Adjoa Takyiwa Safo-Adu
Cape Coast
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with a positive attitude and strong problem-solving skills, honed through impactful volunteer work at the Presbyterian Church of Ghana. Proven ability to enhance community engagement and amplify outreach through effective social media management, while fostering teamwork and collaboration in diverse settings. Proficient in MS Office and committed to improving literacy rates.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Volunteer
Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Unity Congregation,
03.2015 - 04.2020
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Improved literacy rates with weekly volunteer tutoring sessions.
- Strengthened community bonds, participating in interfaith dialogues and events.
- Amplified non-profit reach by managing social media campaigns.
- Facilitated better healthcare access by volunteering at free clinics.
- Increased cultural awareness with organization of multicultural festivals.
- Supported efficient operations at homeless shelter, preparing meals and organizing supplies.
- Improved public safety, participating in community watch programs.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly in community homes.
Intern
Centre For National Culture
08.2019 - 08.2019
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
Teacher's Assistant
Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Unity Congregation
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Education
Associate of Science - General Sciences
Archbishop Porter Girls Secondary School
Takoradi09-2025
BECE
Abura Dunkwa Baiden Walker JHS
Abura Dunkwa, Central Region, Ghana09-2022
Primary Education
University of Cape Coast Primary School
Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana 04.2016 - 09.2022
Marketable Skills Training (Bead Craft)
Centre For National Culture
Cape Coast, Central Region08-2019
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organized and efficient
- Problem-solving
- Leadership qualities
- Community service
- Computer skills
- Public speaking
- Community engagement
- Decision-making
- Food distribution
- MS office
- Recordkeeping and confidentiality
- Self motivation
Certification
- 6th Overall Best Learner (2021-2022) - (University of Cape Coast Primary School)
- Certificate of Appreciation (Centenary Quiz Competition 2021) - (Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Pedu District)
- Certificate of Honour (Winning the 2021 Talentfest (PUZZLE) - (Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Pedu District)
- Certificate of Participation (Sword Drill Competition 2022) - (Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Pedu District)
- Certificate of Honour (Winning the 2022 (PUZZLE Competition) - (Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Pedu District)
- Certificate of Honour (Winning the 2022 (BEADS MAKING Competition) - (Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Pedu District)
- Certificate of Honour (2nd the 2022 (QUIZ Competition) - (Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Pedu District)
- Certificate of Honour (Winning the 2022 (OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE) - (Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Pedu District)
Singing
I can play clarinet and saxophone instruments
Timeline
Intern
Centre For National Culture
08.2019 - 08.2019
Primary Education
University of Cape Coast Primary School
04.2016 - 09.2022
Volunteer
Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Unity Congregation,
03.2015 - 04.2020
Teacher's Assistant
Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Unity Congregation
01.2011 - 12.2012
Associate of Science - General Sciences
Archbishop Porter Girls Secondary School
BECE
Abura Dunkwa Baiden Walker JHS
Marketable Skills Training (Bead Craft)
Centre For National Culture
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