Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards and Honors
Organization Involvement and Leadership Experience
Volunteer and Community Service
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Khaliyah Matthews

Clayton,North Carolina

Summary

Diligent College Student focused on furthering my knowledge on students educational needs, growth, development, and mental health aspects. I am working towards my goal of fulfilling the role of becoming an effective, team-oriented, and positive educator.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary School Teacher

Creech Road Elementary School
Garner, NC
08.2024 - Current
  • Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos, and class discussions.
  • Guided students in the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Communicated regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and concerns.
  • Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
  • Assessed student learning through varied formative and summative assessments.
  • Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
  • Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
  • Invited guest speakers to classroom to excite and engage students.

Elementary Teacher's Assistant

Woodmeadows Montessori
Raleigh, NC
05.2022 - 08.2024
  • Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
  • Kept track of teaching materials and regularly stocked school supplies.
  • Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
  • Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.

Private Nanny

Private
Raleigh, NC
02.2020 - 08.2021
  • Documented and communicated daily reports outlining each child's daily activities.
  • Monitored playtime to prevent overuse of technology, television, or other influences.
  • Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play-dates.
  • Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.

Kinder Misson Academy

Betty Rodriguez
Raleigh, Greensboro, NC
07.2020 - 08.2021
  • Co-Teacher for 1-2 year old children classroom
  • Communicating with parents to understand children's needs
  • Classroom management
  • Administration of daily meals
  • Completed lesson plans

Assistant

Diane's Tots Daycare
Raleigh, NC
08.2018 - 07.2020
  • Helped come up with effective lesson plans
  • Kept records of students progress 2
  • Spoke with parents about students
  • Assisted with with daily classroom routines and activities

Intern

Heather Park Child Development Center
Garner, NC
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Helped care for 3 year olds
  • Assisted with class projects
  • Provided one-on-one assistance to students who needed extra help
  • Assisted students learning through domestic play
  • Provided teacher assistance with all levels of management
  • Presented read aloud to children

Crew Trainer

WoodmeadowsKhaliyahMcDonald's
Raleigh
07.2016 - 10.2019
  • Demonstrated integrity and respect while engaging with customers, team members, and managers
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers
  • Performed all positions to the best of my ability and in a timely manner
  • Responsible for training new employees and making sure they had a clear idea of what their responsibilities were.

Education

Bachelor of Science - B.S. Elementary Education

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC
05.2024

Diploma -

Garner Magnet High School
06.2020

Skills

  • Experience with Diverse Student Populations
  • Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
  • Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
  • Mental Health advocacy and awareness for students
  • Team collaboration
  • Youth mentoring
  • Community engagement

Awards and Honors

  • Wake County Public School System Diane-Kent Parker Beginning Teacher of The Year Finalist
  • North Carolina A&T State University Deans List Fall 2020- Fall 2023
  • North Carolina A&T State University Chancellors List Spring 2021/Spring 2024
  • Kappa Delta Pi Honors Society Spring 2021- Spring 2024
  • College of Education Scholarship Recipient Fall 2022- Spring 2024

Organization Involvement and Leadership Experience

  • WE Next Women's Empowerment Cohort 2023 - Present
  • Pop Warner Mentorship 2024 - Present
  • Student North Carolina Association of Educations President Fall 2022- Spring 2024
  • Kappa Delta Pi Honors Society Secretary Spring 2021- Spring 2024
  • National Council of Negro Women Fall 2022- Spring 2024
  • Literacy Scholars Fall 2022- Spring 2024
  • Transformative Rural Urban Exchange Education Participate Spring 2022
  • S.I.S.T.E.R.S Peer Mentor 2021- Spring 2024
  • Ladies of Excellence 2021- Spring 2024
  • Black Girls Vote Fall 2021- Spring 2024
  • High School Cheer Program Captain 2016-2018
  • High School Dance Team 2019-2020
  • National Achievers Society 2018 - 2020
  • Black Student Union 2017 - 2020

Volunteer and Community Service

Continuous Service 

  • Pop Warner Mentor/Coach
  • We NEXT Service Project 2023-present
  • SECU Internship (300 hours)
  • Erwin Montessori Tutor 2020- present
  • Young Missionary Temple Church Youth Bible Study Teacher

One Day Participation: 

  • Erwin Montessori Trunk or Treat
  • Erwin Montessori Christmas Celebration
  • Woodmeadows Montessori Field Day
  • Garner Parade 2018 - 2019
  • Raleigh Parade 2018 - 2019
  • Backpack beginnings

Timeline

Elementary School Teacher

Creech Road Elementary School
08.2024 - Current

Elementary Teacher's Assistant

Woodmeadows Montessori
05.2022 - 08.2024

Kinder Misson Academy

Betty Rodriguez
07.2020 - 08.2021

Private Nanny

Private
02.2020 - 08.2021

Intern

Heather Park Child Development Center
08.2019 - 03.2020

Assistant

Diane's Tots Daycare
08.2018 - 07.2020

Crew Trainer

WoodmeadowsKhaliyahMcDonald's
07.2016 - 10.2019

Bachelor of Science - B.S. Elementary Education

North Carolina A & T State University

Diploma -

Garner Magnet High School
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