Dominique Oshikoya
Douglasville,GA
Summary
Dependable and quick-learning team player with effective communication and organization skills. Energetic professional with great poise. Well-trained in Google Suites. Quick learner. Maintains professional appearance and demeanor and expertly completes assigned tasks with a focus on quality. Experience in customer service, and data entry. Dedicated professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Douglas County Schools
07.2018 - 05.2023
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Lead Teacher
Sheltering Arms Early Education and Family Services
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Effectively maintain interest of the children and provide an interactive atmosphere
- Build rapport with the whole family
- Enabling students to significantly enhance learning skills with creativity
- Institute positive classroom management strategies and positive reinforcement that effectively handle challenging behaviors
- Utilizes various teaching strategies that encourages student participation
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Coordinated field trips for classes and wrote detailed itineraries for student safety.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Maintained detailed records of attendance, test scores and assignment grades for each student to identify trends and rectify issues.
- Introduced new software into classrooms, enhancing student comprehension and improving test scores.
Student Teaching
Mount Carmel Elementary School
01.2018 - 04.2018
- 3rd Grade
- Building rapport with students
- Making a connection with students on their level
- Setting high expectations for students to do their best
- Clearly stating objectives for lessons
- Establishing a level of respect in the class for students and teachers
- Being supportive and motivating to students
Server
Maggiano’s
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
- Seated customers in timely manner by managing reservations and waitlists skillfully.
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Supported needs of [Number]- person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for [Type] restaurant with social relevancy and intentionality.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Fieldwork II & Practicum
Factory Shoals Elementary School
01.2012 - 11.2013
- 5th Grade and Kindergarten
- Listened attentively to student needs
- Incorporated games and music children liked into lessons
- Interacting with students to gain relationships
- Created a positive learning environment
- Practiced and implemented classroom management
Server/ Hostess
Olive Garden, PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
Sheltering Arms Early Education and Family Services
01.2010 - 03.2010
- Fieldwork I, Preschool
- Positive role model
- Relationship building with families
- Setting expectations in the classroom
Education
Mercer University
03.2018
Master of Science - Psychology, Child and Adolescent Development
Walden University
05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood, Special Education
Mercer University
05.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Care and Education, Infant and Toddler Care
West Georgia Technical College
06.2010
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suites
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Distance Learning Platforms
- Clear Public Speaking Skills
- RTI Familiarity
- Excellent Reading Comprehension
- Effective Listening
- Parent Relations
- Advocacy
- Special Education
- Instructional Best Practices
- Critical Thinking
- SMART Board Aptitude
- Child Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Plan Lessons
- Instructing
- Parent and Student Communication
- Motivating Students
- Documentation
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- EDPlan
- Public Speaking
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Positive Atmosphere Promotion
- Audio-Visual Aids
- Rapport-Building
- Classroom Management
- Positive Learning Environment
- Jamboard
- Zoom
- Microsoft Office
- Special Needs Education
- Google Meet
- Children's Educational Software
- Email Software
- Graphics Software
- Microsoft Outlook
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.
John R. Wooden
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Douglas County Schools
07.2018 - 05.2023
Student Teaching
Mount Carmel Elementary School
01.2018 - 04.2018
Lead Teacher
Sheltering Arms Early Education and Family Services
01.2016 - 06.2018
Server
Maggiano’s
01.2014 - 01.2015
Fieldwork II & Practicum
Factory Shoals Elementary School
01.2012 - 11.2013
Sheltering Arms Early Education and Family Services
01.2010 - 03.2010
Server/ Hostess
Olive Garden, PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
01.2006 - 01.2012
Mercer University
Master of Science - Psychology, Child and Adolescent Development
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood, Special Education
Mercer University
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Care and Education, Infant and Toddler Care
West Georgia Technical College
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