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Dr Mahama Barwah
Lecturer
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Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Lecturer/Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with an extensive background in multiple education environments. A student-centric instructor, an academic facilitator and a motivational coach. Also competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher of Business and Economics
The Holt School
Wokingham
12.2019 - Current
- Supporting student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Working cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporating exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Communicating frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Grading and evaluating student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Incorporating multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planning and implementing integrated lessons to meet national standards.
External Examiner
CASS Europe PhD Programme, Ghana Technology University College
Accra
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Examined thesis of PhD candidates.
- Wrote examiner's reports on thesis.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
Lecturer
Central University
Accra
04.2015 - 09.2019
- Delivered courses in Banking and Finance to undergraduate and graduate students.
- Supervised thesis of graduate students.
- Taught total of four undergraduate and four graduate courses.
- Supervised total of 15 graduate thesis.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based on their amplified knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Led seminars and workshops to facilitate student learning and engagement and increase memory retention.
- Participated and led committee meetings to remain aware of developments in subject.
Consultant (Macroeconomic Analysis)
Green Shoots Growth Ltd
London
03.2014 - 12.2014
- Provided macroeconomic analysis.
- Provided market analysis.
- Supported clients with business analysis, documentation, and data modeling.
Advanced Level Economics Teacher
Tiffin School, Park High School, Longford Community School
London
07.2005 - 11.2014
- Delivered advanced level economics and business courses to college and secondary school students.
- Prepared schemes of work and lesson plans.
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilising creative instruction to teach individual roles of citizenship.
- Exposed students to economic reasoning skills to build perspective and critical thinking skills.
Education
Ph.D. - International Economics
University of Surrey
United Kingdom 05.2010 - 04.2014
Master of Science - International Economics, Finance And Development
University of Surrey
United Kingdom 05.2008 - 05.2010
Postgraduate Certificate of Education - Business And Economics Education
Roehampton University
United Kingdom 09.2004 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Economics and Business Finance
Brunel University
United Kingdom 05.1996 - 05.2000
Access To Business - Business
London College Printing And Distributive Trades
Elephant And Castle, United Kingdom 09.1995 - 06.1996
Skills
Well-versed in Eviews - Econometricsundefined
Additional Information
Current Employer
Mrs Anne Kennedy
Headteacher
The Holt School
Holt Lane
Wokingham
RG41 1EE
Email: a.kennedy@holt.wokingham.sch.uk
Phone: 01189780165
Previous Employer
Dr. Christopher Boachie
Former Head of Department of Banking and Finance
Central University
P. O. Box DS 2310
Dansoman
Accra - Ghana
Email: cboachie@central.edu.gh
Phone: (+233) 0302313185
Previous Employer
Mrs Colette O'Dwyer
Headteacher
Park High School
Thistlecroft Avenue
Stanmore
HA7 1PL
Email: c.odwyer@parkhighstanmore.org.uk
Phone: 02089522803
PhD Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Alex Mandilaras
Senior Lecturer
Department of Economics and Finance
University of Surrey
Guildford
GU2 7XH
Email:a.mandilaras@surrey.ac.uk
Phone: 0148 368 2768
Accomplishments
MBA Thesis Examined
- “The Effect of Microfinance as a Poverty Reduction Tool”
- “Financial Market Development and Economic Growth in Africa”
- “Recapitalisation and Bank Performance Indices: Evidence from Ghana Using the SLEMS Framework”
- “Assessing Performance Management in Public Utility Service Organisations: A Case Study of Ghana Water Company Limited and Electricity Company of Ghana”
Publications
- “Africa: Opportunity for Chemicals?” in ICIS Chemical Industry Magazine, 26th May 2014. Co-author with Bill Stringer, Director of Green Shoots Growth Ltd.
- “The Effect of IMF Programmes in Sub Sahara Africa” by Lambert Academic Publishing (LAP), 16th Dec. 2011. Available on Amazon website.
- "Ghana's Interest Rates is Killing Businesses and Suffocating Consumers" – Business and Financial Times (B&FT) and Graphic Online – Summer 2016
Media Appearance
- Appearance on “Newsfile”, a weekly show on Joy News Channel, Ghana – Summer 2016. I was on this show as the economics spokesperson for the Progressive Peoples Party, an opposition party. YouTube link: 2016 Mid-year & Supplement Budget – Newsfile on Joy News (30-7-16)
Affiliations
World Economic Association (WEA)
Royal Economic Society (RES)
Interests
Documentary films
Walking
Fishing
Research interest - Exchange rate regimes, monetary policy and capital flows,
Research interest - Commodity prices and interest rates
Research interest - Commodity prices and economic growth
Timeline
Teacher of Business and Economics
The Holt School
12.2019 - Current
External Examiner
CASS Europe PhD Programme, Ghana Technology University College
07.2018 - 09.2019
Lecturer
Central University
04.2015 - 09.2019
Consultant (Macroeconomic Analysis)
Green Shoots Growth Ltd
03.2014 - 12.2014
Ph.D. - International Economics
University of Surrey
05.2010 - 04.2014
Master of Science - International Economics, Finance And Development
University of Surrey
05.2008 - 05.2010
Advanced Level Economics Teacher
Tiffin School, Park High School, Longford Community School
07.2005 - 11.2014
Postgraduate Certificate of Education - Business And Economics Education
Roehampton University
09.2004 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Economics and Business Finance
Brunel University
05.1996 - 05.2000
Access To Business - Business
London College Printing And Distributive Trades
09.1995 - 06.1996
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