Nykeyah Pugh
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented education professional with over 5 years of experience in delivering impactful professional development and lessons. Skilled in designing and presenting engaging learning sessions both virtually and in-person, with a focus on enhancing teaching and learning practices. Proficient in managing multiple projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and providing client-focused solutions. Adept at driving instructional best practices and ensuring client satisfaction through strategic planning and implementation. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead 3rd Grade ELA Teacher
KIPP Antioch College Prep Elementary
06.2024 - Current
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of 31 students.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Worked one-on-one with students and staff to increase overall classroom success.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
Lead 2nd Grade ELA Teacher
KIPP Antioch College Prep Elementary
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of 32 students.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Lead and participated in Professional Learning Developments to share best practices, learn new approaches, and continuously improve delivery methods for professional learning with impact.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Delivered engaging presentations for district/school administrators and educators, both in-person and virtually, emphasizing instructional best practices aligned with district/school needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Lead Kindergarten Teacher
KIPP Antioch College Prep Elementary School
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Co-teach, internalize, and implement daily lesson plans for classroom of 28 students.
- Meet with parents, administrators, and counselors to address and resolve students’ behavioral/academic issues, resulting in significant performance improvements.
- Utilize relationships with co-teacher, peer teachers, and students to create a positive, interactive, and engaging learning environment.
- Plan, prep, and drive small groups of 4-5 students through weekly testing to promote Foundational Literacy for Tier 1.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
Elementary School Teacher
Cole Elementary School
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Participate in IEP Team Process helping to implement individualized special education interventions.
- Implement planning and evaluate strategies suitable to objectives and standards.
- Design and implement daily lesson plans for classroom of 21 students.
- Collaborated with grade-level teachers to plan semester-long and week-long goals.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
Education
B.S. - Elementary Education
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN12.2019
Skills
- Active Listening & Interpersonal Skills
- Problem Solving & Detail Oriented
- Professional Development & Training Delivery
- Virtual & In-Person Presentation Skills
- Curriculum Development & Instructional Design
- Project Management & Multi-tasking
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Zoom & Teams for Virtual Learning
- Client Relationship Management
- Educational Technology & Blended Learning
- Time Management & Organizational Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork & Leadership
Accomplishments
- Named "Master Teacher" at KIPP Antioch College Prep Elementary in 2024.
- Led grade-level to 66% mastery in reading standardized test scores during the 2023-2024 school year.
- Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for up to 32 students.
Certification
Practitioner Teaching License K-5, TN, 2020-2023
Professional Teaching License K-5, TN, 2023-2033
Roles And Responsibilities
- Math Content Lead, 2021-2022
- Pre-K/K Portfolium Lead, 2021-2022
- FAC Member, 2021-2022
- Afterschool EL Reading Club, 2020-2022
- Math Content Co-Lead, 2022-2023
- Regional ELA Content Lead 2023-2024
Timeline
Lead 3rd Grade ELA Teacher
KIPP Antioch College Prep Elementary
06.2024 - Current
Lead 2nd Grade ELA Teacher
KIPP Antioch College Prep Elementary
06.2023 - 05.2024
Lead Kindergarten Teacher
KIPP Antioch College Prep Elementary School
06.2022 - 05.2023
Elementary School Teacher
Cole Elementary School
01.2020 - 05.2022
Practitioner Teaching License K-5, TN, 2020-2023
Professional Teaching License K-5, TN, 2023-2033
B.S. - Elementary Education
Middle Tennessee State University
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