Nadya Carlisle
Durant,MS
Summary
Educator with fifteen years of experience instructing students with wide range of learning abilities. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments that encourage social and emotional growth. Strategic in blending organizational skills thorough educational background. Works well with children, parents, colleagues and administrators.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
English Language Learner Interventionist
Canton Public School District
Canton , MS
08.2019 - Current
- Supported a diverse range of learners with different cultural backgrounds and unique learning styles.
- Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
- Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
- Integrated variety of educational programs to develop strong academic foundation.
- Cultivated and developed inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, families and staff.
- Collaborated with other teachers in the grade level to plan curriculum and coordinate special events.
- Guided students toward successful completion of tasks while fostering independence.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
2nd grade teacher
Holmes County Consolidated School District
01.2018 - Current
- Planned, prepared and delivered instructional activities that facilitated active learning experiences for a class of 16 students in a private school environment
- Developed schemes of work and lessons plans for each week based on school wide objectives
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all learning activities
- Identified and selected different instructional resources and methods that met student’s needs and supported students with learning challenges
- Used appropriate technology to support instruction and promoted a love for learning for all students.
Independent Jewelry Consultant
Paparazzi Jewelry Sales
10.2016 - Current
- Coach team of over 7 consultants
- Build a business through networking and compassionate service
- Manage a thriving jewelry business in an organizes manner
- Achieved rank consistently through hard work.
- Utilized point-of-sale systems to process payments accurately and efficiently.
- Used 3D modeling to design pieces in virtual environment.
- Developed relationships with clients to increase sales opportunities.
- Developed creative solutions for displaying merchandise in a visually appealing way.
- Provided customers with detailed product knowledge and advice regarding jewelry selection.
- Greeted customers in person and on the phone, answered questions, and provided assistance.
Teacher
Canton Public School District
Canton , MS
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads and computers to address common core goals.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
Administrative Assistant
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Assist with orienting, training, and coaching of staff
- Accomplishes special project results by identifying and clarifying issues and priorities; communicating and coordinating requirements; expediting fulfillment
- Supports physicians analyzing information and applications
- Communicating and enforcing organization values
- Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements
- Updates job knowledge by participating in conferences and educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks
- Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
- Coordinated travel arrangements and completed expense reports for travel reimbursement.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
- Responded effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
- Provided secretarial and office management support while building cooperative working relationships.
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
Legal Secretary/Office Manager
21st Judicial District Attorney’s Office
Durant, MS
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Administrative management of an average of legal 140 cases per term for the 21st District Attorney’s office
- Receive and deposit $5000+ from bad checks and enter accurately into CheckRighter system monthly
- Prepare correspondence and legal papers such as summons, complaints, motions, responses, and subpoenas under the supervision of an attorney or a paralegal
- Review legal journals to assist 4 attorneys with legal research
- Prepare documents for submission to the courts prior to trial
- Schedule meetings and arrange conference rooms
- Serve as liaison between the courts and law enforcement
- Manage travel and schedule for 9 employees for 2 major conferences per year
- Arrange for outgoing mail and packages to be picked up
- Greet and receive visitors daily
- Prepare confidential and sensitive documents
- Determine matters of top priority and route to appropriate team members for resolution
- Prepare and distribute agendas for meetings between attorneys.
- Maintained attorney calendars by keeping track of appointments, meetings and conferences.
- Sorted and distributed incoming faxes, letters and emails for office distribution.
- Composed and revised letters and depositions.
- Scheduled depositions, mediations and arbitrations with parties involved in litigation cases.
- Drafted letters and prepared legal correspondence for attorneys and legal assistants.
- Coordinated court filings including scheduling hearings, filing deadlines and calendaring events.
- Composed and revised legal documents, letters, depositions and court documents.
- Greeted visitors to the office in a professional manner while providing support to attorneys as needed.
Public School Computer Lab Instructor/ Afterschool Tutor
Durant Public School
Durant, MS
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Primary responsibilities included the creation of objectives and learning lessons for over 100 students grades kindergarten through 3rd grade
- Administer learning strategies for 30 students at a time in a computer based setting
- Facilitated students’ use of technology to master educational skills
- Recognized deficits in learning styles of students and provided intervention learning activities as appropriate
- Maintained a record of 65% of students improving in grade level each year.
- Conducted student assessments to measure progress and growth.
- Ensured that all computers were running properly before each class session began.
- Created user accounts for new students and faculty members.
- Created tests and assignments to assess student knowledge of presented coursework and lecture materials.
Kindergarten Teacher/ Afterschool Tutor
Durant Public School
Durant, MS
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Primary responsibility included the planning and delivery of quality instruction and managing Kindergarten classes of at least 28 students
- Developing lesson plans that ensured that all students become engaged in the learning process in order to develop patterns of successful learning
- Establishing and communicating clear objectives for all learning activities that resulting in 100% students being prepared for 1st grade
- Identifying and selecting multiple instructional resources and methods to meet individual students’ needs while helping to form the foundation for the habit of lifelong learning.
- Created and maintained safe learning environment for students.
- Collaborated with colleagues on various projects related to curriculum development and assessment strategies.
- Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.
- Documented and shared important milestones with each student's parents and guardians.
- Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
1st Grade Teacher
St. Peter Christian Academy
Jackson, MS
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Planned, prepared and delivered instructional activities that facilitated active learning experiences for a class of 12 students in a private school environment
- Developed schemes of work and lessons plans for each week based on schoolwide objectives
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all learning activities
- Identified and selected different instructional resources and methods that met student’s needs and supported students with learning challenges
- Used appropriate technology to support instruction and promoted a love for learning for all students.
- Upheld values-based approach to maintain positive culture among students and staff.
- Designed and facilitated differentiated and personalized learning goals and activities to engage students.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Collaborated with other teachers on interdisciplinary projects and activities.
- Utilized data analysis tools such as spreadsheets to identify areas of strength and weakness among students in order to develop targeted interventions.
Education
Specialist of Education - Educational Leadership
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS11-2023
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS12-2021
Bachelor’s Degree - Liberal Arts
Mississippi Valley State University
01.2003
Skills
- Activity Planning
- Customer Service Excellence
- Legal Support / Documentation
- Operations & Project Management
- Team Building & Leadership
- Event Planning
- Goal oriented
- Detail oriented
- Organizational Skills
- Research & Problem Resolution
- Staff development
- Process Improvement
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- Sales
- Classroom Management
- Teacher Collaboration
- Skill Building Expertise
- Continuous Professional Development
- Suicide Prevention
- Strategic Planning
- Progress Monitoring
- Leadership Ability
Memberships
Alcornn
NAACP, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
NEA, National Education Association
MAE, Mississippi Association of Educators
Timeline
English Language Learner Interventionist
Canton Public School District
08.2019 - Current
Teacher
Canton Public School District
08.2019 - 05.2023
2nd grade teacher
Holmes County Consolidated School District
01.2018 - Current
Independent Jewelry Consultant
Paparazzi Jewelry Sales
10.2016 - Current
Administrative Assistant
University of Mississippi Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2018
Legal Secretary/Office Manager
21st Judicial District Attorney’s Office
01.2013 - 01.2016
Public School Computer Lab Instructor/ Afterschool Tutor
Durant Public School
01.2010 - 01.2013
Kindergarten Teacher/ Afterschool Tutor
Durant Public School
01.2004 - 01.2010
1st Grade Teacher
St. Peter Christian Academy
01.2003 - 01.2004
Specialist of Education - Educational Leadership
William Carey University
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
Alcorn State University
Bachelor’s Degree - Liberal Arts
Mississippi Valley State University
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