Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Community Involvement
Professional Development
Languages
Accomplishments
References
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Jamila R. Leak

Silver Spring,MD

Summary

Dedicated and experienced special education teacher with 14 years of experience in Washington, DC charter schools, seeking to deepen my expertise in curriculum design and instructional leadership through a Master’s in Education in Curriculum and Instruction. Passionate about inclusive education, differentiated instruction, and fostering academic growth through innovative and culturally responsive teaching practices.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Third Grade Special Education Teacher

KIPP DC, Promise Academy
Washington, DC
07.2013 - Current
  • Delivered specialized instruction in reading, writing, and math to students with diverse needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Specific Learning Disabilities in reading/math, Intellectual Disabilities, and Other Health Impairments.
  • I served as a case manager for up to 20 students, where I developed and implemented individualized education programs (IEPs) for students with special needs.
  • Collected data to monitor and assess student progress through data-driven assessments.
  • Adapted and modified general education curricula to meet IEP goals and align with students' individualized learning levels.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated lesson plans using a variety of instructional strategies and supports (visuals, hands-on learning, scaffolded tasks).

Third Grade Grade Level Chair

KIPP DC, Promise Academy
Washington, DC
07.2021 - 06.2024
  • Led a team of teachers, streamlined curriculum development, and improved student performance through innovative teaching methods.
  • Facilitated team meetings to align on goals, fostered a collaborative environment, and enhanced overall teaching efficacy.
  • Organized grade- and school-wide events for 100 to 500 students.
  • Mentored new teachers, providing guidance and resources, and contributing to overall teaching effectiveness.

Elementary Lead Teacher

Promise Academy Public Charter School
Washington, DC
07.2012 - 06.2014
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of all students.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills through inquiry-based activities and discussions.
  • Managed classroom behavior by developing positive relationships with students while enforcing rules fairly and consistently.
  • Provided guidance and support to new teachers on classroom management, curriculum development, and teaching strategies.

Capital Teaching Resident

KIPP DC Promise Academy
Washington, DC
07.2011 - 06.2012
  • Led the whole group's literacy and math instruction, which was closely aligned to Common Core standards.
  • Provided small group reading instruction using Leveled Literacy Intervention and the Lucy Calkins Reading Workshop Guided Reading Model.
  • Worked collaboratively with other teachers to closely align instruction with state-wide science and social studies standards.
  • Developed and implemented engaging, interactive, and technology-driven lessons in all subject areas for 26 special and regular education students.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language and Literature

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
05.2011

Skills

  • Launguage: Conversational Spanish
  • Instructional Technology: Google Suite
  • Instructional Technology: PowerSchool
  • Instructional Technology: Zoom
  • Data Tools: Special Programs
  • Data Tools: DIBELS
  • Data Tools: NWEA/MAP
  • Curriculum: Differentiation
  • Curriculum: UDL
  • Curriculum: Backward Design
  • Curriculum: RTI/MTSS

Certification

  • DC Standard Teaching License: Special Education K–12, Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), 09/01/24
  • KIPP DC Special Education Fellowship , KIPP DC Washington DC, 07/2015 - 06/ 2016

Community Involvement

  • TWIGS of Montgomery County – Program Coordinator, PK–2nd Grade
    Silver Spring, MD | January 2025 – Current
  • Takoma Park Soccer – Youth Soccer Coach
    Takoma Park, MD | Fall 2024 - Current
  • Promise Academy– Staff Experiences Committee Chair
    Washington, DC | Fall 2015- Current

Professional Development

  • LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling), 2025
  • Really Great Reading ( Science of Reading ) - August 2023 & August 2024
  • Eureka Launch, Teach & Adapt (Math Curriculum) - August 2024
  • Fish Tank ( for ELA) 2024

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Accomplishments

  • Promise Academy Teacher Leader Cohort, KIPP DC , August 2022 - June 2023
  • KIPP DC Board Award Excellence Recipient (May 2022)
  • KIPP DC Teacher to Teacher Excellence Award Recipient (May 2018)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Third Grade Grade Level Chair

KIPP DC, Promise Academy
07.2021 - 06.2024

Third Grade Special Education Teacher

KIPP DC, Promise Academy
07.2013 - Current

Elementary Lead Teacher

Promise Academy Public Charter School
07.2012 - 06.2014

Capital Teaching Resident

KIPP DC Promise Academy
07.2011 - 06.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language and Literature

North Carolina State University

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