Abimbola Falana
Saint Cloud,MN
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with a proven track record at Amapct, specializing in vocabulary expansion and engagement strategies. Adept at fostering positive student engagement and achieving academic support goals through personalized lesson plans and collaborative teamwork. Committed to empowering youth and enhancing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Literacy Tutor
Amapct (formerly Americorps)
10.2021 - 06.2025
- Assessed reading comprehension and vocabulary of students.
- Encouraged students to find things to read individually to increase reading interest.
- Kept detailed records of student progress and attendance.
- Created personalized lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
- Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
- Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to determine how best to support student success.
- Issued reports updating students and teachers on student progress.
Youth Development Professional
Boys and Girls Club
05.2022 - 09.2024
- Supervised youth and maintained security for each child under care.
- Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.
- Helped set appropriate goals and plans to achieve targets.
- Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
- Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
- Encouraged children to talk issues out with each other and without anger, which eased tense situations.
- Assisted youth in developing problem-solving and communication skills to support stress management.
- Coordinated youth programs and activities to enhance life quality and self-esteem.
- Demonstrated positive influence to children by acting appropriately, being respectful to others and actively listening.
Shift Lead
Caribou Coffee
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Helped store management meet standards of service and quality in daily operations.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Rasmussen University
Saint Cloud, MN12-2027
High School Diploma -
Anoka High School
Anoka, MN06-2017
Skills
- Vocabulary expansion
- Engagement Strategies
- Student assessments
- Collaborative Teamwork Ability
- Positive Student Engagement
- Skilled in Task Prioritization
- Effective Time Management
- Goal Achievement Strategies
- Goal setting
- Youth Development Mentorship
- Academic Support
Timeline
Youth Development Professional
Boys and Girls Club
05.2022 - 09.2024
Literacy Tutor
Amapct (formerly Americorps)
10.2021 - 06.2025
Shift Lead
Caribou Coffee
03.2020 - 05.2022
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Rasmussen University
High School Diploma -
Anoka High School
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