Nakayla Dickerson
Roanoke,VA
Summary
Dynamic educator and healthcare assistant with a proven track record at Honeytree and Interim HealthCare. Excelled in fostering inclusive learning environments and enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care. Skilled in curriculum implementation and critical thinking, achieving significant improvements in student engagement and patient recovery rates. Demonstrates exceptional classroom management and motivational abilities. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Honeytree
01.2024 - 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.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Designed curriculum materials for special education students, facilitating inclusive learning.
- Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
Nursing Assistant
Interim HealthCare
02.2023 - 04.2024
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Children's Discovery Center
03.2018 - 05.2022
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and orderly classroom environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while supporting an optimal learning space for students.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting children down for naps.
- Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
- Served as a reliable source of support for lead teacher during times of absence or need for additional assistance in the classroom.
- Assisted lead teacher in designing thematic units, enhancing the overall curriculum for greater student interest.
- Promoted healthy habits among children by incorporating physical activity into daily routines and providing guidance on proper nutrition choices during meal times.
- Improved classroom management with the implementation of positive reinforcement strategies, leading to a more conducive learning environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
William Fleming High School
Roanoke, VA02.2023
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Group and individual instruction
- Student Engagement
Accomplishments
- Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and physical education to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
Certification
- Early Childhood Educator Certificate – National Association for the Education of Young Children.
- First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification – American Red Cross.
Languages
English
Timeline
Teacher
Honeytree
01.2024 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Interim HealthCare
02.2023 - 04.2024
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Children's Discovery Center
03.2018 - 05.2022
- Early Childhood Educator Certificate – National Association for the Education of Young Children.
- First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification – American Red Cross.
High School Diploma -
William Fleming High School
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