Aakira Nathan
Manassas,VA
Summary
Accomplished Lead Teacher at Goddard School, recognized for expertise in lesson development and emotional support that significantly enhances student engagement and achievement. Proven track record in educational leadership with a strong focus on innovative teaching strategies, fostering parent-teacher collaboration, and mentoring fellow educators. Skilled in project-based learning and the integration of smart classroom technology, creating stimulating environments where students of all abilities thrive. Committed to cultivating motivational and collaborative learning spaces that promote both academic success and social-emotional growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Goddard School
Manassas, VA
07.2023 - Current
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Provided instructional guidance and mentorship to teachers in the development of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
- Collaborated with other school staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Utilized data-driven decision making processes to assess student progress, inform instruction, and monitor teaching effectiveness.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers during their onboarding process.
Co Lead Teacher
Childtime Learning Center
Manassas, VA
05.2021 - 04.2023
- Engaged parents through regular communication about student performance and behavior.
- Collaborated with other teachers on curriculum development and assessment strategies.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Monitored student progress and provided individualized support when needed.
- Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
- Created meaningful experiences that promoted physical, emotional, intellectual growth among students.
- Utilized technology such as iPads and Smartboards in the classroom setting.
- Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fairfax High School
Fairfax, VA06-2020
Skills
- Lesson development
- Special education
- Standards development
- Lesson planning
- SmartClassroom technology
- Emotional support
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Classroom management
- Student advocacy
- Project-based learning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Safe learning environment
- Safety awareness
- Teacher training
- Training and mentoring
- Educational leadership
Affiliations
VOLUNTEER
- American Heart Association
- March of Dimes
- Project Giveback
- American Liver Foundation
- Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
- Worked with children with special needs.
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the year Nominee ( 2025)
Certification
- Virginia preservice Training for childcare
- CPR/ First Aid (2022)
- Introduction To Inclusion And Children With Special Needs ( 2025)
- Family - Teacher conferences ( 2025)
- Safe sleep Ambassador (2025)
- Transportation And Field Trip Safety For Childcare Centers ( 2025)
- Reducing Exclusionary Discipline In Early Childcare Education(2025)
- Virginia Annual Health And Safety Training ( 2025)
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Goddard School
07.2023 - Current
Co Lead Teacher
Childtime Learning Center
05.2021 - 04.2023
High School Diploma -
Fairfax High School
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