Sikaiadah’s Resume:

GENERAL WORK EXPERIENCE

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Norfolk Public Schools, Norfolk, VA

August 2024 to Present                   

English Language Arts Associate Teacher: Responsible for providing instruction to Students (Honors, Gen. Ed., Spec. Ed, and 504 - Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening) via Zoom and/or classroom; adhering to curriculum and lesson plans (weekly) of VDoE and NPS; distributing/collecting/correcting students’ assignments via digital interfaces (Canvas and Google Drive Shared Folders); grading/ giving corrective feedback via digital platforms (Canvas and Synergy); administering DBAs and SOLs via digital platforms (SchoolNet, Clever, etc.); updating attendance records in Synergy; maintaining/monitoring classroom discipline/school property; correcting/monitoring/ensuring students’ safety/behaviors; mentoring

August 2020 to June 2023                

English Language Arts Teacher: Responsible for providing instruction to Students (Honors, Gen. Ed., Spec. Ed, and 504 - Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening) via Zoom and/or classroom; adhering to curriculum and lesson plans (weekly) of VDoE and NPS; distributing/collecting/correcting students’ assignments via digital interfaces (Canvas and Google Drive Shared Folders); grading/ giving corrective feedback via digital platforms (Canvas and Synergy); administering DBAs and SOLs via digital platforms (SchoolNet, Clever, etc.); updating attendance records in Synergy; maintaining/monitoring classroom discipline/school property; correcting/monitoring/ensuring students’ safety/behaviors; mentoring

City of Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach, VA

December 2021 to Present

Lifeguard Instructor: Responsible for teaching/training Lifeguard Candidates: Lifeguarding/ Lifeguarding Water Skills/ First Aid/ CPR/AED; able to train CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers; able to train Bloodborne Pathogens safety/ precautions ****r.24 updated certification on April 30, 2024

March 2017 to Present                       

Water Safety Instructor: Responsible for teaching swimming/water safety skills in Parent and Child Aquatics/Preschool Aquatics/Learn-To-Swim/Adult Swim/Private Swim Lessons/Water Safety Lessons

February 2014 to Present              

Lifeguard: Responsible for maintaining patron surveillance/customer service; supervising/ensuring safety of patrons; preventing/responding to emergencies; performing job-related duties; First Aid/AED/CPR/Emergency Oxygen

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Norfolk Public Schools, Norfolk, VA

November 2023 to July 2024               

University Instructor: Responsible for instructing/supporting/assisting/tutoring Students in English Language Arts (Gen. Ed., Spec. Ed, and 504 – Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening) via classroom (one-on-one/ small group); communicating/engaging Students in course content; reviewing/utilizing learning platforms in content area; working with/ of a Team bridging the gap of content area learning; adhering to VDoE/NPS/UI obligations/standards/policies/procedures/instructional pedagogies/ instructional methodologies

 Tidewater Community College, Portsmouth, VA

August 2020 to December 2020; August 2019 to December 2019 

English Instructor (Adjunct): Responsible for developing students’ English skills via oral and written communication/prose; scaffolding/drafting/implementing lessons/lesson plans; assigning/collecting assignments; assisting students with revisions via tutoring/office hours; tracking/updating attendance per student; maintaining classroom respect;   correcting/monitoring/ensuring students’ safety/behaviors; caring for college property; using Canvas (Synchronous and Asynchronous) along with other technology (such as Zoom); adhering to TCC Policies and Procedures

Tidewater Community College, Chesapeake, VA

January 2019 to May 2019               

English Instructor (Adjunct): Responsible for developing students’ English skills via oral and written communication/prose; scaffolding/drafting/implementing lessons/lesson plans; assigning/collecting assignments; assisting students with revisions via tutoring/office hours; tracking/updating attendance per student; maintaining classroom respect; correcting/monitoring/ensuring students’ safety/behaviors; caring for college property; using Canvas and other technology; adhering to TCC Policies and Procedures

 August 2013 to August 2019          

English Lab Co-Manager: Responsible for operating/managing/supervising English Lab; tutoring/recruiting/training English Lab Tutors; assisting with tutoring of English or other subjects; providing instructional/technical support to English Department/Developmental Educational students; conducting/organizing faculty/staff/student workshops/presentations;  implementing online tutoring program for TCC (Spring 2018); overseeing full operations of English Lab

Tidewater Community College, Virginia Beach, VA

January 2013 to August 2013        

English Supplemental Instructor: Responsible for supporting the Primary Class Instructor; providing additional instruction to students; adhering to class syllabus; collecting/distributing/correcting student assignments; recording/updating student attendance; maintaining/monitoring classroom discipline/school property; correcting/monitoring/ensuring students’ safety/behaviors

Tidewater Community College, Chesapeake, VA

October 2012 to August 2013       

Tutoring Lab Assistant: Responsible for providing guidance/instruction/tutoring to students; tutoring subjects: English/Spanish/American Sign Language

Primrose School at Cahoon Commons, Chesapeake, VA

March 2012 to June 2015             

Teacher Assistant: Responsible for implementing daily lesson plans/classroom activities; providing children with verbal praises/acceptance/expectations for classroom behaviors; housekeeping/maintenance of classroom/playground duties; assisting/coordinating snacks/meals/nap times/bathroom activities; maintaining a professional/positive work attitude; ensuring children’s safety/security/welfare/care

Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA

March 2011 to August 2013          

Substitute Teacher:  Responsible for providing instruction to students; adhering to lesson plans; distributing/collecting/correcting students’ assignments; updating attendance records; maintaining/monitoring classroom discipline/school property; correcting/monitoring/ensuring students’ safety/behaviors