Kelechi Onwumere
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate teaching professional with a talent for reaching students and fostering a love for learning. Adaptable and proactive, with a strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Seeking to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
8th Grade ELA/ Grade Level Chair
Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys
Houston, TX
08.2020 - Current
- Facilitated weekly grade-level meetings to discuss upcoming events. Planned and executed successful fundraising events.
- Coordinated various educational excursions, including local field trips for G8 students, as well as an annual Florida excursion and graduation event.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the needs of various learners among the 35 emerging bilingual students, 10 students with accommodations, and 12 students in the SPED program.
- Meticulously organized the annual literacy fair, overseeing collaborative projects within reading classes of all grade levels and identifying required materials to ensure successful outcomes.
- Monitored students' progression and adjusted lessons for reteaching, as needed. Provided small group instruction to scholars, helping to scaffold their learning.
- Achieved consistent student scores of over 20% mastery, 42% meets, and 65% approaches on ELA STAAR assessments throughout my tenure at Polaris.
- Facilitated effective communication with parents regarding scholars and district changes during the transition from in-class to virtual settings, as well as the return to fully in-person learning.
- Involved in faculty meetings, weekly professional development, and open houses.
TFA Faculty Advisor
KIPP Explore Academy
Houston, TX
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Observed summer school lessons taught by incoming teachers.
- Guided and advised newly hired educators on enhancing their instructional techniques.
- Provided teachers with feedback on effectively managing diverse classroom situations.
Education
Bachelors of Science And Arts - Human Development And Family Sciences
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX12-2019
Skills
- Classroom management
- Literacy strategies
- Active listening
- Problem solving and communication skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Cultural Competency
Timeline
TFA Faculty Advisor
KIPP Explore Academy
05.2023 - 07.2023
8th Grade ELA/ Grade Level Chair
Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys
08.2020 - Current
Bachelors of Science And Arts - Human Development And Family Sciences
University of Texas At Austin
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