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Kennedy Glalah Winson

English Instructor/Teacher
Isehara-shi,Kanagawa

Summary

Reliable employee seeking English teaching position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.


Energetic and hardworking individual with excellent communication and organizational abilities. Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding set standards.


To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

English Teacher

SEIHA English Academy
Sumida-ku, Tokyo
08.2019 - Current
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
  • Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
  • Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
  • Adapted lesson plans and curricula to student interests, increasing GPAs and student engagement.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.

English Instructor

GABA Corporation
Machida, Tokyo
05.2019 - 11.2019
  • Evaluated students' abilities and grasp of English language, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.
  • Taught English language to young (elementary to university) students and adults learners (business English, traveling English, and English conversation) in simulated setting.
  • Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities and role playing.
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
  • Organized detailed list of resources to help students go beyond classroom environments and delve into topics of interest.
  • Encouraged participation by maintaining positive attitude and proactively engaging students in activities and lessons.
  • Planned, prepared and delivered lessons on American literature, British literature and grammar to the learners daily.
  • Used effective teaching techniques and learning strategies in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences

English Teacher

Sky Edu Language Center
Damansara, Selangor
01.2016 - 10.2017
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering supervision, reading, writing, speaking, listening, and grammar required course topics for a class of 15 students.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress (monthly tests).
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student skills and knowledge (debate/outing/simulations/role plays) for better comprehension of students learning and application.

Lecturer of Business Administration

Kedseas Institute of Management and Professional Studies
Takoradi, Western region
01.2012 - 06.2015
  • Served on academic or administrative committees related to institutional policies, departmental matters and academic issues.
  • Prepared and delivered lectures to learners graduates students and workers on courses such as financial accounting, hospitality management, marketing, human resources, entrepreneurship, and project management.
  • Selected, organized and distributed materials and supplies to meet classroom instructional needs.
  • Maintained regularly scheduled hours (average of 4 hours) in order to assist and advise students on class, program, academic and vocational plans.
  • Worked flexible hours across night (7-9 p.m), weekend and holiday shifts when needed.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Carried out day-to-day (8 hours) duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.

Program Support Officer

Montrose International
Takoradi, Western and greater Accra
04.2012 - 04.2013
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.
  • Collected, arranged and input information into database system.
  • Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Project Officer

Berea Social Foundation
Takoradi, Western Region
09.2010 - 01.2012
  • Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications.
  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Responded effectively to changes in project requirements by recalculating deliverables.
  • Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
  • Worked closely with organizations, individual businesses and government agencies to foster welcoming climate for business.
  • Developed and deepened relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Gathered and organized supporting materials for meetings and project updates.
  • Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
  • Monitored deadlines and milestones to keep team on track with project schedule.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
  • Adhered to budget requirements with excellent planning and consistent expense monitoring.
  • Built successful project plans covering objectives, resources and staffing to meet schedules.

Teacher

National Service (Government of Ghana)
Awiebo-Bibianeha , Western Region
09.2009 - 08.2010
  • Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
  • Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.

Education

Master of Education - Master of Education in Advanced Teaching

University of The People (UoP)
Pasadena, California, United States
04.2021 - Current

Diploma - Educational Psychology

Advance Learning Interactive Systems Online
Ireland
12.2018 - 01.2019

Certificate - TEFL/TESOL Certification (120 Hours)

Global Language Training
London
08.2016 - 08.2016

Diploma - Basic English Grammar

Advance Learning Interactive Systems Online
Ireland
04.2016 - 04.2016

Diploma - Teaching Skills For Educators

Advance Learning Interactive Systems Online
Ireland
04.2016 - 04.2016

Certificate - Teaching English As A Second Language (TESL)

Advance Learning Interactive Systems Online
Ireland
01.2016 - 01.2016

Graduate Diploma - Human Resources Development And Marketing

London Centre of Marketing (LCM-UK)
London
09.2010 - 04.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences

University of Cape Coast (UCC)
Cape Coast
08.2005 - 06.2009

Senior Secondary Certification - General Arts

Seinfeld Secondary School
Axim
09.2001 - 07.2004

Skills

Group and individual instruction

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Software

Word Processing skills

Internet Navigation skills

Electronic Presentation skills

Installation of Software skills

Computer Hardware Maintenance skills

Computer Application skills

Interests

Reading and Writing

Traveling/sightseeing/photography

Sports

Dancing

Listening to music

Volunteering

Problem-solving

Timeline

Master of Education - Master of Education in Advanced Teaching

University of The People (UoP)
04.2021 - Current

English Teacher

SEIHA English Academy
08.2019 - Current

English Instructor

GABA Corporation
05.2019 - 11.2019

Diploma - Educational Psychology

Advance Learning Interactive Systems Online
12.2018 - 01.2019

Certificate - TEFL/TESOL Certification (120 Hours)

Global Language Training
08.2016 - 08.2016

Diploma - Basic English Grammar

Advance Learning Interactive Systems Online
04.2016 - 04.2016

Diploma - Teaching Skills For Educators

Advance Learning Interactive Systems Online
04.2016 - 04.2016

English Teacher

Sky Edu Language Center
01.2016 - 10.2017

Certificate - Teaching English As A Second Language (TESL)

Advance Learning Interactive Systems Online
01.2016 - 01.2016

Program Support Officer

Montrose International
04.2012 - 04.2013

Lecturer of Business Administration

Kedseas Institute of Management and Professional Studies
01.2012 - 06.2015

Project Officer

Berea Social Foundation
09.2010 - 01.2012

Graduate Diploma - Human Resources Development And Marketing

London Centre of Marketing (LCM-UK)
09.2010 - 04.2011

Teacher

National Service (Government of Ghana)
09.2009 - 08.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences

University of Cape Coast (UCC)
08.2005 - 06.2009

Senior Secondary Certification - General Arts

Seinfeld Secondary School
09.2001 - 07.2004
Kennedy Glalah WinsonEnglish Instructor/Teacher