Isaac Marfo
bradford,west yorkshire
Summary
I am an astute educator with a proven background in meeting and exceeding operational objectives. As an organized, dependable and experienced teacher with twelve years of experience, I am capable of achieving company goals through exceptional planning and prioritization with little or no supervision. I was successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I am a highly organized, resourceful and forward-thinking leader experienced in working in team environments
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head of science department
ghana education service
agogo, ashanti
2023.05 - 2024.01
- Enforced fair and equitable disciplinary code to protect students and staff.
- Collaborated with parents and teaching staff on strategies to reduce disruptive behavioural incidents.
- Led and motivated teaching and support staff to continuously improve knowledge and abilities for optimum student education and support.
- Elevated school profile to bring in better staff, students and partnerships.
- Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
- Analysed programme trends to identify areas of improvement and recommended corrective actions.
- Strengthened community engagement strategies to boost programme outreach.
- Modernised instructional plans and educational approaches to enhance student learning.
- Maintained programme operating within budget levels, maximising resource utilisation whilst minimising costs.
Biology teacher
ghana education service
Agogo, Ashanti
2012.04 - 2024.01
- Organised biology field trips to zoos and museums for multiple classes.
- Supervised students during lunch times and sports days.
- Researched new topics and teaching styles to incorporate into lesson plans.
- Tailored lesson plans to target student needs, learning difficulties and examination specifications.
- Created tangible and relevant learning experiences through hands-on activities.
- Gave feedback to build confidence and raise attainment levels.
- Prepared students for exams using thorough revision and sample exam exercises.
- Delivered interactive classes to drive student engagement.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and sourced supplies within allocated budget.
- Coached students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to engage with biology course material.
- Cultivated critical thinking skills through experiments and class discussions.
Field officer
forestry commission
kumasi, ashanti
2009.09 - 2012.03
- Collaborated with local authorities, NGOs and UN agencies to assess security conditions, share information and coordinate efforts to safeguard humanitarian missions.
- Took statements regarding public or domestic incidents to support evidence and documentation.
- Gathered comprehensive information and intelligence to support team objectives.
- Serviced and enforced statutory notices relating to antisocial behaviour and statutory nuisance.
- Provided evidence at court hearings with clear and balanced communication style.
- Responded to callouts within established target time, handling breaches with rigour.
Education
LLM - Natural Resource and environmental law and policy
University of Bradford
Bradford 2024.01 - 2025.03
Mphil Ecology - Biology (Ecology)
Kwame Nkrumah university of science and technology
kumasi 2018.09 - 2022.11
Post graduate diploma in education - education
university of education
Winneba 2014.03 - 2015.08
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources
Kwame Nkrumah University of science and technology
kumasi 2005.09 - 2009.06
West Africa Senior Secondary School Certificate - science
Dwamena Akenten Senior High School
Ashanti 2001.09 - 2004.06
Skills
- Classroom instruction
- Regulatory compliance
- Parent communication
- Programme management
- Advisory
- Student assessments
- Progress monitoring
- Staff evaluations
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office package
- Multilingual
Timeline
LLM - Natural Resource and environmental law and policy
University of Bradford
2024.01 - 2025.03
Head of science department
ghana education service
2023.05 - 2024.01
Mphil Ecology - Biology (Ecology)
Kwame Nkrumah university of science and technology
2018.09 - 2022.11
Post graduate diploma in education - education
university of education
2014.03 - 2015.08
Biology teacher
ghana education service
2012.04 - 2024.01
Field officer
forestry commission
2009.09 - 2012.03
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources
Kwame Nkrumah University of science and technology
2005.09 - 2009.06
West Africa Senior Secondary School Certificate - science
Dwamena Akenten Senior High School
2001.09 - 2004.06