edition Observer
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Teacher

Gloria Saah

Teacher
738 E 6th St, Bethlehem,PA

Summary

I am a dedicated and self-motivated individual who is well-versed in educational practices, educational psychology, educational research, and classroom management. I am highly proficient in instructional design and educational technologies. I am also a quick learner and hold a deep commitment to educational ethics and equality. I am committed to creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment that fosters critical thinking and creativity in students.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Graduate Student Research Assistant - (Part Time)

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA
01.2023 - Current
  • Data entry.
  • Developed surveys using Qualtrics.
  • Set up necessary technologies, such as cameras and iPads, for data collection.
  • Printed, copied, and reviewed data collection kits.
  • Scored language assessment data.
  • Managed databases.
  • Conducted data conversions and coding.
  • Gathered, reviewed, and summarized literature from academic journals.
  • Created a website and established social media channels for recruitment.
  • Conducted observations in preschool classrooms.



Graduate Student Assistant (Part Time)

College of Charleston- Teacher Education
Charleston, SC
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Assisted with various research work with different professors.
  • Gathered, reviewed and summarized literature from various journals.
  • Prepared reports, presentations and articles using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
  • Assisted with students assessment and grading students' works.
  • Worked as receptionist at the Office of Students Services, Front Desk.
  • Delivered administrative support to faculty members by making copies,organizing documents and rearranging schedules.
  • Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
  • Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
  • Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
  • Completed administrative and research duties per professor request.
  • Gathered, reviewed, and summarized literature from journals.
  • Gathered, organized and entered data into excel.
  • Coordinated materials for projects.

Teacher (Full Time)

Ghana Education Service
Apam, Ghana
12.2020 - 09.2022
  • Taught elective and core biology to high school students.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
  • Helped students build learning and study skills to achieve educational goals.
  • Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
  • Monitored student progress using exams and assignments to check for thorough understanding.
  • Combined discipline plan with effective measures to increase concentration, participation and student accountability.
  • Developed interesting course plans with multimedia learning tools to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
  • Developed lessons, activities and materials to cover required course material.

Examiner (Full Time)

West African Examination Council
Accra, Ghana
08.2019 - 09.2022
  • Scored West African Senior High School Certificate Examination scripts.
  • Performed data entry and other administrative tasks to keep records and files organized and accurate.


Teaching Assistant (Full Time)

University of Cape Coast, Ghana
Cape Coast, Ghana
08.2018 - 08.2019


  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
  • Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
  • Provided instructional support to students unable to attend regular classes.
  • Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
  • Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
  • Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
  • Assisted with research work

Teacher Intern

Adisadel College
Cape Coast, Ghana
08.2017 - 12.2017
  • Taught elective biology and integrated science while supervisors observed my teaching.
  • Facilitated students' discussions of classroom topics, helping each explore concepts and expand horizons.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design learning outcomes and thoughtfully address individual student needs.
  • Showed progressing knowledge and abilities by logging observations, teaching times and specific lesson plans for supervisor review.
  • Assisted lead teachers with planning daily classroom lessons and activities for fifty four students.
  • Reviewed students' classroom assignments, homework and tests to evaluate knowledge of subject material and assign grades.
  • Developing lesson plans and progressed to full-day teaching.
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.

Teacher Intern

Diabene Senior High School
Takoradi, Ghana
05.2016 - 08.2016


  • Taught elective biology and chemistry while supervisors observed my teaching.
  • Facilitated students' discussions of classroom topics, helping each explore concepts and expand horizons.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design learning outcomes and thoughtfully address individual student needs.
  • Showed progressing knowledge and abilities by logging observations, teaching times and specific lesson plans for supervisor review.
  • Assisted lead teachers with planning daily classroom lessons and activities for fifty four students.
  • Reviewed students' classroom assignments, homework and tests to evaluate knowledge of subject material and assign grades.
  • Developing lesson plans and progressed to full-day teaching.
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.


Teacher (Voluntary Work)

Judiah Preparatory School
Takoradi, Ghana
05.2013 - 08.2014
  • Taught integrated science and mathematics to Grade four to six.
  • Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
  • Helped students build learning and study skills to achieve educational goals.
  • Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
  • Monitored student progress using exams and assignments to check for thorough understanding.
  • Scheduled and held parent-teacher meetings to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Combined discipline plan with effective measures and lesson plans to increase concentration, participation and progress student accountability.

Education

Master of Science - Instructional Technology

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA
01.2023 -

B.Ed Science - Major: Biology

University of Cape Coast, Ghana
Cape Coast
08.2014 -

Senior High School Cerificate - General Science

Fijai Senior High School
Sekondi, Ghana
08.2010 -

Skills

    Excellent communication skills

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Certification

Classroom Observation Certificate (Pre-K classrooms)

Classroom Observation Certificate CLASS 2nd Edition Observer

The CLASS 2nd Edition Pre-K–3rd Observation Trainings help observers:
Build their understanding of equitable observations, reducing bias and observing across various settings.
Collect more actionable data through new scoring strategies, formalized scoring protocols at the indicator level, and support to observe and document the type of learning experiences and activities occurring.

Work Availability

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Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Classroom Observation Certificate (Pre-K classrooms)

03-2023

Graduate Student Research Assistant - (Part Time)

Lehigh University
01.2023 - Current

Master of Science - Instructional Technology

Lehigh University
01.2023 -

Citi Program Certificate- Basic/Refresher Course - Human Subjects Research

10-2022

Graduate Student Assistant (Part Time)

College of Charleston- Teacher Education
09.2022 - 12.2022

Teacher (Full Time)

Ghana Education Service
12.2020 - 09.2022

Examiner (Full Time)

West African Examination Council
08.2019 - 09.2022

Teaching Assistant (Full Time)

University of Cape Coast, Ghana
08.2018 - 08.2019

Teacher Intern

Adisadel College
08.2017 - 12.2017

Teacher Intern

Diabene Senior High School
05.2016 - 08.2016

B.Ed Science - Major: Biology

University of Cape Coast, Ghana
08.2014 -

Teacher (Voluntary Work)

Judiah Preparatory School
05.2013 - 08.2014

Senior High School Cerificate - General Science

Fijai Senior High School
08.2010 -
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