John Oware Ennin, PhD.

Expertise in educational leadership, instructional leadership and supervision, student learning and academic achievement, curriculum and instruction, Social Studies education, and assessment and evaluation in education. Proficient in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research design and implementation. Strong command of qualitative data analysis, using tools such as NVivo and Open Code v.4.0 for thematic analysis and coding.

Skilled facilitator with experience in learner-centered pedagogies and professional development for teachers. Competent in lesson planning and structured instructional delivery aligned with learning objectives and assessment needs. Experienced in facilitating collaborative learning, strengthening learner participation, and supporting classroom engagement.

Experienced in academic tutoring and learning support to improve subject understanding and learner outcomes. Skilled in classroom assessment support, including progress monitoring and feedback-oriented learning. Proven ability to support student development through organized academic enrichment activities (e.g., excursions and learning support programmes).

Developed and applied evaluation criteria for student work; supports learners' critical thinking through structured assessment and clear feedback. Effective communicator and collaborator with students and academic teams across different institutional contexts (Ghana and Hong Kong). Strong analytical and critical thinking skills applied to teaching improvement, research, and academic support.

Consistent teaching and tutoring experience across junior high, senior high, and tertiary settings, with subject specialization in Principles & Practice of Education, Social Studies Education, and related instructional support areas. Active academic responsibility as a reviewer for Smart Learning Environment (Springer Nature), demonstrating commitment to research quality and scholarly accountability.

Supply Teacher (Part-time) - Experior Asia - Hong Kong

(2026-03)

• English

Phonics Teacher (Part-time) - Primo Learning Center - Hong Kong

(2025-06 - 2026-03)

• English (Phonics)

Student Helper (Academic Support) - Lingnan University - Hong Kong

(2023-10 - 2024-04)

Senior High School Teacher - Kofi Agyei Senior High Technical School - Bampenase, Ghana

(2019-09 - 2023-08)

• Social Studies
• Economics

Lecturer (Part-time) - Valley View University - Techiman, Ghana

(2012-12 - 2019-08)

• EDST 244: Curriculum Studies
• EDST 136: Psychology and Education of Exceptional Child
• EDST 225: Principles and Practice of Education
• EDST 118: Sociological Foundations of Education
• ESST 101: The Nature and Philosophical Foundations of Social Studies
• ESST 227: Foundations of Social Studies
• ESST 217: Marriage and Family Life Issues
• ESST 201: Social Studies for Basic Schools
• ESST 232: The Development of Social Studies in Ghana and Africa
• ESST 224: Resource Development and Utilization
• ESST 228: Principles and Methods of Teaching in Social Studies
• ESST 317: Population and Development
• ESST 326: Environmental Problems in Ghana
• ESST 415: Gender Issues and Development
• ESST 417: Traditional Socio-Political Institutions in Ghana
• ESST 425: Science, Technology and Modernization
• ESST 427: The World of Work
• ESST 464: Assessment in Social Studies

Senior High School Teacher - Mpasatia Senior High Technical School - Mpasatia, Ghana

(2016-09 - 2019-08)

• Social Studies
• Economics

Demonstrator (Part-time) - University of Education, Winneba (Kumasi Campus) - Ghana

(2012-06 - 2016-08)

• EDF 111: Philosophical and Sociological Foundations of Education

Junior High School Teacher - Adobewura D/A Junior High School - Nyinahin, Ghana

(2011-09 - 2016-08)

• Social Studies
• English

Senior High School Teacher - Gyaama Pensan Senior High Technical School - Aboaso, Ghana

(2009-09 - 2011-08)

• Social Studies
• Geography

Senior High School Teacher (Intern) - Adventist Senior High School - Bantama, Kumasi, Ghana

(2009-09 - 2009-05)

• Social Studies

Junior High School Teacher - Adventist Junior High School - Old Tafo, Kumasi, Ghana

(2002-09 - 2005-08)

• Social Studies
• English
• Integrated Science

Junior High School Teacher - Seventh Day Adventist Junior High School - Tepa Ankaase, Ghana

(2000-09 - 2000-08)

• Social Studies
• Mathematics
• English
• Integrated Science

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Educational Leadership - University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (2021-01 - 2025-01)

Master of Arts - International Higher Education and Management - Lingnan University (2023-01 - 2024-01)

PhD Exchange/Visiting Research - Lingnan University (2023-01 - 2023-12)

Master of Philosophy - Educational Leadership - University of Education, Winneba (2011-01 - 2013-01)

Bachelor of Education - Social Studies Education - University of Education, Winneba (2005-01 - 2009-01)

Teachers Certificate 'A' - Teacher Training - Akrokerri College of Education (1997-01 - 2000-01)