NKHIYAH JAMES-SALTER
Lancaster
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills, capable of effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Experienced and dedicated educator with a proven track record of seamlessly adapting to various classroom environments and providing comprehensive support to students through engaging lectures, discussions, and activities. Implements effective intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to foster student success. Well-versed in attendance, assessment, and grading requirements. Enthusiastic and creative individual with a deep understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, enabling meaningful connections with students from diverse backgrounds. Skilled in developing captivating lesson plans and assessments to accurately measure student progress.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Math Teacher
Fredrick Douglass Elementary School
07.2023 - Current
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
5th Grade Math Educator
Robinson Elementary
08.2021 - Current
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged
- Collaborated with administrators to develop school-wide initiatives to promote academic excellence
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities
- Replenished classroom supply levels to support planned lessons and activities
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs
Corps Member, Teach For America Pre-Service
Teach For America
05.2021 - 07.2021
Summer Literacy Program, Student Teacher
RISE
06.2019 - 07.2019
Child Care Worker
Kuddles and Kisses Child Care
09.2015 - 07.2017
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies
- Engaged in virtual development while teaching in Selma City Schools
- Write daily objective driven lesson plans
- Teach summer school classes, and engage in a large scale of professionals development activities, including seminars, discussion groups, workshops, and group reflections under the direct supervision of veteran teachers and experienced Teach for America staff members
- I will receive feedback and improve on a daily basis
- Aligned instructional approaches with development levels of students to enhance individual learning
- Collaborated with other faculty members to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative class room activities
- Developed and deepened relationships with students, family members and faculty to promote optimal student learning environments
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions
- Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs
- Worked in the office and filed paperwork and receipts
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX12-2026
Skills
- Positive Learning Environment
- Behavior Redirection
- Classroom Management
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Analytical Decision-Making
- Creative Instruction Style
- Educational Games
- Mathematical concepts
- Technology integration
- Data-driven decision making
Accomplishments
- Golden Scholar Student-Athlete Award for Highest GPA in athletics: Nkhiyah James-Slater, received from Langston University Athletics department.
- Regents Scholar
- Academic scholarship
- Athletic Scholarship
- Alpha Chi National College Honor Society
Timeline
4th Grade Math Teacher
Fredrick Douglass Elementary School
07.2023 - Current
5th Grade Math Educator
Robinson Elementary
08.2021 - Current
Corps Member, Teach For America Pre-Service
Teach For America
05.2021 - 07.2021
Summer Literacy Program, Student Teacher
RISE
06.2019 - 07.2019
Child Care Worker
Kuddles and Kisses Child Care
09.2015 - 07.2017
Master of Arts - Teaching
Lamar University
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