Issah Tawiah
Mount Vernon,NY
Summary
Experienced professional educator with a proven track record at Ghana Education Service, excelling in lesson planning and delivery, classroom management and administration and leadership. Recognized for enhancing student engagement and fostering critical thinking through innovative strategies. Has ability to collaborate with other to ensure achievement of goals. Ready to work in any environment where the knowledge, skills and experience acquired over the years are applicable.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Ghana Education Service
Assin Foso
11.2002 - 04.2026
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student learning experiences.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to improve student participation and comprehension.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing tailored feedback for academic growth.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that foster critical thinking skills.
- Served as leader of committees in charge of examination and teaching time tables and students transcript portal.
- Served as lead coordinator of Professional Learning Community
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Course Tutor
University of Cape Coast-Ghana
Assin Foso
10.2011 - 02.2026
- Facilitated individual and group tutoring sessions in courses such as General Principles and Methods of Teaching, Educational Measurement and Evaluation, Basic School Administration and Supervision, and Philosophical and Social Foundations of Education.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Served as an Assistant Examiner for all courses taught.
Examination Supervisor
West African Examinations Council
Accra, Ghana
06.2018 - 10.2024
- Supervised the conduct of West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WAEC).
- Wrote and submitted accurate reports on the conduct of examinations.
- Organized briefing sessions for invigilators before the start of examinations.
- Prepared schedules for invigilators for examinations.
Education
Master of Education (Measurement And Evaluation) - Educational Measurement And Evaluation
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana09-2017
Bachelor of Education - Education
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana07-2001
GCE Advanced Level Certificate - Business And Government
Apam Secondary School
Apam, Ghana06-1996
Skills
- Computer literacy skills
- Effective classroom management
- Relationship building
- Logical evaluation
- Lesson planning
- Leadership skills
- Evaluation expertise
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Time management
- Continuous learning
Accomplishments
- Planned and delivered effective lessons that enhanced student learning.
- Effectively managed classroom activities to promote teaching and learning.
- Utilized effective assessment procedures to ensure valid and reliable scores
- Engaged colleague teachers effectively to enhance their output
- Participated in professional development workshops and led professional learning community sessions
- Effectively headed committee in charge of teaching and examination time tables
- Reliably supported several co-curricula activities
Driving Experience
About ten years accident-free driving experience in Ghana.
Class "C" driver license from Ghana and about to start the of acquiring a New York license.
Ability to apply defensive driving practices to ensure safety on the road.
Strict application of traffic regulations.
Awards
- Best teacher of Obiri Yeboah Senior High School, Ghana - 2025
- Most outstanding teacher at Assin Foso School district, Ghana (Senior High Category) - March, 2026
Timeline
Examination Supervisor
West African Examinations Council
06.2018 - 10.2024
Course Tutor
University of Cape Coast-Ghana
10.2011 - 02.2026
Teacher
Ghana Education Service
11.2002 - 04.2026
Master of Education (Measurement And Evaluation) - Educational Measurement And Evaluation
University of Cape Coast
Bachelor of Education - Education
University of Cape Coast
GCE Advanced Level Certificate - Business And Government
Apam Secondary School