TeNesha Ukomadu
Chicago
Summary
Experienced and equity-focused educator with over a decade of success in instructional leadership, professional development, and inclusive program design. Skilled in coordinating virtual and in-person events, managing logistics, and building relationships across diverse stakeholder groups. Adept at leveraging technology to support learning and organizational goals. Passionate about community engagement, continuous improvement, and advancing mission-driven work in nonprofit settings. Ready to bring mentorship experience, operational excellence, and a collaborative mindset to a Program Coordinator role.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Humanities Teacher
Ridgewood High School
08.2023 - Current
- Designed and delivered inclusive, tech-integrated learning modules that supported student growth and engagement.
- Led collaborative initiatives across departments to improve behavioral and academic outcomes.
- Assessed and addressed diverse learner needs through performance data, providing equitable access and targeted interventions.
- Served on equity and behavior teams, promoting systemic improvements in school culture.
- Coordinator of Academic Interventions
- Inspired a love of learning in students by sharing personal passion for humanities subjects and creating engaging lessons that sparked curiosity.
- Mentored new teachers to help them acclimate to the school culture and enhance their teaching skills.
Middle School ELA and History Mentor Teacher
CICS Bucktown
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Engaged in concurrent teaching to facilitate learning in-person and online simultaneously
- Led and assisted with the planning of weekly data and design meetings to discuss areas of growth for current practices while analyzing what works and why
- Developed innovative lesson plans, resulting in increased student engagement and retention of material.
- Mentored new teachers and led onboarding programs, improving retention and confidence.
- Designed and delivered PD on technology integration, culturally responsive teaching, and SEL practices.
- Collaborated with leadership and district teams to align training with strategic initiatives.
- Collected data on behavioral and academic growth to assist students and problem solve
- Mentored Middle school teachers on instructional design and weekly performance
- Interviewed several incoming teacher candidates as a member of the hiring committee
- Coordinated and planned events as a member of the yearbook committee
- Successfully pitched and created a before and after-school tutoring program for priority students to be able to get small-group and one-on-one assistance from staff members
- Collaborated with the leadership team to plan incentives as well as behavioral goals for Middle School to achieve, including planning field trips and activities based on interventions and set goals
- Co-chaired the Sunshine Committee by delegating and planning staff events to build staff morale and school culture
- Established strong rapport with students through genuine interest in their well-being, academic growth, and personal achievements.
Resident Elementary School Teacher
CICS Bucktown
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Collaborated with leadership and district teams to align training with strategic initiatives.
- Delivered lessons on technology integration, culturally responsive teaching, and SEL practices.
- Participated in staff training sessions to continually enhance knowledge and skills.
High School English Language Arts Teacher (Part-Time)
Foothills Charter School
04.2018 - 12.2019
- Provide non-traditional high school students with an interactive learning environment
- Worked with students, tutors, and mentors to achieve goals based on standards and student data
- Analyzed data to provide students with appropriate plans and steps to reach success\
- Facilitated virtual and in-person small-group instruction, leading to measurable academic gains.
High School English Language Arts Teacher
Gwinnett County Public Schools Grayson High School
08.2017 - 12.2019
- Led school-wide literacy efforts, improving curriculum strategy and student writing proficiency.
- Applied culturally responsive pedagogy to increase inclusivity and academic engagement.
- Moderated class discussions and seminars
- Administered summative and formative assessments
- Analyzed student data for growth and for areas needing more instruction
- Evaluated student learning through open-ended questions
- Guided students toward educational growth
- Generated lessons that implemented technology in the classroom
- Designed a safe and stimulating learning environment for all students
- Implemented culturally responsive lesson plans and techniques
- Literacy Leadership Team Member
High School English Language Arts Teacher
DeKalb County School System Dunwoody High School
08.2013 - 05.2017
- Developed and facilitated professional development sessions focused on data-driven literacy strategies.
- Championed extracurricular leadership and mentoring initiatives that supported academic excellence.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, promoting a more holistic understanding of language arts.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through analytical writing assignments that encouraged students to synthesize information from multiple sources.
Education
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Teacher
Mercer University
Atlanta, GA05.2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - English
Auburn University
Auburn, AL12.2010
Skills
- Virtual and In-Person Facilitation
- Curriculum implementation
- Student engagement
- Instructional technology
- Curriculum development
- Program & Event Coordination
- Professional Development Design
- Content Delivery & Curriculum Support
Certification
- Professional Educator License (PEL), English Language Arts, Grade 9 through grade 12; Language Arts, Grades 6-12; Gifted Endorsement — Grades K-12; English Language Arts, senior HS — Grade 9 through grade 12; Language Arts, middle school — grade 5 through grade 8; Social Sciences, middle school — grade 5 through grade 8.
- Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators, English Test I (020), English Test II (021), Gifted Certified Endorsement, Advanced Placement Language Certification.
- Valid Georgia T5 Certification, 2013-05-11
Timeline
High School Humanities Teacher
Ridgewood High School
08.2023 - Current
Middle School ELA and History Mentor Teacher
CICS Bucktown
08.2020 - 06.2023
Resident Elementary School Teacher
CICS Bucktown
02.2020 - 08.2020
High School English Language Arts Teacher (Part-Time)
Foothills Charter School
04.2018 - 12.2019
High School English Language Arts Teacher
Gwinnett County Public Schools Grayson High School
08.2017 - 12.2019
High School English Language Arts Teacher
DeKalb County School System Dunwoody High School
08.2013 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - English
Auburn University
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Teacher
Mercer University
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