Ashali Carter Okafor
Webster
Summary
Instructional leader and teacher with experience leading Professional Learning communities, analyzing student achievement data, and supporting campus-wide professional development. Skilled in data- driven instruction, collaborative leadership, and implementing AVID strategies to improve student outcomes. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word for data analysis and instructional presentations. Proven ability to mentor teachers, lead instructional planning, and implement effective literacy and numeracy practices that support student achievement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Team Leader
Mae Smythe Elementary, Pasadena ISD
Pasadena, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Lead the 1st grade Professional Learning Community (PLC), facilitating weekly meetings focused on instructional planning and student data analysis.
- Guide teachers in data driven decision making, and analyzing assessment results to implement targeted interventions.
- Present instructional strategies and data insights during campus-wide professional development sessions.
- Collaborate with administrators and instructional staff to support campus improvement goals and academic initiatives.
- Mentor grade level teachers through instructional planning, collaboration, and problem-solving.
- Implement AVID WICOR strategies to strengthen student engagement and critical thinking.
- Use formative and summative data to deliver differentiated instruction for diverse learners, including English learners and students receiving interventions.
- Foster collaborative team culture focused on continuous instructional improvement and student achievement.
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Fisher Elementary, Pasadena ISD
Pasadena, TX
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Designed and delivered standards-aligned lessons to support foundational literacy and numeracy development.
- Implemented effective classroom management systems
- Utilized formative assessments and data analysis to adjust instruction and monitor student progress.
- Built strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues through communication, empathy, and collaboration.
- Applied differentiated instruction and small group teaching to support divers learners.
- Demonstrated strong organization, adaptability, and problem-solving skills
Teacher Intern
Bess Brannen Elementary, Brazosport ISD
Lake Jackson, TX
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Assisted in planning and delivering engaging standards based lessons
- Implemented classroom management strategies
- Collaborated with mentor teacher to support instructional planning and student learning
- Supported diverse learners through small group instruction and guided practice.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management
University of Houston- Clear Lake
Houston, TX12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX05-2021
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Data driven instruction
- Professional Learning Communities (PLC)
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- AVID WICOR strategies
- Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint
- AI: Magic Schools, Chat GPT
Certification
- Texas EC-6 Core Subjects Certification
- T-TESS Certification
- ESL Supplemental Certification (In Progress)
- Principal as Instructional Leader Certification (In Progress)
Timeline
Teacher Team Leader
Mae Smythe Elementary, Pasadena ISD
08.2023 - Current
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Fisher Elementary, Pasadena ISD
08.2021 - 05.2023
Teacher Intern
Bess Brannen Elementary, Brazosport ISD
01.2021 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management
University of Houston- Clear Lake
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Stephen F. Austin State University