Tiesha Adebayo
Holly Springs,MI
Summary
Seasoned High School English Language Arts Teacher bringing over 5 years of direct teaching experience coupled with leadership as a Middle School Team Lead. Demonstrated expertise in creating and leading strong educational teams, fostering a collaborative learning environment that promotes love for literature and writing among students. Proficient in designing curriculum and lesson plans that cater to diverse learning needs, enhancing critical thinking, writing skills, and reading comprehension. Eager to leverage my background in ELA instruction and team leadership to support and advance instructional excellence within the school. Responsible Educator certified in Georgia to teach Language Arts. Learns and integrates new technologies and teaching strategies as part of leadership and classroom management. Realizes consistent improvement in test scores year after year.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
High School English Teacher
Fulton Science Academy Private School
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Prepared students for standardized tests by reviewing essential skills, administering practice exams, and providing constructive feedback on performance.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, collaborating on strategies to enhance student success at home and in the classroom.
- Promoted critical thinking skills by challenging students to analyze literary texts and express their interpretations in written assignments.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of best practices in education by attending conferences, workshops, and webinars, as well as staying informed on relevant research studies and publications.
- Streamlined teaching processes by analyzing student performance data and recommending appropriate instructional strategies.
Language Arts Teacher
Amana Academy School - Middle School
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails and Parent Teacher Club
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways
- Instructed more than 90 middle school students through lectures, discussions, group activities and demonstrations.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, promoting a more holistic understanding of language arts.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in language arts education.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
- Streamlined teaching processes by analyzing student performance data and recommending appropriate instructional strategies.
- Facilitated communication between school staff, parents, and community members to support collaborative efforts toward enhancing the learning environment.
- Improved student engagement in learning activities by implementing innovative instructional techniques based on current research trends.
- Continuously monitored progress toward established goals through ongoing assessment of student performance data using various metrics like standardized tests scores or state assessments.
Substitute Teacher
Amana Academy School
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
Substitute Teacher
The Davis Academy
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
School Secretary
NCUSD
06.2015 - 03.2016
- Documented attendance, grades and test scores to update permanent records
- Developed recordkeeping systems for employee records and company documents to optimize operations and reduce project lags
- Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy
- Prepared and distributed team-based communications to foster collaboration and enhance team morale
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
Assistant Teacher
The Atlanta Speech School
08.2013 - 11.2014
- In a collaborative team consisting of a Speech-Language Pathologist, an Occupational Therapist, and a Special Education Teacher with the goal of infusing language development and remediation in every aspect of our students' day
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Clark Atlanta University
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Under the direction of the English Department Chair, developed and managed syllabus materials
- Checked assignments, proctored tests, and provided grades according to university standards
- Prepared lessons according to course outline to convey all required material and deepen student understanding of subject matter
- Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication
- Oversaw classes of up to 75 students in Composition Writing.
Administrative and Admissions Assistant
The Alfred & Adele Davis Academy
07.2006 - 07.2010
- Managed the front office of the Middle School
- Served as Administrative Assistant to the school Principal and Admissions Director
- Provided organizational support for staff and parent volunteers
- Assisted applicants with admissions packet and served as point of contact throughout admissions process
- Helped with interview process, orientation program and implementation of admissions policies as applications were considered and members selected
- Prepared and distributed team-based communications to foster collaboration and enhance team morale
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping and data entry for increased efficiency.
Education
M.A: English -
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA01.2014
B.A: English, Film Studies -
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI01.2005
Skills
- Student-Centered Learning
- Writing coursework
- Student Records Management
- Online Instruction
- Literary Analysis
- Faculty Collaboration
- Individualized Instruction
- Exam Proctoring
- Curriculum Development
- Student Support
- Teaching strategies
- Student Engagement
- Instructional Materials
Certification & Endorsements
Georgia Educator Certificate- I5T Grade 6-12 (Expires 6/2027)
Gifted Endorsed Teacher (03/ 2024)
Currently pursuing coursework to obtain STEM endorsement, enhancing skills in integrating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics concepts into curriculum design and instruction (11/2024)
Timeline
High School English Teacher
Fulton Science Academy Private School
08.2022 - Current
Language Arts Teacher
Amana Academy School - Middle School
07.2020 - 07.2022
Substitute Teacher
Amana Academy School
11.2019 - 05.2021
Substitute Teacher
The Davis Academy
01.2017 - 04.2018
School Secretary
NCUSD
06.2015 - 03.2016
Assistant Teacher
The Atlanta Speech School
08.2013 - 11.2014
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Clark Atlanta University
08.2010 - 05.2012
Administrative and Admissions Assistant
The Alfred & Adele Davis Academy
07.2006 - 07.2010
M.A: English -
Clark Atlanta University
B.A: English, Film Studies -
Western Michigan University
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