Darien Mikell
Charlotte
Summary
Professional educator with proven track record of fostering academic success and inspiring love for learning. Adept at developing personalized lesson plans, utilizing effective teaching methods, and leveraging strong communication skills to engage students. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and consistently achieving measurable results in diverse educational settings. Reliable and focused on continuous improvement and support for both students and colleagues.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Math Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
03.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of mathematical concepts.
- Utilized formative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects integrating math with other subjects.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students.
- Provided individualized support for students, addressing diverse learning needs and styles in mathematics.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with best practices in elementary education.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress, fostering partnerships that support academic success.
- Established a safe and inclusive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules consistently and fairly.
Certified Guest Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Delivered engaging instruction to diverse student groups, adapting materials to meet varied learning needs.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to develop lesson plans that align with curriculum standards.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments, providing feedback to enhance academic achievement.
- Supported educational initiatives by participating in professional development and training sessions.
- Assessed student progress regularly, adjusting lesson plans accordingly to maximize understanding and retention of material.
- Enhanced students'' reading comprehension skills by incorporating diverse literature selections in lessons.
- Worked with individuals, small groups or entire class to teach content.
- Established strong relationships with parents and caregivers by maintaining open lines of communication about their child''s progress throughout the school year.
Team Member
Boys and Girls Club of Greensboro
04.2020 - 12.2021
- Built and maintained relationships with club parents and community partners.
- Engaged, supervised student club members at all times.
- Created and implemented lesson plays to align to the Boys and Girls Club curriculum.
- Collaborated with club staff to create and facilitate activities for club members.
- Assisted in training new team members on operational procedures and service standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to meet health and safety standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC12-2021
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative learning
- Teaching techniques
- Logical reasoning
- Instructional strategies
- Peer tutoring
- Individualized learning
- Real-world applications
- Group instruction
- Data interpretation
- Formative assessment
- Project-based learning
Timeline
Elementary Math Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
03.2023 - Current
Certified Guest Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
03.2022 - 06.2023
Team Member
Boys and Girls Club of Greensboro
04.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
North Carolina A&T State University
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