AKILAH ELLISON
Educational Leader
Portsmouth,VA
Summary
Continuing a career in a servant leadership capacity; relevant credentials and Master’s Degrees in Curriculum & Instruction, Elementary Education and Educational Leadership. Have seventeen years utilizing research based best practices with my students, writing and revising curriculum at the secondary level; familiar with the unique challenges and demands of the 21st Century classroom. Committed to working with teachers and administrators to design effective resources for students, often adapting and revising concepts to meet the demands of the classroom.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Instructional Leader
Churchland High School
Portsmouth , VA
2020.01 - Current
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- designed and facilitated research based professional learning to new teachers
- provided one on one instructional coaching for new and veteran teachers
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Portsmouth Catholic Regional School
Portsmouth , VA
2019.09 - 2020.06
- Design and implement learning plans aligned with school system standards, enduring understanding, differentiation and research based best practices
- Create and establish a student centered classroom based on culturally responsive best practices
- Develop a physical environment in the classroom where all students were learning at optimal levels (socio-emotional, personalized, equitable, culturally responsive practices)
- Collaborate with my colleagues with learning plans, assessments and events in our classroom and school community
- Mentored girls with emphasis on leadership and pro-social skills in the community
Professional Learning Specialist
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Virginia Beach , VA
2015.08 - 2019.01
- Specialization Area: School & Classroom Culture
- Facilitated site based professional development for teachers and administrators in the areas of: Teacher Well-Being Brain-Based Teaching Micro-Messages in the learning environment Joy and Happiness in school culture Teaching with Boys in Mind Teaching with Girls in Mind Restorative Practices to counter Disparities in Discipline
- Best Practices in Adult
- Learning
- ELearning
- PLC implementation and sustainability
- Student Engagement
- Socio-Emotional Learning
- Culturally Responsive
- Practices
- Mobile Applications in
- Professional Development
- SeeSaw Certified
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Captivate
- FlipGrid
- Camtasia
- Kahoot Certified
- Blackboard
- Google Applications
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Akilah Ellison
- Collaborate with various stakeholders to produce professional learning for adult learners
- Designed and implemented professional development for building principals around their needs
- Designed observation tools to use for learning walks and professional learning
- Designed and facilitated courses for F2F, blended and online platforms
Teacher Leader
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Virginia Beach , VA
2014.08 - 2015.07
- Facilitated site based professional development for teachers and administration
- Provided differentiated coaching to mid-career teachers with emphasis on student engagement
- Designed and implemented professional development for building principals specific needs
- Designed and facilitated action research book studies for building
- Guided schools based teams through the PLC process
Teacher Social Studies, Department Head
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Virginia Beach , VA
2008.08 - 2014.09
- 7th Grade Facilitator)
- Designed and implemented learning plans aligned with state and city standards, enduring understanding, differentiation and research based best practices
- Achieved passing rates on end of course tests
- Created and established a student centered classroom where they were treated like family
- Developed a physical environment in the classroom where all students were learning at optimal levels
- Mentored girls with emphasis on leadership and pro-social skills in the community
Social Studies Teacher
Woodrow Wilson High School
Portsmouth , VA
2000.08 - 2008.08
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- Utilized best practices that met the needs of all learners
- Created a student centered classroom environment
- Coached the Debate and Forensics Team
- Coached the Dance Team
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary units of study
- Achieved a 90 percent and above pass rate on end of course test for history
Social Studies Teacher
Granby High School
Norfolk , VA
1998.08 - 2000.06
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- Designed and implemented learning plans and best practices in an urban secondary setting
- Utilized best practices that met the needs of all learners
- Created a student centered classroom environment
- Coached the Debate and Forensics Team
Education
Doctor of Education - Leadership
Concordia University
2017.01 - 2023.12
Graduate Certificate - undefined
Walden University
2014.09 - 2015.05
Master's - Educational Leadership
Concordia University
2013.01 - 2014.05
master - undefined
Grand Canyon University
2011.06 - 2013.05
Master's - Elementary Education, emphasis, Reading
Skills
Student engagement
undefinedAffiliations
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), Member 2012 – Present
National Council for Social Studies (NCSS), Member 2010 - Present
International Reading Association (IRA), Member 2010- Present
Additional Information
- Additional references can be provided upon request.
Timeline
Instructional Leader
Churchland High School
2020.01 - Current
Fourth Grade Teacher
Portsmouth Catholic Regional School
2019.09 - 2020.06
Doctor of Education - Leadership
Concordia University
2017.01 - 2023.12
Professional Learning Specialist
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
2015.08 - 2019.01
Graduate Certificate - undefined
Walden University
2014.09 - 2015.05
Teacher Leader
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
2014.08 - 2015.07
Master's - Educational Leadership
Concordia University
2013.01 - 2014.05
master - undefined
Grand Canyon University
2011.06 - 2013.05
Teacher Social Studies, Department Head
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
2008.08 - 2014.09
Social Studies Teacher
Woodrow Wilson High School
2000.08 - 2008.08
Social Studies Teacher
Granby High School
1998.08 - 2000.06
Master's - Elementary Education, emphasis, Reading
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