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Nikita Morant

Lubbock,TX
Nikita  Morant

Summary

I am a currently retired Early Childhood Teacher with over 20 years of classroom experience developing young minds. Skilled in advanced teaching methods, conflict resolution techniques, and new technologies that help optimize student learning. I have experience specializing in curriculum development, group learning, lesson planning, and classroom management hold a proven track record of designing enriching lesson plans and delivering instruction to preschool and kindergarten students across a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. My strong history of leading in the integration of technology into the classroom shows in the enhanced student growth assessments. Prior to beginning my career in teaching, I gained experience in several customer service roles, from fast food, sales, marketing, as well as several team lead and directing leadership roles.

Overview

19
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

YWCA Lubbock

Teacher
07.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Develope and executed lesson plans 
  • Adapt lesson plans and teaching methods to students with different learning styles
  • Promote a positive and interactive learning environment 
  • Create and implemente tests to gauge student understanding and progress
  • Create and adapt lesson plans according to students’ needs
  • Prepare detailed [quarterly] reports on student progress for parents and school administration
  • Use varied teaching strategies to provide an interactive atmosphere, enabling students to develop learning skills
  • Fostered relationships with students, parents, and other educators to create an environment that let students excel
  • Develope thematic units of study to encourage curiosity and an understanding of interdisciplinary subjects
  • Help supervise students during field trips
  • Work with reading groups to support students in literacy skills
  • Provide afterschool care for school-age children to ensure safety and well-being
  • Oversee healthy meals and exercise opportunities for children age 3 through 6
  • Manage a classroom with 17 students, and develop curriculum and group learning activities to facilitate academic growth and enrichment
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with parents by facilitating open lines of communication and scheduling meetings to assess student progress and behavior
  • Develop and tailor lesson plans to the needs of individual students based on academic strengths and weaknesses in preparation for kindergarten

Head Start

Teacher
10.2014 - 11.2019

Job overview

  • Adapted lesson plans and teaching methods to students with different learning styles
  • Provided afterschool care for school-age children to ensure safety and well-being
  • Managed a classroom with 20 students, and developed curriculum and group learning activities to facilitate academic growth and enrichment
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with parents by facilitating open lines of communication and scheduling meetings to assess student progress and behavior
  • Utilized play-based learning techniques to increase student interest in the subject material and facilitate personal and academic growth
  • Created engaging learning activities and curriculum to facilitate the growth of child literacy, which included differentiating instruction to improve understanding of language and expand child vocabulary
  • Attended regular meetings with parents to facilitate ongoing communication regarding the social, emotional, and cognitive development of students
  • Created writing exercises and grammar games for students
  • Modified classroom interaction and teaching styles with co-teachers to meet the needs of students with different modes of learning
  • Engaged students with interactive science models and experiments
  • Promoted an exciting learning environment that increased student participation
  • Build relationships with students and deliver instruction with cultural awareness to create an inclusive learning environment
  • Continually explore and incorporate new teaching methods, strategies, and technologies

Carver Early Learning Center

Teacher
01.2012 - 10.2014

Job overview

  • Established classroom rules and behavioral expectations for children, used positive communication and reinforcement strategies, and resolve any student conflicts
  • Planned and organized daily activities for 12 toddlers , coordinated with teaching assistants and grand-parent volunteers to manage children, and provided support to students in developing basic language and social skills
  • Planned, coordinated, and executed outdoor educational activities while ensuring safe learning environments in compliance with health and safety standards
  • Lead the development and implementation of curriculum for pre-kindergarten students, including play-based learning activities and art projects
  • Performed student evaluations, monitored child development and progress, and attended meetings with parents to discuss to learning strategies and classroom behavior
  • Planned and implemented curriculum for toddlers, and tailored activities to each student's interests and learning needs to drive cognitive development and social skills
  • Oversaw teacher’s assistants and childcare workers, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and recieved training child abuse and awarness protocols
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with parents, attend meetings to discuss student progress and behavioral conduct, and plan community and family events
  • Develop curriculum and interactive learning activities to foster intellectual growth and drive the development of social skills, including using art, music, and physical activities to encourage children to explore subjects creatively
  • Monitored students during arrival, dismissal, lunch, and recess, which included evaluating student behavior and providing guidance to ensure child safety
  • Provided support to the daycare teacher in planning daily activities for toddlers and infants]and building safe and inclusive learning environments
  • Provided conflict resolutions for behavioral issues using positive reinforcement approaches and empathetic communication
  • Communicated with parents to discuss child behavior, learning needs, and social skills
  • Planned, implemented, and coordinated play-based learning activities for toddlers to facilitate interest in education and foster positive development and cognitive growth

VXI Global Solutions LLC
Lubbock, Tx

Customer Service Representative
01.2010 - 12.2011

Job overview

  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Increased efficiency and team productivity by promoting operational best practices.
  • Calculated correct order totals, updated accounts, and maintained detailed records for inventory management.
  • Promptly responded to inquiries and requests from prospective customers.

Stenocall
Lubbock, Texas

Team Leader Manager
06.2008 - 04.2009

Job overview

  • Led employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training, and development.
  • Identified and corrected deficient performance and behaviors to achieve maximum productivity.
  • Resolved customer service issues by finding immediate solutions, increasing customer confidence, and decreasing escalations to executive office.
  • Stayed calm, collected and logical during stressful moments to identify and implement optimal solutions.

Childrens Hope
Levelland, Texas

Shift Supervisor
05.2006 - 04.2008

Job overview

  • Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.

Education

Real Estate Business School
Online

from Real Estate

Wayland Baptist University
Lubbock Texas

Bachelors from Early Childhood Education
05-2024

University Overview

Bachelors of Science (B.S.) Early Childhood Education 

Completed required hours and course requirements 

Skills

  • Time-Management
  • Self-Motivation
  • Adaptability
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Decision Making
  • Delegation
  • Leadership
  • Problem-Solving
  • Organization
  • Observation
  • Planning

Certification

CPR & First Aid YWCA August 2023


Action Based Learning Actions Based Learning Organization June 2023


Active Supervision YWCA January 2024


Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse YWCA January 2024

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Accomplishments

  • Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
  • Student Motivation - Developed materials for after-school book club to motivate student to read classic novels and increase literacy among middle school students.
  • Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
  • Customer Follow-up - Ensured that customers were satisfied with company products and services by doing purchase follow-up calls.
  • Conflict Resolution - Responsible for handling customer account inquiries, accurately providing information to ensure resolution of product/service complaints and customer satisfaction.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of 10 staff members.

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

Remote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursCareer advancementPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home option

Languages

English
Full Professional

Interests

Reading, Learning, Creating,

Timeline

Teacher

YWCA Lubbock
07.2019 - Current

Teacher

Head Start
10.2014 - 11.2019

Teacher

Carver Early Learning Center
01.2012 - 10.2014

Customer Service Representative

VXI Global Solutions LLC
01.2010 - 12.2011

Team Leader Manager

Stenocall
06.2008 - 04.2009

Shift Supervisor

Childrens Hope
05.2006 - 04.2008

Real Estate Business School

from Real Estate

Wayland Baptist University

Bachelors from Early Childhood Education

CPR & First Aid YWCA August 2023


Action Based Learning Actions Based Learning Organization June 2023


Active Supervision YWCA January 2024


Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse YWCA January 2024

Nikita Morant