Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Honor Awards
Community Services
Affiliations
Timeline
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Farrie L. Olakunle

Covington,GA

Summary

I am a passionate educator with years of experience in fostering engaging learning environments for students at the elementary, middle and high school levels. My passion and desire to reach every student has inspired and promoted academic and social success of students I taught in the classroom or through other organization. . My passion for children as well as my leadership skills in the classroom has been the foundation for my success as a educator. The ability to communicate effectively and manage the class assigned to me has also provided a pathway of success to my students as well as myself.

Post retirement from public school, I am seeking opportunities to enrich and encourage the pathway of the next generation.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lab Instructor/ Support Staff

J H House Elementary School
Conyers, USA
08.2020 - 05.2023

This position afforded me the opportunity to provide hands-on, enriching STEM learning opportunities to children in Pre-K through 5th grade.

EIP/Specials Support Staff

J H House Elementary
Conyers, USA
07.2020 - 01.2021
  • Provided additional instruction and support to students, in grades 3-5, who were performing below grade level in reading and math.

3rd Grade Teacher

J H House Elementary
Conyers, USA
01.2018 - 05.2020
  • Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and grade level meetings.
  • Maintained accurate records of student grades, attendance, and discipline incidents.
  • Utilized various teaching strategies such as lectures, discussions, multimedia presentations, demonstrations, field trips, in order to engage all learners.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding students' academic and social performance.
  • Collaborated with team members to analyze data, plan lessons, and other meaningful experiences for students.
  • Provide a positive learning environment for all my students

Grade Level Chair / 5th Grade Teacher

Peek’s Chapel Elementary
Conyers, USA
01.2006 - 01.2017
  • Assist teachers with research based instructions that address educational challenges
  • Provide effective Common Core research based instruction to students and Building Leaders Team
  • Communicating effectively with parents through conferences
  • Analyze test data to create and implement effective remediation
  • Provide one-on-one, small group, and whole-group instruction.
  • Scheduled and facilitated grade level meeting
  • Planned and scheduled off campus cultural experience for the grade level

Grade Level Chair / 5th Grade Teacher

C. J. Hicks Elementary
Conyers, USA
08.2000 - 01.2006
  • Assist teachers with research based instructions that address educational challenges
  • Provide effective Common Core research based instruction to students and Building Leaders Team
  • Communicating effectively with parents through conferences
  • Analyze test data to create and implement effective remediation
  • Provide one-on-one, small group, and whole-group instruction.
  • Scheduled and facilitated grade level meeting
  • Planned and scheduled off campus cultural experience for the grade level

Middle & High School Teacher

Sharp Learning Center
Covington, USA
01.1995 - 05.2000
  • Provide enriching researched based lesson in math and science to students in grades 7 and 8 in an alternative school setting.
  • Promoted problem solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Assisted in coordinating school-to-work-based learning with local business.
  • Coordinated off campus cultural experiences.

House Parent

Gwinnett/Rockdale/Newton Mental Health Mental Retardation
Conyers, USA
01.1992 - 01.1995
  • Accumulated male residents into their local community through cultural experiences such as dining at local restaurants, shopping, doctor appointments, picnic, and church attendance.
  • Provided, promoted, and assisted with basic personal skills such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Provided, promoted, and assisted with household chores such as making the bed and cleaning. For dining and cleaning.
  • Provided a safe and friendly space for the residents.

Residential Counselor

Elks Aidmore Children’s Home
Conyers, USA
06.1990 - 10.1990
  • Assisted with crisis intervention services when needed. Facilitate group counseling sessions.
  • Provided transportation for clients as needed to appointments or other activities outside the residence.
  • Monitored client progress, documented observations, and reported changes in behavior to supervisors.

Education

Educational Specialist - Educational Leadership

Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale-Davie, FL
03.2008

Maters - Educational Leadership

Troy State University
Troy, Alabama
07.2001

Bachelor of Science Degree - Elementary Education

Claflin College
Orangeburg, SC
05.1990

Skills

  • STEM education
  • Curriculum development
  • Classroom management
  • Data analysis
  • Student assessment
  • Effective communication
  • Leadership skills
  • Support person
  • Proficient Computer Skills
  • Work well with other and individually

Certification

  • Georgia Teacher Certification, 145095
  • Teacher Support Specialist Endorsement
  • Reading Endorsement, 04/01/16
  • DDS Driving Instructor, 04/08/22

References

Available Upon Request.

Honor Awards

  • Peek’s Chapel Elementary School Teacher of The Year, 2015-2016
  • C.J. Hicks Elementary School Technology Integrated Teacher of The Year, 2006
  • Sharp Learning Center Teacher of The Year, 1999-2000

Community Services

  • Antioch Each A.M.E. Church, Youth Department Praise Team
  • Bethlehem Baptist Church, Youth Department, 2007-2015
  • Bethlehem Baptist Church, Praise Team, 2016-2021
  • Bethlehem Baptist Church, Mitchell Choir, 2005-2016

Affiliations

  • Teaher of the Year
  • Technology Intergreted Teacher of the Year
  • Antioch East A.M.E. Church Youth
  • Antioch East A.M.E. Church Praise Team
  • MLKing Community Choir
  • NAACP Member
  • Business Owner

Timeline

Lab Instructor/ Support Staff

J H House Elementary School
08.2020 - 05.2023

EIP/Specials Support Staff

J H House Elementary
07.2020 - 01.2021

3rd Grade Teacher

J H House Elementary
01.2018 - 05.2020

Grade Level Chair / 5th Grade Teacher

Peek’s Chapel Elementary
01.2006 - 01.2017

Grade Level Chair / 5th Grade Teacher

C. J. Hicks Elementary
08.2000 - 01.2006

Middle & High School Teacher

Sharp Learning Center
01.1995 - 05.2000

House Parent

Gwinnett/Rockdale/Newton Mental Health Mental Retardation
01.1992 - 01.1995

Residential Counselor

Elks Aidmore Children’s Home
06.1990 - 10.1990

Educational Specialist - Educational Leadership

Nova Southeastern University

Maters - Educational Leadership

Troy State University

Bachelor of Science Degree - Elementary Education

Claflin College
Farrie L. Olakunle