Richard Joy Mensah
Teacher
Agona Swedru
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
23
23
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Examiner
West African Examination Council
Cape Coast
07.2021 - Current
- Forwarded worksheets to administrative support staff for final processing.
- Mark student script.
- Gathered data for management review.
Teacher
Ghana Education Service
09.2006 - Current
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- 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.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Education
Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training
Kumasi, Ghana 08.2015 - 07.2019
Diploma In Basic Education -
University of Education, Winneba
Winneba, Ghana 08.2007 - 07.2010
3-years Post Secondary Certificate 'A' -
Komenda College of Education
Komenda, Ghana 10.2003 - 08.2006
SSSCE -
Swedru School of Business
Agona Swedru, Ghana 01.1999 - 07.2001
BECE -
Agona West Municipal Basic School 'C'
Agona Swedru 09.1994 - 08.1998
End of Year Examination -
Narrow Way International School
Agona Swedru 09.1993 - 07.1994
End of Year Examination -
A.M.E Zion Basic School
Agona Swedru 09.1990 - 07.1993
End of Year Examination -
Bawjiase S.D.A Basic School
Awutu Bawjiase 09.1987 - 07.1990
Skills
Classroom Instruction
Student Engagement
Analytical, logical and a determined approach towards problem solving
Pays attention to details
Assertive and initiative oriented
Works well under pressure and in a team
Learns quickly with little or no supervision
Ability to communicate effectively with people at all organizational levels
Sociable
Satellite TV and CCTV Camera Installer
Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Assistant Examiner
West African Examination Council
07.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Education
Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training
08.2015 - 07.2019
Diploma In Basic Education -
University of Education, Winneba
08.2007 - 07.2010
Teacher
Ghana Education Service
09.2006 - Current
3-years Post Secondary Certificate 'A' -
Komenda College of Education
10.2003 - 08.2006
SSSCE -
Swedru School of Business
01.1999 - 07.2001
BECE -
Agona West Municipal Basic School 'C'
09.1994 - 08.1998
End of Year Examination -
Narrow Way International School
09.1993 - 07.1994
End of Year Examination -
A.M.E Zion Basic School
09.1990 - 07.1993
End of Year Examination -
Bawjiase S.D.A Basic School
09.1987 - 07.1990
Reading, listening to music and watching movies
Richard Joy Mensah
21st March 1982
Ghanaian
+233 243755173/0209008606
kwesidarko2010@yahoo.com
Reading, listening to music and watching movies
Richard Joy Mensah
21st March 1982
Ghanaian
+233 243755173/0209008606
kwesidarko2010@yahoo.com