Appiah Isaac

Dedicated and award-winning teacher with fifteen (15) years of teaching experience teaching Grades 5–16, committed to student achievement and instructional excellence. Skilled in lesson planning, classroom management, individualized support, leadership, ICT, and helpdesk services. Responsible, professional, and team-oriented, with additional skills in drawing, painting and sculpture.

Elementary School Teacher (Grades 5 & 6 English & ICT Teacher) - Heman Municipal Assembly Elementary School - Kumasi, Ghana

(2011-09)

• Plan and deliver daily literacy instruction for Grade 5 & 6 students, integrating phonics-based reading, comprehension, writing and vocabulary aligned with Standard Based Curriculum
• Implement a balanced literacy framework using guided reading groups, literature circles and independent reading stations to meet varied ability levels and improve reading proficiency resulting in an increased test scores in among 95% of students
• Led differentiated reading groups based on running record tests resulting in average student
• Use formative assessment (running records, exit tickets) and summative data to track progress and regroup students weekly for targeted interventions.
• Plan and develop intervention strategies for struggling learners.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams through weekly PLCs to co-plan units, analyze learner data and share instructional strategies. Differentiate lesson plans for special-needs learners.
• Supervise students during breakfast, lunch, recess and dismissal, ensuring safety and reinforcing school-wide expectations.

English Tutor – Teaching Practice - Atwima Kwanwoma Senior High School - Kumasi, Ghana

(2016-04 - 2016-06)

• Plan and deliver daily literacy instruction for Grade 12 students, integrating phonics-based reading, comprehension, writing and vocabulary aligned with Standard Based Curriculum.
• Implement a balanced literacy framework using guided reading groups, literature circles and independent reading stations to meet varied ability levels and improve reading proficiency resulting in an increased test scores in among 90% of students.

Bachelor of Education - English Language, Senior High School Education - Valley View University (2013-08 - 2016-07)

Diploma - Basic Education - Ofinso College of Education (2008-08 - 2011-09)

Certificate - I.C.T - Community Information / I.C.T School (2010-05 - 2010-11)

Senior Secondary School Certificate - Presbyterian Secondary School (2001-08 - 2004-06)