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Naadirah Douglas

Springfield,PA

Summary

My experience is working with children and families in the educational and behavioral health field. My career objective is to become a certified teacher and to start a STEM club with a focus on Women in STEM.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

ICS West
08.2023 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.

Science Teacher

KIPP
07.2022 - 06.2023


  • Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
  • Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge
  • Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
  • Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
  • Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
  • Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge.

TEACHER ASSISTANT/ART TEACHER

BELMONT CHARTER NETWORK
12.2021 - 07.2022
  • Working under the guidance of a lead teacher to promote a cohesive classroom
  • This includes teaching small groups in reading and math and providing the lead teacher with feedback on progress and taking notes on progress
  • Also, fulfilling all teaching duties when a lead teacher is absent and keeping the line of communication open with parents.

Activities Coordinator

Children’s Hospital Of Philadelphia
10.2019 - 10.2021


  • Organized and oversaw special events such as birthday parties, tournaments and team-building activities.
  • Inspected equipment and facilities for signs of wear or damage impacting safety.
  • Prepared rooms, equipment and supplies and maintained clean activity area to foster welcoming environment and maximize participation.
  • Partnered across departments to run smooth, professional events and activities.
  • Maintained and ordered supplies for activities.

SUPPORTS COORRDINATOR, LIBERTY COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
04.2019 - 10.2019
  • Assisted participants in obtaining waiver services through their MCO
  • I lead the participant in a
  • PCPS after completing an intensive assessment
  • Regular contact with provider agencies and providing documentation for each contact
  • I follow a model of both strength and needs while providing dignity of each care to every participant.

Children Blended Case Manager

NHS Human Services
09.2016 - 12.2018
  • Enhanced service coordination for clients through effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Assessed client needs and provided appropriate referrals to community resources, ensuring access to necessary services.
  • Promoted client self-sufficiency by teaching life skills and goal-setting strategies, empowering families to make positive changes in their lives.
  • Managed caseload efficiently while prioritizing the most urgent cases for immediate attention.
  • Developed strong working relationships with clients'' families to involve them in care planning and support their understanding of the treatment process.

Education

Behavioral Health training/ CPI training Classroom Management -

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA
12-2025

SCIENCE - Psychology

KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY
05.2011

Skills

  • Tutoring and Mentoring
  • Active Listening
  • Parent and Student Communication
  • Documentation
  • Social Skills Development
  • Data Collection
  • Behavioral Management

Timeline

Teacher

ICS West
08.2023 - Current

Science Teacher

KIPP
07.2022 - 06.2023

TEACHER ASSISTANT/ART TEACHER

BELMONT CHARTER NETWORK
12.2021 - 07.2022

Activities Coordinator

Children’s Hospital Of Philadelphia
10.2019 - 10.2021

SUPPORTS COORRDINATOR, LIBERTY COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
04.2019 - 10.2019

Children Blended Case Manager

NHS Human Services
09.2016 - 12.2018

SCIENCE - Psychology

KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY

Behavioral Health training/ CPI training Classroom Management -

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Holy Family University
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