Isaac KWASI-OFORI
Mankato,MN
Summary
Systematic Teaching Assistant with success in creating environments to encourage active inquiry and foster individual growth. Works well with teachers to create purposeful lesson plans to accomplish learning goals. Thorough in measuring student progress through assignments, exams and standardized assessment tools.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, USA
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain a positive learning environment
- Partnered with teachers/ Professors to plan and implement lessons following the school's curriculum, goals, and objectives
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments
- Participated in lesson planning and curriculum implementation to promote quicker rollout and delivery
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support the teacher's lesson delivery
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Supported planning and preparation for culturally diverse class sessions
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance
- Created lesson materials, visuals, and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans
- Implemented practice exercises and group assignments to assist students in quick information grasping
- Provided instructional support to students unable to attend regular classes
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Front Desk Associate
Minnesota State University
Mankato, USA
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Prepare outgoing mail by drafting correspondence, securing parcels, etc
- Monitor office supplies and place orders when necessary! Take up other duties as assigned by the departments
- Receive letters, packages, etc., and distribute them
- Keep the front desk tidy and presentable with all necessary materials (pens, forms, paper, etc
- Answers all incoming calls and redirects them or keeps messages.
Classroom Teacher
Ghana Education Services
Accra, Ghana
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Instructed groups of up to 30 students and provided individual support
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun for learning
- Nurturing students and meeting learning needs
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of the material
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities
- Collaborated with parents, administrators, and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict resolution, critical thinking, and communication
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support
- Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Education
M.S. - Communication Studies
Minnesota State University
Mankato, MN, USA05.2024
Bachelor of Education - English Language
Valley View University
Accra, Ghana07.2019
Mount Mary College of Education
Eastern Region, Ghana08.2015
Skills
- Attendance Tracking
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Classroom Management
- Clerical Support
- Documentation skills
- Group Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Leadership strength
- Research Support
- Research Expertise
- Student Records Management
- Tutoring and mentoring
- Technology-savvy
- University standards
Current Organizational Membership
- Ghana National Association of Teachers
- Aburi Club
- Kitase Zonal Sports, Member
- Fotogbey
- Planners
- NADMO, Akuapim South District
Accomplishments
- Improved physical fitness scores with key improvements to program strategies.
- Won the inter-zonal sports trophy by successfully coaching the school team in 2018 & and 2019 respectively.
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning.
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists, and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with a range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths, and weaknesses. Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for the classroom, reversing scores on Physical Science tests from 65% average to 87% average.
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable to the classroom.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
Service
- Judge, fall college speech tournament held at Minnesota State University-Mankato (October 2022)
- Green Ghana Project in 2019 at Ayim Basic School and its Environs to grow trees to beautify the environment and protect it.
- Environmental Health Coordinator for NADMO, Ayim Basic School, Ghana, 2016-2021
Professional Development
- Teaching Assistant training in August 2022, organized by the Department of Communication, Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- Training and Workshop on Disaster and Risk Education in August 2018, by NADMO at Accra, Ghana.
- Training on Environmental Issues organized by NADMO in May 2019 at Akuapim South District, Ayim Basic School.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Minnesota State University-Mankato
08.2022 - 12.2023
Front Desk Associate
Minnesota State University
01.2021 - 05.2021
Classroom Teacher
Ghana Education Services
01.2016 - 01.2021
M.S. - Communication Studies
Minnesota State University
Bachelor of Education - English Language
Valley View University
Mount Mary College of Education
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