NIAH SIMONE REDMOND
Educator
Decatur,GA
Summary
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
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Frank Lebby Stanton
Atlanta, GA
07.2016 - Current
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Identified, reviewed and applied policies and procedures.
- Supervising children during classes, lunch, recess, and sports hours
- Assisting teachers in reviewing and developing teaching materials
- Helping children in learning to read, write, and speak in English language
- Planning and implementing educational games, and craft activities for children
- Taking extra care of children not able to react normally in classroom
- Arranging and organizing school trips in consent with parents
- Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work
- Directs, coordinates, and oversees work using subordinate supervisors and makes decisions on problems presented
- Investigating employee complaints and implementing or recommending appropriate resolutions
- Supported daily classroom activities and helped students with their assignments
- Planned and prepared daily and weekly lesson plans for children of different age groups
- Maintained teaching materials, equipment, and supplies used in classroom
- Prepared exam paper, checked answer sheets, and provided grades accordingly
- Visited homes of students with special educational needs and conversed with parents
- Attended staff meetings and training programs for learning latest teaching skills
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Cultivated language skills through use of traditional poems, nursery rhymes and riddles to help students develop comprehension, vocabulary and love of language.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Integrated outdoor education into lesson plans.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Headed project teams specializing in design and launch activities..
- Oversaw project logistics using industry expertise and independent judgment.
21st Century Tutor
YMCA Child Development Center
Atlanta, GA
01.2015 - 03.2020
- (404) 373-6561
- Ashington, DC 20005 20 Hrs
- Week, $15,000/yr.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Understood and applied teaching from team-based and problem-solving approach.
- Provided useful learning and study skill techniques to enhance understanding and integration.
- Worked with course directors, faculty members and other tutors to develop solid teaching plan.
- Coordinated parent meetings, discussing student progress and developing individualized solutions to areas of concern.
- Improved test scores by focusing on reading comprehension, math, and critical thinking skills through one-on-one tutoring sessions.
- Integrated technology into sessions to further enhance student learning.
- Met with students and discussed educational goals and expectations.
Receptionist
Atria Senior Living
Atlanta, GA
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Conducted recreational and educational activities
- Maintained health and safety of campers at all times
- Assisted the campers with daily self-maintenance tasks
- Planned and conducted interesting activities in an outdoor setting
- Instructed swim lessons to an assigned group
- Profound ability to build relationships with campers
- Extensive working experience in art camps, science camps and dance camps
- Wide knowledge in the areas of arts, sports, games, music, storytelling and environmental education
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
- Supported various administrative duties by proofreading, transcribing and invoicing.
- Triaged incoming calls on multi-line phone system and directed to departments based on customer needs.
- Received in-bound calls and initiated out-bound daily calls to introduce customers to products and services offered.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone or postal mail.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Sorted, received and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel.
- Drafted professional memos, letters and marketing copy to support business objectives and growth.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Monitored premises, screened visitors, updated logs and issued passes to maintain security.
- Checked-in visitors, distributed visitor badges and managed logbooks to comply with security initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science/Health Care Mgt, Psychology
Clayton State University
Morrow Ga 08.2018 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Counseling
Mercer University
Atlanta, GA 08.2021 - Current
Skills
Self-Motivated
Attention to Detail
Critical Thinking
First Aid/CPR
Organization and Time Management
Clerical Support
Teambuilding
Written Communication
Excellent Communication
G-Suite
Active Listening
Interpersonal Communication
Collaboration
Project planning and development
Advanced problem solving
Program oversight
Health education
Timeline
Master of Science - Counseling
Mercer University
08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Health Science/Health Care Mgt, Psychology
Clayton State University
08.2018 - 05.2021
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Frank Lebby Stanton
07.2016 - Current
21st Century Tutor
YMCA Child Development Center
01.2015 - 03.2020
Receptionist
Atria Senior Living
01.2015 - 01.2019