Adofo Ka-Re
Richmond,VA
Summary
To obtain a position in the student service field at the K-12 or collegiate level.
Education professional with strong commitment to fostering academic growth and student development. Adept at designing and implementing curricula that meet diverse learning needs while promoting collaborative classroom environment. Known for reliability and adaptability, with focus on team collaboration and achieving educational goals through effective classroom management and communication skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Homebound/Homebase Educator
Richmond City Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
- Provide quality direct one on one instruction of core academic content to students from K-12 in the home environment
- Collaborate with teachers, school counselors and school administration to develop the most effective educational plan for each student
- Provide quantitative data for re-evaluation and IEP meetings at the student’s home school
- Develop lesson plans that motivate students to reach their optimum educational capacity by differentiating instruction by creating a safe, nurturing and positive learning environment
- Evaluates students' progress by maintains appropriate records and prepares progress reports
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
Adjunct Professor
Virginia Commonwealth University
05.2017 - Current
- Evaluate student performance through essays, presentations, and exams, providing constructive feedback to support academic growth
- Incorporate multimedia and interdisciplinary approaches to enhance understanding of Africana Studies themes
- Conduct research to stay updated on current trends and scholarship in Africana Studies
- Developed and implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate students with varied academic backgrounds
- Teachers African-American/Africana History courses, providing instruction to up to 80 undergraduate students.
- Empowered students to take ownership of their education by facilitating opportunities for independent research projects within specific areas of interest.
Special Education Specialist/Department Head/Threat Assessment Coordinator/Compliance Coordinator
Petersburg City Public Schools
06.2013 - 08.2017
- Ensure that Individualized Educational Plans (IEP) are compliant with state and federal regulations
- Provide direct instruction to a variety of students who have disabilities based on specified teacher generated lesson plans and IEP data
- Facilitate re-evaluation and initial evaluation meetings
- Administer and analyze cognitive and educational tests for re-evaluation and initial evaluation meetings
- Conduct threat assessments and develop behavior intervention plans and functional behavioral assessments
- Facilitate professional development sessions for school and division teachers
- Serve as Principal Designee in IEP, Child Study, 504 and re-evaluation meetings
School Based Instructor & Compliance Coordinator (Special Education)
Richmond Public Schools
06.2006 - 08.2013
- Ensure that Individualized Educational Plans (IEP) are compliant with state and federal regulations
- Ensure that accommodations and modifications of students with 504 plans are being adhered to
- Act as a liaison between the administrative staff and special education teachers
- Develop monthly and yearly reports as it relates to Individualized Educational Plans, discipline and eligibility data
- Serve as a mentor for non-tenured and first year teachers
- Facilitate child study, re-evaluation, manifestation and IEP meetings
- Administer a variety of testing instruments to ascertain academic functioning levels for students
- Assist students with transitional affairs for a post-secondary education and employment
- Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
- Evaluated student assessments to identify areas of growth and improvement, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
Education
Master of Education - Special Education
Virginia State University
Petersburg, Virginia05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
Virginia State University
Petersburg, Virginia12.1997
Skills
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Effective Team Engagement
- Interpersonal Relationship Development
- Classroom Behavior Coordination
Certification
- Professional Teacher Certificate (Learning Disabilities K-12)
- Certified Holistic Health Consultant
- Mental Health First Aid
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- National Federation of State High School Associations
Activities
- High School Basketball Coach
- WVST (Radio Show Host)
- Curriculum Developer
- Lecturer
- PA Announcer
- Author
- Film Maker
Timeline
Homebound/Homebase Educator
Richmond City Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Virginia Commonwealth University
05.2017 - Current
Special Education Specialist/Department Head/Threat Assessment Coordinator/Compliance Coordinator
Petersburg City Public Schools
06.2013 - 08.2017
School Based Instructor & Compliance Coordinator (Special Education)
Richmond Public Schools
06.2006 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
Virginia State University
Master of Education - Special Education
Virginia State University
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