Kervin Abang Kum
Hanover,MD
Summary
As a dedicated History Teacher with 14 years of comprehensive experience instructing social sciences, including World History, US History, African history, Civics, and Government, to diverse learners aged 11-24, I bring a solid foundation in creating inclusive and engaging pedagogic techniques, equipping each scholars with transformative life skills in a restorative, relevant school experience that prioritizes personalized academic support and well-being. Passionate about designing and implementing curriculum aligned with Common Core standards and school-wide frameworks, I excel in assessing individual learning styles, adapting teaching methods, and integrating technology to foster personalized academic support and holistic growth. My career goal is to build trusting, respectful, and nurturing relationships in safe spaces that empower at-risk youth to reach their limitless potential, as evidenced by maintaining an 85% student retention rate through culturally responsive instruction, increasing literacy rates by 40% among participants, and developing innovative programs adopted by multiple community centers that positions me as the ideal fit to advance Maya Angelou Academy's mission of meeting the unique needs of our community through collaborative, restorative education.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AI Intake and Governance Specialist. Contractual
TBEJA LLC
Hanova, MD, USA
09.2024 - Current
- Architected comprehensive AI governance frameworks using NIST standards, achieving 35% risk reduction through systematic vulnerability assessment and mitigation strategies
- Developed incident response databases and feedback protocols, resulting in 50% faster resolution times while maintaining compliance standards
- Conducted bias assessments using fairness metrics and implemented data protection protocols, directly applying analytical skills transferable to educational data assessment and student privacy protection
Life Skills Development Coordinator - Freelancer
Peace Corps Cameroon
Yaoundé, Cameroon
09.2018 - 07.2024
- Developed comprehensive life skills curriculum covering financial literacy, health education, and career readiness, tailored to support at-risk youth with special emotional needs.
- Designed and facilitated HIV prevention workshops reaching over 500 community members annually from 2022 to 2024, fostering safe spaces through interactive, culturally responsive sessions.
- Facilitated group sessions on conflict resolution, communication, and relationship building, building trusting and nurturing relationships to address unique community needs.
- Provided individual coaching and mentoring to at-risk youth and young adults, assessing learning styles and adapting methods for personalized growth.
- Created resource materials and toolkits for sustainable program implementation, aligned with Common Core-inspired frameworks for broader educational impact.
- Monitored program outcomes and prepared detailed progress reports for stakeholders, participating in interdisciplinary meetings to evaluate and refine initiatives.
Program Coordinator; Environmental Education
Action for the Conservation of Endangered Species
Bertoua, Cameroon
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Developed educational curriculum aligning with environmental conservation and sustainable development, based on community needs assessments, incorporating history and civics elements for holistic instruction.
- Led grassroots development initiatives focused on sustainable community growth and empowerment, supporting diverse learners through adapted teaching methods.
- Collaborated with local leaders to identify community needs and develop targeted intervention programs, building partnerships to create safe, inclusive spaces.
- Trained peer educators and community volunteers in effective outreach strategies, emphasizing technology integration for individual learning support.
- Established partnerships with healthcare providers, social services, and community organizations, participating in team meetings to ensure program alignment with broader educational goals.
School Administrator - Teacher
Government Bilingual High School
Belabo, Cameroon
09.2009 - 08.2023
- Delivered comprehensive education programs in social sciences, with a specialty in history including World History, US History, Civics, and Government to young adults and adolescents (ages 11-24) from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, tuitioning close to 10,000 students while supporting those with special learning or emotional needs.
- Utilized research-based instructional strategies to equip scholars with fundamental skills like writing and reporting; teamwork and building through collaborative activities; problem-solving via scaffolding techniques; and critical thinking using research and hypothesis methods, resulting in measurable improvements in student performance and engagement.
- Developed and implemented individualized learning plans addressing academic, social, and emotional needs, assessing individual learning styles and adapting teaching methods to ensure success for all scholars.
- Curriculum Development & Standards Alignment: Designed and implemented Common Core-aligned history curriculum serving 10,000+ students, utilizing backward design methodology to create comprehensive unit plans and assessments for World History, US History, and Civics courses.
- Engaged scholars in restorative, relevant school experiences prioritizing personalized academic support and well-being, building trusting, respectful, and nurturing relationships to create safe spaces for limitless potential.
- Coordinated cross-collaboration in interdisciplinary team meetings with educational stakeholders for assessments, evaluations, and remediation to achieve actionable goals aligned with Common Core standards.
- Designed backward design models with clear objectives and goals to create curriculum, organize inter-discipline workshops, and develop pedagogic frameworks, scaling up learners’ performance through standardized end-of-year evaluations that rated effectiveness against objectives and 'definition of done,' ensuring alignment with school-wide curricular frameworks.
- Improved classroom management with diverse resources to engage students in active participation, creating two school clubs: (1) Skills Team with 60 members to sensitize peers and advocate for HIV/AIDS prevention, drug avoidance, and gender-based violence elimination; (2) EcoHero Club with 50 members advocating for an eco-friendly school and developing innovative strategies to mitigate environmental challenges resulting in about 60% of students adopting positive behaviors toward environmental protection and HIV prevention, promoting student leadership and community empowerment.
- Created safe, inclusive learning environments encouraging open dialogue and mutual respect, helping learners develop metacognitive skills for independent processing, evaluation, and personal problem-solving strategies.
- Integrated life skills training with academic instruction to promote holistic development, maintaining an 85% student retention rate through engaging, culturally relevant curriculum.
- Worked with technology and computer-based programs to support scholars’ individual learning plans, managing administrative assignments with a high level of professionalism and integrity.
Volunteer Manager – HIV Response
World Health Organization (WHO)
Yaoundé, Cameroon
09.2020 - 12.2022
- Led grassroots engagement initiatives, providing compassionate care and safe spaces for Persons Living with HIV, with a focus on health education tied to civics and community history.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments, ensuring adherence to treatment plans while supporting emotional needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to review patient data and evaluate program impact for reporting to senior management, managing administrative assignments professionally.
- Delivered community training programs focused on health education, support services, and treatment compliance, adapting methods to individual learning styles.
- Maintained strict confidentiality while meeting patients’ needs within health regulations and organizational standards, fostering trusting relationships for community empowerment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
University of Yaoundé
Cameroon06.2009
Diploma in Social Science Teaching - Specialty History
University of Yaoundé
Cameroon12.2008
Skills
- Educational Expertise
- Research-based instructional strategies
- Differentiated instruction
- Assessment & evaluation strategies
- Digital literacy
- Technology integration
- Assessing individual learning styles
- World History Instruction
- US History Instruction
- US Government Teaching
- Training & Facilitation
- Community program development
- Workshop design
- Workshop delivery
- HIV/AIDS education
- Life skills training
- Mediation
- Group facilitation
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Multicultural communication
- Active listening
- Empathy
- Public speaking
- Presentation
- Counseling
- Mentoring
- Crisis intervention
- Building relationships
- Leadership
- Community partnerships
- Volunteer coordination
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Interdisciplinary team meetings
- Trauma-informed teaching practices
- Individualized Learning Plan
- Behavioral management strategies
- Educational needs assessment
- Data analysis
- Program evaluation
- Managing administrative assistance
Certification
- Men and Boys as Partners in Gender Transformation to Eliminate GBV, Peace Corps Cameroon, 2023
- Adult Education Teaching Certification, NGO-ACES Cameroon, 2022
- HIV/AIDS Prevention Education Certificate, Peace Corps Cameroon, 2022
- Life Skills Training Certificate, Peace Corps Cameroon, 2019
Accomplishments
- Increased adult literacy rates by 40% among program participants over a 3-year period through targeted, differentiated instruction.
- Developed an innovative curriculum model adopted by 5 regional community centers, aligning with Common Core standards for scalable impact.
- Recognized as 'Outstanding Community Educator' by Peace Corps Cameroon in 2024 for excellence in supporting at-risk youth.
- Participated in the Peace Corps Millennium Stage Event in Washington DC at the Kennedy Center, March 2024, showcasing educational innovations in history and civics.
- Trained over 200 community volunteers and peer educators in trauma-informed practices and technology integration.
- Established sustainable partnerships with 15+ community organizations, enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration for student success.
Timeline
AI Intake and Governance Specialist. Contractual
TBEJA LLC
09.2024 - Current
Program Coordinator; Environmental Education
Action for the Conservation of Endangered Species
01.2022 - 06.2024
Volunteer Manager – HIV Response
World Health Organization (WHO)
09.2020 - 12.2022
Life Skills Development Coordinator - Freelancer
Peace Corps Cameroon
09.2018 - 07.2024
School Administrator - Teacher
Government Bilingual High School
09.2009 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
University of Yaoundé
Diploma in Social Science Teaching - Specialty History
University of Yaoundé
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