Professional Profile
International primary educator with over five years of teaching experience in Ghana and Japan.
Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Adult Education and Lifelong Learning in Germany.
Strong alignment with the IB Primary Years Programme, inquiry-based learning, and student agency.
Experienced in multicultural classrooms and collaborative teaching environments.
Core Competencies
- IB PYP Philosophy & Learner Profile
- Inquiry-Based and Concept-Driven Teaching
- Transdisciplinary Learning
- English Language Development (EAL/ESL)
- Formative and Summative Assessment
- Differentiation and Inclusive Practice
- Classroom Management
- Educational Technology Integration
Professional Experience
Assistant Language Teacher (Primary)
Interac Corporation – Japan | 2023 – 2025
- Co-teach English in primary schools using learner-centred and inquiry-based approaches
- Support lesson planning aligned with conceptual understanding and language acquisition
- Design interactive tasks that promote collaboration, communication, and reflection
- Support diverse learners through scaffolding and differentiation
- Contribute to a classroom culture aligned with the IB Learner Profile
English Teacher (Adult & Young Learners)
GABA Corporation – Japan | 2022 – 2023
- Delivered personalised English lessons to adult learners from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Adapted instruction based on learner goals and progress
- Used ongoing feedback to support learner reflection and growth
Social Studies Teacher
The Hilltop International School – Ghana | 2021 – 2022
- Taught Social Studies across primary grade levels
- Planned active, discussion-based lessons aligned with inquiry cycles
- Assessed student learning using formative and summative methods
- Worked with parents and colleagues to support student development
Education
M.A. Adult Education and Lifelong Learning (In Progress)
Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg – Germany
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) – Basic Education
University of Cape Coast – Ghana
Certifications & Professional Training
- Postgraduate Education (PGE) – Teaching and Learning, Level 6
(EduSight Learning Institute, assessed by OTHM)
- Python Programming Certification
- TEFL / TESOL Certification
IB PYP Alignment
- Inquiry-driven lesson support
- Focus on student agency and reflection
- Promotion of international-mindedness
- Collaborative teaching practice
- Language development across the curriculum
Languages
- English – Fluent
- Japanese – Basic conversational level
- German–Basic conversational level
References
- Oscar Ocampus
E-mail: oscar@interac.jp.co
Company: Interac Corporation, Japan
- Esuman Eshun
E-mail: esumane@hilltop.edu.gh
company: The Hilltop International British School, Ghana-Kumasi