PETER JAKPA JABAL
Salisbury,MD
Summary
A highly skilled instructional coach and educationist with a deep commitment to improving educational outcomes for underperforming teachers and students in underserved communities. Proven track record as a Graduate Assistant, offering robust academic and administrative support to faculty, staff and students. Proficient in conducting research, managing projects, and assisting in project management. Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a strong dedication to staying updated with the latest best practices and trends in higher education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Assistant
Salisbury University
08.2023 - Current
- Managed the department's event scheduling system, ensuring seamless coordination of all events, and oversaw student staffing schedules to align workforce availability with operational needs and event requirements.
- Led the creation of purchasing requisitions for equipment & office supplies for the department.
- Served as the trainer in onboarding training and field training for both old and new employees.
- 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.
- Billing for all events with oversight from Coordinator
- Oversaw the EMS reservation system and managed inventory updates to ensure accurate and efficient scheduling and resource availability.
- Led in the development and implementation of continuous online training modules for Event Services student staff.
- Administered surveys to on-campus and off-campus clients to assess customer satisfaction and identify areas for improvement.
- Conducted 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.
National Instructional Coach and Supervisor
UNICEF
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Trained and supervised over 200 teachers in Suame Municipal, Greater Kumasi Area in the implementation of the Differentiated Learning module.
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Assessed students through diagnostic tests, in addition to formative and summative data.
- Promoted continuous improvement in teaching practices by leading professional learning communities focused on best practices and research-based strategies.
- Developed staff members' attitudes, skills, and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
Political Assistant
Ministry of Local Government, Decentralization and Rural Development
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Executed comprehensive administrative support to the District Chief Executive of Kintampo South District, managing high-level correspondence, coordinating cross-departmental meetings, organizing official documentation, and facilitating communication between the executive office and key stakeholders while ensuring efficient workflow and timely completion of strategic district initiatives.
- Provided information to the general public on the works and schedule of the District Chief Executive relating to community engagements, visitation to project sites and speaking on behalf of the Chief Executive by explaining some policy directions.
- Developed a media plan with credible Press Houses on publication of contents on projects, happenings within the District, writing press releases and holding press conferences to speak to issues of interest of the District.
- Orchestrated comprehensive data management and reporting system for district-wide government initiatives, compiling quarterly performance metrics and development project analytics across multiple institutions, generating executive-level reports for the Director of Local Government at the Office of the President (Jubilee House), ensuring strategic alignment and transparent communication of district achievements.
- Served as 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 efficient implementation of critical security and administrative directives.
- 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.
- Entered, managed, and generated reports on collected data into the Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) dashboard, ensuring compliance with reporting standards set by the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralization, and Rural Development to support informed decision-making and policy implementation.
- 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. Ensured data accuracy and integrity to provide actionable insights for high-level policy evaluation and informed decision-making by the President of the Republic of Ghana.
- Spearheaded quarterly SWOT analyses to assess parliamentary seat retention prospects by integrating comprehensive data on constituency development projects, government performance metrics, and constituent satisfaction surveys, resulting in data-driven strategic recommendations for party leadership to enhance regional electoral positioning.
- Responded promptly to constituent inquiries via phone or email, addressing concerns effectively while demonstrating empathy toward their situation.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with public by utilizing strategic plans.
- Organized events, meetings, and conferences to facilitate productive discussions and promote policies by the Chief Executive and Government of Ghana.
Data and Research Manager
Tridge Co. Ltd
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Prepared and managed the distribution, administering and collection of survey questionnaires on food prices to wholesalers and retailers in some parts of Ghana
- Led in conducting quantitative and qualitative field surveys into selected food prices in Ghana at wholesale and retail prices
- Served as a correspondence on gathered information and data on prices of food commodities to headquarters, Seoul
- Monitored and predicted a future price change based on the data analysis and provide correspondence
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure data integrity and validity across all stages of the research process.
- Planned or directed research, development, or production activities.
- Increased research efficiency by streamlining data collection and analysis processes.
- Streamlined data collection efforts by implementing new technologies such as online surveys or mobile apps, increasing response rates while reducing costs associated with traditional methods.
- Led regular project update meetings providing detailed status updates on timelines deliverables risks/issues and action items.
English Tutor
Akumfi Ameyaw Senior High School
09.2020 - 08.2023
- Revolutionized English language instruction through an innovative cross-curricular teaching approach, empowering students to master academic content across subjects while preparing them for the West Africa Senior School Examination, resulting in a dramatic improvement in English pass rates from 48% to 89% within one academic year.
- Designed and implemented cost-effective teaching and learning resources through innovative material development and creative improvisation strategies, enhancing student comprehension while generating 30% savings in the school district's budget for instructional materials towards my school.
- Enhanced students'' reading and writing skills by implementing interactive and engaging lesson plans.
- Developed personalized tutoring sessions based on student needs, leading to improved academic performance.
- Implemented targeted success coaching strategies integrating psychological and educational principles, fostering an inclusive learning environment that addressed individual student needs, resulting in significant academic achievement for 21 diverse learners through personalized intervention techniques and differentiated instruction.
- Delivered comprehensive career guidance and academic advising to first-generation students and learners from underserved communities, specializing in strategic elective course selection to optimize academic pathways and enhance future career opportunities, with particular emphasis on equity and access in higher education.
- Evaluated student performance, identified improvement areas and set tasks to aid goal achievement.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and offering consistent support to students.
- Reviewed and provided feedback on written assignments, helping students develop strong editing and proofreading skills.
- Mentored and coached students with focus on developing independence and self-confidence.
Instructional Coach
Global Partnership For Education
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Delivered customized training to over 250 educators as part of the Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP), specifically targeting the 35 lowest-performing basic schools in the Kintampo South School District. Enhanced teacher effectiveness and improved student outcomes through focused, data-driven instructional strategies.
- 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 basic 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.
English Instructional Coach
National Council for Curriculum and Assessment
06.2019 - 09.2022
- Served as the Lead of 15 Instructional Coaches, training over 700 teachers in the Kintampo South School District in the implementation of the Standards-Based Curriculum. Enabled these teachers to effectively implement the curriculum for over 10,000 primary students.
- Served as the Lead English Instructional Coach, training over 200 teachers in the Kintampo South District on the Common Core Program, empowering them to implement it for over 1,500 middle school students
- Promoted continuous improvement in teaching practices by leading professional learning communities focused on best practices and research-based strategies.
- Facilitated collaborative planning sessions for grade-level teams to establish learning goals and align curriculum across subjects.
Math and English Instructional Coach
UNICEF
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Trained and coached over 500 teachers in 61 basic schools in the Kintampo South School District in Differentiated Learning modules and methodologies to bridge the gap in learners lagging behind in foundational skills in Literacy and Mathematics.
- Served as part of the supervision team in the school district to ensure the effective implementation of the program by teachers.
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Developed staff members' attitudes, skills, and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by collaborating with administrators, staff, and parents on various initiatives.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Created customized professional development workshops tailored to address specific challenges identified within each department or grade level team.
Classroom Teacher
Ghana Education Service
10.2016 - 09.2020
- 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.
- Innovated engaging language acquisition methods through the development of 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.
- Combining psychological and educational principles in the classroom to help bring out the best out of every student (paying attention to individual difference and inclusion)
- Implemented differentiated learning strategies to teach students behind in foundational skills, tailoring instruction to meet individual needs and enhance academic performance, focusing on unique abilities irrespective of grade level.
- 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 post each learning unit.
- Developing games to meet the needs of students with developmental problems to promote inclusion
- Participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement and wellbeing.
- Established positive relationships with students and parents, fostering an effective learning environment.
Primary School Teaching Assistant
St. John Bosco's College of Education
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Assisting pupils during their formative assessment procedures; assessment for learning and assessment as learning to help inform how the next lesson should be taught
- Assist class teacher in assessing and grading students
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating genuine interest in their well-being, fostering positive attitudes towards learning and self improvement.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Promoted literacy skills through guided reading groups tailored to individual reading levels while implementing research-based intervention strategies when needed.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Education
M.Ed. Curriculum And Instruction -
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD05.2025
Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages -
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ04.2021
Bachelor of Education - Psychology And Foundations of Education
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana09.2019
Diploma in Education -
St. John Bosco's College of Education
Navrongo, Ghana07.2016
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Outlook
- Fast Typing
- Good listener and communicator
- Motivated
- Organizational and planning skills
- Responsibility
- Creativity
- Professional use of the social media
- Team-work oriented
- Administrative Support
- Data Analysis
- Event Organization
- Academic Research
- Event Coordination
- Operations Support
- Event Planning
- Data Acquisition
- Student Mentoring
- Data Evaluation
- Academic Support
- Curriculum Implementation
- Schedule Coordination
- Presentation Design
- Grant proposal development
Honors and awards
- Best Action Research, 10/01/16, Awarded for project work titled 'Using Teaching methods that aids Student's Understanding and Mental Retention of Scientific Concepts, Differences between Evaporation and Condensation' at the Graduation Ceremony for the conferment of a diploma in Basic Education.
- Best Graduating Student, Faculty of Education and Foundations, 09/30/19, Awarded the Overall Best Student 2018/2019 graduating year at the Faculty of Education and Foundations.
Networks and memberships
New Patriotic Party, Communication Team Member, Kappa Delta Pi
Phone
Mobile, (+1) 6672710775
Projects
Foundational and Correction Centre, Established to help children of school-going age being left out of school and neglected, including those with developmental challenges.
Certification
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher Certification - Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) International Association.
- Green Zone Advocate Certification, Department of Veterans Affairs, May, 2024
- Responsible Conduct of Research, CITI Program, Nov, 2023
Research
SCHOLARSHIP
In Review
Jabal, P. & Fox, J. (Submitted: July 11, 2024). Impact of conflict-induced violence on the mental health and psychological coping mechanisms of children in Ghana. Adversity and Resilience Science (Manuscript ID: AARS-D-24-00059).
Jabal, P. (Submitted: October 10, 2024). Exclusionary or Inclusionary? How housing policies are shaping international graduate students experiences. Frontiers in Education (Manuscript ID: 1508932).
Jabal, P. & Fox, J. (Submitted: October 18, 2024). Challenges and opportunities in implementing a standards-based curriculum in Ghana: Perspectives from the Bono East region. International Journal of Inclusive Education (Manuscript ID: 249087612).
Ongoing
Jabal, P., Wang, S.P., & Fox, J. (Started: August 2024). Artificial Intelligence Empowered Learning Support for Promoting Educational Equity: Implications of Learning Patterns for First-Generation and Minoritized Students of Color at Salisbury University.
Presented
Jabal, P. & Fox, J. (July 26, 2024). Barriers to implementing the Standards Based Curriculum in Bono East Region of Ghana and its impact on equitable education. Oral Presentation. Graduate Students Association of Ghana-USA Conference. University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland.
Jabal, P. & Fox, J. (August 29, 2024). Barriers to implementing the Standards Based Curriculum in Bono East Region of Ghana and its impact on equitable education. Poster Presentation. Summer Student Showcase. Salisbury University, Maryland.
Upcoming Presentations
Jabal, P. & Fox, J. (2025). Impact of Conflict-induced Violence on the Mental Health and Psychological Coping Mechanisms of Children in Ghana. Oral Presentation, (Virtual). The Southeast Asian Conference on Education. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Timeline
Graduate Assistant
Salisbury University
08.2023 - Current
National Instructional Coach and Supervisor
UNICEF
05.2023 - 08.2023
Math and English Instructional Coach
UNICEF
10.2021 - 04.2022
Political Assistant
Ministry of Local Government, Decentralization and Rural Development
09.2021 - 08.2023
Instructional Coach
Global Partnership For Education
06.2021 - 05.2023
Data and Research Manager
Tridge Co. Ltd
04.2021 - 08.2023
English Tutor
Akumfi Ameyaw Senior High School
09.2020 - 08.2023
English Instructional Coach
National Council for Curriculum and Assessment
06.2019 - 09.2022
Classroom Teacher
Ghana Education Service
10.2016 - 09.2020
Primary School Teaching Assistant
St. John Bosco's College of Education
09.2015 - 05.2016
M.Ed. Curriculum And Instruction -
Salisbury University
Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages -
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Education - Psychology And Foundations of Education
University of Cape Coast
Diploma in Education -
St. John Bosco's College of Education
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