MOSES AZEWARA

Accomplished educator and leader with extensive experience at St. Monica’s College of Education, enhancing student success through curriculum development and academic mentorship. Proficient in quantitative research and effective communication, achieving a pass rate improvement from ~30% to ~98%. Skilled in cross-functional coordination and committed to continuous improvement.

• Educational Teachers Association, Ghana
• Colleges of Education Teachers Association
• Ghana Association of Teachers
• Education Studies Examiners Association, Ghana
• Assistant Examiners of HIV & AIDS Education of Colleges of Education
• Assistant Examiner for Principles and Practice of Teacher Education
• Assistant Examiner for General Principles and Methods of Teaching in Basic Schools in Ghana
• International Movement of Catholic Students
• Active professional LinkedIn network

• Investigating the relationship between long-serving primary school teachers’ years of teaching experience and motivation to teach in Kumasi, Ghana, Azewara, M.A., Sexton, S., Gunn, A., 2025, Journal of Educational Research for Policy and Practice, Manuscript no. ERPP-D-25-00270 in editing
• Long-serving primary school teachers’ motivations and perceptions of teaching in Kumasi, Ghana, Azewara, M.A., Sexton, S., Gunn, A., 2025, Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn), Manuscript no. 25747 in editing
• Teaching and learning of the English language in junior high schools in Ashanti Region: Evidence from Sekyere Central District, Azewara, M. A., Agyeman, E. P., Ahmoah, J. D., 2020, International Journal of Psychology and Education, 4, 4
• Students' approaches to learning the new B. Ed. programme in Ghana: Evidence from Colleges of Education within Mampong municipality, Azewara, M. A., Agyeman, E. P., Dawson-Ahmoah, J., Adusei, A., Twum-Ampofo, E., 2021, Social Education Research, 278–288, https://doi.org/10.37256/ser.222021914
• The realities of teacher distribution in primary and junior high schools in Ghana: Experiences of rural areas in Sekyere Central District, Azewara, M. A., Korankye, O., Amankwah, E., Takyi, M., 2021, Social Education Research, 230–240, https://doi.org/10.37256/ser.222021939
• A new paradigm shift from the annual ritual of teachers’ performance appraisals, Azewara, M.A., Ayentimi, D.T., 2025, Cogent Education, in review
• Pontificating on the relationship between parenting styles and the academic performance of senior high school students in the Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana, Boateng, S., Ampofo, E. T., Sefah, E. A., Baah, A., Azewara, M. A., 2021, Educational Research for Policy and Practice, 20, 3, 247–262
• The Academic Performance of Female Students in Integrated Science in Junior High Schools: Evidence from Aowin Municipality, Western North Region of Ghana, Brew, E. A., Mensah, F., Buabeng, I., Jnr, E. A. Q., Azewara, M. A., Owusu, M. A.

• Mentored pre-tertiary teachers through professional development workshops
• Organised educational outreach in rural communities
• Led environmental conservation initiatives
• Patron, Catholic Students Association, St. Monica’s College, 2019-2022
• Financial Secretary, St. Peter Catholic Church, Beposo, 2014-2019
• Public Relation Officer, Chuchuliga Youth for Development, 2010-2012
• Donations, Teaching/learning resources to UEW Model School, Mampong (2024), Beposo Boama Kwabi Primary School (2021)
• In-service training for local primary school teachers
• Supported community water supply rehabilitation project (2020)
• Provided quarterly counselling on sexual health education to young people

• Food Committee Member, St. Monica’s College of Education, 2021-2022
• COVID-19 Response Team Member, St. Monica’s College of Education, 2020-2021
• Works & Physical Development Committee Member, St. Monica’s College of Education, 2018-2022
• Department of Education Studies Welfare Chairman, St. Monica’s College of Education, 2019-2022
• Staff Welfare Committee Secretary, St. Monica’s College of Education, 2019-2022
• Health, Sanitation & Safety Committee Chairman, St. Monica’s College of Education, 2016-2022
• Library Committee Member, St. Monica’s College of Education, 2021-2022
• Staff Welfare Committee Chairman, Ghana Muslim Mission SHS, 2014-2015
• Disciplinary Committee Member, Ghana Muslim Mission SHS, 2014-2015

• Postgraduate Publishing Bursary, 07/01 - 09/25
• University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship, 07/22 - 06/25
• Academic Excellence, Achieved ~96% student pass rates (2018–2022) at St. Monica's College of Education
• Community Impact, Led research project resulting in infrastructure development
• Innovation in Teaching, Pioneered educational technology integration in rural contexts at St. Monica’s College of Education and partner schools in Mampong, Ghana
• Second Best Graduating Student, KNUST, 2018
• Best Teacher, New-Edubiase Experimental Primary School, 2008
• Overall Best Teacher-Trainee, Enchi Training College, 2005
• Overall Best Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) Candidate, Builsa District, 1997

• Marker/assessor, Educational Assessment Unit (EARU), University of Otago, New Zealand, 10/25 - 11/25, Marked video-recorded interviews, performance and paper assessments from primary/intermediate students across New Zealand, Participated in cross-marking discussion, comparing students’ work to the specified marking criteria, Justified and gave reasons for decisions made, Accurately recorded marking decisions into an online database
• Research Assistant, University of Otago, New Zealand, 07/22 - 09/25, Conducted advanced research in educational pedagogy and contributed to academic discourse through publications, Participated in international academic conferences and seminars
• Tutor (EDUC101: Education and Society), University of Otago, College of Education, 01/23 - 06/23, Tutored Bachelor of Education students and facilitated critical evaluation of the changing nature of education systems in New Zealand, Explained competing ideas/models about the significance of education; engaged with developments related to te reo me ngā tikanga Māori, Developed students’ critical awareness of relationships between education, culture, and society
• College Tutor & Academic Leader, St. Monica's College of Education, Ghana, 05/17 - 12/22, Delivered content knowledge and pedagogical training to pre-service teachers across four academic levels, Supervised undergraduate research projects and provided academic mentorship, Managed academic assessment for 1,843 students across core education courses; improved pass rate from ~30% (2017) to ~98% (2018–2022), Mentored ~240 student-teachers annually during field experience placements; contributed to curriculum development and academic board policy
• Dining Hall Master, St. Monica’s College of Education, 03/21 - 12/22, Supervised food service operations; collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure quality meal delivery, Managed dining experience and implemented operational improvements
• Academic Counsellor, St. Monica’s College of Education, 2021 - 2022, Assessed academic and career development needs of students; maintained advising resources, Facilitated information sessions and registration; supported curriculum review and planning
• Student-Teacher Mentor, St. Monica’s College of Education, 2020 - 2022, Provided guidance and supervision for student-teachers in field placements; liaised with partner schools, Evaluated student portfolios and attendance; supported school-based supervisors
• Secretary, Department of Education Studies, St. Monica’s College of Education, 2019 - 2022, Managed departmental communications and documentation; prepared meeting agendas and records, Coordinated departmental activities and initiatives
• Project Work Supervisor, St. Monica’s College of Education, 2017 - 2022, Supervised undergraduate research projects; guided methodology and publication processes
• Part-time Assistant Lecturer, University of Education, Winneba, Mampong Campus, 2018 - 2022, Taught and supervised undergraduate projects, Courses: Philosophical Basis of Teaching; Primary School Administration & Supervision; Research Methods; Management of Early Childhood Settings
• Head of Department, Social Sciences, St. Ambrose College of Education, Dormaa Akwamo, Ghana, 2015 - 2017, Led departmental strategy and curriculum development; recommended faculty appointments and promotions, Coordinated inter-departmental and external relationships; consulted with senior administration
• Classroom Teacher & Academic Counsellor, Ghana Muslim Mission Senior High School, Beposo, 2013 - 2015, Delivered comprehensive secondary instruction; provided counselling and welfare support; liaised with administration, Monitored student progress and provided feedback
• Class Teacher & Assistant Head Teacher, Kyebi D/A Junior High School, 2012 - 2013, Supervised teaching staff; monitored lesson planning and attendance; supported school operations
• Classroom Teacher & Sports Secretary, New-Edubiase Experimental Primary School, 2005 - 2008, Taught all subjects to primary students; developed individualised learning plans; engaged parents via Parents Teachers Association
• Research Team Leader, University for Development Studies, 01/10 - 12/11, Led a team of 11 researchers for community-based rural development research in Adaboya, Bongo, Ghana, Findings informed irrigation infrastructure construction; presented results to academic panels; published community impact reports, Initiated volunteer teaching programmes addressing teacher shortages in rural schools (Adaboya)

• 10/12/25, Curriculum insights (New Zealand), Participant
• 09/12/25, An introduction of a Service Academy on Achievement and Retention in a small Māori English-Medium (New Zealand), Participant
• 21/11/25, TALLIS data: insights from the New Curriculum (China), Participant
• 20/11/25, Protecting privacy in qualitative feedback analysis with Explorance (USA), Participant
• 09/03/25, Doctoral Examination Tips (New Zealand), Participant
• 27/02/25, Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education (Australia), Presenter
• 11/07/23, Digital learning tools (New Zealand), Participant
• 03/07/23, Develop good writing skills (New Zealand), Participant
• 28/06/23, Researcher’s Profile (New Zealand), Participant
• 22/06/23, Critical Thinking in Thesis Writing (New Zealand), Participant
• 20/06/23, Managing References – EndNote (New Zealand), Participant
• 15/06/23, Research Data Management (New Zealand), Participant
• 15/06/23, Career/Job Search for International Students (New Zealand), Participant
• 14/06/23, Writing your first Journal article (New Zealand), Participant
• 01/06/23, Research Impact Metrics (New Zealand), Participant
• 30/05/23, Career Advice (New Zealand), Participant
• 30/05/23, Getting published (New Zealand), Participant
• 26/05/23, Thesis Guide (New Zealand), Participant
• 25/05/23, Career Rewind (New Zealand), Participant
• 25/05/23, Research Data Management (New Zealand), Participant
• 25/05/23, Volunteering to support resettlement and arts-based peace-building (New Zealand), Participant
• 24/05/23, Interviews 101 (New Zealand), Participant
• 17/05/23, LinkedIn/career development (New Zealand), Participant
• 16/05/23, CV and Cover Letters (New Zealand), Participant
• 09/12/23, Webinar for International Students: Career Development (New Zealand), Participant
• 11/05/23, Get your academic Curriculum Vitae sorted (New Zealand), Participant
• 16/03/23, Beyond lockdown: Tertiary teaching and the first-year experience (New Zealand), Participant
• 10/03/23, Children – nature, health, and Movement in Arctic Norway (New Zealand), Participant
• 10-12/06/22, Subject-based workshop for level 400 B.Ed Programme – University of Cape Coast (Institute of Education), Participant
• 02/06/22, Colleges of Education Teachers Research Conference (St. Monica’s College of Education/Transforming Teacher Education and Learning), Presenter
• 09-11/05/22, Quantitative Data Analysis workshop – University of Cape Coast (Institute of Education), Participant
• 08-10/03/22, Quality Assurance Workshop – St. Monica’s College of Education, Participant
• 12-13/07/21, Research and publication of articles workshop – University of Cape Coast (Institute of Education), Participant
• 08/07/21, Research and publication workshop – St. Monica’s College of Education, Participant
• 20/06/21, Research and Publication – Mampong Technical College of Education, Facilitator
• 09-11/05/21, Subject-based workshop for course tutors – University of Cape Coast (Institute of Education), Participant
• 10/04/21, Qualitative software for data analysis (NVivo, Atlas.ti) – St. Monica’s College of Education, Participant
• 15/05/21, Call for Abstract – St. Monica’s College of Education, Facilitator
• 11-13/03/20, Subject-based workshop for course tutors – University of Cape Coast (Institute of Education), Participant
• 21-26/01/20, Subject-based workshop for Part-time course tutors – University of Education, Winneba (Institute for Distance and eLearning), Participant
• 02-05/10/19, Subject-based workshop for course tutors – University of Cape Coast (Institute of Education), Participant
• 07-09/09/19, Subject-based workshop for course tutors – University of Cape Coast (Institute of Education), Participant
• 20/10/19, Research seminar on publications – St. Monica’s College of Education, Participant
• 12-14/03/19, Subject-based workshop for course tutors – University of Cape Coast (Institute of Education), Participant
• 12-16/10/18, Subject-based workshop for course tutors – University of Cape Coast (Institute of Education), Participant
• 11-15/06/18, Workshop for Tutors of Colleges of Education on Action Research – University of Cape Coast (Institute of Education), Participant
• 08-11/05/18, Professional Development for Tutors – St. Monica’s College of Education/T-TEL, Participant
• 03-04/07/18, Tips on Publication in Peer-Reviewed Journals – St. Monica’s College of Education, Facilitator
• 22-26/05/17, Publication of Articles in Peer-Reviewed Journals – University of Cape Coast, Quality Assurance Unit, Participant
• 21/01/16, Approaches to subject-based teaching – Ghana Education Service, Participant
• 01-30/08/16, ICT training workshop for teachers and administrators – Ghana Muslim Mission SHS, Beposo, Participant
• 05-25/09/16, Integrated Business Establishment Survey Phase II – Ghana Statistical Service, Field Participant
• 04-10/08/14, Integrated Business Establishment Survey Phase I – Ghana Statistical Service, Field Participant