Elvis Sansah
Middlesbrough,North Yorkshire
Summary
A dynamic and compassionate teacher with a brief but impactful stint in residential childcare and domiciliary care. Leveraging my diverse skill set, including strong communication, empathy, and crisis management, I am committed to providing safe, supportive, and nurturing environments for children and young people.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Domiciliary care worker
Comfort Call
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
2023.02 - 2024.02
- Offered compassionate physical and emotional support to patients, enhancing overall health and wellbeing.
- Assisted clients with adapting to life changes due to bodily or brain injuries.
- Cooked meals to meet diverse dietary requirements.
- Picked up clients' shopping and prescriptions.
- Used manual handling techniques and lifting aids to position clients in safe, comfortable postures.
- Accompanied clients to important appointments.
Residential childcare worker
Transforming Lives Company
Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham
2022.05 - 2022.09
- Supported 16+ young adults to live independently.
- Wrote daily, weekly, and monthly LAC reports.
- Prepared needs assessment, risk assessment, and support plans.
- Provided outreach support.
- Engaged service users in key work discussions and activities.
Teacher of English
Kemp Methodist Junior High School
Aburi, Ghana
2015.09 - 2022.01
- Planned and presented lessons to facilitate students' understanding and application.
- Prepared and distributed learning material such as notes, assignments, and quizzes.
- Sourced resources and supplies needed for lessons
- Graded assignments and quizzes on time.
- Documented and reported on students' progress.
Teacher of English
AME Zion Junior High School
Akim Akroso, Ghana
2012.09 - 2015.08
- Planned and presented lessons to facilitate students' understanding and application.
- Prepared and distributed learning material such as notes, assignments, and quizzes.
- Sourced resources and supplies needed for lessons.
- Graded assignments and quizzes on time.
- Documented and reported on students' progress.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Teesside University
Middlesbrough 2022.01 - 2023.06
Bachelor of Education - Psychology and Foundations of Education in English
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana 2014.10 - 2016.07
Diploma in Basic Education - Education
Foso College of Education
Assin Foso, Ghana 2009.09 - 2012.07
Secondary School Certificate Examination - Business
Obiri Yeboah Senior High School
Assin Foso, Ghana 2002.09 - 2005.07
Skills
- Organizational ability
- Behaviour management
- Time management
- Emotional support
- Knowledge of ICT
Affiliations
- Reading
- Playing table tennis
- Cleaning
Timeline
Domiciliary care worker
Comfort Call
2023.02 - 2024.02
Residential childcare worker
Transforming Lives Company
2022.05 - 2022.09
Master of Arts - Education
Teesside University
2022.01 - 2023.06
Teacher of English
Kemp Methodist Junior High School
2015.09 - 2022.01
Bachelor of Education - Psychology and Foundations of Education in English
University of Cape Coast
2014.10 - 2016.07
Teacher of English
AME Zion Junior High School
2012.09 - 2015.08
Diploma in Basic Education - Education
Foso College of Education
2009.09 - 2012.07
Secondary School Certificate Examination - Business
Obiri Yeboah Senior High School
2002.09 - 2005.07