Fatoumata Kaba
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dedicated educational leader with experience in instructional leadership, student culture, restorative practices, and upper elementary STEM education in high-performing charter schools. Skilled in behavior intervention planning, teacher coaching, family engagement, and data-driven student support systems. Proven success leading grade-level teams, mentoring educators, facilitating professional development, and partnering cross-functionally with culture teams, social workers, and instructional leaders to improve academic and social-emotional outcomes. Passionate about building equitable, student-centered school communities that foster achievement, accountability, and belonging.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade STEM Teacher & Grade Team Leader
Coney Island Prep
Bronx, USA
01.2021 - Current
- Delivered rigorous STEM instruction for 120+ upper elementary students while fostering a structured, restorative, and culturally responsive classroom environment aligned with schoolwide culture expectations.
- Increased student growth outcomes across math and science benchmarks by an estimated 20% through differentiated instruction, small-group intervention, and data-driven reteach planning.
- Served as Grade Team Leader (GTL), facilitating weekly meetings focused on instructional alignment, student culture, intervention planning, and team collaboration.
- Partnered closely with the Dean of Students, social workers, and culture team members to address behavioral concerns, develop intervention strategies, and support scholars’ social-emotional growth.
- Mentored and coached newly hired STEM teachers across grades 3–5 through observation feedback, classroom management support, instructional planning, and curriculum alignment.
- Analyzed MAP assessment data, Mid-Module assessments, End-of-Module assessments, and Critical Juncture science assessments to identify learning gaps and improve instructional responsiveness.
- Designed and facilitated professional development workshops on STEM classroom management, culturally responsive instruction, and interdisciplinary project-based learning.
- Conceptualized and led the schoolwide Science Fair for three consecutive years, increasing student participation and family engagement annually through strategic event planning and community outreach.
- Coordinated grade-level family engagement initiatives, including parent-teacher conferences, stepping-up ceremonies, and 5th-grade student celebrations.
Adjunct Science Professor
Mandl School of Allied Health
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Facilitated integrated science instruction for adult learners across biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics laboratory courses.
- Designed curriculum-aligned assessments, laboratory activities, and instructional materials to support student engagement and academic achievement.
- Maintained safe, collaborative learning environments while supporting diverse adult learners’ needs.
Teaching Assistant
Manhattan Youth
09.2017 - 01.2020
- Supported middle school enrichment programming, including Debate and Model UN initiatives.
- Assisted with student engagement, attendance tracking, and program coordination.
- Helped students strengthen communication, collaboration, and critical-thinking skills through structured enrichment activities.
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching - Middle Childhood Generalist
Relay Graduate School of Education
01-2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology & Pre-Med
Stony Brook University
01-2017
Skills
- Student Culture & Climate
- Restorative Practices
- PBIS & SEL Integration
- Teacher Coaching & Development
- Data-Driven Instruction
- MTSS & Intervention Planning
- Family & Community Engagement
- Behavior Intervention Support
- Professional Development Facilitation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Instructional Leadership
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Word & Excel
Timeline
5th Grade STEM Teacher & Grade Team Leader
Coney Island Prep
01.2021 - Current
Adjunct Science Professor
Mandl School of Allied Health
09.2018 - 06.2020
Teaching Assistant
Manhattan Youth
09.2017 - 01.2020
Master of Arts in Teaching - Middle Childhood Generalist
Relay Graduate School of Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology & Pre-Med
Stony Brook University