Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Aleyah Faulkner

Fellsmere,FL

Summary

Dynamic educator with strong communication and leadership skills. Proven ability to design engaging lessons and mentor students, fostering a positive learning environment and encouraging teamwork. Adaptable professional with experience in education and performance coordination. Known for effective classroom management and innovative lesson design, contributing to student success and engagement. Eager to leverage skills in a teaching environment. Energetic professional enthusiastic about promoting learning with hands-on activities, class lesson plans and individualized support. Polished in monitoring students while enforcing classroom and school rules. Respectful and friendly collaborator commended for encouraging understanding and acceptance of differences.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Masters Academy of Vero Beach
Vero Beach, Florida
09.2025 - Current
  • Delivered engaging lessons across various subjects for diverse student groups.
  • Managed classroom behavior to maintain a positive learning environment.
  • Provided support and guidance to students during academic activities and projects.
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and classroom activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance and student performance for review.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills.

Color Guard Director

Vero Beach High School Band
Vero Beach, Florida
11.2024 - Current
  • Designed and implemented innovative choreography for competitive performances.
  • Coordinated practice schedules to maximize team availability and attendance.
  • Trained and mentored new members on techniques and performance standards.
  • Collaborated with band directors to align guard routines with musical selections.
  • Selected and maintained equipment to ensure safety and readiness for rehearsals.
  • Organized team-building activities to enhance camaraderie and performance cohesion.
  • Selected music for performances that best fit the theme or occasion.
  • Designed costumes that matched the performance's theme or concept.
  • Created original choreography for performances.
  • Encouraged open communication among all members of the color guard program.

Color Guard Director

Sebastian River High School Band
Sebastian, Florida
06.2021 - 06.2025
  • Designed and implemented innovative choreography for competitive performances.
  • Coordinated practice schedules to maximize team availability and attendance.
  • Trained and mentored new members on techniques and performance standards.
  • Collaborated with band directors to align guard routines with musical selections.
  • Selected and maintained equipment to ensure safety and readiness for rehearsals.
  • Organized team-building activities to enhance camaraderie and performance cohesion.
  • Designed costumes that matched the performance's theme or concept.
  • Supervised student-athletes during rehearsals to ensure safety protocols were followed.

Teaching Assistant

RCMA Child Development Center
Vero Beach, Florida
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Assisted lead teachers in daily classroom activities and lesson preparation.
  • Supported children during playtime, encouraging social interactions and teamwork.
  • Organized educational materials and classroom supplies for effective learning environments.
  • Monitored student progress, providing feedback to teachers on individual needs.
  • Participated in staff meetings, sharing insights on student engagement and curriculum effectiveness.
  • Facilitated small group activities, fostering collaboration and critical thinking skills among students.
  • Supervised children and participated with children in activities.

Team Member

Chick-fil-A
Vero Beach, Florida
08.2019 - 05.2023
  • Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided knowledgeable recommendations.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the sales floor and stock areas.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise and arranged displays for visibility.
  • Engaged with customers to enhance their shopping experience through friendly service.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology Exercise And Sports Physiology Track

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
07-2026

Associate of Arts - Health Science

Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL
05-2021

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Customer service excellence
  • Performance coordination
  • Team collaboration
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Organizational skills
  • Attention to detail

Affiliations

  • Competitive Color Guard Performer since 2018
  • Teach dance classes
  • Teach private dance and color guard lessons
  • Travel the country for months at a time and compete with an Independent World Guards from Atlanta
  • Travel the country for months at a time and compete with an World Class Drum Corp from South Carolina
  • Attend pilates and cycling classes
  • Regularly attend Christ Fellowship Church and taught classrooms in their children's program.

Accomplishments

Won first place in WGI Independent World Class Finals in 2023 with Paramount Winter Guard

Won third place in DCI World Class Finals in 2023 with Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps

Won second place in WGI Independent World Class Finals in 2025 with Paramount Winter Guard

Leadership award for Carolina Crown Guard in 2024 and 2025

Certification

  • CPR Certified
  • Coaching screening and certification through SDIRC

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Masters Academy of Vero Beach
09.2025 - Current

Color Guard Director

Vero Beach High School Band
11.2024 - Current

Teaching Assistant

RCMA Child Development Center
09.2022 - 05.2023

Color Guard Director

Sebastian River High School Band
06.2021 - 06.2025

Team Member

Chick-fil-A
08.2019 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology Exercise And Sports Physiology Track

University of Central Florida

Associate of Arts - Health Science

Indian River State College