Prosper Kwaku Tuffour
Columbia,USA
Summary
Experienced secondary mathematics teacher with over six years of teaching experience in high school and junior high school mathematics in both the United States and Ghana. Hold a Master of Education in Mathematics Education and multiple teaching licenses in the United States. Skilled in differentiated instruction, gifted education, culturally responsive teaching, and integrating technology into mathematics instruction.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Mathematics Teacher
Richland Northeast High School
Columbia, South Carolina, USA
01.2022 - Current
- Teach Mathematics, including, Algebra, Geometry, Statistics and Probability, Pre-Calculus and Calculus to high school students.
- Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Use technology such as Desmos, GeoGebra, and graphing calculators to support instruction.
- Differentiate instruction for gifted students and struggling learners.
- Analyze student data and assessment results to improve instruction.
- Provide after-school tutoring and academic support.
- Communicate with parents regarding student progress and performance.
- Serve as a high school soccer coach and student organization advisor.
Mathematics Teacher
Benkum Senior High School
Eastern Region, Ghana
01.2019 - 01.2022
- I taught secondary core and further mathematics.
- Prepared students for the West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
- Organized after school tutoring for struggling students.
- Assisted with curriculum planning and departmental activities.
Mathematics Teacher
Kotoso D/A Junior High School
Ghana
01.2016 - 01.2019
- I taught junior high school mathematics.
- Prepared students for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
- Developed instructional materials and assessments.
- Improved student performance in mathematics examinations.
Education
Master of Education - Mathematics Education
American College of Education
USABachelor of Education - Mathematics
Valley View University
GhanaDiploma in Basic Education - undefined
University of Cape Coast
GhanaSkills
- Secondary Mathematics Instruction
- Algebra, Geometry, Statistics and Probability, Pre-Calculus, Calculus
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Gifted Education
- Student Assessment and Data Analysis
- Educational Technology (Desmos, GeoGebra, Google Classroom)
- Lesson Planning and Curriculum Development
- Culturally Responsive Teaching
- Student Engagement Strategies
Coaching and Extracurricular Activities
High School Soccer Coach Advisor, National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Cultural Exchange Program Coordinator (USA–Ghana Student Collaboration) High School Soccer Coach Advisor, National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Cultural Exchange Program Coordinator (USA–Ghana Student Collaboration)
Certification
- South Carolina Teaching License – Secondary Mathematics
- South Carolina Gifted and Talented (GT) Endorsement
- Initial Teaching License – State of Iowa
- Pathways to Teach Canada Credential Assessment – Completed
- Manitoba Teacher Certification – In Process
Languages
English
Timeline
High School Mathematics Teacher
Richland Northeast High School
01.2022 - Current
Mathematics Teacher
Benkum Senior High School
01.2019 - 01.2022
Mathematics Teacher
Kotoso D/A Junior High School
01.2016 - 01.2019
Diploma in Basic Education - undefined
University of Cape Coast
Bachelor of Education - Mathematics
Valley View University
Master of Education - Mathematics Education
American College of Education