Allen King Jr
Elkins Park
Summary
Diligent and dedicated Climate Team professional who excels at and enjoys building positive relationships with students, staff, parents and the school community. Utilizes exceptional communication and interpersonal relationship skills to improve social-emotional learning, facilitate academic achievement and enhance the overall school environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Restorative Coach
Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School
2023.08 - Current
- Work with students to identify the harm done in conflicts and who is responsible for the harm that has been done.
- Use guided questions to lead students into critically exploring how to peacefully resolve conflicts and repair relationships.
- Conduct SEL restorative circles with students.
- Assist in training and overseeing peer mediators.
- Build rapport with students and families through honest, compassionate and affirming encouragement.
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School
2021.08 - Current
- Responsible for content instruction, evaluation of student comprehension and classroom management.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Enhanced critical thinking skills through debates, group projects, and problem-solving exercises.
- Developed strong rapport with students by creating an inclusive classroom environment that encouraged participation from all learners.
- Established open lines of communication with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and address any concerns.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
- Encouraged consistent classroom attendance and managed student behavior using constructive criticism.
- Used whiteboard, laptops, YouTube, Power Point and other audio-visual technology to supplement classroom assignments and presentations.
- Discussed important historical figures and events and their influence and impact on contemporary society.
Middle School English Language Arts Asst. Teacher
Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School
2021.08 - Current
- Worked with students individually and in small groups on classroom assignments to help improve academic performance.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating genuine care for their well-being and academic success.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Established positive relationships with parents through effective communication, fostering parental involvement in their children's education.
- Acted as grade level substitute teacher in the absence of the grade level content teacher.
School Support Officer
Boys' Latin Charter School Of Philadelphia
2017.08 - 2020.06
- Enforced the Student Code of Conduct with fidelity.
- Monitored student activity throughout the school, e.g., during transitions and in the classroom.
- Addressed student concerns and mediated student conflicts with the goal of promptly and effectively reaching student driven, positive resolutions.
- Counseled students on the connection between affirmative attitude and conduct and academic success.
- Supported faculty and staff in handling disruptive students and implemented fair protocols to resolve situations.
- Collaborated with school principal and climate team members in facilitating positive programs and providing motivational speakers to encourage students and active parental participation in education.
- Contributed to school safety initiatives and assisted with emergency preparedness procedures.
- Taught an elective class.
Education
Master of Divinity - Pastoral Studies
Biblical Theological Seminary
Hatfield, PA06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Urban Ministry Leadership
Geneva College
Beaver Falls, PA01.2005
Skills
- Professional demeanor
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal relationship skills
- Empathic listener
- Culturally sensitive
- Excels at building rapport
- Provides wise counsel
- Gifted story teller who creatively uses illustrations when teaching to enhance student comprehension
- Aptitude for problem-solving
- Outstanding deductive reasoning and analytical skills
- Witty, family friendly sense of humor
- Classroom management
Timeline
Middle School Restorative Coach
Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School
2023.08 - Current
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School
2021.08 - Current
Middle School English Language Arts Asst. Teacher
Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School
2021.08 - Current
School Support Officer
Boys' Latin Charter School Of Philadelphia
2017.08 - 2020.06
Master of Divinity - Pastoral Studies
Biblical Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Science - Urban Ministry Leadership
Geneva College
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