Desirae A. Blake
Philadelphia
Summary
Dedicated and skilled teacher passionate about providing exceptional learning opportunities and support for students. Experienced in implementing diverse instruction methods, creating an inclusive and engaging classroom environment. Offers individual guidance and empathetic mentorship to positively motivate students to reach their full potential.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
CDI
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
Assistant Teacher
Bowie State University
02.2021 - 12.2023
- Grading student essays
- Assistant directed Senior Thesis Exhibition (Fall 2021)
- Engage students in online discussions
- Organized storage spaces
Office Manager
Bowie State University
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Greet all guests as they come into the office
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Take weekly and monthly meeting minutes
- Created weekly schedules for front office staff members to ensure appropriate coverage during peak hours or high demand periods.
Digital Artist
Tiombe Johnson, House of Achante
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Designed several graphic design logos
- Designed fliers for incoming clients' events and advertisements for Instagram
Crew Member
AMC
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Maintained the box office and greeted customers in a friendly manner
- Maintained concessions and prepared food
- Consistently kept the workstation clean and sanitized
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
Crew Member
Wendy's
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Maintained the lobby and greeted customers in a friendly manner
- Developed crisis management skills
- Trained to be a swift worker while still being accurate during high
- Obtained finance experience working the register
- Simultaneously managed different positions and developed a higher quality of communication skills
Administrative Assistant
Dr. Curtis Johnson Jr. MD
06.2015 - 07.2017
- Scheduled appointments for Dr
- Johnson's patients
- Filed confidential documents such as immunization records, referrals, health care information, and patients' personal information
- Answered the office telephone to set appointments and answered the patient's general questions on Dr
- Johnson's behalf
- Prepared the patients' waiting rooms and assisted Dr
- Johnson in vaccinating children
Teachers Assistant
Calverton Elementary
03.2014 - 07.2015
- Supervised children in grades 1-4
- Assisted children with their homework in English and Math
- Planned events on field day for children such as water balloon fights and obstacle courses
- Organized arts and crafts activities for children during recess
Education
Bachelors - Advertising Design Concentration
Bowie State University
Bowie, MDSkills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Team collaboration
- Creative thinking
- Problem-solving skills
- Teaching strategies
- Smart Classroom technology
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
I received multiple awards in recognition of my energetic and dedicated approach to teaching students during my time as an English teacher in South Korea.
Portfolio Link
https://www.behance.net/gallery/92107479/Portfolio
Honors And Organizations
- Actress for the company MMG (Making Miracles Quickly)
- Cum Laude
Timeline
English Teacher
CDI
11.2023 - 12.2024
Office Manager
Bowie State University
01.2023 - 11.2023
Assistant Teacher
Bowie State University
02.2021 - 12.2023
Crew Member
AMC
03.2020 - 08.2020
Digital Artist
Tiombe Johnson, House of Achante
08.2019 - 05.2021
Crew Member
Wendy's
08.2018 - 01.2020
Administrative Assistant
Dr. Curtis Johnson Jr. MD
06.2015 - 07.2017
Teachers Assistant
Calverton Elementary
03.2014 - 07.2015
Bachelors - Advertising Design Concentration
Bowie State University
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