Shalaya Washington
Summary
Organized professional dedicated to fostering inclusive learning environments. Strong background in developing engaging, standards-aligned lesson plans that enhance student participation and success in Family and Consumer Sciences.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher
Paramus High School
, NJ
06.2026 - Current
- Teach Clothing Construction I & II, Fashion Design, Interior Design, and Child Development I.
- Develop engaging, standards-based lesson plans aligned with New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
- Provide hands-on instruction through sewing, design projects, child development simulations, and interior design activities.
Substitute Teacher
Kelly services
09.2023 - 06.2026
- Supervised classrooms across various grade levels, fostering a positive and structured learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior by reinforcing expectations and redirecting students to promote a focused learning atmosphere.
- Chaperoned school trips, ensuring student safety and engagement while adhering to school guidelines.
Sales Associate /Customer Experience Lead
Victoria's Secret & Co
09.2023 - 12.2025
- Coached a team of 20+ to exceed hourly revenue targets through strong customer service and selling behaviors.
- Led team visual storytelling on the sales floor through mannequin styling and seasonal displays, aligning with brand marketing goals.
Intern
Oxford Fashion Studios
NY, USA
09.2019 - 09.2024
- Coordinated backstage logistics and fashion lineups during New York Fashion Week.
- Worked directly with emerging designers and stylists to ensure smooth show flow.
Fashion Authenticator
The RealReal
Perth Amboy, USA
07.2021 - 04.2023
- Evaluated quality of materials and luxury items; ensured accurate data input into internal systems.
- Gained attention to detail in reviewing product lifecycle stages and condition standards.
Artisan (Intern)
Louis Vuitton
Piscataway, USA
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Repaired luxury goods using handcraft and machinery; maintained product quality standards.
- Gained exposure to brand-specific lifecycle repair processes.
Assistant Fashion CAD Designer (Intern)
Alex Apparel
NY, USA
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Created mockups using Photoshop and managed fabric swatches.
- Applied PLM workflows and assisted with marketing visuals.
Assistant Manager / Manager in Training
Windsor
Livingston, USA
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Analyzed sales and KPIs to enable team to exceed UPT and ADT targets.
- Executed visual merchandising plans to improve product presentation and maintain conversion rates.
Education
MBA - Global Business Management
Kean University
Union, NJ, China05-2025
BFA - Fashion Design
Cazenovia College
Cazenovia, NY05-2018
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom Management
- Team leadership
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Email management
- Calendar management
- Outlook
- Gmail
- Clothing Construction
Certification
- Fashion Design Teacher Certification
Timeline
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher
Paramus High School
06.2026 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Kelly services
09.2023 - 06.2026
Sales Associate /Customer Experience Lead
Victoria's Secret & Co
09.2023 - 12.2025
Fashion Authenticator
The RealReal
07.2021 - 04.2023
Artisan (Intern)
Louis Vuitton
05.2021 - 07.2021
Assistant Fashion CAD Designer (Intern)
Alex Apparel
03.2021 - 06.2021
Assistant Manager / Manager in Training
Windsor
11.2019 - 05.2021
Intern
Oxford Fashion Studios
09.2019 - 09.2024
MBA - Global Business Management
Kean University
BFA - Fashion Design
Cazenovia College