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Kaylah Quarshie

Houston,TX

Summary

Well-rounded and compassionate literacy teacher with a master's degree in special education. Adept at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Focused on providing appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Second Grade Literacy Teacher

KIPP Legacy Preparatory School
Houston , TX
08.2023 - Current
  • Utilized a variety of instructional strategies such as guided reading, phonics instruction, and literature circles to teach literacy concepts.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to engage students in learning the fundamentals of reading.
  • Conducted one-on-one and small group sessions to help struggling readers improve their skills.
  • Conducted bi-weekly progress monitoring to assess students academic growth.

Special Education Associate Teacher

KIPP Legacy Preparatory School
Houston, TX
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Facilitate Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings
  • Create Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for students receiving special education services
  • Implement lesson plans based on students present levels of academic achievement, functional performance, goals, and objectives.

Assistant Track Coach

KIPP Northeast College Prep
Houston, TX
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Created workouts and conducted daily practice with head coach according to students athletic ability.
  • Entered track entries for upcoming meets
  • Tracked students running progress from the beginning to the end of the season

Math Interventionist

M.C. Williams Middle School
Houston, TX
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Assisted teachers with developing lesson plans that incorporated best practices in mathematics instruction.
  • Provided one-on-one math intervention to students in need of remediation.

Assistant Teacher

The Children’s Courtyard
Houston, TX
10.2021 - 01.2022
  • Supervised small group activities.
  • Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.

Assistant Teacher

Childtime Learning Center
Clifton, NY
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Managed daily attendance and accident reports
  • Encouraged positive behavior with rewards and incentives.
  • Provided individualized instruction to students who needed additional assistance.

Youth Development Professional

Boys and Girls Club of the Capital Area
Albany, NY
07.2020 - 08.2020
  • Provided guidance and support to help foster the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of youth.
  • Organized recreational activities such as sports tournaments, movie nights, field trips, and other events.

Camp Counselor

C5 Georgia Youth Foundation
Menlo, GA
05.2018 - 06.2018
  • Facilitated group problem-solving discussions to build positive relationships among campers.
  • Organized and supervised camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, hikes, and sports.
  • Developed individualized behavior management plans for campers with special needs.

Education

Master of Arts - Master of Education in Special Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
10.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Journalism

Albany, State University of New York
Albany
05.2021

Timeline

Second Grade Literacy Teacher

KIPP Legacy Preparatory School
08.2023 - Current

Assistant Track Coach

KIPP Northeast College Prep
01.2023 - 05.2023

Special Education Associate Teacher

KIPP Legacy Preparatory School
08.2022 - 06.2023

Math Interventionist

M.C. Williams Middle School
01.2022 - 05.2022

Assistant Teacher

The Children’s Courtyard
10.2021 - 01.2022

Assistant Teacher

Childtime Learning Center
06.2021 - 09.2021

Youth Development Professional

Boys and Girls Club of the Capital Area
07.2020 - 08.2020

Camp Counselor

C5 Georgia Youth Foundation
05.2018 - 06.2018

Master of Arts - Master of Education in Special Education

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Journalism

Albany, State University of New York

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