Akia Money
Teacher
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Co-Teacher Pre-K Center and Kindergarten IA
- Provided instruction to students in an inclusion-model classroom
- Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student/teacher interaction
- Assisted lead teachers daily in planning activities that stimulate growth in language, social and motor skills
- Created and maintained an open line of communication with parents through our interactions at the beginning and end of each day.
Teacher
School District of Philadelphia, Pennell Elementary, Head Start
08.2020 - Current
- Create a center based learning environment that uses integrated and developmentally appropriate activities
- Differentiate and adapt lessons to meet that child’s needs according to their IEP
- Create an active learning environment based on positive behavior reinforcement.
Education Coordinator and Lead Teacher
Rising Sun Children’s Center, Pre-K Counts, Philadelphia, PA
09.2016 - 08.2020
- Create a center based learning environment that uses integrated and developmentally appropriate activities
- Assure that the files and documentation are complete, accurate, and confidently maintained
- Evaluate the performance of teaching staff, at the end of probation and annually, and recommend subsequent personnel action to the director
- Assess students skills to determine their needs and to develop activities to implement into their daily routine
- Take part in IEP meetings and plans that benefit both the child and the parent
- Differentiate and adapt lessons to meet that child’s needs according to their IEP.
Program Assistant
Boys and Girls Club Northeast Philadelphia (Frankford)
09.2017 - 10.2019
- Ability to lead and supervise small and large groups by recognizing potential issues and applying established BGCO procedures and problem solving methods as needed
- Lead a group of approximately 20 students in an instructional setting, maintaining high standards for behavior and safety
- Create an engaging environment that fosters a sense of belonging for youth.
Lead Teacher
Western Learning Center, Pre-K Counts, Philadelphia, PA
09.2014 - 09.2016
- Create a center based learning environment that uses integrated and developmentally appropriate activities
- Create an active learning environment based on positive behavior reinforcement
- Assess students skills to determine their needs and to develop activities to implement into their daily routine
- Take part in IEP meetings and plans that benefit both the child and the parent
- Differentiate and adapt lessons to meet that child’s needs according to their IEP.
After School Teacher
Quadrant Thinking, Medford, New Jersey
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Tutored and mentored 3rd graders enrolled in an after-school program
- Conducted group and one-on-one math, reading and writing activities
- Developed excellent rapport with students.
Resource Teacher
Walter D. Palmer Leadership Learning Partners Charter School, Philadelphia, PA
08.2006 - 11.2012
- Provided instruction to students in an inclusion-model in the middle classroom setting
- Provided on-going assessment and differentiable instruction based on the specific needs of each child
- Maintained up-to-date developmental records on each child
- Participated in faculty and parent conferences.
Education
Doctoral Program - Educational Administration and Leadership
Walden University
Current -
Doctoral Program - Post- Master’s Certificate in Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Walden University
08.2020 -
Director’s Credentials - Early Childhood Education
Keystone College
Masters of Arts in Teaching - Early Childhood Education
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Burlington County College
Skills
Project-Based Learning
Instructional Strategies
Literacy Development
Peer Mentoring
Certification
Pennsylvania Early Childhood Education Certification ( N-3), 04/01/13
References
- Mrs. Mary Bell Cote, Cooperating Teacher Kindergarten, 215-247-4657, Bell1021@aol.com
- Ms. Tonya Jones, Kindergarten Teacher, 267-688-0281, Jonest1@christina.k12.de.us
- Lynda Richardson, Camp Director, 267-474-3503, Lyndarichardson3@aol.com
Additional Information
Throughout my years in education, I have worked with children of different age groups and led adults in teaching for summer camps in Philadelphia and New Jersey. I am also certified as a PD Specialist with the CDA Council and qualified to observe professional educators in acquiring their CDA in early childhood education. We observe professionals on a rating scale to determine whether they are qualified to receive the certificate that the National Council awards for Professional Recognition.
Timeline
Doctoral Program - Educational Administration and Leadership
Walden University
Current -
Teacher
School District of Philadelphia, Pennell Elementary, Head Start
08.2020 - Current
Doctoral Program - Post- Master’s Certificate in Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Walden University
08.2020 -
Program Assistant
Boys and Girls Club Northeast Philadelphia (Frankford)
09.2017 - 10.2019
Education Coordinator and Lead Teacher
Rising Sun Children’s Center, Pre-K Counts, Philadelphia, PA
09.2016 - 08.2020
Lead Teacher
Western Learning Center, Pre-K Counts, Philadelphia, PA
09.2014 - 09.2016
After School Teacher
Quadrant Thinking, Medford, New Jersey
01.2013 - 06.2013
Resource Teacher
Walter D. Palmer Leadership Learning Partners Charter School, Philadelphia, PA
08.2006 - 11.2012
Co-Teacher Pre-K Center and Kindergarten IA
Director’s Credentials - Early Childhood Education
Keystone College
Masters of Arts in Teaching - Early Childhood Education
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Burlington County College