Safiyyah Houston
Hollywood,Florida
Summary
Encouraging leader and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading, and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to impact school success positively. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring, and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Leadership Committee
Mary Bethune Elementary (Title I)
2022.01 - Current
- Proposed ideas and participated in meetings and activities to improve quality of work and work processes.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Classroom Teacher
Mary Bethune Elementary (Title I)
2017.08 - Current
- Motivated and engaged students, developing skills and knowledge for academic foundation
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Assistant Director
YMCA of Broward County
2015.08 - 2017.06
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Paraprofessional
Mary Bethune Elementary (Title I)
2006.08 - 2017.06
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
Education
Master of Science Degree- Exceptional Student Education -
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Davie, Florida01.2023
Master of Science Degree- Educational Leadership -
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Davie, Florida01.2019
Bachelor of Science Degree – Criminal Justice -
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Miramar, Florida01.2015
Skills
- Team Building
- Curriculum Development
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Instructional Leadership
- Common Core Learning Standards
- Standards of excellence
- Policy development and enforcement
- Grant Proposals
- Relationship building and networking
- Team Bonding
Certification
- Educational Leadership
- Exceptional Student Education K through 12th Grade
- Pre-K through Third Grade
Accomplishments
- Received an award from the National Association of Elementary School Principals for outstanding leadership.
- Created and supervised student mentorship volunteer program, resulting in increased confidence levels as well as improved communication skills for all involved parties.
- Established cultural days in which students and staffers provided insight into personal ethnic backgrounds, resulting in better understanding and a more inclusive environment.
- Set high-level goals for both students and teachers to encourage both parties to strive for personal best and succeeded in implementing long-term strategy with positive results.
- Instituted peer review program for teaching professionals which promoted collaborative teamwork, respect and appreciation between staff members.
Affiliations
- Broward County Council of PTA's
- Broward Teachers Union
- Broward County Council of Teachers of Mathematics
- Broward ESE Advisory Council
Timeline
Leadership Committee
Mary Bethune Elementary (Title I)
2022.01 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Mary Bethune Elementary (Title I)
2017.08 - Current
Assistant Director
YMCA of Broward County
2015.08 - 2017.06
Paraprofessional
Mary Bethune Elementary (Title I)
2006.08 - 2017.06
Master of Science Degree- Exceptional Student Education -
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Master of Science Degree- Educational Leadership -
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science Degree – Criminal Justice -
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
- Educational Leadership
- Exceptional Student Education K through 12th Grade
- Pre-K through Third Grade
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