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KHADIYJAH WHITE

Norcross,GA

Summary

Gentle Assistant Preschool Teacher experienced in cultivating healthy and welcoming learning environments. Effectively builds rapport with children, parents, and educational providers to support seamless preschool functions. Genuine and patient with calming and pragmatic demeanor. Motivated Summer Camp Counselor promoting [4] years of experience helping children to develop life skills while building relationships and having fun. A compassionate individual is known for communicating well with others, problem-solving, and managing time. Dedicated to promoting procedures and measures to encourage safety. Organized and dedicated Administrative Assistant with a proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.

Professional educator with strong background in early childhood support and classroom management. Skilled in implementing engaging activities, fostering positive learning environment, and supporting diverse student needs. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability, and results-driven approach. Adept at enhancing student development through tailored instructional methods and continuous support.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kindergarten Paraprofessional Teacher

Brookhaven Innovation Academy
186 Hunter St NW, Norcross, GA 30071
02.2023 - Current
  • Co-teach lesson components, as determined by a teacher, by leading small-group and individual discussions and reviewing classwork
  • Attend to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs, assisting with language translation and hygiene when necessary
  • Organize classroom and teaching materials and verify and track student attendance
  • Perform clerical duties such as typing, filing, and photocopying; grade tests and homework; track student progress
  • Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with students, parents, and staff, and participate in parent-teacher conferences and faculty meetings and events
  • Instructed children between ages [5] and [13] on mathematical basics.
  • Provided one-on-one instruction for struggling students, improving their overall performance in the classroom.

Summer Camp Counselor

Dekalb Parks and Recreation
1300 Commerce Drive 4th Floor Decatur, GA 30030
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
  • Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
  • Managed daily operations of camp programs, ensuring smooth transitions between activities and maintaining participant engagement throughout an day.
  • Communicated with families to keep parents informed on child's camp experience and address any concerns or issues.
  • Served as an role model for younger staff members by consistently demonstrating professionalism in all aspects of camp operations.
  • Facilitated conflict resolution between campers when necessary, promoting healthy communication skills within an group dynamic.
  • Administered first aid quickly to provide health and safety to campers.

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Primrose School At Peachtree Corners
Peachtree Corners, GA
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Company Overview: At Primrose School of Peachtree Corners, I help support young brains as we explore, discover, and comprehend their surroundings as an Assistant Daycare Teacher
  • In accordance with the Primrose Balanced Learning method of teaching and learning
  • At Primrose School of Peachtree Corners, I help support young brains as we explore, discover, and comprehend their surroundings as an Assistant Daycare Teacher
  • In accordance with the Primrose Balanced Learning method of teaching and learning

Midway Recreation Center Summer Camp Counselor

Dekalb County
Decatur, GA
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Maintains campers' safety, development, progress, skill attainment, and general wellbeing while supervising them
  • Keeps campers' schedules up to date
  • Prepares lesson plans and facilitates daily activities
  • Plans and coordinates as variety of small- and large-group activities
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
  • Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
  • Mediated camper conflicts to resolve problems and maintain positive and safe camp environments.

Office Assistant

Office Of Financial Aid, Talladega College
Talladega, AL
09.2018 - 05.2022
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention
  • Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use
  • Directed phone inquiries, answered customer questions, and scheduled appointments
  • Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
  • Enhanced office efficiency by managing schedules, organizing files, and maintaining a clean workspace.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing professional and courteous front desk support.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering open communication among colleagues.
  • Strengthened office organization by implementing new filing systems and digital record-keeping practices.
  • Supported onboarding process for new hires, enhancing their integration into team with comprehensive orientation sessions.
  • Fostered positive work environment, coordinating team-building activities and maintaining clean and organized office space.

Summer Camp Counselor Park

Dekalb County
3181 Midway Rd, Decatur, GA 30092
06.2021 - 07.2021
  • Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social, and emotional growth
  • Led groups of children safely through a variety of camp activities
  • Cared for the personal and health needs of disabled campers
  • Helped at-risk youths in low-income areas by guiding, mentoring, and counseling, as well as encouraging each to achieve personal and spiritual goals
  • Worked with children of varying ages, interests, skills, and developmental levels
  • Assisted with meal preparations and clean-ups to maintain clean and organized camp environment and keep campers well-fed.
  • Maintained accurate records of camper attendance, medical information, and incident reports as required by regulatory standards.
  • Enhanced camper experience by planning and executing diverse activities tailored to age groups and interests.

Summer Camp Counselor

Dekalb County, Recreation
3181 Midway Rd, Decatur, GA 30092
05.2019 - 07.2019
  • Led groups of children safely through an variety of camp activities
  • Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social, and emotional growth
  • Supervised groups of children in log cabins for sleepaway camp
  • Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement
  • Worked with children of varying ages, interests, skills, and developmental levels

Camp CounselorI

Dekalb WorkSource
Decatur, GA
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • They worked at Midway Recreation Center with ages five and six-year-olds
  • They was a counselor
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers
  • Developed age-appropriate arts and crafts activities to encourage campers' artistic skills development and creative expression
  • Kept accurate records of participants' activity attendance, disciplinary actions, and medication usage to improve camper documentation
  • Worked with children of varying ages, interests, skills, and developmental levels

Cashier

Kroger
Decatur, GA
11.2016 - 01.2017
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns
  • Tallied cash drawer at the beginning and end of each work shift
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes
  • Collected and authorized payments of guests
  • Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales
  • Stocked, tagged, and displayed merchandise as required
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.

Education

Diploma -

Towers High School
Decatur, GA
05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Talladega College
Talladega, AL
07.2022

Skills

  • Communication
  • Professionalism
  • Organization
  • Scheduling
  • Information Management
  • Typing (80 WPM)
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Office
  • Teaching
  • Lesson Planning
  • Solid people skills
  • Basic clerical knowledge
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Classroom management
  • Play-based instruction
  • First-aid and CPR

Accomplishments

  • Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
  • Student Motivation - Developed materials for after-school book club to motivate student to read classic novels and increase literacy among middle school students.
  • Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and physical education to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
  • Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.

Certification

  • CPR/AED Certification
  • [State] Driver's License
  • First Aid Certification
  • Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate

Timeline

Summer Camp Counselor

Dekalb Parks and Recreation
06.2024 - 07.2024

Kindergarten Paraprofessional Teacher

Brookhaven Innovation Academy
02.2023 - Current

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Primrose School At Peachtree Corners
09.2022 - 12.2022

Midway Recreation Center Summer Camp Counselor

Dekalb County
06.2022 - 07.2022

Summer Camp Counselor Park

Dekalb County
06.2021 - 07.2021

Summer Camp Counselor

Dekalb County, Recreation
05.2019 - 07.2019

Office Assistant

Office Of Financial Aid, Talladega College
09.2018 - 05.2022

Camp CounselorI

Dekalb WorkSource
06.2017 - 08.2017

Cashier

Kroger
11.2016 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Talladega College
  • CPR/AED Certification
  • [State] Driver's License
  • First Aid Certification
  • Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate

Diploma -

Towers High School
KHADIYJAH WHITE