Takeisha Whitfield
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Educational professional with experience in classroom support and student interaction. Proven ability to assist in developing lesson plans and fostering conducive learning environment. Known for strong teamwork and adaptability to changing classroom needs, bringing effective classroom management, effective technology integration, and instructional assistance.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Language Arts and Reading Support Teacher
Norfolk City Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Evaluated curricular materials for alignment with state standards and accessibility for diverse learners while maintaining a comprehensive library of resources for use by colleagues and students alike.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to develop customized support plans tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic growth.
- Established strong relationships with students and families, fostering a supportive learning environment conducive to academic success.
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Utilized research-based teaching methodologies to enhance the quality of instruction, leading to higher levels of student engagement and achievement.
Instructor
University Instructors
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Created multi-modal instruction using activities, digital quizzes, and discussion forums
- Recorded documentation of my observations of each individual student, focusing on behavior, engagement, and to skill acquisition after each session, daily
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Evaluated student assessments to identify areas of growth and improvement, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
- Enhanced student engagement by integrating interactive technologies into curriculum.
6th-8th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Park Place School
08.2019 - 11.2023
- Promoted critical thinking skills through analytical writing assignments that encouraged students to synthesize information from multiple sources.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Developed strong reading skills among students by implementing engaging literature circles and guided reading activities.
- Evaluated student progress and adjusted instructional strategies accordingly, leading to improved performance for struggling learners.
Assistant Classroom Teacher
Private Catholic School
- Assisted lead teacher in daily classroom routines, creating a structured learning environment conducive to student growth.
- Provided accommodations and modifications for diverse learners, ensuring all students had access to the curriculum and could succeed academically.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive classroom culture where all students felt valued and supported in their learning journey.
- Supported student social-emotional development by providing consistent guidance, modeling appropriate behaviors, and offering empathetic listening skills during challenging situations.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VASkills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Oral communication
- Instructional support
- Classroom Management
- Technology Integration
- Creative lesson plan development
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Curriculum compliance with Virginia
- Interactive teaching and learning
Volunteer Experience
- Calvary Revival Church/MFI International, Music and Vacation Bible School Instructor, Crusades Worship Leader, Fundraising, 2014, 2016, 2017
- Calvary Revival Church/NEST Program, Team Leader for clothing and personal care supplies distribution, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
- Calvary Revival Church/Outreach Team, Food pantry distribution volunteer, 2019, 2020
- Grace Bible Church Lynnhaven Campus, Worship Leader, Women’s small group leader, Step Study Leader/Instructor, 2019, Current
- Grace Bible Church Norfolk Campus, Treasure Cove children’s ministry, Infant care volunteer
- G.R.O.W. Foundation, Intermittent volunteer, donor
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Virginia Driver's License
Timeline
Language Arts and Reading Support Teacher
Norfolk City Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Instructor
University Instructors
12.2023 - 07.2024
6th-8th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Park Place School
08.2019 - 11.2023
- CPR/AED Certification
- Virginia Driver's License
Assistant Classroom Teacher
Private Catholic School
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences
Liberty University
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