Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Projects
Custom Section
Languages
Interests
Accomplishments
Timeline
Generic
Alex Amoabeng Twum

Alex Amoabeng Twum

Lawrenceville

Summary

Alex Amoabeng Twum is a Cambridge-certified and IB seasoned Art Tutor and Educator with a Bachelor of Art degree in Art Education and a Master of Education in instructional design and technology from the American college of Education. He has more than 10 years of committed practical involvement in the field of art education. He possesses exceptional skills in both digital and traditional art forms and is an instructor for IGCSE, A level, and DP International Baccalaureate education. His in-depth comprehension of the therapeutic capabilities of art underscores his dedication to mental well-being and the promotion of mental health. Alex is the recipient of the Congresswoman McClellan Medal for Best Art Teacher, awarded by Brunswick County Public Schools, highlighting his outstanding achievements as an esteemed educator. He is recognized as one of the most impressive teachers within the school district. I believe that Art and life contain infinite possibilities. It is my role as an educator to mentor, guide, and facilitate these skills of students. Come to understand who they are within themselves, their community, and within the larger global world. Art is the greatest of human connectors. Art education is all about making and creating connections. I let my students brainstorm and research to create their mind maps and build a portfolio of their body of works. Cambridge-certified Art Tutor and Educator with a Bachelor of Art in Art Education and a Master of Education in Instructional Design and Technology. Delivered exceptional art education through digital and traditional methods, fostering mental well-being and creativity among students. Received the Congresswoman McClellan Medal for Best Art Teacher, recognising outstanding achievements in art education.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Artist In Residence

Jah Speaks Art Gallery
Lawrenceville, Virginia
01.2022 - Current
  • (Art Therapy and Curator Project)

Art Tutor

James Solomon Russell Middle School
Lawrenceville, Virginia
01.2021 - Current
  • Assessment: Assessing students' progress and understanding through various methods such as portfolio reviews, assignments, and critiques, and providing guidance for further development.
  • Art club director

Art Tutor

Brunswick High School
Virginia
01.2022 - 01.2023

Art Director & Instructor

African Art Therapy
Accra, Ghana
01.2020 - 01.2021

Tutor and Head of Art Department

DPS International Ghana
, Ghana
01.2016 - 01.2019

Art Teacher (Sculpture Teacher)

Presbyterian Boys and KNUST Junior High School
01.2011 - 01.2015

Education

MASTER’S DEGREE - Instructional Design and Technology

American college of Education
USA
01-2025

BACHELOR OF ART - Art Education (Sculpture)

University of Education Winneba
Ghana
01-2016

HND COMMERCIAL ARTS - Painting option

Takoradi Technical University
Ghana
01-2012

Skills

  • Drawing and Sculpture
  • Painting (Murals, Exterior & Interior)
  • Mixed Media
  • Artistic display
  • Therapeutic Techniques for Autism
  • Advocacy and Engagement
  • Creativity and Adaptability
  • Cultural Sensitivity and Inclusivity
  • Communication
  • Teaching special education
  • Drawing and sketching
  • Creativity
  • Visual storytelling
  • Artistic collaboration
  • Curriculum development
  • Student engagement
  • Communication skills
  • Facilitation skills
  • Instructional design
  • Drawing techniques
  • Painting
  • Visual thinking
  • Painting techniques
  • Innovation in design
  • 3D art
  • Art class delivery
  • Portfolio development
  • 2D art
  • Pattern design
  • Sculpture

Certification

  • Certified Art Therapist, Scholistico International, 2024
  • Licensed International Educator, Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Education, USA
  • Licensed Art Therapy Practitioner, American Art Therapy Association

References

  • Patrick Osborn Ampong, Dean, Delhi Private School, pampong@aims.edu.gh
  • Vernon Winstead, CEO and Executive Director, Jah Speak Art Gallery, Lawrenceville, Virginia, USA, Winsteadvernon4@gmail.com
  • Dr. Ronald Thornhill, Principal, Brunswick High School, Thornhill@bruPrincipal.org
  • Carlet Williams, Dean, James Solomon Russell Middle School, williamc@brunswickcps.org

Projects

  • Https://1drv.ms/f/s!AhQTTzU277Q6iEcx9OL9
  • Https://1drv.ms/f/s!AhQTTzU277Q6hlWEfa6f3y5oI8
  • Https://1drv.ms/f/s!AhQTTzU277Q6hzkNFwFalQHpPbg
  • Https://1drv.ms/f/s!AhQTTzU277Q6gXp9FEx77FtXtjG

Custom Section

@Aat hub, @Alexdeartist, @aatDeartist

Languages

English
Advanced
C1

Interests

  • basketball
  • soccer

Accomplishments

  • Streamlined workflow by consolidating lengthy processes and redundant documentation that resulted in more effective and timely completion of [Action].

Timeline

Artist In Residence

Jah Speaks Art Gallery
01.2022 - Current

Art Tutor

Brunswick High School
01.2022 - 01.2023

Art Tutor

James Solomon Russell Middle School
01.2021 - Current

Art Director & Instructor

African Art Therapy
01.2020 - 01.2021

Tutor and Head of Art Department

DPS International Ghana
01.2016 - 01.2019

Art Teacher (Sculpture Teacher)

Presbyterian Boys and KNUST Junior High School
01.2011 - 01.2015

MASTER’S DEGREE - Instructional Design and Technology

American college of Education

BACHELOR OF ART - Art Education (Sculpture)

University of Education Winneba

HND COMMERCIAL ARTS - Painting option

Takoradi Technical University
Alex Amoabeng Twum