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Nilah Mayfield

Nilah Mayfield

Arcadia,OK

Summary

Dynamic Elementary School Teacher with proven expertise in fostering student engagement and enhancing academic outcomes, evidenced by consistently meeting or exceeding district standards at Edmond Public Schools. Skilled in Differentiated Instruction and Parent-Teacher Communication, adept at creating inclusive environments that promote collaborative learning and individual growth.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary School Teacher- First Grade

Edmond Public Schools
08.2020 - Current
  • Incorporated differentiated instruction techniques to address diverse learning needs and foster an inclusive classroom environment.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development to stay current with educational trends and enhance teaching skills.
  • Consistently met or exceeded district expectations for student growth and achievement on standardized assessments.
  • Promoted a positive classroom culture by modeling respect, empathy, and collaboration among students.
  • Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, guiding instructional decisions to improve academic outcomes.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a safe, orderly, and productive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on cross-curricular projects, enhancing students'' understanding of the interconnectedness of subjects.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Taught core subjects of math, English Language Arts, phonics, social studies, science, and handwriting.
  • Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.

Elementary School Teacher- Third Grade

Oklahoma Christian School
08.2005 - 05.2020

Responsibilities were the same as current responsibilities for teaching except at third grade level.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education - Early Childhood

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK
12.1995

Skills

  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Growth Mindset
  • Student Engagement
  • Collaborative learning
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Classroom Management
  • Lesson Planning
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Child Development
  • Technology Integration
  • Student Records Management

Certification

  • Great Expectations Training
  • Conscious Discipline Training
  • Certified Dyslexia Training

Timeline

Elementary School Teacher- First Grade

Edmond Public Schools
08.2020 - Current

Elementary School Teacher- Third Grade

Oklahoma Christian School
08.2005 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education - Early Childhood

University of Central Oklahoma
  • Great Expectations Training
  • Conscious Discipline Training
  • Certified Dyslexia Training
Nilah Mayfield