Zakeia Gavin-Karriem
Columbus,MS
Summary
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Noxubee County School District
Macon, MS
08.2022 - Current
- Provide help and data for students who have retained
- Assist Teachers with PBS and created interventions for TIER II and TIER III students
- Completed progress monitoring on each student that was in the TIER Process
- Used Apex Tutorials as an intervention for TIER II and TIER III students
- Analysis data with the teachers and held meetings with TST Team members
- Created a binder with TIER II and TIER III to keep track of students' levels and skills.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
Teacher/Reading Interventionist
Fairview Elementary
Columbus, Mississippi
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Provide students with instructional help for main subjects
- Read I-Ready data that helps me find out where students are scoring low in
- Modify instructional plans and material to meet the needs of all students.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
Tutor
Boy’s and Girl’s Club
Starkville, Mississippi
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Tutor students with homework
- One on one academic help with main core areas
- Mentored children in classroom setting
- Observed children behavior in the classroom.
- Conducted individual tutoring sessions with students to help them improve their academic performance.
- Provided comprehensive feedback on student progress, including areas for improvement and successes.
Computer Assistant
East MS Community College
Mayhew, Mississippi
06.2016 - 12.2016
- Assisted students with locating resources.
- Helped students implement APA and MLA format
- Assist students with PowerPoint, Web Browser, and Lion-Banner.
- Provided technical assistance to users regarding computer applications and hardware operations.
- Performed system backups regularly to ensure data integrity in case of system failure.
- Monitored network performance for optimal efficiency and speed.
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2023
Bachelor of Science – Educational Psychology -
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS12.2019
Associate of Arts – Educational Psychology -
East Mississippi Community College
Mayhew, MS05.2018
Skills
- Rapport-building Skills
- Mentoring/Tutoring Skills
- Leadership
- Creativity
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Active Learner
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Learning Strategies
- Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Decision Making
- Group Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Testing and grading
- Quizzes, tests, and exams
- Small Group Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Elementary Education
- Assigning and Grading Work
- Parent and student communication
- Performance Assessments
- Excellent classroom management
- Reporting and documentation
Coursestaken
- Application Learning Theories
- Psychology of Adolescences
- Personal Motivation Factors
- Human Behavior & Social Environment I
- Human Behavior & Social Environment II
- Social Psychology
- Measurements and Evaluation
- Advanced Issues in Educational Psychology
Activities
- Volunteer/developing programs for Teens, Mt. Zion Saving Lives Outreach Center
- Volunteer, MZSLOC Food pantry
- Volunteer, Mentor Teens/Young Adults at Mt. Zion Church
- Pink Pearls Stepping Group
- Service Dogs at MSU
- IDEAL Women Group
- Black Student Association
- Girls Empowerment Mentor Service
Timeline
Teacher
Noxubee County School District
08.2022 - Current
Teacher/Reading Interventionist
Fairview Elementary
08.2020 - 08.2022
Tutor
Boy’s and Girl’s Club
01.2018 - 12.2019
Computer Assistant
East MS Community College
06.2016 - 12.2016
Master of Social Work -
University of Alabama
Bachelor of Science – Educational Psychology -
Mississippi State University
Associate of Arts – Educational Psychology -
East Mississippi Community College
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