Hi, I’m
Nia Wingate
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Passionate educator, experienced with differentiated instruction and classroom management. Utilizes innovative teaching strategies to engage students and enhance learning outcomes. Track record of creating positive and inclusive classroom environment.
Reliable team player with focus on adaptability that motivates continuous learning and growth.
Overview
19
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Telamon Head Start
Master Teacher, NC Pre-K
08.2015 - 02.2025
Job overview
- Provided leadership for new hires through role modeling, effective communication skills, active direction, coaching, and periods of supervision of assigned staff members.
- Participated in professional development workshops and conferences to stay current with educational trends and research-based best practices for teaching excellence.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Communicated with families about students growth and progress, collaborating next step goals/strategies in the classroom and at-home.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to inform lesson planning and adapt teaching strategies based on student needs, leading to significant gains in achievement levels.
- Created enrichments designed for behavioral management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
- Coordinated family and staff engagement activities that promoted morale in the center.
Jordan Child and Family Enrichment Center
NC Pre-K Lead Teacher
01.2006 - 08.2015
Job overview
- Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate lessons for a diverse range of children, including children with developmental disabilities and children at-risk.
Education
Shaw UniversityRaleigh, NC
Master of Science from Curriculum And Instruction
05-2018
North Carolina Central UniversityDurham, NC
Bachelor of Science from Child And Family Relations
05.2011
Skills
- Self-assessment
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Curriculum alignment
- Classroom management
- Behavior management
- Differentiated instruction
- Motivating students
- Relationship building
- Mentoring new teachers
- Collaborative learning
- Team building
- Social-emotional learning training
Accomplishments
- Won “Teacher of the Year” award through the North Carolina Head Start Association (NCHSA) (2020-2021).
- Attended National Head Start Association (NHSA) in New Orleans LA for Teacher of the Year in (December 2023)
- Conducted professional development trainings for Telamon Head Start (2021-2024).
Certification
North Carolina Birth-Kindergarten License (SPII) Expires: 06/2028
Timeline
Master Teacher, NC Pre-K
Telamon Head Start
08.2015 - 02.2025
NC Pre-K Lead Teacher
Jordan Child and Family Enrichment Center
01.2006 - 08.2015
Shaw University
Master of Science from Curriculum And Instruction
North Carolina Central University
Bachelor of Science from Child And Family Relations
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