ZAK KING
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Norman Public School District
06.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Leadership Teacher
Oklahoma City Public Schools
08.2023 - 06.2024
- 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.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Department Chair
Mid-del Public Schools
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Reinforced and maintained culture of high achievement by focusing on discipline as opportunity for learning, growth and community-building.
- Observed, coached and mentored department staff.
- Built smooth and productive working relations positively impacting department operations.
- Built collaborative team of adults dedicated to joint attainment of department goals.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Developed and implemented student success initiatives to recognize and encourage achievement.
- Assisted in development and implementation of faculty development plans.
- Planned and executed professional development sessions for department faculty and staff.
Team Leader
Mid-del Public Schools
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
Special Education Teacher/Physical Education Teacher
Crooked Oak Public Schools
08.2016 - 05.2022
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
History Teacher/ PE
Mid-del Public Schools
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Taught US History to 130 students in classroom setting.
History Teacher/Geography Teacher
Oklahoma City Public Schools
08.2010 - 05.2015
- Dedicated teaching professional experienced in providing high quality education to students from diverse backgrounds
- Proven track record of success in designing and delivering engaging and effective curriculum, developing lesson plans, and managing classrooms
- Skilled in using innovative teaching methods to motivate and inspire students to reach their full potential
- Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and committed to creating a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Created classroom management system to reward good behavior in classroom, increasing classwork completion 95%.
Program Manager
Sequoyah Enterprises
02.2012 - 08.2014
- Maintained and updated project related documents.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Established program policies and procedures to comply with regulatory requirements.
- Oversaw staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands.
- Monitored programming schedules, conformance to guidelines and quality.
- Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall mission.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
Case Manager
Department Of Human Services
01.2008 - 07.2010
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Facilitated individual and group sessions to promote positive behavior change for clients.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
Education
Master of Science in Education Administration -
Argosy University
Californina 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts -
Langston University
Langston, OK12.2008
Associate of Arts in Sociology -
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK05.2003
Skills
- Professional ethics
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Critical Thinking
- Organization and Time Management
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Emergent Curriculum
- Positive Atmosphere Promotion
- Regulations and compliance
- Time management abilities
- Written Communication
- Payroll procedure oversight
- Written and verbal communication
- Staff Performance Assessments
- MAP Testing and Data
- Special Education
Certification
- Demonstrated success in building relationships with clients and providing emotional support.
- Us History/Ok History/Government/Economics
- Physical Education/Safety/Health
- Mild/Moderate Disabilities (Sped)
Personal Information
Title: Educator
Timeline
Teacher
Norman Public School District
06.2024 - Current
Leadership Teacher
Oklahoma City Public Schools
08.2023 - 06.2024
Department Chair
Mid-del Public Schools
08.2022 - 05.2023
Team Leader
Mid-del Public Schools
05.2021 - 05.2023
Special Education Teacher/Physical Education Teacher
Crooked Oak Public Schools
08.2016 - 05.2022
History Teacher/ PE
Mid-del Public Schools
08.2015 - 05.2017
Program Manager
Sequoyah Enterprises
02.2012 - 08.2014
History Teacher/Geography Teacher
Oklahoma City Public Schools
08.2010 - 05.2015
Case Manager
Department Of Human Services
01.2008 - 07.2010
- Demonstrated success in building relationships with clients and providing emotional support.
- Us History/Ok History/Government/Economics
- Physical Education/Safety/Health
- Mild/Moderate Disabilities (Sped)
Master of Science in Education Administration -
Argosy University
Bachelor of Arts -
Langston University
Associate of Arts in Sociology -
Oklahoma City Community College
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