Amiame Fanaika
San Francisco
Summary
Dedicated elementary educator with 9 years of experience teaching in a diverse school community and a strong commitment to equitable, student-centered learning. Experienced in creating structured, engaging, and culturally responsive classrooms that support the academic, social, and emotional growth of all students. Proven ability to build strong relationships with students, families, colleagues, and administrators while collaborating to ensure student success. Skilled in differentiated instruction, data-driven teaching, classroom leadership, and restorative practices. Passionate about fostering inclusive learning environments, maintaining high expectations, and helping every child feel valued, supported, and capable of achieving their goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Lead Teacher —1st Grade
KIPP Northern California Public Schools
01.2021 - Current
- Plan and deliver standards-aligned instruction in reading, writing, phonics, and mathematics for a diverse classroom of first grade students.
- Create a structured, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment that supports students’ academic, social, and emotional development.
- Implement Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum and restorative practices to promote positive behavior and a safe classroom culture.
- Collaborate with grade-level team, special education staff, and instructional coaches to plan lessons, analyze data, and improve student outcomes.
- Participate in weekly professional development focused on instructional strategies, classroom management, and equity in education.
- In March of 2025 recognized for 100% student mastery in students End of Module and 3 and End of Module 4 assessment for Math.
- In December 2025 recognized for my 9 years of working in the KIPP network.
Elementary Lead Teacher —1st Grade Level Chair(Stipend)
KIPP Northern California Public Schools
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with other grade-level chairs, administrators, and staff to monthly Social Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons that create a safe and welcoming space for all students.
- Collaborated with other grade-level chairs to plan monthly events to strengthen school culture and promote joy.
Middle School Teacher—7th Grade Social Studies
KIPP Northern California Public Schools
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Responsible for teaching 93 students virtually via Zoom during the shelter-in-place. Facilitated live instruction via Zoom and supported asynchronous learning.
- Planned and delivered lessons virtually with technology platforms such as Nearpod, Kahoot, and YouTube to create content and promote student engagement, and monitor academic progress.
- Collaborated with my coach (Assistant Principal) and other 7th-grade teachers from other schools to create and align curriculum to meet CA’s Social Studies Standard that was engaging for all students.
- Created lessons that aligned with similar skills for writing and reading that were introduced and also practiced in their ELA course.
Family Engagement Coordinator (Stipend)
KIPP Northern California Public Schools
07.2018 - 08.2020
- Planning and executing monthly educational and engagement workshops for families on a variety of topics.
- Planning and executing 3 annual Family Friday events with parent committees.
- Developing and deepening engagement with families in a variety of ways (social media, gathering feedback, planning extra events, distributing resources).
- Working in partnership with the school’s Operations Team(Ops), the Regional Support Office (RSO)’s Advocacy and Community Engagement (ACE) Teams, and Innovate Public Schools representatives to facilitate and run Family Leadership Council meetings and events, as well as quarterly SSC and ELAC (English Learner Advisory Council) meetings.
Elementary Teaching Fellow
KIPP NOR CAL PUBLIC SCHOOL
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Co-taught under a lead teacher in Kindergarten (2017–2019) and Second Grade (2019–2020) classes.
- Internalized and taught Science that followed the grade level standards.
- Supported in facilitating interventions in phonics to support the lowest group of readers in
- Supported lead teachers by planning and leading small-group learning interventions and small-group phonics to address students’ learning gaps.
- Recognized as a Founding Fellow as this was the first year it was established as a school.
Education
Masters of Arts - Education
Notre Dame de Namur University
01-2023
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology, Sociology
Notre Dame de Namur University
01-2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Lowell High School
01-2012
Skills
- Adaptability
- Public Speaking
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Mentoring
- Program Implementation
Certification
- (Currently) Intern Credential
- In progress, completing MS credential.
Other
- Non-Violent Crisis Prevention & Intervention Certified (11/2025)
- Awards: Tenure Teacher (2020–present)
- Founding Fellow (2017)
Contact
- San Francisco, CA
- 650-307-7418
- Afanaika@gmail.com
- Www.linkedin.com/in/amiame-fanaika-25b11484
Request
- If my application does not fit this role, but there is another role that does, please let me know and I can apply to that role, too!
- I appreciate the time you have taken to look at this resume.
- Recommendations are provided upon request!
Timeline
Elementary Lead Teacher —1st Grade Level Chair(Stipend)
KIPP Northern California Public Schools
07.2021 - 06.2022
Elementary Lead Teacher —1st Grade
KIPP Northern California Public Schools
01.2021 - Current
Middle School Teacher—7th Grade Social Studies
KIPP Northern California Public Schools
01.2020 - 01.2021
Family Engagement Coordinator (Stipend)
KIPP Northern California Public Schools
07.2018 - 08.2020
Elementary Teaching Fellow
KIPP NOR CAL PUBLIC SCHOOL
01.2017 - 01.2020
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology, Sociology
Notre Dame de Namur University
High School Diploma - undefined
Lowell High School
Masters of Arts - Education
Notre Dame de Namur University