KAMAYA ADAMS
Codman Academy Charter School
Boston,MA
1
Certification
4
years of professional experience
Compassionate and motivated Teacher Assistant specializing in student motivation and individualized support. With 3.5 years of classroom experience, I excel at transforming complex lessons into engaging experiences that resonate with diverse learners. Adept at maintaining classroom harmony and improving academic through enthusiastic mentorship and tailored instructional assistance.
Work History
Teacher Assistant
1 Year 2 Months- Facilitated small-group literacy and math centers, using hands-on manipulatives to reinforce foundational K2 concepts.
- Collaborated with the Lead Teacher to track student data and prepare progress reports for families and administration.
- Supervised and led structured play activities to promote social-emotional learning (SEL) and conflict resolution skills.
Teacher Assistant 3rd grade
10 Months- Leads daily 'guided reading' groups for 5–7 students, focusing on literal comprehension to improve overall class Lexile scores.
- Assists in MCAS prep helping students build stamina and reduce anxiety during formal assessments.
- Utilizes principles to de-escalate peer conflicts and coach students through social-emotional challenges typical of 8- and 9-year-olds.
Teacher Assistant & Acting Lead Teacher K2
1 Year 6 Months- Served as Acting Lead Teacher for 3 months, managing all classroom operations, lesson execution, and family communication.
- Led daily literacy and math centers for groups of 6 students resulting in a 20% improvement in student sight word recognition in a school year.
- Administered and tracked foundational literacy and math assessments, using the data to group students for targeted, small-group intervention.
- Implemented “Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports” to reduce classroom disruptions and help student develop self-regulation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Expected
Skills
LESSON PLAN
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT
CLASSROOM OPERATIONS
BEHAVIORAL MANAGEMENT
COLLABORATIVE TEAMWORK
COMMUNICATION
EMOTION INTELLIGENCE
Personal Information
Title: TEACHER ASSISTANT
Certification
TEACHER’S ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE
AWARDS
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT ALL STAR AWARD (2024)
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
Codman Academy Charter School
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
Teacher Assistant 3rd grade
Codman Academy Charter School
08.2024 - 06.2025Read More
Teacher Assistant & Acting Lead Teacher K2
Neighborhood House Charter School
12.2022 - 06.2024Read More
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Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
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