SANDRA AGYEI-POKU
Business Teacher
Summary
CAREER PATH
Compassionate Business Teacher with [10] years of experience. Detail-oriented planner with talent for developing individualized lesson plans and project-based learning to build economic reasoning skills. Student-centric instructor with unwavering commitment to optimizing success.
As a dedicated person and a teacher, I found pride in seeing all my students achieve passing results in all their exams and continue to strive through their chosen career path.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Studies Teacher
Ministry of Education, Fatima Al Zahra Secondary School Girls
2016.08 - Current
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction to teach individual roles of citizenship.
- Represented content using technologies and pedagogical techniques to enhance learning.
- Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to multiple learning styles.
- Recorded grades and developed accountability through bi-weekly progress monitoring.
- Implemented problem- and project-based learning initiative to cover history, government, economics and civics.
- Facilitated learning with aids, technology and equipment to stimulate higher-level thinking.
- Attended department initiatives for professional growth to meet career benchmarks.
- Encouraged student participation and provided feedback to improve student performance.
Business Tutor
Foundation Campus
Coventry
2014.06 - 2016.08
- Undertook all forms of pedagogic work that included classroom teaching, tutorial work and associated outreach duties, residential, open and distance learning courses and student placements
- Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
- Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
- Maintained records of student assessments, tutoring activities and results.
- Mentored and coached students with focus on developing independence and self-confidence.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
- Participated in appropriate team and committee meetings
- Participated in internal verification and moderation procedures
Business Studies Teacher
Sandwell College
West Bromwich
2013.10 - 2014.06
- Assisted teachers with day to day planning and compiling of e-portfolio for students’ assessment and record
- Was responsible for planning, delivering and assessing student work on BTEC courses,
- Ensured the departmental objectives and learning outcomes are met, and content is relevant and reflects current practice
- Updated and improved course documentation and guidance materials as appropriate, to enhance the student experience and support student progression
- Web-based and blended learning) to enhance the student experience.
Business Lecturer
Midlands International College
Birmingham
2013.09 - 2014.02
- Was responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing student work on HND courses, ensuring that departmental objectives and learning outcomes are met, and content is relevant and reflects current practice
- Updated and improved course documentation and guidance materials where appropriate, to enhance the student experience and support student progression
- Attended Faculty, Department and Programme meetings/boards, as required, to contribute to the decision-making process and to develop productive working relationships within and across teams
- Set assessments, mark, and assess students work, including examinations, contributing to the management of learning/curriculum programmes
- Contributed to the day-to-day organisations, running and administration of the school and ensure schemes of work, lesson plans files are kept up to date
Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Education - Education
Wolverhampton University
Walsall Campus 2013.09 - 2014.07
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Coventry University
Coventry 2008.09 - 2011.07
Business Studies
Bournville College of F.E
Birmingham 2005.09 - 2008.06
Skills
Collaboration and Creativity
Active listening
Multitasking
Computer skills
Communication skill
Entrepreneurship expertise
Accomplishments
Foundation Campus - Coventry University), Inspirational Teacher, 2014-2016.
- Achieved Inspiration Teacher by completing 100% with accuracy, efficiency and commitment.
Certification
Certified [Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)], [Alison-online] - [One week]
Timeline
Certified [Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)], [Alison-online] - [One week]
2023-04
Business Studies Teacher
Ministry of Education, Fatima Al Zahra Secondary School Girls
2016.08 - Current
Business Tutor
Foundation Campus
2014.06 - 2016.08
Business Studies Teacher
Sandwell College
2013.10 - 2014.06
Postgraduate Certificate in Education - Education
Wolverhampton University
2013.09 - 2014.07
Business Lecturer
Midlands International College
2013.09 - 2014.02
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Coventry University
2008.09 - 2011.07
Business Studies
Bournville College of F.E
2005.09 - 2008.06