Tutoring
Saydona Boyd
Educator
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Entry-level teaching professional with solid multitasking, time management and communication skills combined with unwavering devotion to student success. Familiar with different instructional approaches and technology options used in early childhood and elementary classrooms. Knowledgeable about curricula, lesson planning and individual student mentoring approaches.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher in Residence & Coding Instructor
Achievement First Bushwick Elementary School
Brooklyn, NY
07.2022 - Current
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom
- Circulated among tables to assist 100+ young students and special needs children with opening milk containers and lunch items
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
- Followed and revised introductory computer science/coding curriculum to support learning needs 200+ students
Assistant Teacher, Two Year Olds Classroom
Our Children, The Leaders Of Tomorrow, Inc.
Brooklyn, NY
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Consistently assist in organizing and executing curriculum, lesson plans, procedures, and document accordingly
- Maintain classroom environment conducive to learning and effectively use developmentally appropriate strategies
- Regularly establish, conduct, document and inform Lead Teacher of observations or concerns at classroom/team meetings
- Assist with and prepare differentiated instruction for students based on individual needs
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom (Interim)
Fort Greene Council, Inc. - YMDC
Brooklyn, NY
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Consistently plan/implement developmentally appropriate practices & activities, organize/execute NYC DOE 3-K curriculum
- Maintain classroom environment/atmosphere, and use effective methods and age appropriate strategies
- Observe & document student learning, provide bi-monthly written observations/anecdotes, communicating concerns to director
- Maintain cooperative, professional relationship with staff, families, funding sources, and volunteers/trainees
Assistant Teacher, Universal Pre-K
Fort Greene Council, Inc. - YMDC
Brooklyn, NY
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Consistently assist in organizing and executing curriculum, lesson plans, procedures, and document accordingly
- Assist with designing and maintaining neat, clean, and safe environment for students
- Recommend improvements and participate in classroom daily preparation and clean-up
- Assist with and prepare and participate in parent-teacher conferences
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
Fort Greene Council, Inc. - YMDC
Brooklyn, NY
02.2020 - 09.2021
- Consistently plan, organize, and execute day care curriculum, lesson plans, procedures, and document accordingly
- Maintain clean, safe and wholesome classroom environment and provide positive effect on each student
- Use methods and techniques that are age appropriate effectively, and conduct bi-monthly observations of children
- Maintain cooperative, professional relationship with all staff, families, funding sources, and volunteers/trainees
Geek Squad Consultation Agent
Best Buy, Inc
Brooklyn, NY
05.2018 - 08.2020
- Discover unique needs of each client and provide quality recommendations
- Be understanding and able to explain every opportunity and solution available
- Manage/Sustain orderly, organized, and enjoyable workspace while maintaining client/customer communication/satisfaction
- Utilize team dynamic to provide exceptional service
Instructor, After Care & After School
Fort Greene Council, Inc. - YMDC
Brooklyn, NY
10.2015 - 05.2018
- Provided safe passage for 30+ students to and from afterschool
- Provided safe and fun learning activities for students
- Created/monitored safe and interactive spaces during mealtimes and independent/group play periods
- Created/maintained attentive relationships with students, parents, and fellow instructors/staff
Senior Camp Counselor
Camp Half Blood Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Planned and coordinated camp activities with co-counselors for each day
- Facilitated games encouraging creativity and group interaction
- Moderated and resolved conflicts, problems, and issues between participants
- Developed and fostered solid relationships with campers, parents, and staff
Office Assistant
Delaware State University
Dover, DE
03.2015 - 05.2015
- Planned and participated in school-wide events and Open Houses
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail for college admissions office
- Collaborated with various departments to complete assigned tasks.
Senior Camp Counselor
Camp Half Blood Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Ensured and maintained energetic, safe, and orderly camp environment
- Engaged with 30+ campers to generate enthusiasm for exercises and activities
- Prepared campers for daily routines
Junior Camp Counselor
Oasis Beacon Summer Camp
Brooklyn, NY
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Functioned as lead junior counselor for assigned group
- Recorded daily attendance and headcount for 25+ camp participants
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
American University
Washington, DC 05.2020 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - English
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY 01.2015 - 05.2019
Skills
Online learning tools
Lesson Planning
Classroom management
Organized
Individual and group instruction
Professional telephone demeanor
Google Workspace
MS Office
Technical issues analysis
Teamwork and Collaboration
Adept in technology
Teaching web etiquette
Energetic caregiver
Interests
Reading/Literacy
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The paradox of education is precisely this - that as one begins to become conscious, one begins to examine the society in which he is being educated.
James Baldwin