John Nii Okai

Mathematics Teacher

Male

34 y/o

Teacher

Live in Ghana

Nationality Ghana

Subject: Math

Grade: High school

Middle school

Summary

I would like to express my enthusiasm in applying for the position of a Mathematics teacher in your organization recently posted at the organization’s website. I am a Mathematics teacher, who studied Bachelor of Education degree in Mathematics at the University of Cape Coast (Ghana-Cape Coast) I have working knowledge in Excel, Microsoft Word, Power point programming and am very proficient in these IT software and skills because I practically use them for assessment and evaluation. I have a very strong analytical and problem-solving skills, communication skills, Teamwork, Leadership, Flexibility and adaptability, Self-motivation, Technical skills and ability to work on holidays and weekends and work overtime. What makes me unique is my ability to easily empathize with and relate to people. My natural ability to organize and work in a team effectively makes me unique and my passion and interest is impacting the knowledge I have acquired. As an educationist, I have spent the past 5 years of my professional and academic career focusing on nurturing a result-oriented students for a better scientific world. I have excelled in my academics and previous internships and job placement and feel that I would be an asset if I am selected to be a Mathematics teacher in your school. I have exhibited integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity in all work experience. I believe that my qualification and educational pursuits are a great fit with the kind of candidate your organization is looking for. I have always developed an interest to working with your company because its impact to the world, also providing good services to the general public. I personally believe that your organization will give me a professional exposure (day-to-day working environment). I will be privileged to work with teams, career professionals and senior management which will give me an opportunity to learn new skills and concepts and improve my leadership, problem-solving skills. I think, I will get the opportunity to grow and will be expose to more educational findings, conferences and meetings. I have a strong work ethic, I work well with teams and I want to be part of the professional Mathematics teachers in your organization to make the world a better place. The value I will bring to the organization includes a strong skill set which I have developed through my academic experience.

Work experience

Mathematics Teacher
Ghana Education Service (GES)
2021.01-Current
(5 years)
Supervising the activities of Elective Mathematics Teachers in the classroom environment Collating examination questions from individual teachers Submitting exams questions to exams committee
SANITATION COMMITTEE MEMBER
Ghana Education Service
2024.04-2024.04
To perform needs assessment. To propose measures on health matters concerning staff and students. To propose measures on sanitation issues. To monitor and ensure the implementation of measures on health and sanitation in the school SUPERVISORY REGISTRATION OFFICER NATIONAL IDENTIFICATION AUTHORITY (NIA) AUGUST 2020 Leading a team to manage the day-to-day affairs at the registration center. Building partnership with local authorities and fostering effective public relations. Preparing the procurement requirement for the center. Co-coordinating all registration and card issuance at the center. Ensuring operational excellence. Leading the provision of customer- based services. Ensuring that all complaints are promptly investigated and addressed. Preparing and submitting periodic reports on activities at the center. Ensuring professionalism, discipline and welfare of staff at the center. Securing transportation of registration equipment, materials and personalized id cards at the center. Reporting promptly all technical faults beyond first level maintenance and transporting all fault machines to the district. PRESIDING OFFICER ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF GHANA (EC) DECECMBER, 2020 Transporting the ballot box and contents to the polling station. Setting up polling booths. Organizing the layout of the polling station taking all voter needs into account. Be aware of any further issues at the polling station and address them. Be responsible for health and safety for all staff and visitors at the polling station. Ensuring the polling station is opened on time. Keeping the polling station neat and tidy. Account for and be responsible for all ballot papers issued and un-issued. Be polite and professional when dealing with all visitors at the polling station and remain impartial at all times.
MATHEMATICS TEACHER
SAKAFIA ISLAMIC SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2024.04-2024.04
Plan study programs to meet students’ needs, interest and abilities Design curriculum as per the needs of the students Evaluate and assess students’ progress on a periodic basis Monitor individual students’ progress Take corrective measures to enhance students learning abilities Prepare students’ progress reports Instruct students’ on proper use of equipment’s, materials, aids and textbooks Set and monitor standards of student behaviour Assist staff members in assessing students, attitude, learning problems Advice parents on students’ progress and development Organize class time as per the instructional plans Maintain inventory of instructional materials, aids and equipment’s Coordinate and support teaching aides and assistance in their tasks Ensure compliance of teaching objectives to state law, administrative regulations and procedures
DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE MEMBER
Ghana Education Service
2021.01-2024.04
(3 years)
Collecting the facts of all complaints arising under the Code of Ethics. Determining if a complaint has merit. Facilitating an amicable resolution to a complaint where possible. Conducting all disciplinary hearings. Making a decision on a complaint after the completion of the disciplinary proceedings. Consulting with the department of the administration in situations where the respondent is an employee
HOUSEMASTER
Ghana Education Service
2021.01-2021.01
Ensuring regular supply of utilities in the school. Ensuring that meals are served on time and under hygienic conditions. Ensuring students behave well in the dining hall. Collecting reports from dining hall prefects, dining hall master, master on duty and submitting them to the Assistant Headmaster (Domestic). Ensuring good sanitation and personal hygiene by organizing periodic inspection of surrounding. Seeing to the student’s health, in charge of the sick bay and seeing to it that sick students are referred to doctors for further treatment.
MATHEMATICS TEACHER
Ghana Education Service
2018.09-2020.12
(2 years)
Plan study programs to meet students’ needs, interest and abilities Design curriculum as per the needs of the students Evaluate and assess students’ progress on a periodic basis Monitor individual students’ progress Take corrective measures to enhance students learning abilities Prepare students’ progress reports Instruct students’ on proper use of equipment’s, materials, aids and textbooks Set and monitor standards of student behaviour Assist staff members in assessing students, attitude, learning problems Advice parents on students’ progress and development Organize class time as per the instructional plans Maintain inventory of instructional materials, aids and equipment’s Coordinate and support teaching aides and assistance in their tasks Ensure compliance of teaching objectives to state law, administrative regulations and procedures NAME REFERENCE LIST OFFICER NATIONAL IDENTIFICATION AUTHORITY (NIA) December 2019 Ensuring that voter has not voted on any other polling station as double voting is a crime. Checking the voter id cards of voters to get the correct details of the voter. Assisting the team in solving issues that arises at the polling station.
Mathematics Teacher
National Service Scheme
2019.12-2019.12
Representing the student body to the School Administration, making decisions that benefit the entire student body and successfully bridged the communication gap between leaders and student body Take proper care of properties in the school Prepare reports weekly for administration and form masters to know the progress of the class SEMINARS Attended a workshop dubbed “Pofessional Learning Community Handbook 2 (PLC) ” organized by T-TELL, NTC on November, 2023 Attended a workshop dubbed “Pofessional Learning Community Handbook 1 (PLC) ” organized by T-TELL, NTC on march, 2022 Attended a workshop dubbed “Certified Microsoft Educator” organized by T-TELL, NTC on 29th July, 2022 Attended a workshop dubbed “Applied Excel Course” by UNICA TECH CONSULT LTD at the University of Cape Coast from March 17 to April 2017 Attended a workshop dubbed “Choosing a Career, things to consider” organized by the Education Students of Ghana (ESAG), UCC branch on 11th September, 2015 Attended a workshop dubbed “Igniting Passion for Excellence” organized by LEC FOUNDATION on 17th October, 2015 Attended a workshop dubbed “After School What Next” organized by LEC FOUNDATION on 19th March, 2016
Publicity Committee Member
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST
2015.09-2016.10
(a year)
To disseminate information on all release Outcome of a meeting held by leaders. Publicity regarding dates, venues through media, posters and printing LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBER
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST
2014.09-2016.08
(2 years)
Maintaining accurate and complete financial records. Preparing and presenting accurate, timely and meaningful financial statements to the board. Helping the board understand the organizations financial status. Budgeting and anticipating financial problems. Safeguarding the organizations assets. PUBLICITY COMMITTEE MEMBER

Projects

ROLE OF PERCEIVED COMPETENCE ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MATHEMATICS INTEREST AND ACHIEVEMENT IN STATISTICS
Researcher
2018.05-2018.05
ROLE OF PERCEIVED COMPETENCE ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MATHEMATICS INTEREST AND ACHIEVEMENT IN STATISTICS

Educational experience

University of Cape Coast
MATHEMATICS
2014.09-2018.05
(4 years)
I read Bachelor of Education specializing in Mathematics.
Senior High School
Mathematics
2009.09-2013.06
(4 years)
I studied Business as a programme.