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Skills
Strong classroom management skills, ability to work with diverse learners, experience supporting students with IEPs, effective communication and teamwork skills, committed to inclusive education and student success.
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Google Classroom, Zoom, Google Meet, smart boards, printers, projectors, and basic computer troubleshooting.
Bachelor’s Degree in Education/Special Education, Teacher Licensure/Certification
Experience supervising students during classroom and extracurricular activities, soccer and volleyball coaching experience, strong collaboration with teachers and parents, patient and adaptable, fluent in English
About
Nicholas Kwaku Addai is my name. I hold bachelor's degree in education where i specialized in special education. I also have Diploma in Basic education as well with 12 years full time teaching experience in the Ghana Education Service. Currently am a special education Teacher at Bechem school for the Deaf and Blind school from January 2023 to date. Supporting students from preschool through junior high school in daily living skills, independent living, behavior support, speech and communication skills with average ages of 4-15 years
• Adapted teaching methods and materials to accommodate the unique needs of students with disabilities.
• Plan and deliver lessons to meet the needs of students with learning disabilities.
• Collaborate with parents and other team members to developed Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) for students with disabilities, setting specific learning goals and strategies for academic success.
• Use data- driven strategies to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Implement positive behavior intervention strategies to improve classroom engagement and reduce disruptive behaviors.
• Collaborate with parents and other specialists to support student development.
Previously I served as Basic School Special Education Teacher, kindergarten-grade 5, 09/2013-09/2018
Nkaseim Presby Basic School-Nkaseim, Ghana
• Handling learners with special needs from kindergarten to grade 5, elementary level, with average ages of 4-5 and also 10-11 and class size of 15 and 21. Providing instruction in daily living skills, independent living, speech, listening and communication skills
• Develop and implement lesson plans in accordance with the curriculum guidelines and school policies.
• Provide instruction to students using a variety of teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
• Evaluate students’ progress through constant assessment, tests, assignments, providing constructive feedback for improvement
• Collaborate with colleagues and school administrators to plan and coordinate school events, projects, and activities
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