Dakiya Gray
Baldwin,NY
Summary
Focused professional passionate about promoting inclusion, critical thinking skills and student development. Skillful in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
Explore Charter Schools
Brooklyn, New York
08.2023 - Current
- Created a safe classroom environment conducive to learning by enforcing school rules and regulations.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities that addressed real world issues.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance and grades for all students.
- Assessed student performance through informal observations, formal tests, and portfolio reviews.
- Implemented positive behavior management techniques designed to promote learning in the classroom setting.
- Utilized data from standardized tests to design targeted interventions for individual students as needed.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and provide feedback.
4th Grade Teacher
Uncommon Charter Schools
Brooklyn, New York
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Implemented state standards and Uncommon curriculum for students.
- Utilized positive behavior intervention support
- Created classroom environment fostering self-respect and respect for others
- Facilitated office hours to support struggling scholars through one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction
- Demonstrates strong drive to improve the minds, characters, and lives of students, both in and out of school.
- Creates positive structure learning environment supporting students in observing core values, high expectations, and code of conduct
- Participated in collaborative curriculum development process
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Relay Graduate School of Education
New York, NY08-2022
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education -
Concordia College
Bronxville, New York05.2020
Skills
- CPR Certified
- Title IX
- DASA Certified
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Proficient in Microsoft Power Point
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Child Development
- Compliance standards
- Classroom Management
- Social-emotional learning
- Student Engagement
- Collaborative Teamwork
Awards
- Deans List Spring 2017 - Spring 2019
- 2018-2019 Impact Maker Award
Certification
- Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Initial Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
Explore Charter Schools
08.2023 - Current
4th Grade Teacher
Uncommon Charter Schools
08.2020 - 08.2023
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Relay Graduate School of Education
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education -
Concordia College
- Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Initial Certificate
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