Gideon Nyarko
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Skills
Mathematics lesson Planning , Assistant examiner for West African Examination Council, Peer tutoring, Student mentoring, Excellent communication, Formative assessment, Data analysis with excel and power BI
About
I am a professional mathematics teacher from Ghana with more than fifteen (15) years of teaching experience at the junior and senior high school levels. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics Education and have received several local and national recognitions for excellence in teaching.
Throughout my career, I have developed the following pedagogical skills;
• Strong content knowledge in mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus)
• Differentiated instruction for mixed-ability classroom
• Data-driven instruction using quizzes, test and diagnostic assessments
• Collaborative team teaching and participation in professional learning community (PLC)
• Culturally responsive teaching in diverse classrooms
My teaching approach focuses on building strong foundational skills, encouraging problem solving and helping students understand how mathematics applies to real-life situations. I believe every student can succeed in mathematic when given the right support. I encourage my students to ask question, collaborate with their peers and take responsibility for their learning. I also use differentiated teaching and learning strategies to support students with different learning styles and abilities.
My commitment to continuous professional growth and positive contribution to school community has;
• Improved students pass rate in the national mathematics examinations from woefully 25% in 2019 to over 80% in 2024.
• Successfully prepared multiple graduating classes for final examinations, with several students passing and qualifying for further studies
• Lead school-wide mathematics intervention programs that reduced number of failing students by more than 30%.
• Mentored newly posted and national service personnel, contributing to improved lesson delivery and classroom management.