Akeylah Whittington
Sicklerville,NJ
Summary
Energetic and Results-oriented educational leader with 8+ years in K-12 education, including curriculum leadership, school improvement initiatives and staff development. Committed to continuous professional development opportunities and implementing best practices in education. Proven ability to improve student outcomes and mentor teachers. Passionate about fostering a culture of collaboration with stakeholders to encourage students' achievement, community outreach and teacher development. Dedicated to using data driven instruction to support and elevate students academic growth, social and emotional development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Teacher
New Jersey Department of Education
09.2022 - Current
- Assessed students progress using formative and summative evaluations.
- Supervise large groups between 60-100 students in a fast-paced environment and resolve problems by providing alternatives to management goals within operating methods for accomplishment of assignments successfully.
- Develop, planned and delivered lesson plans, procedures, task and operating methods for accomplishing management goals within the legal and regulatory limitations (eg: IEPs).
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum planning and assessment design.
Substitute Teacher
New York City Department of Education
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Supervised, designed and implemented various core subjects lesson plans in absence of certified teachers.
Paraprofessional
New York City Department of Education
09.2016 - 08.2021
- Maintain, monitor and report students' grades and attendance records within systems.
- Communicate effectively with parents, teachers and students to engage stakeholders in the learning process.
- Actively participate in all professional development, team planning and data analysis meetings.
Correctional Officer
New York City Department of Corrections
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Supervised, enforced and adhere to policies and procedures set forth in the housing area, corridors, classroom and gymnasiums.
- Document infractions and maintain systemic sequence procedures for inmates entering and leaving facilities.
- Demonstrated the ability to adhere to confidentiality protocol.
Mail Carrier
United States Postal Service
04.2013 - 08.2015
- Ability to problem solve through unforeseen circumstances.
- Adhered to postal regulations and maintained knowledge of commonly used products and procedures.
- Managed customers problems/concerns efficiently and sorted, logged and tracked data for customers daily.
Education
B.S - Health & Physical Education Teaching
Brooklyn College
A.S - Criminal Justice
Monroe University
Skills
- Perfect attendance 2022-2023
- Parent & Community Engagement
- Strong comprehension, problem management and critical thinking skills
- School Improvement Planning
- Supervision and paying attention to details
- Policy Implementation & Compliance
- Solution oriented attitude, adaptable; highly effective in a fast paced environment
- Computer/Typing Proficiency (MS Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, Google meet, Google Classroom, Outlook,Zoom,)
- Parent-teacher communication
Certification
- Standard Teacher Certification , NJ Department of Education - 07/23/2025
Languages
English
Timeline
Certified Teacher
New Jersey Department of Education
09.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
New York City Department of Education
09.2021 - 09.2022
Paraprofessional
New York City Department of Education
09.2016 - 08.2021
Correctional Officer
New York City Department of Corrections
08.2015 - 09.2016
Mail Carrier
United States Postal Service
04.2013 - 08.2015
A.S - Criminal Justice
Monroe University
B.S - Health & Physical Education Teaching
Brooklyn College