PETER OSEBRE

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EDUCATION

Montclair State University Montclair, NJ

Master of Arts in Educational Leadership – Higher Education Expected May 2019
Relevant Coursework: Student Development Theory, Two-Year Junior College, Finance in
Higher Education, Action Research, Consultations, Program Planning in Educational
Setting, Supervision and Management in Higher Education, and Leadership and Supervision.

University of Cape Coast Cape Coast, Ghana

Master of Education in Educational Administration July 2009 – June 2010
Bachelor of Education in Educational Psychology October 1999 - June 2003

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ

Graduate Intern – Advising Success Center (ASC) September 2018 – Present

 Co-taught three Freshman Seminar sections to assist 45 biology, math, engineering and computer students with
utilizing campus resources and registering for classes.
 Assisted with Advising and Registration Day room set-up for 45 new transfer students and assisted them with using
university computer accounts.
 Performed extensive data entry including grading, tracking attendance, and computer related tasks for Freshman
Seminar sections. Created and maintained filing system of tutor logs for departmental records.
 Observed one-on-one academic advisement meeting to gain more insight into student experiences, expectations, and
needs in a college setting.

Rockaway Township Public Schools Rockaway, NJ

Substitute Teacher February 2014 - Present
● Teach various subjects and facilitate effective classroom management for 21 Middle School students.
● Lead and supervise students in academic, music, and physical education activities during and after school.
● Redirect and engage four students to help them refocus on assigned tasks to maximize their time for the class period.

Staff Assistant February 2014 - Present

● Provide academic and social support per the Individual Education Plan (IEP) for children with disabilities in
elementary and middle school. Keep students focused on task and activities of IEP during each period.
● Work collaboratively with teacher and staff in a professional Multiple Disability (MD) class of 5 students.
● Implement treatment plans designed by supervisor while providing students with one-on-one teaching and therapy.

Head Start Community Program of Morris County, Inc. Rockaway NJ

Substitute Teacher February 2015 – June 2016
● Assisted four teachers in planning, organizing and directing classroom activities for 3-6-years old three days per week.
● Co-organized animal farm and pumpkin patch field trips in alignment with the district science curriculum2 field trips
based on the curriculum with students to a farm in the district to collect pumpkin.
● Supervised 12 students during recreational activities including playing soccer.

Essaman United Junior High School Essaman, Ghana

Teacher September 2007 – April 2013
● Prepared Religious and Moral Education and Physical Education lessons with the goals and objectives for a class of 35
students.
● Guided students through brainstorming through questions and answers.
● Taught students note-taking and reading comprehension skills.
● Coordinated and supervised both students and physical education teachers as head of department.
 Komenda Junior High School at Komenda College of Education Komenda, Ghana
Teacher February 2004 – July 2007
● Planned lessons for 40 students in Religious and Moral Education and Physical Education class brainstorming on the
definition of key terms.
● Coordinated exams for 40 students as scheduled by the examination committee for 4 hours each day.
● Directed 15 students by teaching from the syllabus and curriculum of the school district.
● Physical education teacher with additional responsibility as head of religious and moral education department.

University of Cape Coast, Registrar’s Office Cape Coast, Ghana

Graduate Assistant January 2009 – January 2010
● Assisted in the management of 165 student’s enrollment, course registration, and room assignments.
● Collaborated with other departments on campus to help improve students’ developmental needs and resources available.

Library Assistant October 1997 – September 1999

● Shelved and arranged books and articles at the library based on predetermined catalogue system.
● Assisted in retrieving research and books for students, professors and other library patrons.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Montclair State University Montclair, NJ
Volunteer – May 8 2018
1st Annual Educational Leadership Higher Education (ELHE) Capstone Portfolio Mini-Conference.
● Registered approximately 100 invited guests, presenters, and participants at the conference center.
● Coordinated and assisted two Conference Coordinators to check-in participants and responsible for accounting of
registration supplies to the two Conference Coordinators.
● Assisted in setting up and organizing the reception venue for 55 students including faculty and guest.

Volunteer coach for youths in soccer between the ages of 4-8 years in the School District.
COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES

● Policy Council Member, Board of Directors for Head Start in Dover, NJ. September 2017 – Present
● Secretary, Parent Teacher Association in Essaman School District, Essaman, Ghana. September 2010 - 2013
● Chairman, Teacher’s Welfare Committee in Essaman School District, Essaman, Ghana. September 2010 - 2013
CERTIFICATION
● Certified teacher from Ghana and a certificated substitute teacher in the State of New Jersey.
SKILLS

● Fluent speaker, reader, and writer in three Ghanaian languages (Twi, Fante, and Ewe).