NIKETA KNIGHT
Suffolk,VA
Summary
High-energy Teacher with solid background educating students in all subjects. Maintains organized and structured classroom environments devoted to student learning. Caring and compassionate in addressing individual student needs and promoting positive educational experiences.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Third Grade Gifted Teacher
Suffolk Public Schools
Suffolk, Virginia 23434
07.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Assisted new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management techniques.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects promoting critical thinking skills.
5th Grade Gifted Education Teacher/4th Grade Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
Falls Church, VA
03.2019 - Current
- Teach the 5th Grade AAP Curriculum, in accordance with the FCPS guidelines to provide advanced academic services, as well as, the Virginia Standards of Learning
- Collaborates with AART to provide AAP curriculum and strategies to Young Scholars and general education populations.
- Integrates AAP strategies, such as Socrates seminars, DBQs, and so on
- Assesses student learning and growth through evaluations, quizzes, and daily assignments
- Implements assessment tools to evaluate student progress and identify weak points.
- Sets and communicates classroom expectations based on respect and personal responsibility.
- Creates lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
- Uses a variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion in all subjects
- Administers formative, diagnostic and summative tests, analyze test results, and develop strategies for improving instruction.
- Completes report cards and progress reports with individualized notes and improvement strategies
Cashier
7-Eleven
Suffolk, VA
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Maximized customer satisfaction by providing assistance with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find necessary store items.
- Read weekly sales inserts and tracked changing prices to remain up-to-date on store promotions.
- Helped customers find specific products, answering questions and offering advice.
- Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
- Drove sales and add-on purchases by promoting specific item options to customers.
5th Grade Teacher
Fulton County Public Schools
Atlanta, GA
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress and identify weak points.
- Assessed student learning and growth through evaluations, quizzes and daily assignments.
- Completed report cards and progress reports with individualized notes and improvement strategies.
- Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion in math and science.
- Set and communicated classroom expectations based on respect and personal responsibility.
- Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
- Administered formative, diagnostic and summative tests, analyze test results, and develop strategies for improving instruction.
- Tutored up to 15 students per week before and after school to enhance knowledge and abilities
3rd Grade Teacher
Suffolk Public Schools
Suffolk, VA
08.2014 - 07.2016
- Set and communicated classroom expectations on respect and personal responsibility
- Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards
- Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion in all subjects
- Administered formative, diagnostic and summative tests, analyze test results, and develop strategies for improving instruction
- Completed report cards and progress reports with individualized notes and improvement strategies
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress and identify weak points
- Tutored 15 students per week after school to enhance knowledge and abilities
- Worked with students individually to address areas of concern, including test grades and missing assignments
4th Grade Teacher
Gates County Public Schools
Gates, NC
09.2006 - 08.2014
- Established and reinforced classroom expectations for maintaining order among students
- Prepared unit and lesson plans for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines and common core standards.
- Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion in math
- Administered formative, diagnostic and summative tests, analyze test results, and develop strategies for improving instruction
- Completed report cards and progress reports with individualized notes and improvement strategies.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress and identify weak points.
- Worked with students individually to address areas of concern, including test grades and missing assignments
- Grade Level Chairperson
- Responsible for communicating grade level expectations and responsibilities, as directed by the principal or assistant principal
- Assisted teachers with the development of strategies to improve instruction, including classroom management techniques.
- Served as a communications liaison between the teachers of the department, the principal, and other school groups.
- Coordinated departmental duties including preparation of reports, agendas, minutes and surveys.
4th Grade Teacher
Hertford County Public Schools
Winton, NC
08.1997 - 09.2006
- Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards
- Worked with students individually to address areas of concern, including test grades and missed coursework
- Completed report cards and progress reports with individualized notes and improvement strategies
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress and identify weak points
- Set and communicated classroom expectations based on respect and personal responsibility
- Established classroom expectations for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among class of up to 24 students
- Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion in math and science.
- Administered formative, diagnostic and summative tests, analyze test results, and develop strategies for improving instruction
- Grade Level Chairperson
- Responsible for communicating grade level expectations and responsibilities, as directed by the principal or assistant principal
- Assisted teachers with the development of strategies to improve instruction, including classroom management techniques.
- Served as a communications liaison between the teachers of the department, the principal, and other school groups.
- Coordinated departmental duties including preparation of reports, agendas, minutes and surveys.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA05.1997
Bachelor of Arts - English And Liberal Arts
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA05.1995
Skills
- Teaching the 3rd grade Va Standards of Learning
- Teaching the AAP curriculum
- Integrating AAP and research-based strategies
- Standardized testing techniques
- Providing tutoring and after school help
- Teaching summer school
- Collaborating with parents
- Implementing differentiated instruction
- Creating a nurturing environment
- Effective classroom management
Timeline
Third Grade Gifted Teacher
Suffolk Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
5th Grade Gifted Education Teacher/4th Grade Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
03.2019 - Current
Cashier
7-Eleven
08.2018 - 03.2019
5th Grade Teacher
Fulton County Public Schools
07.2016 - 08.2018
3rd Grade Teacher
Suffolk Public Schools
08.2014 - 07.2016
4th Grade Teacher
Gates County Public Schools
09.2006 - 08.2014
4th Grade Teacher
Hertford County Public Schools
08.1997 - 09.2006
Bachelor of Arts - English And Liberal Arts
Norfolk State University
Master of Arts - Teaching
Norfolk State University