Khirsty A. R. Davis
Los Angeles
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Competent at performing independently or as a member of a teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. A professional educator whose family is looking for a to settle in Nevada.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Engagement Coordinator/After-School Tutor
School On Wheels
09.2023 - Current
- Tracked records, filed documents and maintained communication between families, tutors, colleagues and managers.
- Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development.
- Participated in community outreach events to promote volunteer opportunities and enlist new volunteers.
- Developed and maintained relationships with local organizations to identify volunteer opportunities and resources.
- Managed and tracked volunteer hours and progress to support accurate documentation.
- Collaborated with other departments to maximize impact of volunteer efforts.
- Recruited and trained new volunteers on volunteer program goals and objectives.
- Worked with leadership staff and special committees to define volunteer mission and set standards.
- Monitored volunteer performance to enforce compliance with established policies and regulations.
- Coordinated and implemented special events for volunteer service appreciation.
- Worked with program teams to identify and match volunteers with appropriate activities.
- Scheduled and organized training sessions for volunteers to develop skills and knowledge.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
High School English Teacher (Virtual)
Subject
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
Substitute Teacher
Teachers On Reserve
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Early Transitional Kindergarten (Preschool)
LAUSD’s YES Academy
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Kept accurate documents about student progress for school and parent records.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities, and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies for creation of ideal learning environment.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
Reggio Emilia Teacher
The Growing Place
09.2017 - 05.2020
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Assisted and supervised 26 children through entire school day.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Community Engagement Student Coordinator
Mount Saint Mary’s University, MSMU
09.2013 - 05.2017
- Worked with the director of Community Engagement to co-coordinate MSMU’s Annual Athenian Career Day, resulting in an increase of attendance each year.
- Maintained excellent customer service and positive attitude towards guest, customers, and fellow teammates.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze Athenian volunteer engagement through GiveGab.
Administrative Assistant
UCLA Health
05.2013 - 09.2013
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
Education
Master of Arts - Education: Curriculum And Instruction
California State University
Los Angeles, CA05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology – Applied Psychology, Ethnic Studies
Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA05.2017
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CASkills
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Instructional Methods
- School Policies
- Clear Public Speaking Skills
- Educational Support
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Community Engagement
- Observations and Assessments
- Technology-Based Strategies
- Group Sessions
Certification
- CTC – Certificate of Clearance ID# 210226614
- CTC – 30-Day Substitue Teacher Permit ID# 220271687
- CBEST – Permanent Passing Status ID# 77620776
- CTC – Child Development Teacher Permit Holder Document #210186169
Accomplishments
- Magna Cum Laude Graduate
- Dean's List Academic Career
- African American Council of Women Public Relations and Outreach Chair 2014-2016
Timeline
Volunteer Engagement Coordinator/After-School Tutor
School On Wheels
09.2023 - Current
High School English Teacher (Virtual)
Subject
06.2023 - 09.2023
Substitute Teacher
Teachers On Reserve
08.2022 - 06.2023
Early Transitional Kindergarten (Preschool)
LAUSD’s YES Academy
09.2021 - 07.2022
Reggio Emilia Teacher
The Growing Place
09.2017 - 05.2020
Community Engagement Student Coordinator
Mount Saint Mary’s University, MSMU
09.2013 - 05.2017
Administrative Assistant
UCLA Health
05.2013 - 09.2013
Master of Arts - Education: Curriculum And Instruction
California State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology – Applied Psychology, Ethnic Studies
Mount Saint Mary's University
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Santa Monica College
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