Solomon Kofi Ankomah-Twene

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Skills

•Lesson planning & curriculum alignment - standards-based unit and lesson design for early-grade learners.
•Differentiated instruction - adapting content, process, and pace for diverse learning styles and abilities.
•Assessment & data-driven instruction - formative/summative assessment design and use of results to reteach.
•Classroom & behavior management -structured routines and positive-behavior systems for inclusive classrooms.
•Family & community communication - regular progress updates and collaborative problem-solving with parents.

About

Licensed elementary classroom teacher from Ghana with 5+ years of full-time teaching experience, seeking a J-1 Teacher Exchange placement in a U.S. K-5 classroom. Learner-centered educator who blends pedagogical and heutagogical approaches including metacognition and assessment-as-learning with 21st-century instructional techniques, differentiated instruction, and collaborative learning to raise student engagement and outcomes. Experienced in curriculum planning, progress monitoring, and family communication, with a strong record of measurable gains in comprehension and participation. Committed to bringing Ghanaian culture into the U.S. classroom.