Akilah Ali
Pearland,TX
Summary
Highly motivated and organized educator with strong problem solving, decision making skills while fostering learning environments for students to raise confidence and expand knowledge and creativity. Experienced in managing, meeting, and completing deadlines for complex projects, adapting to new concepts quickly while utilizing the educational, engineering, management, accounting, technical and customer service knowledge, skills, and abilities obtained.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educator/ Assistant Dean of Operations
KIPP Texas
10.2015 - Current
- Prepare, create, and teach lessons about knowledge and skills in art, including drawing, sketching, designing, painting, lettering, sculpting, and art history
- Planned, produced, and directed KIPP Polaris annual student Art Show/Gallery for buyers and school community to exhibit student work
- Implemented KIPP through College (RST) Skills for Success character development concepts with Art for blended and creative learning, behavior management, conflict resolution and positive classroom culture
- Integrate fine arts into middle school art curriculum to teach students about diverse cultures, historical perspectives, and style
- Develop and utilize variety of instructional materials and aids appropriate to intellectual and instructional level of students from varied economic, cultural and social backgrounds, who possess range of mental and emotional maturity
AssistantIStation Assessment / Testing Coordinator
KIPP/ Yes Prep Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
- Coordinated retrieval and distribution of student records from other schools and institutions
- Trained and developed new testing team members and provided continuous mentoring
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness
- Manage testing environment to mitigate outside variables and increase accuracy
Educator
Yes Prep Public Schools
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Prepare, create, and teach lessons about US Social Studies Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
- Achieved 10% growth from August – January in Social Studies TEKS.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience
- Trained and supervised new teachers to apply best teaching practices and comply with protocols
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work
PMO/Account Analyst
Solid Systems Cad Services, SSCS Global IT Services
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Managed, researched and resolved all domestic and international customer discrepancies, invoices and all inquiries via phone and email
- Obtained, evaluated and delegated direct requests and unresolved issues to designated resources or managers that will contribute to growth and progress of business
- Managed customer accounts/ contact information, interactions and transactions
- Identified cost reduction opportunities to increase operational efficiencies
- Assisted accounts payables, logistics, and purchasing departments
- Recorded, logged and updated any new IMAC’s received
- Created quotes, service orders purchase orders
- Prepared, modified and updated all reports
- Assisted with all accounting task delegated
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil & Environmental Engineering
Southern University And A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA2008
Skills
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Student Interaction
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
- Lesson Planning
- School Administration
- Interactive Media
- Classroom Integration
- Educational Enrichment
- Differentiated Instruction
- Positive Student Engagement
- School Engagement
- Classroom Technology Implementation
- MAP Testing and Data
- Competent in using MS Office applications and other technologies as per requirement
Certification
Texas Teachers Alternative Certification Program
Core Subjects (Science) 2011
Timeline
Educator
Yes Prep Public Schools
08.2020 - 06.2021
AssistantIStation Assessment / Testing Coordinator
KIPP/ Yes Prep Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
Educator/ Assistant Dean of Operations
KIPP Texas
10.2015 - Current
PMO/Account Analyst
Solid Systems Cad Services, SSCS Global IT Services
01.2009 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Civil & Environmental Engineering
Southern University And A & M College