Shaka Abubakar
Fort Washington,Md
Summary
Responsible Educator certified in Maryland to teach English(K-12). Learns and integrates new technologies and teaching strategies as part of leadership and classroom management. Realizes consistent improvement in test scores year after year. Dedicated Teacher offering 18 years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes test preparation and ongoing evaluations. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students. Successful English Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School English Teacher
Charles County Public Schools
St. Charles High School, Waldorf, Md.
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Evaluated student work fairly and consistently, offering detailed feedback to guide future improvement efforts.
- Promoted critical thinking skills by challenging students to analyze literary texts and express their interpretations in written assignments.
- Stayed current on educational research and best practices by attending professional development workshops and conferences regularly.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing consistent expectations and consequences for all students.
- Boosted students'' reading and writing skills through targeted lessons, group activities, and individualized support.
- Prepared students for standardized tests by reviewing essential skills, administering practice exams, and providing constructive feedback on performance.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Served as a positive role model for students, demonstrating respect, empathy, and professionalism in all interactions.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units that connected English content with other subject areas.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction techniques into daily lesson plans to address the unique needs of each learner.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
English Teacher
Muslim Community School
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, Eleventh and Twelfth grade
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
English Teacher
Crossland High School
08.2015 - 07.2018
- Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth grades
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
English Teacher
DuVal High School
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Ninth and Tenth grades
English Teacher
Potomac High School
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Tenth grade
English Teacher
Drew-Freeman Middle School
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Seventh grade
English Teacher
High Point High School
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Ninth, Eleventh and Twelfth grades
Assist students with English and other writing assignments
Bowie State University English Department Writing Center
10.2005 - 05.2006
- Execute computer based writing and composition programs and diagnose writing problems
- Conduct plagiarism, MLA and APA workshops for English 102 level classes
- Also conduct English 100, 101, 102 orientation sessions and workshops on the English Proficiency Exam (EPE).
Education
English and African History
Howard University
Washington, DCEnglish and African History
Lincoln University
B.A. - English Literature
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD05.2006
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Online Teaching
- Individualized support
- Writing instruction
- Grammar Expertise
- Classroom Management
- Vocabulary building
- Literary Analysis
- Student Motivation
Accomplishments
- Commended for exemplary teaching and service to students.
Affiliations
- Alpha Chi National Honors Society
- Sigma Tau Delta International English Society
Certification
Maryland Educator Certificate (Educator ID 16-5554)
Timeline
High School English Teacher
Charles County Public Schools
01.2022 - 06.2024
English Teacher
Muslim Community School
08.2018 - 06.2019
English Teacher
Crossland High School
08.2015 - 07.2018
English Teacher
DuVal High School
08.2014 - 06.2015
English Teacher
Potomac High School
08.2011 - 05.2012
English Teacher
Drew-Freeman Middle School
08.2010 - 06.2011
English Teacher
High Point High School
01.2006 - 01.2010
Assist students with English and other writing assignments
Bowie State University English Department Writing Center
10.2005 - 05.2006
English and African History
Howard University
English and African History
Lincoln University
B.A. - English Literature
Bowie State University