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Janet Akingbule

Bastrop,TX

Summary

Passionate and dedicated education leader with comprehensive experience including one year as Science Department Chair. Committed to fostering a safe, productive student-centered learning environment through innovative instructional strategies and collaborative leadership. Eager to leverage expertise in curriculum development, data-driven decision-making, and effective communication to enhance student success and empower educators for continued school success.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Science Department Chair

Manor New Tech Middle School
Manor, TX
06.2024 - Current
  • Science Department Chair, leading a team of nine teachers to improve instructional practices, curriculum alignment, and student outcomes.
  • Purchase, organize and store department materials and equipment
  • Work together with principals and campus leadership team to achieve the school's goals
  • Successfully analyze assessment data to identify trends, implement interventions, and achieve improvements in student achievement.
  • Assisted in designing and writing science district curriculum.
  • Implement rigorous, standards-aligned science curriculum to support diverse student needs, ensuring alignment with Texas TEKS and district goals.
  • Organize and lead the science professional learning communities (PLCs), fostering collaboration and instructional improvement across the science department.
  • Provide mentoring and coaching for new and veteran science teachers, focusing on effective classroom management, differentiated instruction, and student engagement.
  • Spearheading project-based learning initiatives and a school science fair to increase student interest in STEM-related fields.
  • Liaise between the science department and school administration, ensuring effective communication and alignment of science department goals with campus-wide objectives.
  • Focus on closing achievement gaps in the department by implementing strategies that support diverse learners and foster a culture of high expectations.

Science/Biology Teacher

Manor New Tech Middle School
Manor, TX
01.2023 - Current
  • Prepare students for Advanced(AP, IB or college Biology) science classes
  • Planning and implementing a curriculum that adheres to Texas TEKS and meets the needs, interests, and abilities of all scholars
  • Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity of scholars
  • Organize procedures for effective classroom management
  • Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials to teach
  • Utilize a variety of activities & materials to direct and support students’ learning
  • Provide an environment that fosters critical thinking and analysis
  • Assess and analyze students’ performance and progress to ensure mastery of skills
  • Consistently use data to evaluate student progress, developing & implementing reteach plans
  • Create and implement student intervention plans for students in special education programs and general education students.
  • Communicate and collaborate with parents, students and colleagues.
  • Participate in professional development activities to stay current on best practices.

Biomedical Science Teacher

Edgemere High School
El Paso , TX
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • I taught Biomedical Science, Medical Microbiology, and Medical Innovations in the CTE program.
  • Developed a new medical microbiology curriculum.
  • Prepared and advised students for health careers.
  • Assisted students in analyzing and improving their methods of study.
  • Assessed the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, and provided progress reports often.
  • Created a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of scholars.
  • Developed lesson plans and supplementary materials to teach.
  • Participated in professional development for Biomedical Science CTE teachers.
  • Communicated and collaborated with parents, students and colleagues to help students.
  • Assisted students with college preparatory activities.
  • Coordinated and planned with science team members.
  • Utilized a variety of activities & materials to direct and support students’ learning .
  • Assessed and analyzed students’ performance and progress to ensure mastery of skills.
  • Consistently used data to evaluate student progress, to develop & implement teaching & reteaching plans.

Biology Teacher

Piedmont High School
Piedmont, CA
12.2021 - 06.2022
  • Implemented a project-based curriculum
  • Developed lesson plans and supplementary materials to teach.
  • Utilized a variety of activities & materials to direct and support students’ learning
  • Assessed the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provided progress reports often.
  • Provided an environment that fosters critical thinking and analysis.
  • Created a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity of the scholars.
  • Taught curricula aligned to NGSS standards along with social and emotional skills.
  • Assessed and analyzed students’ performance and progress to ensure mastery of skills.
  • Communicated and collaborated with parents, students and colleagues to help students.
  • Helped students make informed decisions about colleges and college preparatory activities
  • Provided tutoring opportunities for students.

Biology Teacher (Student Teacher)

Merced High School
Merced, CA
07.2021 - 12.2021

Assisted cooperating teacher with daily classroom activities.

  • Led independent study/small groups and informed teacher of students' progress.
  • Developed lesson plans and supplementary materials to teach.
  • Taught curricula aligned to NGSS standards along with social and emotional skills.
  • Assessed and analyzed students’ performance and progress to ensure mastery of skills.
  • Provided timely feedback to students.
  • Utilized data to help all students achieve academic success.
  • Communicated and collaborated with students and colleagues to help students.
  • Applied classroom management practices.
  • Supported and participated in meeting campus/department objectives.
  • Assisted students in developing competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Substitute Teacher

Redlands Unified School District
Redlands , CA
02.2016 - 06.2020
  • Provided instruction and classroom management.
  • Created a classroom environment that is conducive to learning
  • Taught K-12 in major subjects.
  • Modified lessons & created my own lessons to suit students’ current needs.
  • Assisted students with classwork, homework and other questions.
  • Helped students with college and career preparation.
  • Followed classroom procedures and achieve lesson goals.
  • Assigned and explained classwork and homework.
  • Informed teacher of students' progress.
  • Encouraged students on college and post-high school plans.

Education

Master of Science - Educational Leadership(with Principal Cert.)

Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX
07-2025

Post-Degree Teaching Credential - Secondary Education

California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
12-2021

Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences

Brown University
Providence, RI
05-2015

Skills

  • Instructional Leadership
  • Professional Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Testing Administration
  • Team Management
  • Assessment Design
  • Mentoring & Coaching
  • Curriculum development
  • Student support
  • Behavior Analysis
  • Communication Skills

Certification

Certifications

Texas Educator Certificate

  • Life Science (7-12), Science (4-8), Supplemental ESL (4-12)

California Single Subject Teaching Credential

  • Life Science (6-12), Science (6-8), Supplemental ESL (6-12)

Timeline

Science Department Chair

Manor New Tech Middle School
06.2024 - Current

Science/Biology Teacher

Manor New Tech Middle School
01.2023 - Current

Biomedical Science Teacher

Edgemere High School
06.2022 - 12.2022

Biology Teacher

Piedmont High School
12.2021 - 06.2022

Biology Teacher (Student Teacher)

Merced High School
07.2021 - 12.2021

Substitute Teacher

Redlands Unified School District
02.2016 - 06.2020

Certifications

Texas Educator Certificate

  • Life Science (7-12), Science (4-8), Supplemental ESL (4-12)

California Single Subject Teaching Credential

  • Life Science (6-12), Science (6-8), Supplemental ESL (6-12)

Master of Science - Educational Leadership(with Principal Cert.)

Stephen F. Austin State University

Post-Degree Teaching Credential - Secondary Education

California State University, San Bernardino

Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences

Brown University
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