Najja Richards
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Goal-oriented teachers assistant caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Assistant
Adult Learning Brooklyn Public Library
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Engaged students in a learning community
- Providing support to learners in and outside of the classroom
- Collaborated with instructors and students to support and enhance lesson plans with a focus on developing reading and writing skills, English language literacy skills, technology, and workplace literacy skills
- Assisted with student assessment duties, student self-assessment rubrics, checklists, and portfolios
- Record-keeping & data entry
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Enforced compliance with regulatory standards to safeguard company assets.
- Established rapport with clients through exceptional customer service practices, fostering ongoing relationships built on trust and respect.
- Provided administrative support to department leadership, streamlining daily operations through efficient task prioritization and delegation skills.
Substitute Teacher
Khyle-Bre-Naj Learning Center
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Followed teacher’s instructions for lesson plan or create lesson plan if none was available
- Record attendance according to school procedure
- Maintain discipline in the classroom and foster a safe, productive learning environment in accordance with school policies
- Compiled reports for teachers that included student attendance, lesson-plan progress, disciplinary actions, and positive developments.
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
Assistant teacher
TLE
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Assisted in tracking infant milestones, ensuring timely identification of potential developmental delays or concerns.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness within the classroom setting by regularly sanitizing toys, surfaces, and equipment according to established procedures.
- Improved classroom organization by creating visually appealing and accessible learning stations tailored to infants'' interests and developmental levels.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Provided consistent care routines for infants including diapering, feeding, and napping while adhering to strict health guidelines.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to develop strategies for addressing individual infant needs and fostering developmental growth.
- Helped to create a team-oriented workplace by collaborating with fellow staff members in planning and executing daily responsibilities.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
Teacher Assistant
Ahop Christian Leadership Academy
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education methodologies.
- Helped struggling students by motivating and encouraging kids to reach full potential.
- Supported students'' language development through immersive storytelling sessions, engaging word games, and focused vocabulary building exercises.
- Ensured a safe learning environment for all students by closely monitoring play areas, managing allergies, and responding swiftly to emergencies as needed.
Education
Associates in Arts -
Durham Technical Community College
Skills
- Collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Strategy implementation
- Project/team management
- Public speaking
- Record keeping
- Office solutions
- Office management
- Resource management
- Problem Solving
- Organization and Logistics
- Business Writing
Office Skills
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Access
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
French
Elementary
Timeline
Program Assistant
Adult Learning Brooklyn Public Library
03.2022 - 06.2022
Substitute Teacher
Khyle-Bre-Naj Learning Center
08.2021 - 06.2022
Assistant teacher
TLE
05.2021 - 07.2021
Teacher Assistant
Ahop Christian Leadership Academy
02.2020 - 07.2021
Associates in Arts -
Durham Technical Community College
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