Educator
Kenitra Higgins
Educator
Memphis,TN
Summary
Exceptionally talented educator nonprofit manager with over 13 years of combined teaching and nonprofit management experience. Passionate about working with youth and adult learners. Strong commitment to enhancing and supporting education. Outstanding communication and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated to deliver of instruction focused on learning and skills development. Foster positive learning environment by encouraging students to develop individual skills. Specializing in 1:1 instruction, team collaboration and relations with students, parents and support staff.
Overview
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Professional Developemnt
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Certification
Work History
Secondary Tutor
Front Porch Learning Cottage
Hernando , MS
2021.01 - Current
- Instructed homeschool students in middle school math & American history (classes included students on different grade levels, ranging from grades 5 to grade 8
- Instructed high school government & economics for grades 10 and 12
- Instructed grade 10 geometry
- All subjects were in accordance with Mississippi homeschool regulations and Mississippi educational standards.
- Instruction provided in-person and online
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Designed engaging lessons, using art and visual aids to enhance learning process.
Seasonal Effectiveness Coach
TNTP, Inc
Memphis , TN
2020.12 - 2021.06
- Assessed K-12 literacy lessons/instruction and student performance for appropriateness and adherence to Common Core standards
- Collaborated with school administration to assess areas for improvement in curricula, classrooms, testing and student activities.
- Provided lesson planning and pacing support to help educators analyze data and apply it to instruction.
Gallery Assistant
Children's Museum of Memphis
Memphis , TN
2018.01 - 2020.01
- Executed educational programming
- Assisted up to 500 visitors per day
- Informed visitors of exhibit features and highlights to promote enriching gallery experiences.
- Addressed visitor service issues and resolved each situation to enable optimum outcome for visitor and gallery.
Education
Ph.D. - Organizational Leadership
Northcentral University
Phoenix, AZ 2021.05 - Current
Master of Arts - History (Global)
American Military University
Charles Town, WV 2017.03 - 2021.10
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership (Nonprofit Management)
Northcentral University
Phoenix, AZ 2019.05 - 2021.02
Bachelor of Professional Studies - Nonprofit Development and Administration
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN 2010.01 - 2011.12
Master of Teaching and Learning - Technology Integration
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL 2004.05 - 2006.05
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
LeMoyne-Owen College
Memphis, TN 1992.10 - 1998.10
Skills
Flexible and Adaptable
undefinedCertification
Certified Nonprofit Professional, National Leadership Alliance
Affiliations
- Member of National Society of Leadership and Success
Timeline
Ph.D. - Organizational Leadership
Northcentral University
2021.05 - Current
Secondary Tutor
Front Porch Learning Cottage
2021.01 - Current
Seasonal Effectiveness Coach
TNTP, Inc
2020.12 - 2021.06
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership (Nonprofit Management)
Northcentral University
2019.05 - 2021.02
Gallery Assistant
Children's Museum of Memphis
2018.01 - 2020.01
Master of Arts - History (Global)
American Military University
2017.03 - 2021.10
Certified Nonprofit Professional, National Leadership Alliance
2011-12
Bachelor of Professional Studies - Nonprofit Development and Administration
University of Memphis
2010.01 - 2011.12
Master of Teaching and Learning - Technology Integration
Nova Southeastern University
2004.05 - 2006.05
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
LeMoyne-Owen College
1992.10 - 1998.10
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