Audra Akinsanya
Pelham,AL
Summary
Resourceful and innovative Instructional Designer with over 5 years of experience in e-learning and curriculum development for wide variety of cultural and professional backgrounds. Offering insightful analysis of content and design to create value-added learning programs that achieve desired business outcomes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and assess learning needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
9-12 STEM Curriculum Coordinator
Birmingham City Schools
Birmingham
10.2021 - Current
- Design course materials and support implementation.
- Effectively implement best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
- Communicate with vendors to evaluate available curriculums and associated materials.
- Facilitate professional development workshops, keeping staff up-to-date with educational best practices.
- Evaluate instructional materials, making recommendations for adoption based on relevance and effectiveness.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of curriculum implementation by analyzing student performance data and identifying areas for improvement.
- Establish strong relationships with stakeholders, including parents, community members, and external organizations to support student success.
- Spearhead integration of STEM activities into curriculum, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Coordinate professional development opportunities for teachers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Improved adaptability of curriculum to meet varied learning needs of students.
- Coordinate with department heads to ensure interdisciplinary coherence and support across subjects.
- Conduct classroom observations to assess teaching effectiveness, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Assist with teacher recruitment process by participating in interviews and reviewing applicant qualifications against program requirements.
- Team with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
- Enhanced teacher collaboration by establishing subject-specific professional learning communities.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
Math Instructor, Natural Science and Mathematics
Miles College
Fairfield
08.2019 - Current
- Collect and present data on the Corequisite Math Pilot
- Teach Elementary and Intermediate Algebra in a corequisite and traditional format
- Teach PreCalculus
- Develop quizzes, exams, and homework
- Revise all syllabi
- Contact students to support retention efforts
Math Interventionist/Department Chair, Rutledge Middle School
Midfield City Schools
Midfield
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Provided student-centered math instruction with the goal of closing math skill gaps based on academic data.
- Organized and lead professional development, vertical teaming, as well as instructional support to implement best practices
- Instructed selected students from grades 5-8
- Developed quizzes, exams, projects, and interactive learning activities
- Designed enrichment activities to prepare advanced 8th grade math students for ACT
- Implemented collective vision for academic growth in mathematics so students were able to overwhelmingly meet target gains set by the state department
Math Teacher, Success Prep Academy
Tuscaloosa City Schools
Tuscaloosa
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Instructed mentored and supervised academically at-risk high school students
- Provided daily explanations of math concepts within the subjects of Pre-Algebra to Pre-Calculus to students with varying levels of mastery and course credits
- Provided one-on-one supplemental instruction
- Documented student progress, attendance, and behavior
Math Teacher/Drop-Out Prevention Coordinator, Midfield High School
Midfield City Schools
Midfield
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Collected data to identify at-risk high school students
- Analyzed student data to assess problems and create meaningful solutions
- Assembled a team comprised of the guidance counselor, social worker, administrators and other stake holders to maximize overall student and program success
- Reviewed, corrected, and updated transcripts as needed
- Provided one-on-one supplemental instruction for Alg1, Alg2, AlgConn, Alg3/Stat, and PreCal with Trig
- Created a formal system to evaluate, document, and review student progress, attendance and behavior
Education
M.Ed. - Instructional Leadership
University of West Alabama
Livingston, ALM.Ed. - Mathematics
University of West Alabama
2019
BS - Applied Discrete Mathematics
Auburn University
2007
Skills
- MS Office: Excel, Word, Power Point
- Applications: Blackboard, Canvas, FlipGrid, GeoGebra, Desmos, REMIND, Schoology, Nearpod, EdPuzzle, Powerschool, ACT Success, Explore Learning, ALEKS, SAVVAS Realize, Pearson MyLab
- G-Suite: Sheets, Slides, Docs, Forms, Gmail, and Sites
References
- Dr. Charles Woods, Dean, Natural Science and Mathematics, Miles College, 5500 Myron Massey Blvd, (205) 292-1000, cwoods@miles.edu
- Dr. Gloria Hayes, Dean, Academic Foundations, Miles College, 5500 Myron Massey Blvd, (205) 292-1000, ghayes@miles.edu
- Erica Williams, Former Director of Educational Advancement, City of Birmingham, (205) 643-8534
- Marcus Harris, Former Principal of Rutledge Middle School, Rutledge Middle School, Midfield City Schools, (205) 616-2237
Timeline
9-12 STEM Curriculum Coordinator
Birmingham City Schools
10.2021 - Current
Math Instructor, Natural Science and Mathematics
Miles College
08.2019 - Current
Math Interventionist/Department Chair, Rutledge Middle School
Midfield City Schools
08.2017 - 07.2019
Math Teacher, Success Prep Academy
Tuscaloosa City Schools
08.2015 - 07.2017
Math Teacher/Drop-Out Prevention Coordinator, Midfield High School
Midfield City Schools
08.2013 - 08.2015
M.Ed. - Instructional Leadership
University of West Alabama
M.Ed. - Mathematics
University of West Alabama
BS - Applied Discrete Mathematics
Auburn University