Passionate student-centered educator with 16 years teaching and 12-year leadership experience; creative, developed a table to write the chemical formulas and the names of ionic compounds.
Results-oriented teaching professional, focused on data to improve instructional practices. Coyah School District Teacher of the Year award for professional performance and benevolent commitment for students' success in 1985.
Kindia Region Principal of the year in1996 for student academic performance at the national exit test.
Consistently compliant with organizational policies and curriculum guidelines. Gifted in supplementing textbook content with original materials to better contextualize information and meet course objectives.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chemistry/Earth & Space Science/Physics Teacher
Sanders Unified School District
09.2013 - Current
Create supportive classroom environment for teaching and learning, and set high expectations for all students.
Develop and execute engaging lessons plans aligned with State standards, resulting in improved achievement.
Use Mastery Connect for formative and summative assessments to evaluate students learning and the effectiveness of the instructional practices.
Analyze data to differentiate instruction.
Use technologies to make learning attractive
Emphasize hands-on activities to foster mastery and better prepare students for State standardized tests.
Communicate with teachers, administrators, and parents/guardians to celebrate student's strengths and address their weaknesses.
Collaborate with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects, promoting a deeper understanding of chemistry across subjects.
Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in chemistry education.
Established clear objectives for each lesson, ensuring students understood expectations and desired outcomes.
Provided consistent feedback on assignments, empowering students to take ownership of their learning process and make improvements as necessary.
Long-term Substitute, Then Probationary Teacher
Providence School Department
04.2006 - 06.2010
Created supportive classroom environment for learning and set high expectations for all students; enforced School and District regulations.
Developed and execute lessons plans aligned with State standards.
Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Regularly prepared and administered formative and summative assessments to evaluate students learning and the effectiveness of instructional practice; analyzed data to adjust instruction.
Emphasized hands-on activities and project-based instruction to foster mastery and better prepare students for standardized tests.
Communicated with teachers, administrators, and parents/guardians, to discuss students' strengths and weaknesses.
Participated in professional development sessions, or and school-organized events.
Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Behavior Specialist
Evergreen Center
06.2002 - 04.2006
Assisted children and adults with developmental retardation to perform their ADL (Activities of Daily Life): Bathing, dressing, and feeding them when necessary, according to their degree of performance.
Empowered clients by helping them develop autonomy and responsibility as possible as they could; took them around in the community to the parks, malls, or movies; administrated their prescribed medications according to the provider's directions.
Principal of Plateau Junior High
Coyah School District
09.1985 - 07.1997
Coordinated school operations by effectively managing the human and material resources available.
Scheduled, supervised, and evaluated teaching staff and support personnel; established an attractive, safe and supportive climate and culture that foster a teaching and learning environment for the school community.
Organized and supervised school curricular and extracurricular activities with the leadership team.
Monitor the effective execution of the national Common Core Curriculum by the teaching staff to better prepare students for the Brevet, the National Exit Exam.
Developed school budget to provide funds for operational needs and support services and programs.
Enhanced school performance by implementing strategic plans and collaborating with fellow administrators.
Increased teacher effectiveness through comprehensive coaching, professional development opportunities, and mentorship programs.
Communicated with Central Office Administrators, parents, and the community leaders; involved businesses to support school activities to improve students' performance.
Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
Facilitated collaboration between departments to develop interdisciplinary curricula for a more holistic educational experience.
Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
Cultivated partnerships with community organizations to provide additional resources and support for students in need.
Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to foster trust, collaboration, and commitment to shared goals.
Promoted diversity within the school community through inclusive policies, programming, and recruitment efforts.
High school Chemistry /Physics Teacher
Coyah School District
01.1981 - 09.1985
Created an attractive and supportive classroom environment for learning for all students.
Set higher expectation for students.
Developed and executed lessons plan aligned with the National Common Core Curriculum and standards.
Prepared and administer quarterly exams to assess students learning and address their difficulties.
Organized homework clubs in the community and benevolently tutored groups of students around during the Baccalaureat, the National Exit Exam period.
Communicated with parents or guardians to celebrate student's progress and address their challenges.
Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and real-world examples into lectures.
Collaborated with colleagues to align curriculum and share best teaching practices, resulting in improved overall department performance.
Increased student confidence in problem-solving skills through regular assessments and personalized feedback.
Established positive relationships with students, parents, and fellow educators to foster a supportive learning environment for all stakeholders.
Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learners, ensuring each student''s unique needs were met.
Education
Mechanics Modeling Workshop - Certificate
EdPlus Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
06.2018
Master of Arts - Secondary School Administration
Providence College
Providence, RI
2013
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry and Physics
University of Conakry
Conakry, Guinea
1980
Skills
Effective classroom management Collaborative and team-work oriented
Active PLC team member Patient and flexible with learners
Creative and reflective for improvement
Experienced in working with special needs students
Emphasizes problem-solving and project-based learning
Strong mathematical skills
Enthusiastic and energetic teacher with strong work ethic
Student Assessment Proficiency
Multicultural Sensitivity
Certification
Arizona Chemistry Teacher Certificate 4/2017-04/2023
Rhode Island Chemistry and Physics Teacher Certificate 4/2014-9/2019
Rhode Island Building principal Certificate 4
Timeline
Chemistry/Earth & Space Science/Physics Teacher
Sanders Unified School District
09.2013 - Current
Long-term Substitute, Then Probationary Teacher
Providence School Department
04.2006 - 06.2010
Behavior Specialist
Evergreen Center
06.2002 - 04.2006
Principal of Plateau Junior High
Coyah School District
09.1985 - 07.1997
High school Chemistry /Physics Teacher
Coyah School District
01.1981 - 09.1985
Mechanics Modeling Workshop - Certificate
EdPlus Arizona State University
Master of Arts - Secondary School Administration
Providence College
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry and Physics
University of Conakry
Arizona Chemistry Teacher Certificate 4/2017-04/2023
Rhode Island Chemistry and Physics Teacher Certificate 4/2014-9/2019
Rhode Island Building principal Certificate 4
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