LILLIE VIVIAN ESSAH
Teaching Assistant
Department of Modern Languages
University of Ghana
CONTACT ADDRESSS
Department of Modern Languages
University of Ghana,
P.O. Box LG 207, Legon, Ghana
Tel: +233-243-681046
Email address: lillie.essah@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Spanish to enable me teach Spanish in the University of
Ghana upon my return.
EDUCATION
1. Bachelor of Arts (Spanish and Sociology), University of Ghana, Legon. August 2009- June
2014
Final GPA:3.82/4.0
(First Class Honors)
2. Beginners Mandarin Chinese Course
January 2014 -June 2014
3. Intensive Spanish Grammar and Literature Course
October 2012-August 2013
The University of Cienfuegos “Carlos Rafael Rodríguez”, Cuba. (Year abroad)
4. Wesley Girls High School
5. Golden Age School
September 2005- June 2008
September 1996 – June 2005
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant, Department of Modern Languages (University of Ghana)
September 2014 till date
Duties include:
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Conducted small group and individual classroom activities for level 300 Spanish
students.
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Organized tutorial sessions for fourth year Spanish students.
Supervised examinations of thirty second year and third year Spanish students.
Substitute Spanish Teacher Day Spring International School
(January 2014-february 2014)
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Taught Spanish to students between grade Two and grade Five.
Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students’ progress and to provide
feedback.
Organized extra Spanish classes outside official school hours for three grade four students
with difficulties in Spanish.
Grade Two Class Teachers
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(May 2008-August 2009)
Taught Mathematics, French and English at Saint John’s Primary School at Grade Two level.
Organized extra classes for eight students in grade two with academic difficulties.
Integrated recreational and cultural activities in the academic program of Saint John Primary
School.
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Internship at Ecobank Development Corporation, Ghana
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Provided excellent customer service to both internal and external staff.
Conducted follow up calls to customers on market share prices.
Managed emails and phone calls; screened and responded to emails and phone calls on behalf
of the company.
Wrote letters, paid in checks and general administrative functions.
Internship at Tsakos Shipping Company, London
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(June 2011-September 2011)
(June 2010-August 2010)
Drafted and distributed correspondence between Tsakos Shipping and their clients.
Managed reception area, including greeting visitors as well as responded to telephone and
email requests for information.
Maintained electronic and paper files.
Planned travel arrangements for four executive members.
Managed calendar schedules of the company, independently prioritizing events.
ACADEMIC HONOR
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Graduated with First Class Honors.
One year scholarship from the University of Ghana to study Spanish at the University of
Cienfuegos, Cuba (2012-2013)
Best graduating student, Golden Age School (2005)
Best French Student, Golden Age School(2005)
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
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French-intermediate proficiency
Spanish-near native proficiency
English-native proficiency
Chinese-beginners level
Twi(dialect)native fluency
Fante(dialect) native fluency
HOBBIES AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
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Member of the “Wesley Girls” Old Students Association,Legon
Co-Founder of Little Drops (a non-governmental charity organization)
Hockey team (University of Ghana)
Swimming team
Soloist: Christ Church Choir
Actress: Spanish Club
Participant: Visit to the Pantang Psychiatric Hospital (April 2014)
Participant: Rotary Club blood donation (September 2014)
REFERENCES
1. Dr. V.A.O. Lamptey
Senior Lecturer (Rtd), Former Head of Department of Modern Languages (Spanish Section)
Email-ayels@yahoo.com
Tel:00233242554766
2. Mr. Donne Novieto
Lecturer-Examinations officer (Spanish Section)
Email-snovieto@ug.edu.gh
Tel:00233266674349
3. Mr. Johnson Asunka
Senior lecturer, Academic Advisor/Deputy Director of Transbureau (Spanish Section)
Email-jasunka@ug.edu.gh
Tel: 00233244756799/00233268549426