Jalayah Williams
Pittsburg
Summary
Warm assistant teacher with several years of experience and documented skills in classroom management and assignment creation. Friendly and energetic professional commended for adapting teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. Passionate about going above and beyond to nurture and encourage children.
Hardworking professional helps teachers and staff with clerical or classroom needs. Brings focused and reliable approach with good technical knowledge and willingness to take on any task. Supportive and organized with good multitasking skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Baby Yale Academy
Pittsburgh
06.2024 - Current
- Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
Assistant Manager
Garage Clothing
Walnut Creek
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Maintained accurate records of sales transactions using point-of-sale systems.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in an effective manner.
- Developed a system for tracking inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Communicated regularly with customers to gain insights into their needs.
Teacher's Assistant
Step Ahead Daycare
Randolph
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
- Utilized educational technology to enhance classroom learning.
- Created and maintained a safe and engaging learning environment for all students.
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
- Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills and knowledge.
- Assisted teachers with creating and maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pittsburg High School
Pittsburg, CA06.2024
Skills
- Reliable
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Skills development
- Teaching strategies
- Student and faculty communication
- Learning support
Hobbies and Interests
- Dream school: Louisiana State University-Baton Rouge, LA
- Study law with the goal of becoming a criminal defense attorney
- Track team, I'm a highly successful relay racer
- Cosmetology, I am experienced in and enjoy doing everything related to cosmetology
- Experience in Digital Music Recording and Production
Languages
- English
- Spanish (write and speak, though not fluently)
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Baby Yale Academy
06.2024 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Step Ahead Daycare
07.2023 - 08.2023
Assistant Manager
Garage Clothing
07.2022 - 06.2024
High School Diploma -
Pittsburg High School