Substitute Teaching
Ms. Afrika Abney has had a number of substitute teaching experiences. When she served as a substitute teacher for Mundo Verde PCS in 2013, Ms. Abney recalls working with some of the students and staff and sharing her passion and extensive background in visual arts.
Additionally, Ms. Abney recalls when she served as a substitute teacher for DC International School at the old campus from 2016 - 2017. Although, Ms. Abney knew a little bit of Spanish, she really enjoyed sharing her love and extensive background in visual arts with the students and some of the staff members at DC International School from 2016-2017.
Both of the experiences while not having a steady schedule on regular basis, allowed Ms. Abney to use her formal training and education in visual art and provide services to both educational institutions.
Ms. Abney believes that visual art is an excellent way to end the achievement gap and close the opportunity gap.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHING PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER. DC International School, Washington, D.C. 2016 - 2017. Managed and co-managed select classrooms; provided instructions according to prepared lesson plans; ensure classroom environment that promoted active learning while working with students to reinforce learning objectives as defined by the school; and performed other assigned duties.
SUBSTITUTE DANCE INSTRUCTOR. Joy of Motion Dance Center, Washington, DC. August 2013. Provided dance instruction to students grades 9 -12 in the absence of the studio teacher for the World Intensive Summer Camp.
SUBSTITUTE DANCE INSTRUCTOR. Joy of Motion Dance Center, Washington, DC. 2013 - 2015. Provided dance instruction to children and adults in the absence of the studio teacher. Taught Samba Fusion - All Levels and Afro Beats - All Levels.
AFROBEAT, a dance class that includes a fusion of modern and African upbeat combinations to Nigerian music, inspired by FELA! the musical.
Samba Fusion, a dance workout that brings the benefits of basic samba/axe drills and steps to tone muscles.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER. Mundo Verde Public Charter Schools, Washington, DC. December 2013 - 2014. Managed and co-managed select classrooms; provided instructions according to prepared lesson plans; ensure classroom environment that promoted active learning while working with students to reinforce learning objectives as defined by the school; and performed other assigned duties.
SUBSTITUTE AFRICAN DANCE PRE - PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR. The Dance Institute of Washington (DIW), Washington, D.C. 2010 - 2012.Provided West African Dance Classes for the Pre-Professional Program targeted for ages 12-21 on Wednesdays.
"Afrika is dedicated to teaching art and dance to youth. She is very professional and super willing to go the extra mile to seek clarity and communicate effectively with other teachers." - Sylvana Juliet Christopher, Afrobeats Dance Instructor with Joy of Motion Dance Center
"Afrika served as my substitute dance instructor for Samba Fusions which took place at Joy of Motion Dance Center - Friendship Heights from 2013 - 2015 and was very professional. I was referred to her by Sylvana Juliet Christopher." - Tanya Nuchols, Dance Instructor with Joy of Motion Dance Center
"I believe you subbed for me only once a couple of years ago during 2016 - 2017 for my ATL class. I was impressed with your diligent response and following up as soon as possible with how my class went. This was much appreciated. Most of my students usually don't remember the subs name who cover my classes, but they all remembered yours (and referred to you as "Mama Afrika" in an endearing way I believe)." - Aaron Stone, Reading Teacher at DCI with a Masters in