A'kira Diggs
Corona
Summary
Creative, responsible, and loving are three adjectives to describe A'kira. A'kira is experienced in teaching, assistant teaching, coffee making, and tutoring. She has studied at St. John's College and plans to transfer to a different college and finish her degree. For more, read the provided details below. If that's not enough, feel free to reach out to A'kira herself.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Kid Krazy
Astoria
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted the lead teacher in assessments.
- Held open communication between parents on Brightwheel.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching techniques.
- Facilitated yoga with the children.
- Helped the students with problem-solving, teamwork, etc.
- Worked one-on-one with students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Organized classroom materials to maintain a tidy learning environment.
- Monitored student progress, and provided feedback during team meetings.
- Cleaned the classroom everyday at the end of my shift.
Teacher
Babies on Board
Washington
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Created and implemented lesson plans based on the given curriculum.
- Collaborated with the assistant teacher to plan lessons that we thought would be helpful, and fun for students.
- Created a set routine with the students and spoke to them as a human being instead of a child.
- Encouraging students to be curious.
- Aiding in self-confidence, problem-solving, self-soothing, etc.
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide updates on student progress and address any concerns on 'Brightwheel.'
- Wrote incident reports for parents.
- Changed diapers, applied ointment, etc.
- Prepared mealtime for students.
- Participated in professional development workshops and team gatherings.
- Cleaned throughout the day, and towards the end of the day, when students have gone home.
Barista
Iconik Coffee
Santa Fe
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
- Worked on the grill to cook breakfast sandwiches, paninis, onion rings, etc.
- I was able to handle inquiries quickly and professionally without assistance, but I got my supervisor to weigh in on the situation if needed.
- Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, levelheaded customer service.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, enabling coworkers to locate frequently used resources.
- Cleaned and sanitized seating areas.
- Cleaned the coffee shop during and after my shift.
- Bonded with my customers to ensure their a pleasant experience at ICONIK by making them feel seen.
Cashier
SAGE Dining Services
Santa Fe
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Operated the cash register, processed payments by cash, voucher, student ID, or credit card.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about SAGE's products and services.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Restocked coffee, napkins, etc. when needed.
- Cleaned the dining hall to ensure that everything was ready for the next day.
Teacher
Two Birds
Washington
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with colleagues to create lesson plans based on student interest.
- Helped children learn through play.
- Clean the classroom every day to ensure a safe environment for students and staff.
- Refilled items at the end, or throughout the day, if needed.
- Supervised students throughout the day, both in the classroom and outside during recess.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns on an app called 'Brightwheel,' appointed by the school.
Tour Guide
St. John's College
Santa Fe
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Ensured visitors had an enjoyable experience by providing interesting facts and stories related to tour sites.
- Paying close attention to the energy of the tour to ensure everyone is having a great time.
- Displayed strong public speaking and communication skills to facilitate high-quality guest tours.
- Connected with guests by not only sharing my personal experiences, but also by inquiring about theirs.
- Took calls inside the admissions office.
- Helped run the 'Chat' option on the SJC website to assist curious scholars and parents.
English Tutor
School Without Walls
Washington
02.2020 - 08.2022
- Created a positive and encouraging environment to foster student growth.
- Adapted teaching methods according to the individual needs of each student.
- Regularly held an open conversation between myself, the students, and their parents about their work.
- Worked with Spanish and English-speaking children to better their reading skills/comprehension.
Volunteer
Clemson's Child Development Center
Clemson
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Engaged with children to foster a supportive and nurturing environment.
- Assisted the head teacher when the assistant teacher went on break.
- Provided guidance and support to fellow volunteers during shifts.
- Watched the children during recess.
- Helped the children practice self-soothing, dealing with big emotions, and problem-solving.
- Cleaned the classroom at the end of the day.
- Aided with pick-up and drop-off time.
- Prepared mealtimes
Photography Intern
Critical Exposure
Washington
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Cropped, manipulated, and performed color balance for final images.
- Collaborated with team members to brainstorm creative concepts for visual storytelling.
- Enhanced, retouched, and resized photographs and negatives using airbrushing and other techniques.
- Uploaded digital images for editing, archiving, and electronic transmission.
- Scheduled appointments and helped coordinate team activities.
- Maintained inventory of photography equipment and ensured proper handling during shoots.
Barista
Starbucks
Washington
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, and teas.
- Maintained clean and organized workspace, enabling coworkers to locate frequently used items.
- Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
- Accurately handled cash transactions and balanced cash drawer at the end of shifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thurgood Marshall High School
Washington, DC06-2022
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And Sciences
St. Johns College
Santa Fe, NMSkills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Parent communication
- Child-focused curriculum
- Time management
- Enthusiastic engagement
- Cleanliness
- One-on-one and small group instruction
- CPR and first aid
- Attention to detail
- Cooking
- Friendly and outgoing
- Student health and safety
- Classroom preparation and maintenance
- Creativity
- Coffee preparation
- Cash handling
- Food safety standards
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Kid Krazy
10.2025 - 12.2025
Teacher
Babies on Board
03.2025 - 05.2025
Barista
Iconik Coffee
09.2023 - 05.2024
Teacher
Two Birds
12.2022 - 08.2023
Cashier
SAGE Dining Services
09.2022 - 09.2023
Tour Guide
St. John's College
08.2022 - 09.2022
Volunteer
Clemson's Child Development Center
06.2021 - 08.2021
English Tutor
School Without Walls
02.2020 - 08.2022
Photography Intern
Critical Exposure
01.2020 - 01.2021
Barista
Starbucks
01.2020 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Thurgood Marshall High School
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And Sciences
St. Johns College