Toyin Atolagbe
Queen Creek,AZ
Summary
Dedicated education leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder
Agape International Christian School
08.2019 - Current
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Established foundational processes for Instructional and curriculum development
- Developed marketing materials and campaigns to boost brand awareness and customer engagement.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess faculty and staff performance.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Facilitated professional development trainings for teachers.
Executive Director
Great Hearts Christos
07.2023 - Current
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
- Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
- Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
- Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
- Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
Founder
Lighthouse Parenting
10.2022 - Current
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Developed all coaching and train materials and resources for the business.
- Presented all coaching and training modules for prospective clients.
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Secured sufficient funds to cover business obligations by tracking expenses and budgeting accurately.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
Headmaster
Archway Lincoln Academy
06.2016 - 06.2023
- Maintained operations in compliance with school standards and within limitations of budget guidelines.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Built and lead cohesive educational team focused on student success.
- Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students.
- Spearheaded training initiatives for teachers by leading classes on topics such as Managing Technology with school-age Children, Growth Mindset and Mental Health of students.
- Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
- Partnered with senior administration to create cohesive vision, balancing structure and creative expression to drive productive student learning.
- Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
- Supported instructors in handling disruptive students and implemented fair protocols to resolve situations.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
Dean of Academics
Archway Arete Academy
07.2015 - 05.2016
- Facilitated faculty training and curriculum development
- Coordinated literacy and math intervention programs for students
- Mentored teachers and managed literacy programs for K-5
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators in developing, evaluating and revising school programs to prepare master schedules for curriculum offerings.
- Conducted pre- and post-observation conferences with teachers to review evaluations and observations.
- Researched, recommended and developed new initiatives to strengthen student success.
- Provided instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.
Lead Teacher
Archway Classical Academy - Arete
07.2014 - 05.2015
- Taught Language Arts, Math, History, and Science to second-grade students
- Supervised and mentored K-2 teachers
- Facilitated faculty training and curriculum awareness sessions for parents
- Managed literacy programs for K-2
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Conducted pre- and post-observation conferences with teachers to review evaluations and observations.
- Assisted with data organization from assessments and diagnostic instruments to develop strategies for intervening with students experiencing difficulties.
- Researched, recommended and developed new initiatives to strengthen student success.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
- Assisted in development and implementation of faculty development plans.
Lead Teacher / Mentor Teacher
Archway Classical Academy - Trivium
07.2011 - 05.2014
- Taught core subjects to second-grade students
- Provided faculty training and curriculum development
- Mentored new teachers and teacher aides
- Conducted curriculum awareness training for parents
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Provided assistance to faculty and staff by teaching classes, conducting orientation programs, and issuing transcripts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Developed bulletin boards and displays and used other marketing skills to promote library programs and materials.
English Composition Instructor
Chandler Gilbert Community College
08.2011 - 05.2013
- Taught Advanced English Composition
- Provided academic advising and student support
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Reviewed class and student records to identify improvement opportunities.
- Optimized learning plans based on student performance and feedback.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
- Developed and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
English/Literacy Instructor
St. John's College Junior College
08.2006 - 05.2008
- Taught a variety of literacy-focused courses, including Foundations of Literacy and Reading in the Multilingual Classroom
- Conducted professional development training and curriculum development
- Supervised teacher practicums and developed intervention programs
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop creative solutions to challenges faced by adult learners.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
- Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
- Conducted group lectures and small-group instruction to teach and reinforce concepts.
- Supplemented instruction and increased student understanding with use of audio-visual equipment and other technology.
- Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
English Language Instructor
Wesley Junior College
09.2004 - 05.2008
- Taught Communication Studies and Fundamentals of English
- Provided academic advising
- Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement.
- Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition, and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
- Provided technical support to training department and school, quickly fixing hardware and software issues affecting computers and language lab systems.
- Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.
- Monitored comprehension of material among students and created re-teaching strategies to cover gaps in learning indicated by test scores and quizzes.
- Authored tests and quizzes to evaluate student learning and comprehension.
- Identified students struggling with material and made arrangements to meet one-on-one during study hall or other time periods to provide additional instruction in one-on-one environment.
Classroom Teacher / Literacy Coordinator
Central Christian School
09.2002 - 06.2006
- Taught core subjects for grades 2-3
- Coordinated literacy programs and facilitated professional development for faculty
- Participated in USAID-sponsored pilot reading programs
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
Human Resources/Education Training Executive
Marani Ltd
08.2000 - 01.2002
- Supported recruitment, training, and development efforts
- Conducted teacher training seminars and in-service programs
- Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training program to increase employee productivity and morale.
- Established and maintained quality control standards.
- Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
- Identified workers with specific skill sets to recommend for promotions or raises, increasing internal hiring [Number]%.
- Developed and executed performance management programs to increase employee engagement and productivity.
- Developed job-specific competencies and performance standards.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
Education
Educational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10-2018
Master of Education - Literacy Development
University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, Canada04.2008
Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature
University of Ilorin
Ilorin, Kwara State05.2000
Certificate in Special Education - Special Education Unit
Ministry of Education Belize
Belize City, Belize03.2005
Skills
- Partnership cultivation
- Capital fundraising
- Legal compliance
- Partnership development
- Business development
- Analytical thinking
- Team building
- Problem-solving
- Conflict resolution
- Brand development
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Customer relationship management
Accomplishments
My school, Archway lincoln ranked number one in the state of Arizona our 1345 schools in 2022 state testing.
Awards
- Certificate of Recognition | USAID University of Belize Cluster | 2004-2005 Outstanding performance in improving reading programs
- Award of Recognition - Most Outstanding Teacher in Literacy Leadership and Development | Caribbean Center of Excellence for Teacher Training | 2005-2006
Recent Speeches And Conferences
- Panel Discussion: "School Choice in Arizona, What Next?", Manhattan Institute, 06/06/23
- Keynote: "Nurturing Spirituality and Purposefulness as a School Leader", Drexel Fund Portfolio Convening, 10/16/23
- Keynote: "Cultural Commitments in Urban Christian Education", Urban Christian Education Alliance Summit, 11/07/23
- Panel Discussion: "How Educational Institutions Respond to The Rise of the Nones", Center for Civil Society, 11/08/23
- Panel Discussion: "School Choice Sparking Education Innovation", American Federation for Students, 12/05/23
- Keynote: "Let Mercy Lead", Great Hearts Annual Symposium, 03/22/24
- Keynote: "Conversations About Classical Education", Redefining Classics Summit, 06/15/24
- Panel Discussion: "Church and State: Reimagining Faith Communities' Role in K-12 Education", AEI, 10/10/24
- Keynote: "Christian Education: The Alchemy of Influence", Financial Executive International, 02/11/25
Timeline
Executive Director
Great Hearts Christos
07.2023 - Current
Founder
Lighthouse Parenting
10.2022 - Current
Co-Founder
Agape International Christian School
08.2019 - Current
Headmaster
Archway Lincoln Academy
06.2016 - 06.2023
Dean of Academics
Archway Arete Academy
07.2015 - 05.2016
Lead Teacher
Archway Classical Academy - Arete
07.2014 - 05.2015
English Composition Instructor
Chandler Gilbert Community College
08.2011 - 05.2013
Lead Teacher / Mentor Teacher
Archway Classical Academy - Trivium
07.2011 - 05.2014
English/Literacy Instructor
St. John's College Junior College
08.2006 - 05.2008
English Language Instructor
Wesley Junior College
09.2004 - 05.2008
Classroom Teacher / Literacy Coordinator
Central Christian School
09.2002 - 06.2006
Human Resources/Education Training Executive
Marani Ltd
08.2000 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature
University of Ilorin
Educational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Master of Education - Literacy Development
University of Lethbridge
Certificate in Special Education - Special Education Unit
Ministry of Education Belize
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