Khazjay Gibbs
Wilmington
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate educator with a proven track record at Kuumba Academy Charter School, specializing in differentiated instruction and excellent classroom management. Leveraged collaborative skills to enhance student learning and foster strong relationships with parents. Achieved significant improvements in reading skills and student engagement through innovative teaching strategies and a focus on community involvement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Kuumba Academy Charter School
09.2023 - Current
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and character education lessons.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Fostered safe and welcoming classroom atmosphere, enabling students to feel valued and heard.
- Enhanced classroom behavior through implementation of positive reinforcement strategy, leading to more conducive learning environment.
- Promoted culture of reading and learning by setting up classroom library accessible to all students.
- Facilitated individualized learning plans for students with special needs, ensuring their successful integration into classroom.
- Provided regular feedback to parents on their child's progress and areas for improvement through detailed report cards and parent-teacher conferences.
Student Teacher, Kindergarten
Kuumba Academy Charter School
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Reported back to faculty advisor about personal progress, identifying areas for improvement and making plans for enhanced progress.
- Supported lead teachers in daily tasks such as attendance records, test administration and behavioral enforcement.
- Improved teaching abilities by closely monitoring teaching methods and impacts and implementing viable changes to curriculum and teaching methods.
- Explained class material to children under supervision from teacher.
- Wrote and completed practice lesson plans, incorporating student feedback and teacher comments for comprehensive success.
- Took detailed notes on teaching processes before designing lessons, adapting methods to classroom types and student interests.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts, and in-depth subject matter.
- Supported students outside of classroom environments by contributing to assemblies, athletic events and special performances.
- Integrated new strategies for optimal classroom management and behavioral control.
- Implemented research-based best practices in literacy instruction to promote strong reading skills among Kindergarten students.
- Took detailed notes during teacher observations, noting teaching methods and gaining deep understanding of techniques
- Pursued every opportunity to grow abilities and take on increasing responsibility.
- Assisted struggling students with targeted interventions, resulting in improved academic performance and increased confidence.
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating differentiated instruction and diverse teaching methods.
- Improved classroom management strategies by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by participating in staff meetings, professional development opportunities, and community outreach efforts.
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Concord Preschool
09.2020 - 07.2022
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Restaurant Hostess
Iron Hill Brewery
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by handling telephone inquiries while attending to in-person guest needs seamlessly.
- Handled high-pressure situations gracefully, managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Maintained an organized waitlist for busy times, ensuring efficient seating of guests.
Bakery Assistant
Acme
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Maintained clean, organized kitchen to maximize efficiency and food safety.
- Washed dishes and sanitized prep area at end of each shift.
- Stored, labeled, and replenished supplies in compliance with food safety regulations.
- Decorated baked goods and designed visually appealing displays of finished products.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Delaware State University
Dover, DE12-2022
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Experience with diverse student populations
- Collaborative and Team-oriented
- Problem-solving
- Relationship building
- Parent communication
- Communicating with parents and teachers
- Group and individual instruction
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Compassionate Assistance
- Community involvement
- Excellent classroom management
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Kuumba Academy Charter School
09.2023 - Current
Student Teacher, Kindergarten
Kuumba Academy Charter School
05.2022 - 07.2023
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Concord Preschool
09.2020 - 07.2022
Restaurant Hostess
Iron Hill Brewery
05.2020 - 08.2020
Bakery Assistant
Acme
08.2016 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Delaware State University
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