Jumi Ekunseitan
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Credentials
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College Advising
Teachers College, Columbia UniversityMay, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Collegiate Academies
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United States
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Education Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of College Counseling
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Jun 2023 - Present
Responsibilities include:-Advising all seniors towards a rigorous, accessible postsecondary choice-Leading and executing college and career information programs and workshops-Facilitating on-campus visits by college representatives and college tours-As Grade Level Lead, creating a positive grade-level culture through norming staff actions, scholar messaging, events, initiatives
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Transition Counselor
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Aug 2022 - Jun 2023
My responsibilities include:-Ensuring 100% of students who qualify for support from the Transition Opportunities Counselor are on track to their most rigorous post-secondary outcome.-Collecting academic and behavioral data on student progress to ensure students are on track to meeting their IEP goals and their post-secondary goals.-Attending all IEP meetings for students that qualify for services with Louisiana Rehabilitative Services.-Providing Transition Instruction and Pre-Employment Service Provision-Securing opportunities for students to apply the knowledge they are gaining through work-based learning experiences Show less
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Collegiate Academies
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United States
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Education Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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College and Career Success Teacher
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Jul 2021 - Jun 2022
I developed and delivered curriculum around college preparedness and skills that are integral to a successful career and life. I guided students through the college application process, from creating their list of schools, to drafting their essay and completing the FAFSA. We also delved into financial preparedness, covering topics including but not limited to investing, managing credit, and budgeting. I partnered with students and their families to ensure that they are confident about their postsecondary plans and the steps required to succeed in it. Show less
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The Kindezi Schools
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United States
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Education Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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ELA and Social Studies Teacher
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Jul 2018 - May 2021
As a teacher at Kindezi, I planned and delivered weekly lesson plans around a rigorous and standards-aligned curriculum. I analyzed and organized data to confer with students, team members, and families around student progress and needs. Additionally, I coordinated with my grade level team to develop fundraisers and plan field trips. Lastly, one of my favorite components of this role was to co-lead socio-emotional learning lessons and mindfulness sessions with students. I was proud to witness my students' consistent holistic growth throughout the school year. Show less
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Emory University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research And Teaching Assistant
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Jan 2017 - May 2018
As a teaching assistant, I graded weekly assignments, managed film screenings, and delivered one week of lectures around a film and theory of my choice. In my work as a research assistant, I completed a number of tasks, from transcription and coordinating meetings, to acquiring materials that aligned with the professor's research project. As a teaching assistant, I graded weekly assignments, managed film screenings, and delivered one week of lectures around a film and theory of my choice. In my work as a research assistant, I completed a number of tasks, from transcription and coordinating meetings, to acquiring materials that aligned with the professor's research project.
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Children's Defense Fund
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Servant Leader Intern
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May 2014 - Aug 2017
In this impactful internship which spanned the course of three summers, I delivered the program's six-week Integrated Reading Curriculum to my class of 10-15 students, spanning from grades K-5. I collaborated with staff to establish and maintain a supportive and structured environment. This internship served as the foundation for my approach to teaching and building relationships with my students. In this impactful internship which spanned the course of three summers, I delivered the program's six-week Integrated Reading Curriculum to my class of 10-15 students, spanning from grades K-5. I collaborated with staff to establish and maintain a supportive and structured environment. This internship served as the foundation for my approach to teaching and building relationships with my students.
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W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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500 - 600 Employee
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Trade Editorial Intern
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May 2016 - Aug 2016
In this internship, I had the opportunity to read manuscripts and proposals to write reader reports. I assisted with permissions for forthcoming books, and handled galley mailings, draft catalog and jacket copy. In this internship, I had the opportunity to read manuscripts and proposals to write reader reports. I assisted with permissions for forthcoming books, and handled galley mailings, draft catalog and jacket copy.
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Winner's Life Chapel
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Montgomery, Alabama
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ESL Instructor
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Sep 2015 - Apr 2016
In this internship, I prepared lesson plans and activities for adult learners ranging from beginning to intermediate level in English. The lessons covered how to file documents in addition to other applicable information for everyday situations. Due to the varying levels of proficiency, I applied teaching methods to accommodate each student's needs. In this internship, I prepared lesson plans and activities for adult learners ranging from beginning to intermediate level in English. The lessons covered how to file documents in addition to other applicable information for everyday situations. Due to the varying levels of proficiency, I applied teaching methods to accommodate each student's needs.
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Alabama State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Tutor
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Oct 2013 - Oct 2015
In this role, I supervised the front desk and greeted incoming students, later assisting them with research, test preparation, and paper revision. I also assisted students with troubleshooting tech issues. In this role, I supervised the front desk and greeted incoming students, later assisting them with research, test preparation, and paper revision. I also assisted students with troubleshooting tech issues.
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Education
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2016 - 2018
Emory University
Master’s Degree, Film and Media Studies -
2012 - 2016
Alabama State University
Bachelor’s Degree, English
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