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Donuell Lilly
Kindergarten Teacher, Benito Juarez Elementary
Location: Oakland, CA United States
Joined: Apr 4th, 2014

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One of my professors once asked, �if I could do any profession in the world what would I do?� My answer was Teach! I�m lucky, because through teaching I get to live my passion. I love working and inspiring learning in kids, and I love the results. There is no better feeling than seeing one of your students finally �Get It�.
From my teaching experience, leadership�s skills and community service, I developed my educational philosophy. I believe that all students can learn and they hold huge potential that will one day translate into changing the world. My mission is to create an effective and diversified learning environment that educates students, youth, family and communities. My vision is to develop well-informed and educated students through world class programing and teaching.

Current Whereabouts:

I am a teacher, football coach for the Pop Warner League for the Berkley Jr. Bears, and I am a mentor for the Young Scholars Program where we mentor young black male and help the prepare for college and follow them all the way through to see them through to complete college in 4 years.

Education (request update)

Southern University and A&M College class of 2007

Undergrad Major: Child Development

Mills College class of

Grad Major:

High School: John F. Kennedy in richmond, VA class of 2000

Activities & Accomplishments:

football, basketball

Experience

I currently work with Benito Juarez Elementary as Kindergarten Teacher
I have 6 years of experience working in the Teaching / K-12 Education industry.

Kindergarten Teacher | Benito Juarez Elementary
From August 2014 to Current • 12 year(s)
Foster classroom environment, develop lesson plans and discipline plans, work with IEPs and tutor students.

Para Professional Special Education | San Francisco Montessori
From November 2010 to Current • 16 year(s)
Assist in planning lessons and preparing instructional materials for severely impaired students.

Bears after School Program Teacher 2nd and 3rd grade | Berkeley Unified School District
From January 2013 to August 2014 • 1 year(s)
Create activities and curriculum addressing social needs, teach social skills and develop lesson plans for multiple learning styles.

Camp Azure Teacher | San Francisco Recreation and Park
From July 2011 to August 2012 • 1 year(s)
Provide individualized learning for children with autism, develop behavior management plans and communication alternatives.

Tiny Tots Program Teacher | San Francisco Recreation and Park
From May 2011 to August 2012 • 1 year(s)
Manage five early childhood classes, create musical programs and theme-based lesson plans for ages 3-5.

Ambassador | Project Community Inc
From August 2008 to August 2010 • 2 year(s)
Provide program support for low income families, oversee staff development and manage curriculum development and community outreach.

Kindergarten Teacher | Summer Hill Ruffin Road Elementary
From August 2007 to August 2010 • 3 year(s)
Foster classroom environment, develop lesson plans and work with IEPs for individualized student support.

Team Leader | American Corp
From September 2005 to September 2006 • 1 year(s)
Create activities and learning communities, develop after school tutoring programs for under-privileged students.

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	"Keep exploring. Keep dreaming. Keep asking why. Don�t settle for what you already know. Never stop believing in the power of your ideas, your imagination, your hard work to change the world." �President Obama Tagged by Ralph White on 08/15/2015

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