Yaw O.

Skills

Special Education (Mild Intervention, IEPs, RTI, Differentiation)

Gamification & Interactive Learning Strategies

Virtual/Remote Teaching (K–12, Credit Recovery, Alternative Ed)

Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning (Standards-Aligned)

Structured Literacy Concepts (Orton-Gillingham trained)

Progress Monitoring & Data-Driven Instruction

Student Engagement Strategies (including SEL integration)

Genially – Proficient in creating interactive, gamified learning modules

Wix – Experienced in building educational websites that embed Genially games

LMS Platforms – Google Classroom, Canvas, Blackboard (basic familiarity)

Assessment & Engagement Tools – Classcraft, Kahoot, Blooket, IXL

Video & Multimedia – Canva for Education, YouTube, Adobe Express

Communication – Microsoft Teams, Zoom, GoToMeeting

Staff Onboarding & Mentorship (Virtual)

Instructional Design Basics (SCORM, asynchronous lessons)

Conference Presentation & Public Speaking (Stride Inc.’s Promising Practices)

Workshop Leadership (Gamification & EdTech Integration)

HR Foundations (Recruiting, Onboarding, Training Delivery – Aflac Internship)

About

Innovative and passionate educator with over 8 years of experience designing differentiated, interactive learning experiences for diverse K–12 populations, including special education. Recognized presenter at national conferences for expertise in gamification and educational technology, including the use of Genially to create immersive, game-based digital content. Holds a Master’s in Organizational Leadership and a strong background in virtual instruction, curriculum development, and teacher training. Now seeking to transition into instructional design or EdTech roles where creativity, learner engagement, and inclusive design intersect. Skilled in Genially, Wix, LMS platforms, and remote teaching tools.