Dejai Huffmon
Atlanta
Summary
Results-oriented educator specializing in inclusive learning environments and social-emotional support. Known for delivering engaging, student-centered instruction that fosters confidence, critical thinking, and strong family connections, dedicated to driving positive academic outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Math Teacher
Future Foundation
Atlanta
04.2021 - 03.2025
- Delivered individualized and small-group math instruction, enhancing foundational skills and boosting student confidence.
- Developed engaging lesson plans and intervention activities, addressing diverse learning needs to promote academic growth.
- Fostered positive relationships with scholars while reinforcing academic expectations and social-emotional growth.
- Encouraged participation and problem-solving through interactive, student-centered instruction, fostering independent thinking among students.
Special Education English Language Arts Teacher
Fulton County Schools - Bear Creek Middle School
Atlanta
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Facilitated standards-aligned English Language Arts instruction within inclusive and small-group learning environments employing differentiated approaches to support varied learner requirements.
- Utilized performance data assessments and progress monitoring tools to inform instructional strategies.
- Established strong relationships with scholars and families through regular communication about academic and behavioral progress.
- Reinforced structured routines, behavioral expectations, and social-emotional learning while collaborating with staff to enhance scholar outcomes.
Mobile App Development Instructor
Kode With Klossy
Austin
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Guided students through hands-on STEM and coding projects that enhanced collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
- Delivered engaging, project-based learning experiences that strengthened critical thinking, communication, and independent learning skills.
- Mentored students through interactive instruction, fostering confidence and persistence in STEM learning.
Corp Member
Teach For America Metro Atlanta
Atlanta
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Chosen from 30,000 applicants for national teacher corps to enhance transformative student achievement.
- Developed instructional practices emphasizing classroom leadership and inclusive strategies through rigorous training.
- Engaged in continual professional development to improve instructional effectiveness and support scholar success.
Special Education Math Teacher
Fulton County Schools - McNair Middle School
Atlanta
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Delivered standards-based math instruction and targeted small-group interventions to enhance scholar comprehension and academic growth.
- Utilized assessments and data-driven practices to track scholar progress and tailor learning support effectively.
- Maintained structured classroom routines while collaborating with families and instructional teams to foster scholar success and engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - African-American Studies
Saint Louis University
St. Louis, MO12-2020
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Data-driven strategies
- Classroom management
- Small-group facilitation
- Family engagement
- Student involvement
- Social-emotional support
Certification
- Georgia Department of Education - Provisional Teaching Certificate, Special Education General Curriculum
2021–2024
Timeline
Mobile App Development Instructor
Kode With Klossy
03.2023 - 09.2023
Special Education English Language Arts Teacher
Fulton County Schools - Bear Creek Middle School
07.2022 - 01.2024
Special Education Math Teacher
Fulton County Schools - McNair Middle School
10.2021 - 05.2022
Corp Member
Teach For America Metro Atlanta
05.2021 - 05.2023
Math Teacher
Future Foundation
04.2021 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Arts - African-American Studies
Saint Louis University