Zakiyyah Forrest
Dallas,TX
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
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Teacher
Uplift Hampton Preparatory
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Established high expectations for behavior and academic performance, motivating students to excel both inside and outside the classroom.
Registered Behavior Technician
Action Behavior Center
08.2022 - Current
- Utilize and apply Applied Behavioral Analysis principles to patients medically diagnosed with autism
- Provide direct services to children with developmental, emotional, and intellectual disabilities, utilizing applied behavior analysis
- Achieved two company awards for: Caring & Team (Player)
Toddler Two Lead Teacher
The Highlander School
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to children
- Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development
- Started in the school kitchen, worked up to Lead Teacher.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
American University
Washington, DC05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Linguistics, TEFL Certification
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA08.2022
Skills
- Spanish (conversational)
- American Sign Language (Early Learner)
- Growth Mindset
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Critical Thinking
- Motivating students
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Student-Centered Learning
Extracurricular Activities
Gay Straight Alliance, Savannah, GA, Secretary, 08/2016 - 05/2017, Managed promotional events of the club and oversaw distribution of advertising materials., Prepared and maintained correct and current records of club activities, members, and financial information., Organized Safe Space Events for community members.
City Teaching Alliance 2023-24
- Cohort 2023-24
-Good standing in program
Timeline
Resident Teacher
Uplift Hampton Preparatory
07.2023 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Action Behavior Center
08.2022 - Current
Toddler Two Lead Teacher
The Highlander School
04.2019 - 12.2021
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
American University
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Linguistics, TEFL Certification
Georgia State University
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