Lakhena Polumbus
Bakersfield,California
Summary
I am a passionate and caring educator who truly believes that all children and adults deserve the right to a quality education. I am able to recognize and assist students who need support or a more challenging task. I am always motivated to learn and share my knowledge with students and colleagues. I am dedicated to education and am always learning to become a better educator.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Panama Buena Vista School District
08.2023 - Current
- Provided lessons based on content area and student data
- Incorporated classroom expectations and routines for students to easily follow daily
- Created differentiated instructions based on the class’s interests and the individual students
- Assisted students with special needs with the appropriate differentiated instruction.
Boys and Girls Club
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Managed and created lessons for the after school program
- Wrote and ran grants such as the “Positive Actions” and the “Michael Phelps” grants
- Assisted families with registration and payments
- Assisted children in medical needs, such as medicine or CPR.
Bakersfield Museum of Modern Art
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Taught basic art to 5th grade students in various Elementary Schools
- Created lesson plans for in-class and online use
- Painted murals with 5th grade students for school beautification
- Assisted in art installation.
Education
Masters of Arts in Teaching English Education (Secondary) -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT10.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05.2014
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Cultural Awareness
- Dependable and Responsible
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Organization
- Decision-Making
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Active Listening
Certification
California Department of Education – Secondary, English Education, 10/2023
Timeline
Panama Buena Vista School District
08.2023 - Current
Boys and Girls Club
08.2020 - 07.2023
Bakersfield Museum of Modern Art
07.2017 - 07.2020
Masters of Arts in Teaching English Education (Secondary) -
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
San Francisco State University