Shakia M. Boyd
Kansas City,Mo
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Guadalupe Centers - Early Childhood Center
08.2019 - Current
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Program follows a dual-language model, fostering bilingualism and cultural appreciation from an early age.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- 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.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
- Organized field trips that enriched classroom learning experiences by connecting students with real-world applications of course concepts.
- Assisted in coordinating school-wide events, enhancing community involvement and support for education initiatives.
Lead Teacher
YMCA – Metro Early Learning Head Start
12.2012 - 07.2019
- Interact with children while teaching social skills education skills; Responsible for enhancing education while developing social and developmental skills
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Organized field trips that enriched classroom learning experiences by connecting students with real-world applications of course concepts.
Paraprofessional
KANAS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2008 - 12.2012
- Assisting with progress records of each student growth and development
- Prepare reports and Individual Development Plans
- Open communication students, parents and staff to promote understanding of the student’s growth and development
- Supervise all activities to ensure safety at all times
- Worked at Pershing Elementary, Weeks Elementary, Longfellow Elementary as a Paraprofessional
- Worked at George Washington Carver Elementary, Primitivo Garcia Elementary as a Library Aid
Education
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Kansas City, MO05-2004
Missouri Western College
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood
Metropolitan Community College
Kansas City, MO05-2014
Skills
- Childcare needs
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
- IEP support
- Project-based learning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Team - oriented
- Training and mentoring
- Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Guadalupe Centers - Early Childhood Center
08.2019 - Current
Lead Teacher
YMCA – Metro Early Learning Head Start
12.2012 - 07.2019
Paraprofessional
KANAS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2008 - 12.2012
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Missouri Western College
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood
Metropolitan Community College
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