Asia Medley
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated educator with extensive experience in curriculum development and student counseling. Skilled in implementing classroom management strategies and mentoring novice teachers to improve instructional practices. Committed to enhancing academic outcomes through differentiated instruction and a supportive learning environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Youthbuild Charter School Of California
09.2022 - Current
- Taught multiple subjects including English, US History, Biology, Life Skills, Art, and Financial Literacy.
- Collaborated with Youth Justice Coalition to design and implement educational programs that addressed the needs of at-risk youth.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to enhance morale and student engagement.
- Created a safe and nurturing environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth.
- Integrated cultural awareness into curriculum through diverse perspectives and materials.
- Displayed leadership capabilities by motivating and inspiring staff and students
- Facilitated professional development workshops for new teachers, providing strategies to improve instructional practices and enhance student learning.
- Provided classroom observations and feedback to improve teaching strategies and effectiveness.
- Mentored novice teachers, supporting lesson planning and classroom management to build their confidence and effectiveness in the classroom.
- Initiated conversations focused on exploring alternative solutions or approaches when faced with difficult situations involving students or parents.
- Assisted with the implementation of school-wide initiatives such as differentiated instruction, response to intervention, and 21st century learning.
Teacher Resident
KIPP SoCal
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Student taught all 5th grade English classes with a total of 30 students in each.
- Graded 25% of all student assignments, and provided actionable feedback for students ·
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students, fostering positive learning outcomes.
- Managed classroom activities, parent conferences, and lesson plans, and attended IEP/504 meetings. Worked closely with ESL and English Language Learners to improve their English skills.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe educational experiences and formed groups to choose materials and develop lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Facilitated lesson planning and classroom management tasks for the mentor teacher.
- Observed the main instructor, and designed professional goals around observations and personal practice with 1:1 mentoring with instructor.
- Assumed leadership roles in classes and summer activities while my mentor was away.
- Supported instructor with test administration, curriculum development, and assignment grading.
Program Instructor
ARC After School Program
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Worked as a program instructor who helped students with their homework but also taught them many different educational lessons after school during COVID-19.
- Assisted teachers with instruction by clarifying concepts and creating practice questions.
- Help students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Planned lessons for the allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills to use in the classroom.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Designed a wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement, and engagement of students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through carefully crafted assignments that challenged students' abilities while supporting their unique strengths
- Oversaw activities of environmental, art, and homework clubs to foster student engagement.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through carefully crafted assignments that challenged students'' abilities while supporting their unique strengths
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Alder Graduate School of Education
Redwood City, United States06-2022
Bachelor of Arts - History
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond,Virginia05-2019
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Curriculum selection
- Differentiated teaching
- Classroom management
- Behavior Management
- Student counseling
- Social-emotional learning
- ESL- English as Second Language
- Program design
- Program management
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Professional training
- Effective communication
- Feedback delivery
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking skills
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Growth mindset
- Growth mindset
Certification
Single Subject English Credential, County of Los Angeles - expiration date 06/2027
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Timeline
Teacher
Youthbuild Charter School Of California
09.2022 - Current
Teacher Resident
KIPP SoCal
06.2020 - 06.2022
Program Instructor
ARC After School Program
08.2019 - 06.2021
Master of Arts - Education
Alder Graduate School of Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Virginia Commonwealth University