Sunni Ali

4340 S. Champlain Avenue

Chicago, IL 60653
Email: sa53329a@westpost.net
Phone: (773) 503-8329
Education:
Roosevelt University Chicago, IL
Doctor of Education (Ed.D) May 2003
Master of the Arts (M.A) September 1998
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC
Teacher Certification Program May 1995
Howard University Washington, DC
Bachelor of the Arts (B.A) December 1992
Certifications: Type 9 of Illinois Certificate
Type 75 of Illinois Certificate
LBS1 Endorsement
Teaching Experiences (1993- )
Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts): (09-Present)
Social Studies Department Chair; World Studies Instructor for 9th grade- Develop
ed Understanding by Design (UBD) Curriculum framework for Social Science Departm
ent for 9th grade. Research and create essential questions/themes that engage st
udents inquiry of historical topics.
North Eastern Illinois University (NEIU): (04- Present)
Adjunct Faculty- Instruct an undergraduate and graduate level course in American
Government and U.S. History. Design and employ unique instructional measures f
or students to analyze critique, synthesize, and interpret constitutional policy
, contemporary historical dilemmas, and political issues.
John Hope College Preparatory High School: (01-04; 06-09)
Social Studies Department Chair, World Studies Instructor for 9th grade, AP U.S.
History Teacher, and AVID Coordinator and Instructor- Orchestrate instructional
strategies, write curriculum plans, and research supplementary materials for th
e department; also, provide learners with an enriched understanding of global hi
story that links past and present events.
Rich Central High School: (04-06)
Social Studies/Foreign Language Curriculum Coordinator- Designed, developed, and
created instructional and diagnostic measures, curriculum strategies and enrich
ment programs for the districts social science/foreign language department; Eval
uated, rated, diagnosed, and supervised teachers in the districts social studies
/foreign language departments; Assigned, delegated and scheduled class assignmen
ts; Established, maintained, and manage social studies/foreign language budget.
Olive Harvey Middle College High School: (98-01)
Social Studies Instructor, 11th and 12th grade- Designed effective learning syst
ems that intensified learners response and interest in the areas of U.S. History
, African American Studies, Current Issues, and World Studies.
Ounce of Prevention Fund: (95-98)
Adult Educator/GED Specialist-Taught creative lessons to adult learners in gener
al subject areas to enhance their competency of the GED test. Developed, implem
ented, and monitored literacy programs for Head Start.
West Charlotte High School: (95)
Student Teacher- Facilitated classroom lectures, lessons, and projects that inte
nsified students knowledge base, awareness, and comprehension of U.S. History.
Gary Public Schools: (93)
Substitute Teacher (K-12)- Supervised student work in all general subjects, faci
litated materials prepared by regular educator, and provided efficient use of cl
ass time to strengthen students indulgent of content.
Professional Affiliation and Extra-Curricular Activities
AVID Male Coordinator: (06-09) Coordinated, organized, and designed lessons, fie
ld trips, and graduation transitional activities that empowered and equipped AVI
D Male students for success in Higher Education.
Peer Jury: (06-08) Train, develop, and prepare students to serve as peer jurors
for the deans office, which helps render behavioral agreements and contracts fr
om minor discipline infractions.
Rites of Direction Program: (04-09) Developed, implemented, and organized a m
entor program at Rich Central and John Hope High school that guided, engaged, an
d impacted young peoples academic enrichment and achievement.
Poetry Club: (04-06) Organize, facilitate, and structure poetry literacy, spoken
word performances, and poet literary magazine at Rich Central High School.
LSC Committee: (02-04) Organized, planned, and endorsed school wide agenda.
Chicago Reading Initiative Team: (02-04) strategized various techniques to impr
ove literacy on a school-wide level.
Coordinator of African Travels: (00-04) Planned and scheduled students tours of
Senegal and Gambia.
Drama Club: (98-04) Designed, written, and produced several imaginative/cultural
thematic playwrights.
Youth Summit: (98-01) Organized several student seminars revolving around commu
nity involvement, social themes, and learning objectives.
Professional Awards
Extra Mile Award (06)
Golden Apple Nominee (03)
Whos Who of American Teachers (03) and (06)