Na'Kia Akins
Summary
Forward-thinking professional experienced working in educational settings. Focused on building connections with students to strengthen engagement and help students reach full potential. Knowledgeable about planning projects to diversify instruction, immerse students in subject material, and promote continuous skill-building.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Skyrise School
11.2025 - Current
- Creating a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn
- Implemented lesson plans weekly to cover all areas of child development and followed the classroom schedule.
- Ensured the safety and well-being of each child by addressing their emotional needs and keeping the classroom organized, clean, and safe.
- Cultivated positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners to enhance collaborative efforts.
- Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners
- Supported partner with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement
- Achieved state-specific qualifications to maintain a conducive learning space.
Retail Sales ASSOCIATE
Tjmaxx
10.2020 - Current
- Trained and coached Associates to personalize customer experience, driving engagement with loyalty programs.
- Addresses customer concerns and issues promptly, ensuring a positive customer experience.
- Enhanced Associates' understanding of front end principles, resulting in improved customer interactions.
- Ensured Associates executed tasks and daily activities aligned with store plan, supporting operational consistency.
- Communicates accurately and effectively with management and Associates when setting and addressing priorities; provides periodic progress updates.
- Provides and accepts ongoing recognition and constructive feedback.
- Partners with Management on Associate training needs to increase effectiveness.
- Supports and participates in store shrink reduction goals and programs.
Inventory Clerk
Stratus
05.2024 - 11.2025
- Monitor and ensure compliance with all safety, food safety, environmental, GMP rules, regulations and policies.
- Executed inventory adjustments and conducted root cause analysis to implement corrective actions.
- Managed inventory levels to reduce old age products and optimize storage utilization.
- Ensure orders are fulfilled and loaded on trucks in a timely manner.
- Coordinated inbound and outbound plant loads to ensure efficient logistics operations.
- Communicate with warehouse employees and supervisors to complete daily needs.
- Ensured accurate completion of all paperwork and reports to support operational efficiency.
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, IBM, Teams etc.)
AUDITOR/ WAREHOUSE Clerk II
AEROTEK/RYDER
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Supervised incoming orders and deliveries to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- Managed area and shift metrics through the WMS system.
- Generated daily, weekly, and monthly reports, memos, and summaries to support strategic decision-making.
- Facilitated communication and collaboration among clerks, customers, suppliers to streamline processes.
- Performed various floor tasks including organizing and cleaning work areas.
- Performs basic administrative tasks for area or shift.
- Maintains filing systems and documents.
- Supported team performance by handling various responsibilities.
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, SAP, SCALE, Teams etc.).
Order picker/ verifier
Caterpillar
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Selected and packed orders accurately for timely shipment.
- Picked and delivered materials for order fulfillment from storage.
- Verified authenticity of carts and paperwork prior to production line processing.
- Operated forklifts to efficiently move materials within the warehouse.
- Conducted inventory checks to maintain accurate stock levels.
Security
Gardaworld
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Managed visitor check-in and check-out processes while ensuring security compliance during facility patrols.
- Enforced client procedures, regulations, and standards to maintain a secure environment.
- Observe, survey, and report activities at the assigned site.
- Reacted swiftly to critical situations by assessing scenarios and implementing appropriate safety measures.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing client inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Ability to read and write detailed reports.
customer service
SkyWest airlines
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided front-line service to passengers at the check-in area
- Loading/unloading customer luggage, airfreight, and company mail on/off aircraft/Greeting passengers, issuing tickets, providing seat assignments, checking baggage, boarding flights, re-booking passengers, all in a prompt and friendly manner.
- Escorting passengers and special needs customers safely and courteously
- Marshalled aircraft in and out of ramp area, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
- Performed routine servicing of aircraft to ensure safety and compliance
Assembler/Kitter/repair
Masterbrand Cabinets
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Repaired cabinets and assembled frames, side panels, backs, doors, and special features to ensure quality standards.
- Constructed cabinets to meet design specifications.
- Prepared assembly line with reworked cabinets to facilitate efficient production.
- Re-ordering doors, backs, frames, left and right-side panels.
- Identified various styles of doors, frames, colors, and woods.
- Prepared aluminum doors for assembly by ensuring proper alignment.
- Repair cabinets, sanding, painting, hard color wax.
- Learning how to read s for multiple departments.
- Prepping both assemble lines.
Lead Teacher
Kids Castle
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Implement lesson plans/curriculum on a weekly basis covering all areas of child development and carry out lesson plans according to classroom schedule/daily routine; Use our parent communication app efficiently.
- Prepare lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate one week in advance using current curriculum guides.
- Developed and managed individualized child assessments and portfolios to track development progress.
- Ensured safety and well-being of each child by addressing emotional needs and maintaining a well-organized, clean, and inviting classroom environment.
- Established strong partnerships with families to enhance child care experiences.
Lead Teacher
Macon resources
04.2016 - 09.2018
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Led classroom management strategies to create a positive learning environment.
- Supervised and nurtured children ages 0 to 6 years, fostering a supportive environment to prepare them for kindergarten.
- Welcomed children daily, provided meals, facilitated crafts and activities, assisted teacher with tasks, ensured children took breaks, and promoted positive interactions among peers.
- Mentored new teachers in instructional techniques and classroom practices.
Student worker/assistant teacher
Richland community college
09.2014 - 04.2016
- Develop and implement activities fostering emotional, social, cognitive, creative, and physical growth in children.
- Assist the lead teacher with all aspects of the classroom in a manner consistent with the philosophy and goals of the center.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment that supports children's well-being and learning.
- Build professional rapport with families to enhance communication and ensure quality care for children.
- Implemented feedback to enhance the quality of the program.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Richland Community College
Decatur, IL06-2021
High School Diploma - General
Bethel High School
Hampton, VA01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Millikin University
Decatur, ILMaster of Science - Human Resource Development
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, ILSkills
- Customer Relations
- Client support
- Effective communication
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking
- Adaptability
- Management
- Analytical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SAP, IBM, AWP Scale
- Cultural Awareness
- Inventory management
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Skyrise School
11.2025 - Current
Inventory Clerk
Stratus
05.2024 - 11.2025
AUDITOR/ WAREHOUSE Clerk II
AEROTEK/RYDER
08.2023 - 04.2024
Order picker/ verifier
Caterpillar
01.2022 - 06.2023
Retail Sales ASSOCIATE
Tjmaxx
10.2020 - Current
Security
Gardaworld
10.2020 - 10.2021
customer service
SkyWest airlines
10.2020 - 05.2021
Assembler/Kitter/repair
Masterbrand Cabinets
05.2019 - 06.2020
Lead Teacher
Kids Castle
10.2018 - 02.2019
Lead Teacher
Macon resources
04.2016 - 09.2018
Student worker/assistant teacher
Richland community college
09.2014 - 04.2016
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Richland Community College
High School Diploma - General
Bethel High School
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Millikin University
Master of Science - Human Resource Development
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign