Youma-Beliza Diakite
Summary
Passionate educator and youth development professional with 6+ years of experience supporting students in academic success, college readiness, civic engagement, and personal growth. Skilled in culturally responsive teaching, curriculum design, student mentorship, AP preparation, and college advising. Recognized for building inclusive learning environments that empower students to think critically, develop leadership skills, and achieve postsecondary success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
African American Studies & World History Teacher
Freire Charter High School
Philadelphia, PA
08.2025 - Current
- Teach 9th Grade World History and 12th Grade African American Studies through inquiry-based, culturally responsive instruction, earning recognition as New Teacher of the Year and achieving the highest first-year observation score in school history.
- Coordinated field trips to historical sites for experiential learning opportunities.
- Skilled in differentiated instruction, curriculum development, and supporting multilingual learners.
Resident Tutor, Academic Advisor & Residential Mentor
A Better Chance (ABC) Lower Merion
Wynnewood, PA
08.2024 - Current
- Provide live-in supervision and mentorship for high-achieving high school students residing away from home in a college preparatory residential program.
- Build meaningful relationships with students through daily check-ins, academic coaching, and social-emotional support.
- Facilitate evening study halls and support students in developing organization, time management, and executive functioning skills.
- Guide students through AP coursework, college applications, scholarship searches, essay writing, and postsecondary planning.
- Collaborate regularly with families, school personnel, and board members regarding student progress and well-being.
- Plan and support community-building activities and enrichment experiences that promote leadership and belonging.
- Serve as a trusted adult mentor and advocate for youth navigating academic, social, and personal challenges.
African American History Teacher
Mastery Charter Schools
Simon Gratz High School
09.2023 - 06.2025
- Developed and taught African American History curriculum aligned with standards, emphasizing civic inquiry, primary source analysis, and argumentative writing to enhance critical thinking.
- Utilized restorative practices, SEL, and differentiated instruction to support diverse learners, fostering an inclusive environment and promoting measurable academic growth.
Summer Program Director
iD Tech
Villanova
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Directed STEM enrichment program for youth, supervised staff, fostered community building, and promoted student leadership development in summer learning environment.
- Villanova University
French Teacher
Harambee Institute of Science & Technology
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Led DEI initiatives, restorative practices, and culturally responsive instruction, fostering an inclusive school community.
Administrative Program Assistant
Westhab, Inc.
The Bronx, New York
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided administrative and operational support for a nonprofit rapid re-housing program, including scheduling, reporting, client support, inventory management, purchasing, and records maintenance.
Education
Certification in Secondary Education - Social Studies 7-12, World Languages K-12
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PAB.A. - Global Liberal Studies (Honors), French Language Studies, Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies
New York University
New York, NYSkills
- Curriculum Design
- AP Preparation
- Historical Inquiry
- Data-Driven Instruction
- SEL
- Restorative Practices
- Academic Advising
- Youth Mentorship
- Family Engagement
- Program Coordination
- Behavior Management
- Student Advocacy
- Multilingual
- College Readiness
Certification
- PA Secondary Education - Social Studies (7-12)
- World Languages (K-12)
- CPR/First Aid/AED Certified
- ESL (in progress)
Languages
- French, Native
- English, Fluent
- Bambara/Malinke, Fluent
- Spanish, Basic
- Arabic, Basic
- Wolof, Proficient
Timeline
African American Studies & World History Teacher
Freire Charter High School
08.2025 - Current
Resident Tutor, Academic Advisor & Residential Mentor
A Better Chance (ABC) Lower Merion
08.2024 - Current
African American History Teacher
Mastery Charter Schools
09.2023 - 06.2025
Summer Program Director
iD Tech
06.2022 - 08.2024
French Teacher
Harambee Institute of Science & Technology
09.2021 - 06.2024
Administrative Program Assistant
Westhab, Inc.
05.2020 - 05.2021
Certification in Secondary Education - Social Studies 7-12, World Languages K-12
Drexel University
B.A. - Global Liberal Studies (Honors), French Language Studies, Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies
New York University