Hadiya Malone
New York,NY
Summary
Dedicated educator with a strong focus on fostering a nurturing and engaging learning environment for preschoolers. Proven expertise in building meaningful relationships with families, supporting child development through creative, hands-on activities, and implementing effective assessment strategies. Committed to enhancing student engagement and motivation, while exploring innovative project-based learning approaches.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
The Learning Experience
The Bronx, New York
09.2025 - Current
- Instructed students individually or in groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Monitored student behavior and engagement in classroom, hallway, and playground.
- Collaborated with teachers to create lesson plans and develop instructional materials.
Assistant Director for Pre-k
The Learning Experience
Manhattan, New York
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Cultivated a nurturing and safe learning environment that inspired curiosity and a love for learning among young children.
- Built strong relationships with families by collaborating with parents and guardians to support each child's individual needs.
- Guided teachers in implementing hands-on activities and creative projects that encouraged exploration and deeper understanding.
Lead Pre-K Teacher
The Learning Experience
Bronx, New York
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Managed classroom environment for 20 children ages 4-5, creating a safe and engaging learning space.
- Instructed students in academic, social, and emotional skills, fostering holistic development.
- Developed lesson plans and activities to meet the individual needs of students.
Elementary School Teacher
Zeta Schools NYC
Tenafly, NJ
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Created a safe and nurturing learning environment that encouraged student motivation and engagement.
- Facilitated reading sessions for entire classes and small groups to enhance literacy skills.
- Assisted students with achieving deeper levels of understanding through hands-on activities and special projects.
Student Teacher
GO Project
Tenafly, NJ
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Delivered engaging, well-structured lessons that catered to diverse learning styles and needs.
- Delivered individualized support to students needing extra assistance, enhancing their academic confidence and engagement.
- Facilitated small group sessions to improve understanding and encourage collaboration among students seeking additional help.
Teaching Assistant
The Learning Experience
Tenafly, NJ
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Instructed students individually or in groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Monitored student behavior and engagement in classroom, hallway, and playground.
- Collaborated with teachers to create lesson plans and develop instructional materials.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents and guardians to support student development.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and behavior issues.
- Built strong connections with students through regular communication and engagement.
Corp Member
City Year NYC
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Developed engaging literacy activities tailored to individual student levels.
- Worked one-on-one and in small groups with targeted students to improve literacy skills.
- Launched after-school 'S'mores Club' to cultivate enthusiasm for reading.
- Engaged with parents and the community to build strong support networks for student success.
- Provided personalized attendance coaching by collaborating with families to recognize achievements and tackle challenges.
Corp Member
Jumpstart
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Contributed as AmeriCorps member to award-winning volunteer network, fostering individualized attention and positive adult-child relationships that prepared preschoolers for success.
- Developed and implemented literacy-based activities to engage students in the learning process.
- Collaborated with team of 3 Corps members to plan and implement weekly in-classroom activities that enhanced student engagement.
- Completed intensive training and professional development in early childhood theory, language and literacy development, leadership skills, and family communication.
Project Intern
New Orleans Juvenile Detention Center
New Orleans, Louisiana
03.2016 - 03.2016
- Created engaging, creative writing lesson plans for students.
- Supported and guided volunteers, enhancing their experience on site.
- Assessed program effectiveness through feedback from leaders, refining future initiatives based on insights gained.
- Engaged in training on school-to-prison pipeline, deepening understanding of systemic issues affecting students.
- Participated in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
University of Mount Saint Vincent
The Bronx, NY06-2027
MAT Teaching Social Studies -
New York University
New York, NY05-2025
B.A. - History
Lehman College
Bronx, NY05-2023
Skills
Certification
- CPR Certification
- Google Educator Level 1 Certification
- Youth Mental Health First Aid
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
The Learning Experience
09.2025 - Current
Assistant Director for Pre-k
The Learning Experience
10.2024 - 06.2025
Lead Pre-K Teacher
The Learning Experience
10.2023 - 08.2024
Elementary School Teacher
Zeta Schools NYC
03.2022 - 10.2023
Student Teacher
GO Project
01.2022 - 02.2022
Teaching Assistant
The Learning Experience
10.2021 - 01.2022
Corp Member
City Year NYC
07.2017 - 01.2018
Project Intern
New Orleans Juvenile Detention Center
03.2016 - 03.2016
Corp Member
Jumpstart
08.2014 - 05.2017
Master of Arts - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
University of Mount Saint Vincent
MAT Teaching Social Studies -
New York University
B.A. - History
Lehman College