Bukola Akinbola
Educator, Community Engagemnet
Avon,IN
Summary
Passionate and dedicated educator with significant experience in engaging and building authentic relationships within the community and leveraging available opportunities and resources to support the multicultural communities. Inspiring students to achieve high levels of academic excellence, building rapport with families and educators Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Multicultural Community Engagement Coordinator
MSD of Wayne Township
02.2018 - Current
- Strengthened relationships with local organizations through regular communication and collaboration on projects.
- Conducted analysis of community needs and resources to support strategic plans.
- Increased public awareness of company''s mission and values by creating engaging social media content and promotional materials.
- Enhanced community involvement by organizing and executing various outreach programs and initiatives.
Educator, Special Needs Students and English Learn
M.S.D. of Wayne Township
03.2013 - 01.2018
- Assisted students to become proficient with the English language
- Inspired and built confidence in students as they worked toward goal completion
- Advocated for students
- Interpreted in meetings around the school district
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, empowering students to take ownership of their learning and academic growth.
Intern, Student Development/Affairs Department, Academic Advisor
Ivy Tech Community College-Central Indiana
05.2017 - 12.2017
- Interned with academic advising
- Helped organized new student orientation
- Led sessions for 21st Century Scholars
- Helped organized workshop for Indy Women in Tech
- Shadowed in departments like Trio
- Attended trainings and project meetings and followed up with implementation
- Attended to other duties as assigned
- Developed long-lasting relationships with clients to ensure consistent retention and loyalty.
- Managed risk effectively by closely monitoring client portfolios and making timely adjustments.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry trends and regulations, ensuring accurate advice was provided to clients at all times.
- Mentored junior advisors, fostering a supportive team environment focused on growth and learning.
Business Development Manager
Primose, Inc.
05.2008 - 01.2010
- Identified new sales leads
- Researched organizations and individuals online (especially on social media) to identify new leads and potential new markets
- Maintained fruitful relationships with existing customers
- Contacted potential clients via email and phone to establish rapport and set up meetings
Assistant Manager, Technical Sales
Berger Paints, PLC
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
Education
Master’s Degree - Counseling, Student Development Administration
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelors in Education Degree - Speciality in Elementary Education
Indiana University Purdue University
Indianapolis, INPost Graduate Diploma - Management
Lagos State University
Certification in Project management - In View
Skills
- Positive and Professional
- Strong Community Engagement skills
- Bilingual
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Empathetic
- Adaptable
- Problem-solving skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Excellent and Effective verbal and written Communication
- Growth Mindset
- Academic advising
- Student Advocacy
- Attention to Details
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Self Motivation
- Continuous Improvement
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Data Mining
Accomplishments
- Dare to Dream Recipient, 2014
- MSD of Wayne Township Making a Difference Nominee, 2013, 2014, 2016
References
- Dr. Dennisha Murff, Director of Language Assistant Program, Wayne Township Schools Education Center, 1220 South High School Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46241, dennisha.murff@wayne.k12.in.us, 317-988-8600
- Dr. Anthony Harvey, Chief Technology Officer, Wayne Township Schools Education Center, 1220 South High School Road, Indianapolis, IN 46241, anthony.harvey@wayne.k12.in.us 317-702-4342
- Mr. Jerry Harrell, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Workforce Initiatives, Ivy Tech Community College, 50 W Fall Creek Parkway North Dr., Indianapolis, IN, 46208, jeharrel@ivytech.edu, 317-921-4447
Certification
- OSHA Certified
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Volunteer Work
- Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
- Youth Development Programs
- Homelessness Outreach
- Advocacy Campaigns
Event planning
Timeline
Multicultural Community Engagement Coordinator
MSD of Wayne Township
02.2018 - Current
Intern, Student Development/Affairs Department, Academic Advisor
Ivy Tech Community College-Central Indiana
05.2017 - 12.2017
Educator, Special Needs Students and English Learn
M.S.D. of Wayne Township
03.2013 - 01.2018
Business Development Manager
Primose, Inc.
05.2008 - 01.2010
Assistant Manager, Technical Sales
Berger Paints, PLC
01.2004 - 01.2007
Bachelors in Education Degree - Speciality in Elementary Education
Indiana University Purdue University
Post Graduate Diploma - Management
Lagos State University
Certification in Project management - In View
- OSHA Certified
Master’s Degree - Counseling, Student Development Administration
Indiana Wesleyan University
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