Niyah Jeter
Washington,DC
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Bard High School Early College, specializing in innovative instructional strategies and project-based learning. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environments, I enhance student engagement and comprehension through hands-on activities and formative assessments, while mentoring diverse learners to achieve academic success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Math/Science Teacher
Langley Elementary School
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Partnered with community organizations for class projects or field trips that enriched the connection between subject matters and local resources.
- Developed strong relationships with parents/guardians to foster open communication about student progress and needs.
- Improved student understanding by incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities in lesson plans.
- Strengthened critical thinking skills among students by designing challenging problem-solving activities within lessons.
- Enhanced classroom environment for better focus and productivity by implementing effective classroom management strategies.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by collaborating with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects and initiatives.
- Supported diverse learners by adapting instructional approaches to meet individual needs, resulting in increased academic achievement.
- Assessed student learning regularly using various formative and summative assessment tools, guiding data-driven instructional decisions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with the latest educational best practices and trends.
- Boosted students'' confidence in math/science subjects through consistent feedback, support, and tailored instruction methods.
English Teacher
Bard High School Early College
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
- Assisted struggling students through targeted interventions, leading to increased academic success.
- Implemented project-based learning activities that encouraged collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among students.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
DCPS Central Office
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Virginia Union University
Richmond, VA05.2022
Skills
- Collaborative learning
- Instructional strategies
- Interactive learning
- Project-based learning
- Formative assessments
- Hands-on activities
- Summative assessments
- Student mentoring
- Progress monitoring
- Peer tutoring
- IEP support
Timeline
4th Grade Math/Science Teacher
Langley Elementary School
04.2025 - 06.2025
English Teacher
Bard High School Early College
08.2024 - 03.2025
Substitute Teacher, K-12
DCPS Central Office
08.2022 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - English
Virginia Union University