Kenyodda Sykes
Summary
Detail-oriented facilitator and collaborator with strong organizational skills. Experienced in directing activities of workgroups. Develops strategies, provides training, sets goals and obtains team feedback. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Big picture focus with excellence in communicating goals and vision to succeed. Problem solver, networker and consensus builder. Highly effective at promoting learning and encouraging well-rounded development. Dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Richmond Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance metrics.
- Developed team members' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
- Established clear communication channels that ensured the timely exchange of information between team members and stakeholders.
- Collaborated with other department leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Facilitated effective decision-making processes within the group through open dialogue, active listening, and consensus-building techniques.
- Held weekly team meetings to inform team members of goals, deliverables, and updates.
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Richmond Public Schools
08.2014 - Current
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a supportive learning environment.
- Collaborated with grade-level team members to create interdisciplinary lessons that reinforced key concepts across subjects.
- Implemented data-driven strategies for assessing student progress and adjusting instruction accordingly.
- Mentored struggling students through targeted interventions and one-on-one support, improving overall class performance.
- Designed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards, resulting in increased student interest and participation.
- Managed classroom effectively by establishing clear expectations and consequences, leading to a positive learning atmosphere.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives such as curriculum development committees, professional learning communities, and extracurricular activities.
- Utilized various formative assessment tools for evaluating student progress and providing constructive feedback on their work.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
LIEP and ELA Curriculum Collaboration Initiative
Richmond Public Schools
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Understood strategic direction set by management related to team goals and desired outcomes.
- Increased adoption of collaboration tools within the organization by creating user-friendly documentation and support materials.
- Reviewed internal systems and organized training plans to address areas in need of improvement.
- Conducted thorough reviews of operations to devise and deploy improvement strategies.
- Evaluated current processes to develop improvement plans.
- Participated in teams to design, build and transform learning experiences.
- Applied methodology, reusable assets and previous work experience to deliver high-quality work.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA12.2011
Skills
- Team Supervision
- Mentoring
- Documentation and Reporting
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Goal Setting
- Professional Development
- Educational Research
- Creative Problem Solving
- Differentiated Instruction
- Consensus building
- Organizational skills
- Time management
Accomplishments
Facilitated district-wide professional development sessions for 4th and 5th grade educators on activities and strategies to more effectively carry out instruction.
Timeline
Team Leader
Richmond Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
LIEP and ELA Curriculum Collaboration Initiative
Richmond Public Schools
07.2021 - 06.2022
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Richmond Public Schools
08.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Virginia State University