Working with children at the primary level because it is easy to mould them academically and behaviour wise
Alexander Ghanney
Teacher
Gaborone
Summary
Goal-oriented educator and leader dedicated to strengthening administrative operations to streamline costs and enhance procedures. Cultivate long-lasting relationships with students and staff to strengthen program success. Motivational leader with top-notch communication, organizational and strategic planning abilities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Head of Brand and a member of SMT
1 2021
- Prepare CAT Time tables for Primary and High School each Term
- Responsible for storing exam scripts and running Exams (CATS, PSLE and IGCSE)
- Register Standard 7 Students for Primary School Leaving Examination (BEC PSLE)
- Register students for International General Certificate of Secondary Education and AS Level candidates
- (Cambridge Exams)
- Prepare Data Analysis of Continuous Assessment Test and Examinations for improvement of students academic performance
- Prepare Data analysis of PSLE and IGCSE Exams results to advice Management
- Completing F5c Annual Return form for the Ministry of Basic Education
- Ensure high academic standards are maintained by teachers
- (Following PSLE/Cambridge Curriculum) Tracking the teaching of ADvTECH initiatives: Respect, Diversity and Inclusion (RDI and Global Citizen Program), MAP Tests, Inquiry Based Learning, ADVLEARN Homework Platform
- Tracking performance of Top and Bottom Achievers at the end of each Term
- Prepare Academic Strategies and Assessments Policy Documents for the School
- Set and hold meetings on MS Teams
- Arrange for students to participate in International Competitions
- (Eg
- Mental Maths World Cup, Maths Olympiad, National School Quiz Competition, Orate Mout Court Debate)
- Prepare Professional Training Schedule with facilitators for Satff in GIS
- Prepare Academic Calendar for each Term.
Principal
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Supervised 75 Teachers and about 1200 Primary School Students
- Prepared Term Planners each Term
- Responsible for recruiting teachers for the Primary School
- Held Staff meetings, HOD Meetings and organised workshops
- Responsible for the Primary School enrolment campaign
- Conducted appraisals on teachers for contract renewals
- Checked end of term reports
- Organised school events such as Family Fun Day, Wellness Day, Career Day to promote GIS.
Standard 4 Class Teacher/HOD
GIS
01.2012 - 01.2015
- To provide wholistic education to Standard 4 pupils and equip them with Core Skills for them to become Global Citizens.
Senior Teacher, Standard Head and Standard 3 Class Teacher
Rainbow School
01.2011 - 12.2011
Standard 3 Class Teacher
Phakalane Primary
01.2011 - 12.2011
Class Teacher and Standard Head/Senior Teacher for Standard 4
Rainbow Primary School
01.2004 - 12.2010
- Taught Standard 4 pupils, subjects of English, Mathematics, Science and Cultural Studies
- Prepared schemes of work for the various core subjects on an annual basis as well as prepare daily and weekly forecasts
- Designed teaching aids and displayed them in my classroom to enable my pupils to learn easily
- Prepared and marked academic assessment tests and exercises for each module before embarked on a new course module
- Ensured that pupils grasped full understanding of concepts
- Was actively involved in extra curricula activities such as coaching under 13 Cricket Team, coached under 9 to under 13 Soccer teams.
Standard 4 Class Teacher
Phakalane Primary
01.2004 - 01.2010
Standard 5 Class Teacher
Phakalane Primary
01.2001 - 12.2002
Education
Bachelor of Education Degree (Social Sciences) - Sociology And Economics
University of Cape Coast
Ghana 04.2001 -
Advanced Level Certificate (A Level) - Business Management
La Bone Secondary School
Ghana09.1991
Cambridge School Certificate (O’ Level) - undefined
St Augustine’s College
Skills
Instructional Leadership
Faculty Management
Innovative thinking
Research expertise
Academic advising
Staff Development
Collaborative Problem-Solving
Time Management
Problem-solving abilities
Self Motivation
Adaptability and Flexibility
Effective Communication
Data Analysis
Workshopstrainingattended
- Fire Marshal Level 1&2 Training
- Conference on 21st Century Core Skills in South Africa (2016)
- ICC introduction to Cricket held at Gaborone Cricket Club
- Soccer Referees Course held at Westwood Primary School
Drivinglicense
Class B
Position Held
- Standard 4 Class Teacher, Jan 2004-2010, Rainbow Primary School, Gaborone, Block 9
- Standard 3 Class Teacher, Jan 2011- Dec 2011, Rainbow Primary School, Gaborone. Block 9
- Standard 5 Class Teacher, Jan 2001- Dec 2002, Phakalane Primary, Phakalane, Botswana
- Standard 4 Class Teacher, Jan - Dec 2000, Phakalane Primary, Phakalane, Botswana
Currentjobtitle
Academic Head of Brand. (Crèche to AS Level)
Personal Information
Nationality: Ghanaian
References
- Mrs. Vimbai Chibatwa, Pre-School Deputy Principal, Gaborone International School, 76624484
- Mrs. Catherine Mubata, Phase Coordinator- Lower School, Gaborone International School, 72138565
- Elizabeth Macharia, Standard 4 HOD, Gaborone International School, 71868776
Volunteer Experience
- Developed a Fire Prevention and Management Policy for GIS and had Fire Drill practice sessions each term
- Have organised Family Fun Day events at GIS to raise funds for the development of the school
- Teacher’s Welfare Club Chairperson – Gaborone International School (2012 to 2013)
- Teacher’s Welfare Club Chairperson – Rainbow School (2007 to 2009)
Interests
analysing data and watching soccer
Analyze results after generating merit order list to know how students have performed, track the performance of top achievers as well as low achievers.
I also analyse hit maps to determine questions that were not answered correctly for reteaching or revision of concepts to be done.
Timeline
Principal
01.2016 - 01.2022
Standard 4 Class Teacher/HOD
GIS
01.2012 - 01.2015
Senior Teacher, Standard Head and Standard 3 Class Teacher
Rainbow School
01.2011 - 12.2011
Standard 3 Class Teacher
Phakalane Primary
01.2011 - 12.2011
Class Teacher and Standard Head/Senior Teacher for Standard 4
Rainbow Primary School
01.2004 - 12.2010
Standard 4 Class Teacher
Phakalane Primary
01.2004 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Education Degree (Social Sciences) - Sociology And Economics
University of Cape Coast
04.2001 -
Standard 5 Class Teacher
Phakalane Primary
01.2001 - 12.2002
Academic Head of Brand and a member of SMT
1 2021
Advanced Level Certificate (A Level) - Business Management
La Bone Secondary School
Cambridge School Certificate (O’ Level) - undefined
St Augustine’s College
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