PETER JABAL
Salisbury,MD
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at UNICEF and Global Partnership for Education, enhancing curriculum implementation to achieve a 70% improvement in student outcomes within underserved communities. Expertise in data analysis and project management facilitates impactful team collaboration and professional development initiatives. Significant advancements in instructional strategies and educational assessments underscore a commitment to elevating educational standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Assistant
Guerrieri Students Union | Salisbury University
Salisbury, USA
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Conducted a benchmarking analysis of Event Technical Services operations by comparing practices with peer institutions to ensure alignment with industry standards and emerging trends, enhancing service delivery and operational efficiency.
- Prepared and submitted comprehensive quarterly and semester data reports for divisional review, providing key insights to support strategic planning, performance evaluation, and decision-making processes.
- Managed Event Management Software (EMS) for my department by collaborating with Conference Services and the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership (CSIL) at Salisbury University to confirm and coordinate all reservations and requests.
- Managed purchasing requisitions, scheduling of over 15 student workers, coordinating onboarding training, and preparing timesheets for payments.
- Managed video technology requirements for university's faculty, staff, and student organizations hosting more than 1,000 events each term.
National Instructional Coach and Supervisor
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Accra, Ghana
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Trained and supervised over 200 teachers in the Suame Municipal, Greater Kumasi Area, in implementing the Differentiated Learning module that increased the National Assessment from the lowest 52% to the highest 87% within four school districts.
- Promoted the continuous improvement of teachers within the Greater Kumasi Area, bringing about 95% compliance with the implementation of the curriculum with fidelity, and achieving 70% of the objectives of the Differentiated Learning program by UNICEF.
- Developed a differentiated learning curriculum that emphasized teaching learners based on their ability levels, instead of grade levels.
- Mentored and supported teachers on classroom teaching practices using professional development programs and instructional techniques training.
- Conducted needs analysis at schools and districts in order to identify areas where additional support was needed.
- Evaluated existing curricula materials for accuracy and relevance to current educational standards.
- Facilitated collaborative teams to develop and review lesson plans with a focus on standards-based instruction.
Head of Curriculum
Jema Middle (Junior High) School
Jema, Ghana
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Revolutionized the English language curriculum and instruction, increasing pass rates from 48% to 89% in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) by implementing cross-curricular strategies and interactive lesson plans.
- Reviewed and evaluated programs for compliance with state, local, and National Council for Curriculum and Assessment regulations.
- Provided ongoing professional development opportunities for teachers in the areas of curriculum design and instruction.
- Created and maintained a database of resources to support implementation of new curricula.
- Served as an advocate for students by ensuring that their needs are met through effective instructional strategies based on sound research practices.
- Oversaw the selection process for new textbooks or other materials used in instruction.
Executive Assistant
Ministry of Local Gov't, Decentralization, and Rural Dev't
Accra, Ghana
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Developed and managed a comprehensive data management and reporting system for district-wide government initiatives, achieving 98% project coverage.
- This resulted in the Kintampo South District securing GHS 1.2 million in DPAT grants for two consecutive fiscal years (2022 and 2023), totaling GHS 2.4 million—the first time this achievement had been reached in six years.
- Collaborated with data analysts from the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralization, and Rural Development to analyze data entered into the Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) dashboard for high-level policy evaluation and informed decision-making by the President of the Republic of Ghana, resulting in increased local government funding for local development.
- Coordinated and managed the quarterly collection of performance data from all governmental agencies within the district, ensuring accurate reporting, and facilitating data-driven evaluations to support government oversight and strategic planning.
- Served as the lead documentation specialist for high-level District Security Council and Management meetings, producing detailed minutes and executing strategic communication protocols to disseminate actionable items and recommendations to key stakeholders, ensuring the efficient implementation of critical security and administrative directives.
Math and Literacy Instructional Coach
Global Partnership for Education/The World Bank Group
Jema, Ghana
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Provided customized training and coaching to over 250 teachers in the lower-performing primary schools at the district and regional levels, resulting in a 70% improvement in student achievement.
- Facilitated significant improvement in educational outcomes through targeted teacher training under the Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP), transitioning over 70% of the 35 lowest-performing primary schools in the Kintampo South District to meet set standards, up from the previous 39%.
- Coached teachers to enhance instructional practices through professional development, modeling effective strategies, and implementing classroom activities with fidelity.
- Presented tutoring workshops and academic support sessions for small groups.
- Provided professional development to teachers and administrators on instructional strategies, best practices, and implementation of curriculum.
- Verified fair and effective assessment of each student by evaluating data gleaned from diagnostic testing processes.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Literacy and Math Instructional Coach
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Accra, Ghana
10.2021 - 04.2023
- I trained and coached over 500 teachers in 61 Kintampo South School District primary schools in differentiated learning modules and methodologies to bridge the gap for learners lagging in foundational skills in literacy and mathematics.
- This resulted in 350 learners acquiring foundational skills in math and literacy.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching to over 250 teachers, and professional development opportunities to implement the differentiated modules with fidelity.
- I served as part of the supervision and evaluation team in the school district by visiting all schools within the district to ensure teachers' compliance and effective implementation of the differentiated learning curriculum.
- Mentored new or struggling teachers by offering constructive advice about pedagogical approaches.
- Facilitated collaborative teams to develop and review lesson plans with a focus on standards-based instruction.
English Instructional Coach
National Council for Curriculum and Assessment
Jema, Ghana
06.2019 - 09.2022
- Served as the Lead English Instructional Coach, training over 700 teachers in implementing the Standards-Based Curriculum for over 10,000 primary students.
- Trained over 200 teachers in implementing the Common Core Program for 29 middle school students, significantly improving student outcomes.
- Provided customized coaching and support for innovative teaching in new methodologies being implemented.
- Provided recommendations for curriculum refinement through classroom observations and evaluations during visits to Professional Learning Communities in various schools.
- Mentored new or struggling teachers by offering constructive advice about pedagogical approaches.
Teacher
Ghana Education Service
Jema, Ghana
10.2016 - 08.2021
- Developed and implemented strategic, standards-aligned lesson plans derived from weekly schemes of work, resulting in exceptional student performance on standardized national assessments through systematic instructional design and targeted learning objectives.
- Employed comprehensive assessment strategies—assessment of learning, assessment for learning, and assessment as learning—to evaluate student progress and ensure adherence to standards-based curriculum objectives by meeting predetermined knowledge and skill standards after each learning unit.
- Implemented differentiated learning strategies to teach students who are behind in foundational skills, tailoring instruction to meet individual needs and enhance academic performance, focusing on unique abilities, irrespective of grade level.
- Innovated engaging language acquisition methods by developing specialized learning games based on the Affective Humanistic Approach, fostering an emotionally supportive and interactive learning environment that enhanced student engagement and language proficiency outcomes.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum & Instruction
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD05.2025
Bachelor of Education - Psychology & Foundations of Education
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana09-2019
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Technical support
- Curriculum implementation
- Data analysis
- Instructional strategies
- Project management
- Educational assessment
- Professional development
- Leadership skills
- Effective communication
- Event organization
- Team collaboration
- Research proficiency
- Administrative support
Websites
Accomplishments
- Best Graduating Student, Faculty of Psychology and Foundation of Education, (University of Cape Coast), 2019
- Best Action Research Award: University of Cape Coast/St. John Bosco’s College of Education. Using Teaching Methods to aid Students’ Understanding and Mental Retention of Scientific Concepts: Differences between Evaporation and Condensation. (Office of the Provost of Institute of Education, University of Cape Coast), 2016
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Graduate Assistant
Guerrieri Students Union | Salisbury University
08.2023 - 05.2025
National Instructional Coach and Supervisor
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
05.2023 - 08.2023
Literacy and Math Instructional Coach
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
10.2021 - 04.2023
Head of Curriculum
Jema Middle (Junior High) School
09.2021 - 08.2023
Executive Assistant
Ministry of Local Gov't, Decentralization, and Rural Dev't
09.2021 - 08.2023
Math and Literacy Instructional Coach
Global Partnership for Education/The World Bank Group
06.2021 - 08.2023
English Instructional Coach
National Council for Curriculum and Assessment
06.2019 - 09.2022
Teacher
Ghana Education Service
10.2016 - 08.2021
Master of Education - Curriculum & Instruction
Salisbury University
Bachelor of Education - Psychology & Foundations of Education
University of Cape Coast
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