Janya Turner
Summary
I'm an enthusiastic Teacher with background in early childhood education. I thrive in lesson planning and relationship-building skills to foster student engagement. I'm committed to providing students with necessary tools to achieve academic goals, instilling love of learning,and cooperative teamwork.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Fitness Fun & Games
Baltimore City, MD
08.2023 - Current
- Supervise students during after school hours.
- Monitor student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, and playgrounds.
- Supervise and create after school activities such as step, dancing, and singing.
- Create educational and fun activities for students to do based on their age and grade level.
Dance Mentor
The Charm School Project for Girls
Baltimore, MD
03.2018 - Current
- Mentoring young girls from ages 4-16 by implementing sisterhood through dance and life skills.
Teacher
Inheritance Academy
Baltimore, MD
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Assistant Teacher
The Y In Central Maryland
Baltimore, MD
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching strategies.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure student success.
- Assisted teacher with enrichment activities, correcting papers, or supervising classroom to foster positive learning environment.
- Provided individualized instruction to students who needed additional assistance.
- Assembled instructional materials for children's projects and play-time.
- Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
Peer Mentor
Morgan State University College Discovery Program
Baltimore, MD
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Mentoring and ensuring the safety of incoming freshmen while they attended their college orientation.
- Organized activities designed to build self-esteem, promote team building and foster creativity among participants.
- Coordinated workshops and events focused on college readiness topics such as time management, test taking strategies.
- Advised students on course selection and academic pathways.
- Assisted with the orientation of new students by providing campus tours and resource information.
Camp Counselor
Summer U (University of Maryland)
Baltimore, MD
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Supervised campers and ensured their safety.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Assisted with maintenance and upkeep of campgrounds to promote clean environment.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD12-2024
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Safety and supervision
- Creativity
- Adaptability
- Leadership
Certification
- 45 Hours in School Age Development
- 45 Hours in School Age Methods and Materials
- 45 Hours in Preschool Development
- 45 Hours in Infant/Toddler Development
- ADA,(The Child Care Company)
- BHS,(MSDE)
- CPR All Ages,(HSI)
Timeline
Teacher
Inheritance Academy
04.2025 - 07.2025
Assistant Teacher
The Y In Central Maryland
10.2024 - 04.2025
Teacher
Fitness Fun & Games
08.2023 - Current
Peer Mentor
Morgan State University College Discovery Program
06.2023 - 08.2023
Camp Counselor
Summer U (University of Maryland)
07.2022 - 08.2022
Dance Mentor
The Charm School Project for Girls
03.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Morgan State University