Lusiana Ayuku Akech
Harker Heights,TX
Summary
Upbeat Classroom Teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher-Teen Leadership
Killeen ISD
Killeen, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Served as a Teen leadership Instructor, coordinating efforts between 7th and 8th grade and guide them to plan personal, college, and career goals related to life after High School.
- Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation for over 130 students.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Created individualized learning opportunities including current resources, career options and creation of new career options that are necessary for our global community.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
Elementary Teacher
Department of Defense Education Activity (Pacific West South Korea)
12.2013 - 03.2022
- Hired as a full-time teacher, instructing all academic subject areas in classrooms of 1st, 3rd, and 5th-grade students
- Left Osan Elementary School Department Defense Pacific West district (on excellent terms)
- At the beginning of 2022, I returned with my husband Active duty military Fort Hood, TX.
Classroom Teacher-Math
Crowley ISD
Crowley, TX
08.2010 - 06.2013
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching -
Bachelor of Arts Education -
Doctor of Education -
Skills
- Creative Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Instructional Best Practices
- Classroom Management
- Standardized Testing
- Learner Assessment
- Experiential Learning
- Special Needs Students
Personal Information
Title: Certified School Teacher (Generalist 4-8)
Languages
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Classroom Teacher-Teen Leadership - Killeen ISD
01.2023 - Current
Elementary Teacher - Department of Defense Education Activity (Pacific West South Korea)
12.2013 - 03.2022
Classroom Teacher-Math - Crowley ISD
08.2010 - 06.2013
Texas Woman's University - Master of Arts in Teaching,
Moi University - Bachelor of Arts Education,
Walden University - Doctor of Education,