Nia Leal
Midland,TX
Summary
Skilled in conveying complex mathematical concepts to diverse student populations through innovative teaching strategies and comprehensive subject knowledge. Have effectively designed and implemented curriculum that aligns with educational standards while fostering an engaging learning environment. Strengths include strong analytical skills, ability to adapt teaching methods to meet individual student needs, and commitment to continuous professional development. Contributed to academic growth in mathematics department through collaborative projects and research initiatives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Mathematics Teacher (9th-12th Grade)
Richard Milburn Academy
Odessa
2022.08 - 2023.02
- Developed a stimulating and enriching educational environment by incorporating a range of instructional approaches and multimedia resources, leading to improved student comprehension
- Established and maintained open lines of communication with students, colleagues, and parents concerning both academic and behavioral progress.
- Planned and supervised purposeful assignments, while collaborating with supervisors to assess the job performance of educational assistants, volunteers, and other staff members.
Front of House (FOH) Manager
Vybz In LA
Los Angeles
2021.11 - 2022.06
- Ensured the smooth operations and productivity of all front-of-house personnel such as servers, hosts, security team members, bartenders, and bar backs.
- Effectively handled customers' concerns, complaints, and occasional transactions.
- Opened and closed the entire front of the house with the FOH team, calculated and distributed weekly tip-outs, and counted all profits on a biweekly basis.
- Successfully conducted interviews and delivered training sessions to newly hired front-of-house employees, including bartenders.
Teacher Assistant
KIPP SoCal Public Schools
Los Angeles
2018.08 - 2021.10
- Contributed to winning the Most Improved and Highest Cumulative Test Scores award two consecutive years by effectively tutoring students.
- Created weekly lesson plans, as well as helped teachers plan learning activities and accompanied class on scheduled field trips.
- Graded tests and documented class and individual progress.
- Supported teachers in managing class behavior in an effective manner.
- Built and maintained relationships with 25+ teaching staff and parents.
Bakery Manager
Superior Grocers
Los Angeles
2017.08 - 2018.10
- Assisted patrons with prompt and hassle-free checkouts while the bakery clerks attended to other clients.
- Demonstrated effective methods to increase revenue by instructing newly recruited bakery staff on selling techniques.
- Processed refunds/exchanges for bakery items, including custom cakes.
- Closed the bakery and removed all money tills from all registers each night.
Education
BA in Psychology - Psychology
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, California06.2016
Skills
- Technology Integration
- Multitasking
- Data Entry
- Student Mentoring
- Creative lesson planning
- Data-driven decision-making
- Project-based learning
- Verbal and written communication
- Performance Management
- Schedule Preparation
- Project Management
- Student Engagement
- Behavior Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Multicultural Awareness
- Organizational abilities
- File Management
- Document Scanning
- Error Detection
Leadership Experience
Black Student Union, CSULB, Long Beach, Ca, Outreach Director
- Served as a facilitator and manager of all culturally relevant programming
- Organized and hosted a leadership enrichment day where over 200 students showed up
- Provided many opportunities for fellow Black students to have close conversations with successful alumni
- Conducted on campus research of Black students' academic retention
- Orchestrated a study hall for Black students that increased the cumulative GPA of struggling Black students by 4%
Timeline
Mathematics Teacher (9th-12th Grade)
Richard Milburn Academy
2022.08 - 2023.02
Front of House (FOH) Manager
Vybz In LA
2021.11 - 2022.06
Teacher Assistant
KIPP SoCal Public Schools
2018.08 - 2021.10
Bakery Manager
Superior Grocers
2017.08 - 2018.10
BA in Psychology - Psychology
California State University, Long Beach
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