Martin Luther Madegu
@martinluthermadegu
Science teacher and crop physiology researcher, focused on sustainable agriculture, precision farming, and impactful learner engagement.
What I'm looking for
I’m a dynamic educator and team player with a proven track record at Twereku Apem Senior High School, with over 10 years of teaching experience in the Ghana Education Service and strong public speaking ability. I’m known for punctuality, teamwork, and meticulous attention to detail.
In my current role as Subject Teacher (Integrated Science and Biology), I plan, prepare, and deliver lessons, and I actively support a positive school culture through collaboration with students, parents, and colleagues. I develop classroom management strategies that maintain discipline while encouraging open communication, along with lesson planning and evaluation that improve learner engagement and assessment.
I also bring applied agricultural research experience, including 3 years of research work in crop physiology at AAMUSTED Multipurpose Nursery, plus earlier research at the University of Ghana research farm. My interests extend to sustainable agriculture, precision farming, plant breeding, and rural development—grounded in practical, research-informed approaches.
Alongside teaching, I’ve worked as an assistant supervisor and I’m self-employed as a vegetable farmer/plant breeder, where I focus on food safety standards and improving soil health through regular testing, targeted fertilization, and crop rotation. I actively contribute to developmental projects that bring positive change to vulnerable communities by combining my professional knowledge in teaching and agriculture.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Vegetable Farmer / Plant Breeder
Self-employed
Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 11 months)
Ensures food safety during harvesting, washing, packaging, and transportation. Improves soil health using soil testing, targeted fertilization, and crop rotation.
Assistant Supervisor
Birim Industrial Wood Processing Limited
Jan 2012 - Present (14 years 6 months)
Managed daily tasks by delegating responsibilities to optimize team resources and meet deadlines. Maintained clean and organized production areas to avoid hazards and work delays.
Integrated Science & Biology Teacher
Twereku Apem Senior High School
Plans, prepares, and delivers Integrated Science and Biology lessons. Builds relationships with students, parents, and colleagues and applies classroom management strategies to maintain discipline while encouraging communication.
Crop Physiology Research Assistant
AAMUSTED Multi-Purpose Nursery
Jan 2019 - Jan 2023 (4 years)
Performed research work on crop physiology at AAMUSTED Multi-Purpose Nursery.
Youth President, Prayer Cathedral
Prayer Cathedral Ministry International
Jan 2015 - Jan 2018 (3 years)
Coordinated between the youth and the mainstream church and served as public relations officer for the mainstream church.
Mini-sett Production Research
University of Ghana
Jan 2012 - Jan 2013 (1 year)
Conducted research work on mini-sett production of yam and plantain at the University of Ghana research farm at Kade.
Course Representative (2G Class)
Presbyterian College of Education
Jan 2005 - Jan 2006 (1 year)
Served as course representative for 2G Class at Presbyterian College of Education.
President, Evergreen Club
Akatsi Secondary Technical School
Jan 2001 - Jan 2002 (1 year)
Led Evergreen Club activities focused on nursing seedlings and planting trees. Supported community education on environmental protection.
Undergraduate Student (Yam Research)
University of Education, Winneba
Conducted undergraduate research work raising yam in a multipurpose nursery setting.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Akenten Appiah-Menka University (AAMUSTED)
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil), Crop Science
2024 -
Pursuing an M.Phil in Crop Science at the Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development. Thesis topic: genetic analysis and heritability estimates for heat tolerance in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.).
University of Education, Winneba
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc), Agricultural Science Education
2023 -
Completed a B.Sc. in Agricultural Science Education at the University of Education, Winneba. Thesis examined the effect of organic manure (cow dung and poultry litter) and inorganic fertilizer (urea and NPK) on the growth of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata).
University of Cape Coast
Diploma in Basic Education, Education
2007 -
Earned a Diploma in Basic Education from the University of Cape Coast. Project topic: using playing cards to enhance addition and multiplication in Primary 4 pupils.
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