Jennifer Kukua Eshun
Early Childhood Education Specialist
Jennifer Kukua Eshun combines experience in educational institutions and child-focused organisations in Finland, Norway and Ghana with academic training in early childhood and special needs education. She holds master’s degrees in Teaching and Learning and Special Needs Education and a Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education. Through child-centred teaching, individualised learning and multicultural education, she focuses on environments where every child can participate, feel valued and receive support suited to their needs. She values collaboration with families, educators and other professionals.
Expertise
Child-centred teaching and curriculum development
Inclusive and multicultural education
Diverse learning needs and individualised learning plans
Observation and assessment
Development of teaching and learning materials
Positive relationships and children’s holistic development
Collaboration with families, educators and other professionals
Education and professional learning
Åbo Akademi University: Master’s in Teaching and Learning.
University of Oslo: Master’s in Special Needs Education.
University of Education, Winneba: B.Ed. in Early Childhood Education.
Norwegian School of Leadership and Theology: Bachelor’s studies covering counselling, communication and value-based leadership.
Tampere University: JOVAP early childhood education studies, 15 ECTS.
National Nursery Teachers Training Centre: Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Development.
Professional and international experience
Creative Learning Playschool, Finland: Early years teacher for children aged 2–3.
Alberga Daghem, Finland: Teaching assistant and activity planning for children aged 3–5.
Carousel Nursery School and Vaasa English Playschool, Finland: Nursery education, care and substitute teaching.
Övningsskola, Vaasa: Teaching practice and observation during master’s studies.
Stars Valley Academy, Ghana: Headmistress and teacher; staff training and parent meetings.
UNICEF Norge and Leger Uten Grenser, Norway: Fundraising and public communication.
Human Arenas, Springer: Academic reviewer.