Nafeesah Ceesay
248-***-**** • ***********@*****.***
Teacher/Trainer
Summary of Qualifications
Professional individual with 10 years’ experience, committed to achieving positive results in education through a positive impact on participants
Dedicated to meeting the individual needs of children using creative, engaging methods
Worked with reading specialist for two years, skilled in project based learning
Strong tutorial skills in Math and English Language Arts (ELA)
Elementary Teaching Credential, Michigan, Grades K-8
Relevant Experience
Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students
Prepared and implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra help
Prepared, administered, and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress
Conferred with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems
Used computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations
Maintained accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence
Employment History
Teacher Choice Schools 11/18 – 06/2021
Teacher Sylvan 04/2018--06/2018
Teacher National Heritage Academy, Detroit MI 09/2016 – 1/2018
As a teacher: I established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students. Prepared and implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
Teacher Timbuktu Academy, Detroit MI 09/2015 - 06/2016
Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. As a teacher: I established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
Teacher Old Redford Academy, Detroit, MI 09/2014 - 06/2015
As a teacher: I established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students. Conferred with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Teacher Detroit Public Schools, Detroit, MI 01/2014 - 09/2014
As a teacher: I established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students. Used computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations
Maintained accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
Education
M.S., Education, Marygrove College, Detroit, MI, 2011
B.S., Interdisciplinary Studies, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, 2000
Skills
Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Excellent in building a solid communications with students and their parents
Study Island. Reading Eggs, and ALEKS
Continual professional development in reading-decoding words, such as phonemic and phonic awareness
Customer Service Certification, Through the Customer’s Eyes, PACE, Detroit, MI, 2015
Seven Habits of Successful People, Old Redford Academy, 2015