Naiyana Thues
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Early childhood education professional with strong track record in fostering positive learning environments for young children. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and creating engaging, age-appropriate activities. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to meet changing needs. Reliable and results-driven, ensuring both educational goals and developmental milestones are achieved.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Childcare Network
- Led early childhood instruction and classroom operations
- Designed literacy and numeracy lessons and monitored developmental progress
KG1 Teacher & Team Lead
Ignite School
Dubai, UAE
08.2024 - Current
- Deliver data-driven instruction using ESGI and formative assessments to target learning gaps
- Design technology-integrated lessons (RAZ Kids, Canva) to improve literacy outcomes
- Lead grade-level data analysis and present insights to leadership and Board of Trustees
- Coach teachers on instructional strategies and educational technology
- Maintain strong family communication with individualized progress updates
Student Teacher
Union Cross Elementary School
NC
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Delivered standards-aligned instruction and differentiated lessons
- Used assessments and small-group interventions to support student growth
Teaching Fellow (AmeriCorps) – STEM Teacher
Breakthrough
Atlanta, GA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Designed project-based STEM curriculum and increased engagement through hands-on learning
- Analyzed student data to refine instruction and improve outcomes
Education
NCDPI Teaching License - Elementary Education (K–6) & ESL
M.Ed. - Educational Technology
Louisiana State University
05-2027
B.Ed. - Elementary Education (ESL Concentration)
UNC Greensboro
05-2024
Skills
- Data-Driven Instruction & Assessment
- Educational Technology Integration
- Differentiation & Classroom Management
- Family & Stakeholder Communication
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 3 staff members.
Certification
- Licensed Elementary Teacher - 2025
- ESLLicense - 2025
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
KG1 Teacher & Team Lead
Ignite School
08.2024 - Current
Teaching Fellow (AmeriCorps) – STEM Teacher
Breakthrough
05.2023 - 08.2023
Student Teacher
Union Cross Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2024
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Childcare Network
NCDPI Teaching License - Elementary Education (K–6) & ESL
M.Ed. - Educational Technology
Louisiana State University
B.Ed. - Elementary Education (ESL Concentration)
UNC Greensboro