LUYANDA KOBOKA

**** ********* **, ***** ********, GA 30083

H: 404-***-**** acqiu8@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Energetic, results oriented and a very patient educator. Able to teach English as a Second

Language (ESL) and assist English Language Learners (ELL) using various learned

techniques and strategies. Has a strong talent in developing and implementing creative

curriculum that allows every child to participate, and feel empowered to succeed using

teaching skills that touch on the various learning modalities. An approachable and hard

working teacher with great communication and team building skills. Knows the importance of

respecting parents and faculty as well as honors and builds lessons from students' culture

and prior knowledge.

SKILLS

Flexible

Team player

Goal oriented

Reliable

WORK EXPERIENCE

Educate Online Teacher, arch 2015 Present

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Baltimore, Maryland office

Online lanta, GA

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Teach students core concepts in Math, Reading and Language Arts.

Manage online classroom environment.

Use lessons and other tools to keep students engaged.

Assess prior knowledge.

Make adjustments according to students’ learning style to enable concept understanding.

Positive, upbeat, friendly, and interactive in the classroom session.

Prepare informative session notes and Session Quality Report.

Very professional, fun and responsible.

Refugee Transitions Afterschool Coordinator, ptember 2013 present

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Oakland International High School akland, CA

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Trained, taught and present new research to volunteers

Administered meetings and study groups

Attended conferences and trainings to improve my skills

Hired and/or supervised other staff and volunteers.

Tutored and re taught concepts to students.

Used SDAIE and ELD strategies to help (ELL) students.

Met regularly with the principal and administrative staff.

Worked closely with school staff.

Assumed responsibility for the building in the afterschool hours.

Planned activities and offer engaging activities.

Used meditation, reflection, planning strategies with students

Trained and work hand in hand with peer lead tutors.

Researched paper and essay editor for ELL high school and college students.

Summer BEARS Teacher 6/2013, 0

Berkeley Unified School Distric Berkeley, CA

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Supervised an average of thirty students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, schoolyards and on

field trips.

Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and

federal guidelines.

Created an enjoyable and interesting learning environment for twenty six students each year.

Encouraged students with special academic interests to fully pursue those subjects.

Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.

Drafted lesson plans and submitted them for review and feedback in a timely manner.

Fostered oral language development and critical thinking skills during literary discussions.

6th grade Teacher 8/2011 to 06/2013, 0

E.C Reems Academy of Arts and Technology Oakland, CA

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Used mindfulness and meditation to get better results in the classroom.

Worked very closely with parents an the community to close student achievement.

Exposed students to many cultural and mind expansive activities.

Attended teacher development trainings on common core standards.

Wrote proposal and received funding from donorschoose.org

Developed innovative programs and activities based on student interests.

Communicated and taught student of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds on a daily basis.

Gathered and interpreted data to improve student achievement and resolve learning blocks.

K to 8th grade Teacher 1/2008 to 01/2010, 0

California Virtual Academies West Covina, CA

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Taught K 12 core curriculum to homeschooled students via illuminate or one on one sessions.

Taught phonics and phonemic awareness to K 1 students. Used small group instruction using

ESL techniques to students in Reading, Writing, Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, Health

and Science. Actively prepared students for standardized STAR testing. Used a lot of

technology to accommodate all student learning. Gathered and analyzed cultural, educational,

social and demographic data about the community to guide local program development.

9th Grade Teacher, /2007 to 01/2008

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Los Angeles Alliance Charter Schools Watts, CA

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Used cultural intelligence and high expectations to assist students to learn. Prepared 8th and

9th graders for California High School Exit exam in the areas on Language Arts and Math.

Worked closely with Special Education staff to implement good accommodations for special

needs learners. Used a lot of specially designed academic instruction in English techniques

such as cooperative learning and incorporated student culture in lessons taught. Used Smart

Board and Powerpoint daily. Use a lot of support and accommodation strategies.

Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school

reading programs.

Long Term Substitute Teacher 1/2004 to 01/2005, 0

Los Angeles County Office of Education CA –

Worked with Juvenile students in probationary camps and with troubled at risk students.

Assisted students better their reading, writing and speaking skills by dedicating more time to

the lower level readers as well as the worked closely with ELL students. Worked on students

speaking and listening skills through role play, drama and improvisation. Maintained effective

behavioral management within the classroom by using positive motivational strategies.

Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities. Prepared

instructional materials, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards and setting up

work areas.

Teacher, 1/2000 to 01/2003

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Soledad Enrichment Action Los Angeles, CA

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Worked with 'at risk' and probation students to assist them complete their high schooling.

Gave supplemental ESL in class support to ELL classified students while developing and

implementing diverse curriculum to meet the needs of each student. Used cooperative

learning by partnering ELL students or those needing ESL services with advanced bilingual

speakers or English speakers. Used sheltered English strategies, constant feedback and

assessments to ensure student learning. Became lead teacher to give support, to create a

good team environment as well as uphold the goals of the school.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts: Bachelors International Relations International, 2000 University of Southern

California Los Angeles, CA

Master of Arts: Multicultural Education, 2005 National University Los Angeles, CA

Multiple Subjects Credential, 2004 National University Los Angeles, CA

Moderate to Severe Special Education Credential in progress,

Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA

Business Basics Course 12 weeks Women’s Initiative Oakland, CA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Information and book lover, Dual citizen, World traveler, Culturally Sensitive, Food grower

and homesteader.

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