Public Interest Advocacy and Politics Contested in the 2016 Ghana as a parliamentary candidate of the Progressive People's Party in the Manhyia North Constituency
Bertrin Amponsah Biritwum
Policy Analyst And Teacher
Paju-si
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
English as a Second Language Tutor
Global Samsong Academy
Goyang-si
02.2023 - Current
- Works with students with engaging instructional materials and activities while assisting students in enhancing their study skills and strategies.
- Assesses student proficiency and developed effective and variety of ways to target different student's level.
- Assignes sight words and extended vocabulary using phonetic instruction.
- Collaborates with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
- Motivates and monitores student progress and provides accurate feedback and support.
Research Assistant
Trans-Reg Consulting
Kumasi
01.2019 - Current
- Works collaboratively in fast-paced environment to create workable research strategies.
- Generates surveys and questionnaires to collect data for research projects and kept records for future purposes.
- Gathers data through surveys and focus groups, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Undertakes statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
- Reviews documents and data to identify trends and patterns.
Executive Director
The Highest Woman Foundation
Kumasi
01.2017 - Current
- Works closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
- Executes appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Fosters work culture of collaboration and inclusion to improve morale and organizational efficiencies.
Station Manager
GN Media
Kumasi
05.2017 - 12.2018
- Updated weekly and monthly program schedule by establishing program availability and determining best time to air.
- Previewed and evaluated local, unsolicited independent, regional and national contents to determine appropriateness for station usage.
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Implemented and maintained remote broadcast equipment to guarantee optimum safety, control and security.
Broadcast Journalist
Imperial Broadcasting Limited- Kapital Radio
Kumasi
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to deliver proper presentation.
- Conducted comprehensive research and developed targeted questions for use in guest interviews.
- Handling voice-overs following editing phase.
- Worked collaboratively with reporting crew in different locations, optimizing story for diverse listeners.
- Prepared and delivered wide range of reports, covering topics ranging from politics to family.
Science and Mathematics Teacher
Passion Senior High School
Asokore Mampong
02.2012 - 12.2014
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills by promoting culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in the classroom.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior through individualized feedback and terminal reports
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and promoted critical thinking through interactive scientific activities.
- Used exams and standardized assessment tools to measure student progress.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
Education
Master of Arts - Public Policy Analysis
KDI School of Public Policy And Management
Sejong-si, South Korea 02.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Materials Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi Ghana 08.2005 - 06.2009
Skills
Verbal and written communication
Certification
English as a Second Language Tutor, UNI-Prep Institute, San Diego. USA- March - May 2021
Additional Information
Public Speaking Engagements:
Speaker, TEDx - KDI School 2020: Everything Connects, August 2020
Interests
References
Oh, Joon (Prof)
KDI School of Public Policy and Management / Kyung Hee Univ./ Chair, Save the Children Korea
Tel: +82 10-9110-9776
ohjoonkr@gmail.com
Jimenez, Emmanuel (Prof)
Senior Fellow | International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie)
New Delhi/Washington DC/London
ejimenez@3ieimpact.org
Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom
Chairman, Groupe Nduom
Tel: +233 24 232 1055
papanduom@gmail.com
Timeline
English as a Second Language Tutor
Global Samsong Academy
02.2023 - Current
English as a Second Language Tutor, UNI-Prep Institute, San Diego. USA- March - May 2021
03-2021
Master of Arts - Public Policy Analysis
KDI School of Public Policy And Management
02.2021 - 08.2021
2020 GDLN Blended Learning Program, Distance Learning Seminar Series, South Korea - [April - June 2020]
06-2020
Third Annual Youth Academy By International Idea and the African Union, Kigali – Rwanda Training - [July, 2019]
07-2019
Research Assistant
Trans-Reg Consulting
01.2019 - Current
Women in Politics Training, Freidrich Ebert Stiftung, Accra - [March to September, 2017]
09-2017
Station Manager
GN Media
05.2017 - 12.2018
Executive Director
The Highest Woman Foundation
01.2017 - Current
Broadcast Journalist
Imperial Broadcasting Limited- Kapital Radio
01.2015 - 06.2016
Science and Mathematics Teacher
Passion Senior High School
02.2012 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Materials Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
08.2005 - 06.2009
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