Octavia Conley
DC Metropolitian Area,DC
Summary
Dedicated and passionate Lead teacher with 5+ years of experience delivering engaging and interactive lessons to students from diverse backgrounds. Proven ability to lead and create a positive and inclusive environment that promotes growth and personal development. Skilled in differentiating to meet individual student needs for guaranteed success. Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, consistently building positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Lead Teacher
Harmony DC Public Charter School
08.2022 - Current
- Mentor/Host Teacher for City Teaching Alliance
- Teacher Leader Grades 2-5 ELA
- Coordinated and decorated school events
- Chaired the Events and Sunshine committees
- Conducted assessments and provided constructive feedback to track student progress and drive academic growth
- Maintained a positive and supportive learning environment by fostering open communication and mutual respect with students
- Collaborated with colleagues and parents to address student needs and enhance overall educational experience
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to improve students' language skills and comprehension
- Utilized technology and multimedia tools to enhance learning outcomes in the classroom
- Managed communication and correspondence with committee members to ensure timely and effective progress on projects
- Planned and executed creative and visually appealing decor concepts for various events such as youth events, corporate parties, and holiday celebrations
- Adapt lesson plans and teaching methods to students with different learning styles
- Managed groups of up to 40 students of all ages
- Promoted a positive and interactive learning environment at all points
- Created and implemented tests to gauge student understanding and progress
- Prepare detailed quarterly reports on student progress for parents and school administration
- Fostered relationships with students, parents, and other educators to create an environment that let students excel
- Plan and assign differentiated homework tasks to support learning outside class
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Provided afterschool enrichment through hosting spelling bee club, drama club, and track club
Teacher
Silver Oaks Cooperative School
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Co-Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided individualized support to students with differing learning styles and abilities
- Participated in parent-teacher meetings and communicated student progress effectively
- Supported lead teacher in assessing student learning outcomes and adjusting instruction as needed
Education
Ed.D - Curriculum and Instruction
Liberty University
03.2025
Master of Arts - Education
Alder Graduate School of Education
06.2021
Bachelors of Science - Sociology
University of California, Riverside
06.2020
Skills
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Emotional intelligence
- Computer literacy
- Time management
- Positive reinforcement
- Conflict resolution
- Interpersonal relationships
- Instructional technology
- Literacy development
- Special events planning
Personal Information
Title: Teacher
Timeline
Elementary Lead Teacher
Harmony DC Public Charter School
08.2022 - Current
Teacher
Silver Oaks Cooperative School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Co-Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
08.2020 - 06.2021
Master of Arts - Education
Alder Graduate School of Education
Bachelors of Science - Sociology
University of California, Riverside
Ed.D - Curriculum and Instruction
Liberty University
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