Mikaela E. Jessamy
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Passionate and professional educator skilled in creating inclusive & elevated classroom experiences that drive success for students residing in diverse populations. Utilizes a variety of instructional strategies and resources to meet learning needs, ensuring the growth of students. Known for a creative and collaborative approach with team members and student families. Posses the skills to adapt in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication. Diligent, dedicated and ready to learn in order to exceed the expectations set forth within professional work-place environments.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Quest Tutor
Newport News Public School Dst
Newport News, VA
10.2025 - Current
- Developed data driven, personalized lesson plans tailored to individual student needs for up to 50 students.
- Facilitated engaging tutoring sessions that promoted critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Utilizing programs like IXL, Lexia Power Up, Blooket, Common Lit and No Red Ink.
- Assessed student progress and provided constructive feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
- Implemented effective teaching strategies to improve student comprehension and academic performance.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
Teacher
NEWPORT NEWS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
NEWPORT NEWS, VA
2023 - Current
- Provide classroom coverage for a teacher who is absent for an extended period of time.
- Teaches content and skills in a subject area based on the designed curriculum required specifically English.
- Create lesson plans and supplementary materials based on the division’s instructional requirements
- Participate in faculty committees, team meetings and student activities in the hopes to better and elevate the school environment.
- Supervise and asses the growth and engagement of students in and out of the classroom.
Resident Service Assistant II
YWCA SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS
Norfolk, VA
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Provide trauma-informed crisis intervention, information, and referrals to shelter clients as requested.
- Ensure clients are provided with everyday needs and transportation when needed.
- Follow and uphold organization protocols to effectively carry out the goals and mission of the organization.
- Provide training to incoming staff members.
- Managed daily operations of shelter and resident service staff, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.
- Coordinated intake processes, efficiently assessing needs of incoming residents.
Team Member
TARGET
Norfolk, VA
07.2021 - 01.2024
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and ensured a positive shopping experience.
- Participated in training sessions for new team members, sharing best practices and operational procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of sales floor, ensuring optimal presentation of merchandise.
- Assist guest in-store and online with carrying out and filling online orders.
Resident Service Assistant
YWCA SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS
Norfolk, VA
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, fostering independence and dignity.
- Monitored resident physical & mental health and safety, facilitating timely reporting of concerns to resident service and shelter managers for immediate action.
- Collaborated with staff to develop and implement personalized care plans for residents.
- Coordinated diverse group activities that encouraged social interaction and strengthened relationships among residents.
- Streamlined data sheet creation and client profile updates, ensuring inclusion of critical client information and case history for effective service delivery.
Crisis Service Intervention
YWCA SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS
Norfolk, VA
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Respond to crisis accompaniment requests and provide appropriate services based on the SART model protocol.
- Respond to referrals from the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance statewide hotline.
- Maintain client case records within electronic case management, scheduling software, and any data/grant management software as required by the agency and collect statistical data and other information needed for grant reporting.
Sales Associate
BOSCOV’S
Monaca, PA
06.2018 - 01.2022
- Greeted customers and assisted in check-out
- Demonstrated engaging customer service skills
Intern
YWCA SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS
Norfolk, VA
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Conducted needs assessments to develop individualized service plans
- Developed safety plans
- Assisted clients with identifying personal needs and delivered items (clothes, food, toiletries) to clients
Work Study/Athletics Management Team
NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY
Norfolk, VA
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Responsible for carrying out events and themes for university football and basketball teams
- Managed the athletics social media page
- Completed assignments for coordinators and supervisors that included inventory reports, fielding phone calls, designing marketing materials for student engagement, and carried out student center events under the Student Activities and Leadership Office.
Education
B.A. - Psychology
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA05-2022
Skills
- Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), Internet Explorer, and social media
- Customer Service: active listening, attention to detail, responsive to needs
- Languages: English – native language
- Creative thinking
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Verbal and written communication
- Creativity and innovation
- Willingness to learn
ACTIVITIES AND LEADERSHIP
Norfolk State University Concert Choir, 2019 – 2022 Norfolk State University Student Government Association Junior Class Cabinet – Senator, 2020-2021- Senior Class Cabinet – Business Manager 2021-2022 Spartan General, 2020-2021 Kweens Kourt Member 2019 – 2022 - President, 2021 Xclusive Dance Team, 2018 – 2022 Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology Member 2021 – 2022 - Secretary, 2021-2022 SPECTRUM Norfolk’s State Queer Straight Alliance Member 2021 – 2022 Norfolk State University Concert Choir, 2019 – 2022 Norfolk State University Student Government Association Junior Class Cabinet – Senator, 2020-2021- Senior Class Cabinet – Business Manager 2021-2022 Spartan General, 2020-2021 Kweens Kourt Member 2019 – 2022 - President, 2021 Xclusive Dance Team, 2018 – 2022 Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology Member 2021 – 2022 - Secretary, 2021-2022 SPECTRUM Norfolk’s State Queer Straight Alliance Member 2021 – 2022
Timeline
Quest Tutor
Newport News Public School Dst
10.2025 - Current
Resident Service Assistant II
YWCA SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS
05.2023 - 03.2024
Resident Service Assistant
YWCA SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS
10.2022 - 05.2023
Crisis Service Intervention
YWCA SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS
07.2022 - 10.2022
Intern
YWCA SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS
09.2021 - 12.2021
Team Member
TARGET
07.2021 - 01.2024
Work Study/Athletics Management Team
NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY
09.2019 - 03.2021
Sales Associate
BOSCOV’S
06.2018 - 01.2022
Teacher
NEWPORT NEWS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
2023 - Current
B.A. - Psychology
Norfolk State University
Community and Church Related Activities
- Bethel Baptist Church, Tutor (for elementary students), Aliquippa, PA
- Aliquippa Summer Dance Camp, Camp Leader, Aliquippa, PA
- Toys for Tots, Volunteer, Norfolk, VA
- Elizabeth River Project, Volunteer, Norfolk, VA
- Bon Secours: Million Hearts Blood Pleasure, Volunteer, Portsmouth, VA
- Chesapeake Community Gardening, Volunteer, Chesapeake, VA