WENDY ADJELEY ADJEI
1245 Indiana Street, Hammond
Summary
A conscientious, motivated, friendly, enthusiastic, and professional teacher with extensive experience in administration. A highly organized and efficient individual, whose thorough and precise approach to teaching and projects has yielded excellent results. Articulate professional with substantial experience in assisting professors and supporting students. Skilled in curriculum development and assessment with an understanding of different learning styles and abilities. Smart and committed to creating a safe and inclusive learning environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Department of Communication and Creative Art
08.2022 - Current
- Planning and teaching Com 11400 - Basic Public Speaking
- Participating in, collecting data, and submitting data for the Com 11400 assessment
- Keeping a minimum of 2 office hours per week
- Updating the grade book in Brightspace
- Assessing and giving feedback to students
- Serving as a resource to students
- Attending and participating in departmental and University orientation sessions, workshops, meetings, and training
- Submitting class requests to the basic course coordinator.
- Checked assignments, proctored tests, and provided grades according to university standards.
- Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
- Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
- Coordinated homework and assignments for absent students.
- Offered office hours and one-on-one meetings with students to provide additional support and guidance to students.
- Advised and mentored students on navigating academic and professional goals with support and guidance.
- Planned and delivered lectures and course materials to communicate course content and provide students with subject matter knowledge.
- Kept accurate records of student performance to track student progress and provide feedback on performance.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to improve teaching and learning by sharing resources and best practices.
- Created and maintained course websites and materials to provide students with easy access to course materials and resources.
- Devised and implemented strategies for engaging students in class discussions.
- Helped students develop diligent study habits and strategies to achieve successful outcomes.
- Monitored student progress to identify weaknesses and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with students and faculty members.
- Offered guidance to students on academic and career planning to support professional goal setting.
- Collaborated with staff in curriculum reviews to improve course and program offerings.
- Offered support for online and distance learning to provide instruction for students unable to attend classes in person.
- Assessed student learning to evaluate teaching method success and make necessary adjustments.
- Provided individual and group instruction to tailor teaching approaches to different student needs.
- Mentored and advised students to focus on academics and explore career paths and opportunities.
Assistant Instructor
Upward Bound Program
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Teach Com 114
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Created lesson materials, visuals, and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Recorded grades for coursework and tests on brightspace.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Collaborated with other instructional assistants and teachers to provide comprehensive support to students and deliver instruction aligned with curriculum standards.
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Supervised extracurricular activities to provide students with opportunities to explore interests and develop new skills.
- Provided performance feedback to help students understand strengths and areas for improvement.
- Assisted with classroom technology to prepare students with the skills needed to succeed in a technology-rich world.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small-group assistance.
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based strategies to foster independence and social-academic engagement,
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
Educator/ Teacher
CEF-UPS ACADEMY
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Teaching English as a Home Language and First Additional Language.
- Teaching and maintaining high-quality teaching.
- Presenting a professional and friendly first impression of the firm to learners, parents, and all visitors and officials.
- Keeping records of learner performance and giving effective and immediate feedback to parents and other stakeholders.
- Maintaining regular contact with learners, and parents. for learners with low performance.
- Administering and evaluating classwork and examinations.
- Solving conflicts and maintaining peace at all times.
- Attending and participating in orientations and seminars to enrich myself.
- Reorganizing meetings between the school and other stakeholders (parents).
- Managing class emails.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide the best learning environment for children.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise the curriculum, enhancing the learning experience.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities in the classroom to enhance the learning experience.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide a safe and educational experience.
- Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
- Developed and implemented useful behavior management strategies to instill discipline and compliance with the conduct code.
- Collaborated with administrators to develop school-wide initiatives to promote academic excellence.
- Replenished classroom supply levels to support planned lessons and activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Met with students, parents, and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Prepared quizzes, tests, and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Educator/ Teacher
BEACON COLLEGE
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Teaching English as a Home Language
- Teaching and maintaining high-quality teaching
- Keeping records of learner performance and giving effective and immediate feedback to parents and other stakeholders
- Maintaining regular contact with learners, and parents for learners with low-performance
- Administering and evaluating classwork and examinations
- Solving conflicts and maintaining peace at all times
- Resource to learners
- Attending and participating in orientations and seminars to enrich myself
- Reorganizing meetings between the school and other stakeholders (parents)
- Devised and implemented a new filing and indexing system for files, resulting in greater ease of access and a more time-efficient process
- Helped provide a safer workplace by cataloging and dispatching health and safety information and posters for the whole company
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide the best learning environment for children.
- Organizing stationery orders and liaising with suppliers to meet business requests.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide the best learning environment for children.
- Met regularly with a team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
Secretary
Ghana National Service Scheme
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Maintaining and organising the company filing system
- Answering incoming calls
- Typing all necessary documents and correspondence as required
- Printing any supplementary notes as required
- Running professional errands
- Communicating with all national service personnel.
Education
Master of Arts - Communication Studies
Purdue Northwest University
Hammond, IN05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics/Ghanaian Language
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana05.2014
High School Diploma -
IPMC
Accra, Ghana01.2009
High School Diploma -
Ningo Secondary School
Accra, Ghana09.2008
Skills
- Proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office, including, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Reliable and honest
- Pay attention to details and creative
- Team player
- Work on minimal or no supervision
- Multi-tasking
- Good human relations and interpersonal skills
- Friendly and motivating
- Lesson Planning
- Research Support
- Tutoring and Mentoring
- Time Management
- Good managerial and organizational skills
References
Professor Catherine Gillotti (Ph.D)
Associate dean of Undergraduate Studies, College of Humanities, education and social sciences
Department of Communication and Creative Arts
Email: gillottc@pnw.edu
Number: (219-989-2009)
Kofi Abrefa Busia (Ph.D)
Head of Department
Department of Ghanaian Languages and Linguistics
Email: kabrefa@ucc.edu.gh
Number: +233 243113916
Personal Information
Hobbies: Reading, Researching, Script writing, Watching movies, and listening to music.
Timeline
Assistant Instructor
Upward Bound Program
06.2023 - 08.2023
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Department of Communication and Creative Art
08.2022 - Current
Educator/ Teacher
CEF-UPS ACADEMY
01.2022 - 07.2022
Educator/ Teacher
BEACON COLLEGE
01.2016 - 01.2022
Secretary
Ghana National Service Scheme
08.2014 - 08.2015
Master of Arts - Communication Studies
Purdue Northwest University
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics/Ghanaian Language
University of Cape Coast
High School Diploma -
IPMC
High School Diploma -
Ningo Secondary School
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