l.j okonta

Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress. Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and their parents. Integrated technology into the classroom as an instructional tool, such as the Smartboard. Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group. Taught reading and language arts in a self-contained ED and LD classroom.

Have coached team to two city championship games in the last three years. Has worked with multiple AAU programs in the area (Team Loaded, River City Reign, Trained2Go, and currently, Chosen 1 Generation). Owner & Founder of Player Development organization, The "O" Sessions, LLC. Has worked with multiple current and former college basketball players.

A member of a prestigious teacher residency program that is a part of Urban Teacher Residency United (UTRU). Assumes all responsibilities of head exceptional education teacher over course of school year while completing Master's of Education Degree at Virginia Commonwealth University. Administers and/or assists with unit plan creation, lessons, IEP meetings and after school activities.

* Tutor children and young teens, from ages 4-14, in Math, English and general subjects * also assist in preparation for NYS exams, prepared mock tests, and held bi-weekly meetings with parents on progress * developed special lessons for IEP children.

* Completing reports and maintaining records such as attendance, lunch counts, pupil personnel folders, report cards and inventories * Carrying out various routine school functions, such as playground supervision, lunchroom supervision, ordering supplies, attending workshops and participating in open house and parent teacher meetings * Locating and using sources of complementary materials such as audio-visual aids and books * Administering and constructing examinations and tests * Planning and carrying out lesson plans.

This position includes mentoring and acting as a role model for campers, leading activities, facilitating team meetings, and encouraging camp spirit. In short, Team Leaders assist Facilitators in orchestrating the environment that promotes Quantum Learning.

Instructed high school students in Regents Math in order to prepare them for NYS Exams, developed lesson plans, graded assignments, daily attendance, and reported to assistant principal.

Tutored middle school students in Math; assisted Head Teachers with classroom management.

Worked directly with Head Teacher at I.S. 145 with student academics and classroom management, assisted with test proctoring and grading, helped teacher with implementation of daily lessons plans, tutored students in course work at the after school program, participated in science field trips and other extracurricular activities sponsored by program.

Selected from group of staff members to help spearhead an annual camp hosted by St. John’s University’s GEARUP Program for underprivileged high school students; chaperoned trips and college tours, communicated rules and policies, facilitated workshops presented by guest speakers, acted as temporary resident assistant at the dorms for overnight students, and monitored student behavior.

Mentored and overlooked pupils from ages 10-13 in both academic and extracurricular activities.

Taught pre-kindergarten basic math and phonics, assist with lunches, made sure that playground area was clean and the children played safe, helped the boys with “potty” time, worked closely with Executive Director during arts ‘n crafts, prepared sleep area for naptime, read to children, helped arrange classroom for annual Winter and Spring concert, acted as part of the cleaning staff at the end of the day, designed and implemented age appropriate lessons under the supervision of Executive Director. Trained teachers and responsible for daily routines of the school in absence of Executive Director.