TEACHING 

Pedagogical Developer and Instructional Assistant, McMaster University, Department of Linguistics and Language, July 2025-Presnt

Support the development and enhancement of the online learning platform for Introduction to American Sign Language.

Assist the course instructor with online course delivery, student engagement, and pedagogical support.

Contribute to assessment design, grading, and instructional resources to ensure effective learning outcomes.

Instructor, McMaster University, Department of Linguistics and Language, January 2025- April 2025

Introduction to Second Language Acquisition (LINGUIST 3LA3): The course introduces the students to major theories in second language acquisition through reading and problem-based assignments. The objective is to learn about theories as well as practice using them as a basis for generating ideas for both practical applications and research. Designed the course, chose the course reading materials, delivered class lectures, administered different assignments, the final exams, graded papers, and assigned final grades.

Intermediate American Sign Language (LINGUIST 3SL3): This course expands students’ vocabulary and grammar for communication in American Sign Language. It further explores the attributes of Deaf culture. I designed the course, chose the course reading materials, delivered class lectures, administered different assignments, the final exams, graded papers, and assigned final grades

Instructor, Sankofa History & Literacy Project, Hamilton, Ontario, Summer 2022

Twi (Akan) Literacy: This heritage language course was designed for Canadian-born Ghanaians whose first language is English. As a foundational program, it introduced students to the basics of the Akan language. I co-designed the course, chose the course reading materials, and delivered the lessons.

Instructor, Indigenous Hands and Voices, January 2020- August 2023

Online Certificate Course in African Sign Linguistics and Interpreting: This course provides an introduction to the linguistic structure of sign languages, with a focus on African sign languages. Designed for sign language interpreters, Deaf individuals, inclusion advocates, and other stakeholders, it aims to enhance their understanding of the linguistic features and structures unique to African sign languages. I co-designed the course, chose the course reading materials, delivered class lectures, administered different assignments, the final exams, graded papers, and assigned final grades

University of Ghana (Department of Linguistics)

Teaching Assistant (August 2015 – July 2016)

Language in Society: This course explores the relationship between language and society, focusing on sociolinguistic topics such as language variation, multilingualism, language contact, language and identity, and the role of language in different social contexts. 

Sign Language Linguistics: This course examines the linguistic structure of sign languages, including phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and discourse. It also explores the similarities and differences between sign languages and spoken languages. 

Advanced Sign Language: A higher-level course designed to enhance fluency and proficiency in sign language. It focuses on complex sentence structures, idiomatic expressions, and discourse strategies used in natural sign language communication. 

Teaching Assistant (August 2012 – July 2013) 

Phonological Theory: This course delves into theoretical frameworks used to analyze sound patterns in language, covering topics such as distinctive features, syllable structure, phonological rules, and constraint-based approaches like Optimality Theory. 

Sign Language Linguistics: As described above, this course examines the linguistic properties of sign languages, emphasizing their structure and how they function as natural human languages. 

Advanced Sign Language: This course builds on foundational sign language skills, focusing on advanced grammar, narrative structure, and effective communication techniques in sign language. 

Language Proficiency Course (Akan): A practical course aimed at developing students’ proficiency in Akan. It covers listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while introducing students to cultural aspects of Akan language use.