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Work History
Education
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VOLUNTEERING
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CONFERENCES
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KOFIE JERRY ATTA

Johnson City,TN

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at East Tennessee State University, excelling in lesson planning and student engagement. Leveraging educational technology and critical thinking strategies, I foster an interactive learning environment that enhances student achievement. Committed to innovative teaching methods, I consistently inspire diverse learners to reach their full potential. Then again, a researcher known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in statistical analysis, research design, and data interpretation, adeptly navigating complex projects with precision. Excel in communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving, ensuring clarity and innovative solutions in collaborative environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Adjunct English Instructor

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN
07.2025 - Current
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student populations.
  • Facilitated class discussions to enhance critical thinking skills.
  • Evaluated student assignments and provided constructive feedback.
  • Collaborated with faculty to align curriculum with educational standards.
  • Implemented innovative teaching strategies to boost student participation.
  • Integrated multimedia technology in classroom instruction for well-rounded and engaging approach to instruction.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN
08.2023 - 05.2025
  • Facilitated classroom discussions and encouraged student engagement.
  • Graded assignments and provided feedback to enhance student understanding.
  • Supported research projects by collecting data and conducting literature reviews.
  • Collaborated with faculty members to develop innovative ways of teaching concepts.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades in accordance with university policies.
  • Conducted weekly office hours to provide academic guidance to students.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching pedagogy or technology use in classrooms.

ENGLISH TUTOR

O'REILLY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Accra, Greater Accra
03.2017 - 08.2023
  • Handling English Language.
  • Encouraged open dialogue between myself and the students about their work and goals.
  • The co-patron of the Debaters Club of the school.
  • Developed customized lesson plans for diverse student learning needs.
  • Facilitated engaging discussions to enhance students' critical thinking skills.
  • Assisted students with essay writing and grammar improvement techniques.
  • Evaluated student progress through quizzes and personalized feedback sessions.
  • Guided students in preparing for standardized English assessments effectively.

PRESIDING OFFICER

ELECTORAL COMMISSION
12.2020 - 12.2020
  • Responsible for supervising and collating the results of the 2020 General Election at Belford JHS 3 Electoral Area.
  • We dispatched our core mandate efficiently and without any hitches.
  • Submitted all results and electoral materials as stipulated.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.

NATIONAL SERVICE PERSON

SAMSAM ODUMASE M/A BASIC SCHOOL
08.2016 - 08.2017
  • Handled both Social Studies and Religious & Moral Education for all JHS classes.
  • Taught all JHS classes my subjects and deputized for the English teachers when they were not available.
  • Together with the English and Mathematics teachers, we resurrected the Friday co-curricular activities among which included quizzes, spelling Bee.
  • I was the Physical Education instructor for the period in question ensuring that the field was maintained and sports equipment available.

INTERN: SALES & DISTRIBUTION UNIT

M.T.N.
07.2013 - 08.2013
  • Responsible for getting the personal details of customers for the system directory update.
  • Maintained a steady increase above the daily expected customer details allocated to personnel.
  • Established a great working relationship with the personnel.

RESTAURANT MANAGER

SANKOFA HOME KITCHEN
09.2011 - 07.2013
  • Responsible for the day to day running and operations of the business which included direct supervision of staff.
  • Kept the restaurants accounts book very accurately and always up-to-date.
  • My services at the bar were so appreciated that customers will often request me by name when I am off to run another errand.
  • Signing off on all monies for expenditure and after the day's collection.

Education

Master of Arts - English Language And Literature

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN
05-2025

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana
05.2016

High School Diploma -

Wesley Grammar School
Ghana
05-2011

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Critical thinking
  • Educational technology
  • Research methodology
  • Student engagement
  • Creative writing

VOLUNTEERING

  • Local Organizing Committee Member, Southeastern African Language and Literature Forum (SEALLF - ETSU), Oct. 2025 (Upcoming)
  • Local Organizing Committee Member, Mountain Interstate Foreign Language Association (MIFLC - ETSU), Nov. 2024
  • Event Organizer, Second World Languages and Cultures Festival (ETSU), April 2024
  • Founding Board Member, Comfort Lawerh Foundation, Jan. 2016 - Present
  • President, Wesley Grammar Old Students Association, Feb. 2015 - Jan. 2016
  • Coordinator, The Grand Charity Foundation, Jan. 2013 - Jan. 2015
  • Education & Welfare Committee Member, Faculty of Arts (FASA-UCC), Jan. 2015 - Jan. 2016
  • Committee Member, Students of English Association (SEA-UCC), Jan. 2014 - Jan. 2016

Projects And Awards

  • John D. Allen Award for Outstanding Graduate Student in English, May 2025
  • Finalist: Daily Guide Essay Competition, January 2017, Encouraging the Reading Culture in a Developing Country - Ghana's Social Media Era.

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Elementary
Ga
Native/ Bilingual
Twi
Professional

CONFERENCES

  • 2025. "A Psychoanalytic Examination of Narrative Unreliability and Symbolism in The Yellow Wallpaper."

Dr. Jay W. Boland Research Day Conference

  • 2023. "Linguistic Foregrounding in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone"

      2023 University of North Georgia Linguistics Symposium

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Adjunct English Instructor

East Tennessee State University
07.2025 - Current

Graduate Teaching Assistant

East Tennessee State University
08.2023 - 05.2025

PRESIDING OFFICER

ELECTORAL COMMISSION
12.2020 - 12.2020

ENGLISH TUTOR

O'REILLY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
03.2017 - 08.2023

NATIONAL SERVICE PERSON

SAMSAM ODUMASE M/A BASIC SCHOOL
08.2016 - 08.2017

INTERN: SALES & DISTRIBUTION UNIT

M.T.N.
07.2013 - 08.2013

RESTAURANT MANAGER

SANKOFA HOME KITCHEN
09.2011 - 07.2013

Master of Arts - English Language And Literature

East Tennessee State University

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of Cape Coast

High School Diploma -

Wesley Grammar School

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