Jakayla Mitchell
Grade Level Chair/Lead Teacher
Memphis,United States
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Program Coordinator
St. George's Independent School
Collierville, TN
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
- Gathered and organized printed materials required for program participation.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Reserved classrooms and meeting rooms across campus for program activities and managed room list.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
Teacher
SCS
10.2019 - Current
- Title includes many jobs such as creating lesson plans, creating assessments, teaching and supervising students in academic and extracurricular activities, retaining order within a classroom; and maintaining a safe and calm atmosphere for the children at all times.
Tutor
Tennessee Tutoring Corps
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Title included being responsible for helping students to understand different subjects
- Title also included assessing, assisting and encouraging the students in the learning processes
- This consisted of reviewing materials used in classes, explaining various topics, and answering all the doubts and questions of the student regarding to that topic.
Graduate Assistant
University of Memphis
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Title includes many jobs such as clerical assistant, meeting operator, and assistant to Chair of Education Dept
- During this time, I am involved with all things education such as helping students register and prepare for classes, set-up permit requests, recruit for the department in different settings, and maintain order in the office.
Site Worker
SCS
11.2017 - 05.2019
- Involved in before-care and assists with the children on a daily basis making sure everyone is where they are supposed to be, doing what they are supposed to be doing; and just maintaining a safe and calm atmosphere for the children at all times.
Summer Program
Town of Holly Springs
06.2018 - 07.2018
- The title includes many jobs such as meeting with employees, planning events for students, creating activities, hiring and supervising staff, and maintaining a safe, calm, fun, and educational atmosphere for the children at all times.
Education Assistant
SLA, SCS
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Helped the teacher in all ways such as: established protocol in classroom, retained order when teacher was not around; and filled all duties teacher asked.
Assistant Store Manager
Cato’s Fashions
12.2016 - 08.2017
- Ensure that store personnel provide exceptional customer service
- Coordinate and oversee the organizing, planning, and delegating of work among staff
- Open and close the store
- Handle deposits and secure the safety box
- Collaborates with Store Manager to set goals for the store
- Train new employees and other duties as needed.
Teacher Assistant
Holly Springs Primary School
08.2015 - 04.2017
- Helped the teacher in all ways such as: critiqued lesson plans, established protocol in classroom, retained order when teacher was not around; and filled all duties teacher asked.
Resident Assistant
Rust College
08.2014 - 04.2017
- Helped to plan and implement of activities with Resident Coordinator and other Resident Assistants
- Supervised participants to assure their safety and wellbeing
- Monitored students’ activities in the residence hall
- Organized social, cultural, and recreational activities in the residence hall
- Submitted written weekly evaluations on activities held in the residence hall.
Junior Recruiter
Rust College
07.2013 - 04.2017
- Attended recruiting fairs and college nights held at schools, colleges and church institutions to promote the curriculum and learning atmosphere of historically black colleges
- Develop relationship with high school officials for assistance in recruiting qualified graduates
- Prepared packets and materials to send and hand out to prospective students
- Hosted recruiting fairs and other activities that promoted Rust College
- Met with and shared information with community groups, organizations and high school students.
Lead Sales Representative
Dollar General
08.2016 - 10.2016
- Provided customer service to customer
- Assisted Store Manager and Assistant Manager in executing the assigned daily goals, tasks and assignments
- Opened and closed store
- Made deposits to the bank
- Maintained all merchandising standards, signing standards and display presentation
- Monitored the store in the absence of store management and perform other duties as assigned by management.
Cashier
Chick Fil-A
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Worked many positions including front register, drive-thru, headset, and lobby assistant
- Operated a cash registered and received payment from customers at front register and drive thru
- Served as the lobby assistant
- Cleaned and stocked work areas
- Assisted in reconciling, locating, and verifying the accuracy of transactions
- Performed other duties as needed.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Byhalia High School
01.2009 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/Pre-Law
Rust College
01.2013 - 01.2017
Master of Arts - Teaching, Elementary Education and Teaching
The University of Memphis
01.2017 - 01.2020
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
Capella University
01.2020 - 01.2023
Skills
Customer serviceMaterials managementMerchandisingMicrosoft officeOrganizational skillsPersonnelProcess engineering
Critical thinking skills
Clear verbal communication skills
Planning abilities
Process improvements
Project coordination
Hiring and recruitment knowledge
Additional Information
- Licenses & Certifications TN Teaching License - TDOE , Issued Aug 2020 - Expires May 2023
- Honors & Awards , Academic Dean Award Magna Cum Laude Highest GPA in Political Science Deptartment Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society Who's Who Amongst Scholars Ida B. Wells Award Most Improved Award Highest Average Award Highest Excellence Award Marketing Excellence Award Outstanding Student Award
Timeline
Assistant Program Coordinator
St. George's Independent School
05.2022 - 08.2022
Tutor
Tennessee Tutoring Corps
06.2020 - 08.2020
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
Capella University
01.2020 - 01.2023
Teacher
SCS
10.2019 - Current
Summer Program
Town of Holly Springs
06.2018 - 07.2018
Education Assistant
SLA, SCS
06.2018 - 07.2018
Site Worker
SCS
11.2017 - 05.2019
Graduate Assistant
University of Memphis
08.2017 - 06.2020
Master of Arts - Teaching, Elementary Education and Teaching
The University of Memphis
01.2017 - 01.2020
Assistant Store Manager
Cato’s Fashions
12.2016 - 08.2017
Lead Sales Representative
Dollar General
08.2016 - 10.2016
Teacher Assistant
Holly Springs Primary School
08.2015 - 04.2017
Resident Assistant
Rust College
08.2014 - 04.2017
Cashier
Chick Fil-A
08.2013 - 05.2014
Junior Recruiter
Rust College
07.2013 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/Pre-Law
Rust College
01.2013 - 01.2017
High School Diploma - General Studies
Byhalia High School
01.2009 - 01.2013