Aaron Twum Akwaboah is seeking an instructional position where he can apply over a decade of experience as a public school teacher. He has a master's degree in education and teaching credentials. His experience includes positions as a social studies teacher, assistant principal, and athletic director where he demonstrated strengths in areas such as curriculum development, classroom management, supporting special needs and ELL students, and instructional leadership. He also has experience coaching several sports teams and involvement in community organizations.

1. Aaron Twum Akwaboah
5251W.21st
St. n Los Angeles, CA 90016 n 323-533-2337 n aaronakwaboah@gmail.com n mrakwaboah.weebly.com
O B J E C T I V E
With more than a decade of successful Public School Instructional experience, I am enthusiastically
seeking an Instructional position where I may apply my skills, education, and knowledge in the pursuit
of becoming a next generation educator.
C O R E C O M P E T E N C I E S
• Creative Lesson Planning
• Curriculum Design and Development
• Instructional Best Practices
• Classroom Management & Discipline
• Integration of ELL Students
• Student Assessment
• Multicultural Awareness
• Experiential Learning
• Special Needs Students / IEPs
• Community Collaboration
• Leadership and Team Building
E D U C A T I O N
CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY-ORANGE, CALIFORNIA 2010
Single Subject Teaching Credential: Social Studies
CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY-ORANGE, CALIFORNIA 2010
Master of Arts in Education: Curriculum and Instruction
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA 2003
Bachelor of Arts in Geography
E X P E R I E N C E
ALLIANCE JUDY IVIE BURTON HIGH SCHOOL, LOS ANGELES, CA SEPTEMBER 2010-PRESENT
Social Studies Instructor and Social Studies Department Head
New Teacher Mentor
Head Coach: Cross Country and Girls’ Basketball
Student Council Advisor
NEW DESIGNS CHARTER SCHOOL, LOS ANGELES, CA SEPTEMBER 2004-JUNE 2010
Social Studies Instructor
Assistant Principal
Athletic Director
DORSEY HIGH SCHOOL, LOS ANGELES, CA SEPTEMBER 2003-JUNE 2004
Teaching Assistant

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K E Y C O N T R I B U T I O N S
ADMINISTRATIVE
n Successful facilitation and implementation of new school wide initiatives including: Professional Learning
Communities, Advisories, Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Response, One to One Laptop and
iPad Program, and Differentiated Instruction.
n Collaborated with site administrator to craft, implement, and enforce rules and other regulations of the
student code of conduct to effect positive student behavior on campus.
n Spearheaded committees that wrote and presented successful proposals for WASC Accreditation and
LAUSD charter renewal.
CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION
n Earned high marks for the quality and creativity of classroom teaching, lesson plans and instructional
materials used in teaching diverse subjects. Rated as an Alliance Master Teacher 2012 to Present.
n Taught general education students as well as individuals with learning challenges and special needs within
a mainstreamed, inclusive classroom.
n Revitalized Advanced Placement United States History program and increased pass rates from 5% to 60%
within two years.
n Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators/staff. As a
result, voted Eleventh Grade “Teacher of the Year” three straight years.
INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP AND COACHING
n Facilitated several district-wide professional development classes on social studies instruction including:
“Using the DBQ in the Common Core Classroom”, “ Creating a Student Centered Class”, and “American
History Through Political Cartoons”.
n Consistently commended for ability to redirect students exhibiting behavior problems by replacing disruptive,
unproductive patterns with positive behaviors. As a result, selected to lead school-wide in-service on classroom
management.
n Led Social Studies Department in curriculum development, textbook review, and enhancement of Advanced
Placement program.
n Enhanced the planning, instruction, and content knowledge of beginning teachers with the goal of
improving student learning.
n Served as a collegial and knowledgeable supporter for beginning teachers who are dealing with the
challenges of the profession for the first time.
ATHLETICS
n Effectively managed high school athletic program with oversight of budgets, coaches, facilities, and
student compliance.
n Created an after school fitness program for 45 students in which class members lost a grand total of 467
pounds.
n Rejuvenated girls’ basketball program that was winless for five seasons and led them to a 10-3 record.
n Inaugurated cross-country program and led them to playoff eligibility in their first year.
C O M M U N I T Y I N V O L V E M E N T
Ghana Association of Southern California, Member, Secretary 2005-2007
Paula Eve’s Child Development Center, Board Member
See a Man, Be a Man Mentoring Program, Mentor
Sunburst Youth Academy, Mentor