 Experienced secondary math, physics and Integrated Science teacher fully committed to improving all my students’ problem-solving, critical thinking, and core math abilities.

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Isaac Ohene Afram
11318 Gravenhurst Dr, Cincinnati 45231 OH
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

 Experienced secondary math, physics and Integrated Science teacher fully committed to improving all my students’ problem-solving, critical thinking, and core math abilities.
 Proficiency in French, strong commitment to success of all in my classroom.
 Innovative use of technology such as graphing calculators, google classroom, mastery connect and online class discussions to promote student creativity and excitement about learning.
 Enthusiastic collaborator with history of contributing to the larger life of the school – key player in planning and leading retreats, service-immersion trips, and professional development days.

EDUCATION


UNIVERSITE PARIS 1 PARIS, FRANCE
MASTER 1 MATHEMATICAL MODEL JUNE 2013


KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECH KUMASI, GHANA
MASTER OF SCIENCE INDUSTRIAL MATHEMATICS JUNE 2010


UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST CAPE COAST, GHANA
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SCIENCE) JUNE 2006

LICENSURE
STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
• Adolescences to Young Adults

SOUTH CAROLINA, USA
• SUBJECTS – MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS, AND INTEGRATED SCIENCE

GHANA EDUCATION SRVICE
• SUBJECTS – MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS, AND INTEGRATED SCIENCE

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

TEACHER,MATH MIDLANDS STEM INSTITUTE,WINNSBORO,SC (08/ 2019 -Present)
 Taught Math, Algebra and Geometry to Middle and High School Students.
 Designed instruction that focused on problem-solving and critical thinking through guided inquiry, real-world connections, and reflection.
 Integrated cooperative learning activities for students to create a sense of community, develop communication skills, demonstrate their strengths, and reduce students’ math anxiety.


Mathematics and Physics Teacher, Royal Academy, Akropong Ash, Ghana, 09/ 2015 -08/2018
 Taught Mathematics and Integrated Science to secondary School Students.
 Designed instruction that focused on problem-solving and critical thinking through guided inquiry, real-world connections, and reflection.
 Integrated cooperative learning activities for students to create a sense of community, develop communication skills, demonstrate their strengths, and reduce students’ math anxiety.
 Coordinated and led multiple professional development seminars on lesson planning and cooperative learning for faculty and other local Catholic schoolteachers.
 Assisted in planning and leading grade-level annual retreats, service-immersion trips, and freshmen orientation week to build community and spirituality among students and staff.

Mathematics and Physics Teacher, Osei Tutu Senior High School, Akropong Ash, 09/2007- 09/2015
 Designed instruction that focused on problem-solving and critical thinking through guided inquiry, real-world connections, and reflection.
 Integrated cooperative learning activities for students to create a sense of community develop communication skills and demonstrate their strengths.
 Designed and delivered educational sessions in large and small group formats, planned and implemented hands- on laboratory experiences and assigned evaluation tools for both theoretical and hands- on program



Mathematics Teacher/Counselor, Kumasi Secondary Tech School, Kumasi, Ghana 09/2006-06/2007
 Tutored students on the writing process, providing insight into what makes good writing.
 Planned and executed a creative lesson on propaganda using collaborative groups and relating the concept to the students’ lives.
 Implemented creative mathematics lessons on fractions and decimals, often using models, diagrams, and games.
 Met with parents to encourage their active involvement and to resolve disciplinary issues.


ACTIVITIES

Hall President, Outdoor Leadership Trips, KNUST, KUMASI, GHANA 06/2008-04/2010
 Collaborated with 5 other steering committee members to plan trips for 150+ undergraduate students, set goals and guidelines of organization, interview and select new leaders by group consensus.
 Committee increased participation in program by 27% over previous year through intensive networking and use of social media.
 Co-led backpacking trips to train student leaders.
 Helped students grow as leaders and as people – led discussions on group dynamics and leadership, ran first-aid simulations, taught minimum-impact camping skills.
 Assistant Examiner Physics For West African Examination Counsel

Tour Guide, Admissions Office, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana 07/2004-03/2006
 Provided tours for up to 25 prospective students and families, discussing campus life and academics.
 Organized excursions to educational sites and tourists attractions.


SKILLS

Language: Proficiency in French (master-level study)
Computers: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, And Google Classroom, google meet)
Other: MATLAB, R, C++

INTERESTS

Soccer, chess, Robotics