Dajah Mayes
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
ELA Teacher
Mastery Charter School
08.2022 - Current
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to address diverse learning needs and ensure student success.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with parents, fostering open communication about student progress and achievements.
- Collaborated with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects, enhancing students'' understanding of the connection between subjects.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to improve their performance and master course material.
- Promoted a growth mindset in students by setting high expectations and providing support for individual academic goals.
K-2 Teacher
People For People Charter School
09.2019 - 08.2022
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
Family Based Therapist
Merakey Behavioral Health
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Completed weekly progress notes, updated quarterly treatment plans and maintained patient records by successfully utilizing practice management software, including Avatar
- Helped clients pinpoint emotions underlying personal and relational conflicts
- Maintained long-term counseling relationships with numerous individuals and couples to provide ongoing care and support
- Collaborated with social services, referral sources, and other professionals to meet patient needs
- Updated treatment plans in coordination with clinical psychiatrist by reviewing patient progress
Residential Counselor
Juvenile Justice Center
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment
- Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating suicidal precautions, sleep flow and restraints
- Monitored client census by using Daily Movement Report and recording admissions, discharges, doctor appointments and site visit data
- Provided comprehensive case management services,including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources
- Counseled 12 residents in group sessions to assist in overcoming dependencies and adjustments to life
Grief Counselor
East Lansdowne Fire Company
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Help grieving clients examine and explore their feelings by asking questions during group or individual therapy sessions
- Offer suggestions on methods for coping with grief and sometimes refer patients to support groups for additional help
- Take and review notes and monitor patient’s progress
- Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with patients and address concerns
Lead Teacher
Children Of America
05.2013 - 08.2016
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - PSYCHOLOGY, Criminal Justice
HAMPTON UNIVERSITY
Hampton, VA05.2017
High School Diploma -
William Tennent High School
Warminster, PA05.2013
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson Planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Child development
- DRA familiarity
- Elementary education
- Testing and grading
- Student engagement
- Differentiated instruction
Timeline
ELA Teacher
Mastery Charter School
08.2022 - Current
K-2 Teacher
People For People Charter School
09.2019 - 08.2022
Family Based Therapist
Merakey Behavioral Health
06.2018 - 09.2019
Residential Counselor
Juvenile Justice Center
12.2017 - 06.2018
Grief Counselor
East Lansdowne Fire Company
07.2017 - 06.2018
Lead Teacher
Children Of America
05.2013 - 08.2016
BACHELOR OF ARTS - PSYCHOLOGY, Criminal Justice
HAMPTON UNIVERSITY
High School Diploma -
William Tennent High School
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