Angela Owusu-Duku
Irving
Summary
Hardworking Peer Tutor motivated to transform student's academic lives by implementing successful strategies that make differences in all areas. Demonstrated success with most struggling learners. Dedicated to teaching and setting solid example for character.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Teacher
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
Dallas
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of student progress throughout the school year.
- Created and maintained orderly, well-managed and stimulating classroom environment.
- Observed fellow teaching professionals, gathering valuable techniques to use in classroom.
- Determined lesson objectives and clearly communicated to students.
- Adhered to district standards for reporting on academic progress, student attendance and assessment data.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
- Devised lesson plans aligned with curriculum and met varying student needs.
- Met with parents to share perspectives on child's strengths and weaknesses.
- Evaluated students' academic performance, social development and behavior.
- Attended variety of professional development workshops centered on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
After-School Teacher
Legacy Early Learning Academy
Grapevine
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Encouraged positive behavior through rewards and incentives.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to parents and guardians.
- Collaborated with school teachers to align after-school curriculum with daytime lessons.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Planned team building activities designed to promote respect among peers.
- Offered one-on-one tutoring sessions for those who needed additional support outside of class time.
- Created, submitted and implemented approved lesson plans and curriculum.
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Louisiana State University of Shreveport, La.
Shreveport, LA09-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA12-2012
Skills
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Student engagement
- Parent communication
- Professional collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Smartboard operation
- Classroom instruction
- Student progress reporting
- Verbal and written communication
Accomplishments
- 2023-2024 Teacher of Promise for Dallas ISD
Timeline
Middle School Teacher
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2022 - Current
After-School Teacher
Legacy Early Learning Academy
08.2020 - 08.2022
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Louisiana State University of Shreveport, La.
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
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