Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Mary Assuman

North Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Experienced missionary and professional teacher with over 8 years of experience in elementary teaching and 4 years as an assistant principle.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a teacher position and ready to help Cornerstone Christian Academy to achieve desired goals.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet school's goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Missionary Volunteer

Youth With A Mission
01.2018 - Current
  • Volunteered in overseas locations and in various roles.
  • Taught local peoples skills to improve living conditions.
  • Led groups of 10 volunteers on community service missions through rural and urban areas of Ghana and America to preach, educate on Bible teachings and promote the kingdom of God and healthy living
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Assistant Principal

Fountain Head Christian School
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Visited classroomsMonitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Visited classrooms on weekly basis to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
  • Collaborated with Principle to develop and implement policies and programs that incorporate Christian Values in to the federal approved curriculum.
  • Collaborated with my principle to assess areas for improvement in curricula, classrooms, testing and student activities.
  • Assisted my principle and other administrative staff in hiring, training and mentoring new staff to ensure their effectiveness.

Teacher

Fountain Head Christian School
09.2006 - 12.2013
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
  • Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
  • Maintained system required passing rate for years.
  • Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving elementary school students.
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
  • Exemplified Christian values and principles for students to emulate and make a choice to live for Jesus .

Education

M. Ed - Educational Administration

University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
09.2012

Certificate in Discipleship Training School - Discipleship And Missions

University of The Nations, Tema, Ghana
12.2006

B.ED - Primary Education

University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
06.2006

Skills

  • Youth Ministry Support
  • Creative Lesson Plan Development
  • Behavioral Skills Development
  • Family Involvement
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Differentiated Learning Techniques
  • Activity Planning and Leadership
  • Ministry Outreach Activities
  • Guest Services
  • Classroom Management
  • Active Participation in Groups or Events
  • Instructional Materials Creation
  • Classroom Safety Practices
  • Knowledge in Area of Expertise

Timeline

Missionary Volunteer - Youth With A Mission
01.2018 - Current
Assistant Principal - Fountain Head Christian School
01.2014 - 01.2018
Teacher - Fountain Head Christian School
09.2006 - 12.2013
University of Cape Coast - M. Ed, Educational Administration
University of The Nations - Certificate in Discipleship Training School, Discipleship And Missions
University of Cape Coast - B.ED, Primary Education
Mary Assuman