ADEWANLE ADEYEKUN
Richmond
Summary
Dynamic educator with a Master's in English, leveraging extensive experience in research, writing, and communication to transition into a policy writing role. Skilled in analyzing complex information and crafting clear, concise documentation that aligns with organizational goals. Proven success in managing multiple projects, consistently meeting deadlines, and fostering collaboration within diverse teams. Eager to apply expertise in a new context to drive impactful policy initiatives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
English and Social Studies Teacher
Harmony School Of Excellence
Katy, TX
01.2025 - Current
- Developed lesson plans and activities tailored to diverse learning styles and abilities.**
- Facilitated discussions that promoted critical thinking and engagement with social studies themes.**
- Utilized technology tools for interactive lessons, enhancing student learning experiences.**
English Teacher
Katy Independent School District
Katy, TX
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Accelerated students’ growth in Reading and Writing by 25 percent in the 2023-2024 Reading STAAR Exam through carefully planned instruction and targeted small groups.
- Improved student’s performances by 50 percent in the classroom in the 2023-2024 school year through one-on-one tutorials after school.
- Developed engaging English curriculum that catered to diverse student needs and interests.
Mathematics and English Language Arts Teacher
Attucks Middle School
Houston, TX
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Reinforced and maintained classroom management by incorporating motivational activities and positive reinforcement where students took ownership of their actions and behavior.
- Incorporated engaging teaching methods and resources that set a strong foundation for learning, encouraging student participation and self-motivation to seek more information.
- Achieved 70 percent growth in STAAR Scores of ESL and English as a first language students.
Legal Intern
Law Offices of Juan C. Rodriguez
Houston, Texas
05.2016 - 07.2016
- Accelerated Law Office operations by drafting emails, proofreading legal documents and conducting legal research.
- Streamlined internal communications of Law Office by speeding up referral process for phone in and person client request.
- Improved Law Office’s organization by arranging and filing legal documents in their proper compartments.
Education
B.A. - English, Minor in History
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas05-2016
Master of Arts - English Literature
University of Houston
Houston06-2022
Skills
- Computer Skills: MS word, Excel and PowerPoint, Google Slides, Drive and Sheet; Windows XP and Mac OSX
- Educational technology
- Critical Textual Analysis and Data Analysis
- Project Management
- Lesson Designing
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Languages: Fluent in English, Conversational Yoruba, Elementary Spanish
Interests
Soccer, Drawing and Creative Writing
Timeline
English and Social Studies Teacher
Harmony School Of Excellence
01.2025 - Current
English Teacher
Katy Independent School District
08.2023 - 12.2024
Mathematics and English Language Arts Teacher
Attucks Middle School
08.2020 - 06.2023
Legal Intern
Law Offices of Juan C. Rodriguez
05.2016 - 07.2016
B.A. - English, Minor in History
The University of Texas at Austin
Master of Arts - English Literature
University of Houston
RESEARCH
- Harry Ransom Center at University of Texas at Austin
- Research Student
- Conducted archival research on Billy Wilder and Charles Brackett’s Sunset Boulevard (1950), exploring cultural and public reception of the film.
- Compiled research portfolio and presented findings in classroom before 25+ fellow research students.