Nikita Johnson-Williams
Monmouth,OR
Summary
I am currently working on a Masters in Education. I am a passionate teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering various subjects in Music. 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. Compassionate, creative, and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development, and project planning. Equipped with an extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator, and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as a member of the teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Lessons Teacher
Self-employed
Monmouth
12.2022 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing learning environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Integrated cross-curricular connections into lessons, promoting interdisciplinary understanding and critical thinking skills.
- Provided one-on-one support for struggling learners, leading to significant improvements in their academic performance.
Music Teacher
Silver Falls School District
Silverton, OR
08.2022 - Current
- K-8 elementary teacher at Central Howell and Silver Crest Elementary schools.
- Organized successful concerts and recitals, showcasing students' talents and hard work.
- Familiarized students with basic music concepts such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- They incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
- Enhanced students' understanding of music theory through engaging activities and exercises.
- It improved student musicianship by incorporating a variety of teaching methods and techniques.
- We have established positive relationships with parents and guardians, promoting open communication and collaboration for student success.
- I came into the district to start four new music programs in the rural schools of Silverton.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formal assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for continual improvement.
- Encouraged social interaction and collaboration among students to foster camaraderie and teamwork.
- I have participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in music education, enriching both teaching skills and curriculum offerings.
- We implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Fostered love for art and learning to inspire students to pursue passions and interests.
- Planned and delivered lessons to teach classes in arts to engage and educate students.
- Managed classroom behavior to establish and maintain apparent classroom behavior and discipline expectations.
Caretaker
DSP CONNECTIONS
Salem, OR
02.2020 - 06.2022
- I am a independent contractor and work as a caretaker
- I support my clients in their daily living.
- Provided compassionate care to residents, assisting with daily tasks such as meal preparation and personal grooming.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Developed strong relationships with residents and families, fostering trust and open communication.
- Maintained accurate records of activities, incidents, and resident information for regulatory compliance.
- Improved resident satisfaction by promptly addressing maintenance requests and ensuring a clean living environment.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategies for improving overall facility operations and efficiency.
- Streamlined administrative tasks by implementing an organized system for managing paperwork related to work orders, invoices, and resident files.
- Managed budgets for maintenance projects, allocating funds appropriately while minimizing unnecessary expenses.
- Recommended or arranged for painting, repair work, renovations and replacement of furnishings and equipment.
- Scheduled and prioritized tasks to staff, overseeing work completion.
Budtender
Oregon Bud Company
Keizer
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Checked guests' photo identification for validity and age requirements.
- Utilized strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with customers, establishing trust and credibility as a knowledgeable resource on cannabis products.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting each customer warmly upon arrival, fostering an inclusive environment that encouraged return visits.
- Employed effective cash handling procedures for accurate accounting of daily sales transactions while minimizing discrepancies or losses.
- Managed high volume of cash with 100% accuracy rate.
- Managed inventory efficiently, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely reordering of popular products to prevent shortages.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by verifying customer identification and accurately tracking sales transactions in the point-of-sale system.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Ron Wilson Center
Monmouth
05.2016 - 09.2019
- I am an in home DSP for adults with metal disabilities
- I would help with basic chores and hygiene practices for my clients.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
- Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Assessed clients'' needs on an ongoing basis, making adjustments to support plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Researched community resources and services to provide accessibility and assistance to clients.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR06.2024
Bachelor's of Music in Contemporary Music - Vocal Performance, Choral Conducting, Education
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR06.2022
High School Diploma -
Siuslaw High School
Florence, OR06.2016
Skills
- Writing Skills
- Behavior Management
- Worked in stressful environments and handled well (5 years)
- Home Care (2 years)
- Experience Working With Students
- Medication Administration
- Personal Care
- Sales Experience (3 years)
- Customer Service (5 years
- Teaching
- Food Preparation
- POS (2 years)
- Direct Support
- Classroom Management
- Organization
- Teaching strategies
- Performance Tracking
- Motivation Techniques
- Feedback Delivery
- Critical Thinking
- Motivating students
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Student Engagement
- Lesson Planning
- Student-Centered Learning
- Curriculum Implementation
- Public Speaking
- Small Group Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Learning Strategies
- Innovative lesson planning
- Classroom Instruction
- Child Development
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Community involvement
- Project-based learning
- Instructional Methods
- Inquiry-based learning
- Instructional Best Practices
- Learning Assessments
- Elementary Education
- Curriculum compliance with Oregon
- Team Collaboration
- First aid
- Meal Preparation
- Cash Handling (3 years)
- Organizational Skills (6 years)
- Caregiving (8 years)
- Developmental Disabilities Experience (6 years)
- Special needs
- Team Leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Food Handler Certification
- CPR Certification
- Restricted Licensed teacher - 2022-2024
- Licensed teacher May 2024
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Private Lessons Teacher
Self-employed
12.2022 - Current
Music Teacher
Silver Falls School District
08.2022 - Current
Budtender
Oregon Bud Company
03.2020 - 11.2020
Caretaker
DSP CONNECTIONS
02.2020 - 06.2022
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Ron Wilson Center
05.2016 - 09.2019
Master of Arts - Education
Western Oregon University
Bachelor's of Music in Contemporary Music - Vocal Performance, Choral Conducting, Education
Western Oregon University
High School Diploma -
Siuslaw High School