Niko Davis
Eagle Point,OR
Summary
Passionate Elementary School Teacher dedicated to Inspiring life long learners utilizing knowledge, enthusiasm, creativity and experience while teaching in a stimulating, positive and professional learning environment that encourages growth and support for students' educational, emotional and social development. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Substitute Teacher
Edustaff
Eagle Point, Or
04.2023 - Current
- Implemented and followed given lesson plans across multiple subjects and grade levels
- Utilized multiple classroom strategies to reduce behavior issues and encourage on task learning behavior
- Adjusted lessons quickly due to technology malfunctions or missing materials
- Adhered to efficient time management to ensure students completed assignments in allotted time frame and were present for their school activities
- Incorporated technology to enhance whole group as well as individual learning levels
- Provided thorough feedback on completed assignments and student behavior to classroom teacher.
Licensed Esthetician
Radiant Day Spa LLC
Jacksonville, Or
03.2020 - Current
- Provide warm, welcoming, nurturing environment to clients while performing top notch holistic facials, body polishes and body wraps using organic Eminence
- Build caring, empathetic and trusting client relationships to ensure repeat services achieving 90% retention rate
- Educate clients on their skin types while developing skin regiment that best benefits their skin
- Manage spa schedule through booking client treatments
- Maintain inventory ensuring spa is fully stocked with retail and treatment room consumables
- Utilize POS to process client payments
- Adhere to highest standard of cleanliness.
Pet Sitter/Dog Walker
Kelly's Pet Sitting
Medford, Or
12.2018 - 06.2021
- Provided pets with dependable, safe and loving companionship while helping to alleviate anxiety
- Adhered to owner's specific instructions regarding mealtimes, diets, grooming, exercise, medications and home care
- Managed time to provide proper care, feeding and watering as well as small housekeeping duties
- Administered oral and topical mediations as well as insulin injections
- Ensured prompt and clear communication with clients and business owner.
Online ESL Teacher
Magic Ears
Beijing, China
03.2017 - 03.2020
- Delivered online interactive and engaging environment for elementary ESL students to practice properly pronouncing key words or letters, read sentences for fluency, expression and comprehension, participate in different activities as well as to ask and answer questions at their appropriate English level
- Managed fast pace lesson of up to four students in 25-28 minute time frame ensuring all students participate equally while having quiet, fun and productive learning environment
- Conducted class with exuberant enthusiasm, animation and positive reinforcement
- Provided individual feedback after each lesson
- Led 60 minute training session about company expectations on Zoom for potential new hires using company provided slides adapted with personal experience and examples.
Yoga Instructor for Kids, Adults and Yoga Water Boards
Rogue Aquatics in partnership with Ashland Yoga Center
Rogue Valley, Or
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Provided classes that promote self love and compassion while safely moving within ones body being respectful of ones personal level, body or emotional state
- Instructed proper alignment of body, how to move body safely from one pose to other, muscles involved and benefits of various poses
- Conducted kids yoga classes in playful, interactive, imaginative, collaborative, and safe environment
- Lead water board classes that emphasis balance, focus, building strength and stamina in fun and encouraging manner.
English, Math and Science Elementary Teacher
Abu Dhabi Education Council
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
07.2011 - 08.2017
- Developed and executed outcomes based lessons with clear objectives which were age, developmental and cultural appropriate in order to encourage critical thinking and problem solving
- Collaborated with multi-subject grade level teachers to create thematic units
- Built secure and comfortable learning environment for low level second language students to learn, take risks and promote self esteem while studying English, Math and Science
- Implemented and modified variety of best practice teaching strategies to encompass and enhance multiple learning styles and abilities in order to engage, involve and challenge students working collaboratively and individually
- Conducted continuous summative and formative assessments to direct individual student learning
- Established reading groups using read with teacher, paired reading and technology which improved overall student reading levels
- Incorporated digital technology into learning instruction, including SMART boards
- Created and implemented school wide behavioral management policy which fostered more positive school environment.
Education
Certified in Licensed Esthetician -
Imani Institute of Cosmetology
Medford, OR07.2020
Master's in Art of Teaching -
Concordia University-Portland
Medford, OR06.2005
Bachelor's in Merchandising Management -
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR12.1995
Skills
- CPR
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- MS Office
- Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Relationship Building
- Lesson Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Classroom Management
- Technology Integration
- Positive Reinforcement
- Collaborative learning
- Individualized Instruction
Certification
- Licensed Esthetician, 08/01/20, 08/01/24
- Oregon Teaching License, 02/01/23, 03/01/26
Timeline
Elementary Substitute Teacher
Edustaff
04.2023 - Current
Licensed Esthetician
Radiant Day Spa LLC
03.2020 - Current
Pet Sitter/Dog Walker
Kelly's Pet Sitting
12.2018 - 06.2021
Yoga Instructor for Kids, Adults and Yoga Water Boards
Rogue Aquatics in partnership with Ashland Yoga Center
10.2018 - 10.2019
Online ESL Teacher
Magic Ears
03.2017 - 03.2020
English, Math and Science Elementary Teacher
Abu Dhabi Education Council
07.2011 - 08.2017
Certified in Licensed Esthetician -
Imani Institute of Cosmetology
Master's in Art of Teaching -
Concordia University-Portland
Bachelor's in Merchandising Management -
Oregon State University