Josephine Sarkodie Nimo
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Experienced educator skilled in classroom management, behavior modification, and individualized support for diverse learners. Creates motivating and collaborative environments that foster social and emotional growth. Effectively teaches 1st-grade literacy, phonics, math, science, and social studies, collaborating with students, parents, and colleagues.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
Fayetteville, North Carolina
01.2026 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to promote critical thinking and collaboration.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate technology into lesson delivery.
- Assessed student progress through regular quizzes and assignments.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills.
- Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Teacher
Suhum Presbyterian Secondary School
Ghana,Kumasi, Eastern Region
09.2018 - 08.2021
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to promote critical thinking and collaboration.
- Assessed student progress through regular quizzes and assignments.
- Communicated with parents regarding student performance and behavior.
- Adapted lessons to meet diverse student learning needs and abilities.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Overcame challenges in diverse classroom settings by adapting teaching strategies. of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
Education
Bachelor Of Education - Social Science
University For Development Studies
Ghana, Upper East07-2016
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Lesson delivery
- Small group instruction
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Educational collaboration
- Parent communication
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Team building
- Adaptability
- Student rapport
- Empathy skills
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
- Provisional Elementary license (k-6)
Affiliations
- Volunteer, cleaning church premises, courtyard church of Christ, Fayetteville Nc
Timeline
Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
01.2026 - Current
Teacher
Suhum Presbyterian Secondary School
09.2018 - 08.2021
Bachelor Of Education - Social Science
University For Development Studies