Nadja Skeete
Oviedo
Summary
Highly driven, dedicated multi-talented professional, with a love and passion to motivate and inspire students of all ages.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Parent Volunteer
Stenstrom Elementary School
Oviedo, FL
01.2025 - Current
- Chaperoned class field trips to assist teacher and protect students.
- Promoted student development and engagement by helping organize special activities.
- Assisted with classes by helping teacher carry out lessons and maintain organized spaces.
- Assisted in monitoring and helping students during small group to maintain a safe and orderly environment.
- Helped students needing personalized support with group activities or lesson assignments.
- Supported classroom instruction by preparing materials for lessons under teacher supervision.
Medica Lab Technician
Advent HealthbEast Orlando
Orlando, FL
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Ensured quality control by performing routine maintenance on lab equipment and calibrating instruments as needed.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
- Assisted in the training of new staff members, ensuring proper knowledge transfer and adherence to safety protocols.
- Prepared reagents and solutions, making readily available during testing for convenience.
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
- Reduced error rates in testing procedures through careful attention to detail and adherence to established protocols.
Elementary Music Teacher
VI Department of Education
St Thomas, VI
09.2015 - 08.2022
- Organized successful concerts and recitals, showcasing students'' talents and hard work.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Organized musical equipment thoughtfully to develop classroom routines, managing materials efficiently with minimal lost activity time.
- Taught students to identify different instruments from instrument's sound and shape.
- Established a positive learning environment through consistent classroom management techniques and clear expectations for behavior and achievement.
- Coached students to play and sing various songs and jingles on piano, percussion instruments, and bongo.
- Instructed individuals and groups in vocal and dance movements to foster music appreciation and comprehension.
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
- Enhanced students'' understanding of music theory through engaging activities and exercises.
Music Teacher
Pathways to Success
St Thomas, VI
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to design engaging, age-appropriate programming for various skill levels.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a positive and inclusive camp environment.
- Assisted in organizing and facilitating final performance showcases, highlighting camper achievements throughout the session.
- Enhanced camper experience by creating and implementing diverse music-themed activities.
- Provided individualized instruction to campers, helping them develop their musical abilities and confidence.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Department of Human Services Head Start Program
St Thomas, VI
07.2013 - 08.2015
- Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
- Planned and prepared activities for 2-5 years old students.
- Built strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on student progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment, fostering respect, empathy, and teamwork among students.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Substitute Teacher
USVI Department of Education
St Thomas, VI
09.2011 - 05.2013
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Developed and executed lesson plans to cover required curriculum effectively.
- Provided substitute teaching services across multiple grade levels and subjects, maintaining educational continuity in absence of regular teachers.
UVI Summer Music Camp
University of the Virgin Islands
St Thomas, VI
06.2010 - 07.2010
- Assisted in developing marketing materials for future music camps including brochures, social media posts, website updates.
- Monitored camper safety throughout the day, adhering to established guidelines and protocols as well as responding promptly to any concerns or incidents.
- Assisted in organizing and facilitating final performance showcases, highlighting camper achievements throughout the session.
- Developed strong relationships with campers through active listening and empathetic communication.
- Contributed to effective communication among staff by participating in regular meetings and sharing relevant information about camper progress.
- Mentored young musicians by providing constructive feedback on their performances, fostering growth and improvement.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to design engaging, age-appropriate programming for various skill levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Keiser University
Orlando, FL04-2025
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Keiser University
Orlando, FL07-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
University of The Virgin Islands
St Thomas, USVI05-2011
Skills
- Classroom assistance
- Leadership qualities
- Verbal and written communication
- Child supervision
- Music theory
- Lesson planning
- Music technology integration
- Multicultural music appreciation
- Choral conducting
- Classroom management
- Critical thinking
- Parent-teacher communication
- Motivating students
- Student-centered learning
- Group and individual instruction
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT (ASCP) - American Society for Clinical Pathology.
Timeline
Parent Volunteer
Stenstrom Elementary School
01.2025 - Current
Medica Lab Technician
Advent HealthbEast Orlando
08.2023 - 08.2024
Music Teacher
Pathways to Success
06.2022 - 07.2022
Elementary Music Teacher
VI Department of Education
09.2015 - 08.2022
Preschool Lead Teacher
Department of Human Services Head Start Program
07.2013 - 08.2015
Substitute Teacher
USVI Department of Education
09.2011 - 05.2013
UVI Summer Music Camp
University of the Virgin Islands
06.2010 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Keiser University
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Keiser University
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
University of The Virgin Islands