Jaisha Grayson
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Teacher
Digital Harbor High School
08.2023 - Current
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase over 70 students' comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering two required course topics.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
Writing Center Tutor
WCOnline Tutor
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Working with peers through an online database on writing and presentational assignments.
- Attended professional training for tutoring certifications.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
Research Assistantship
Winston Salem State University
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Conducted field and academic research.
- Compiled data into reports and disseminated to supervisor for review.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Prepared writing samples to be implemented into a grant proposal.
Education
Teaching Certificate -
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland03.2025
Bachelor's Degree - English
Winston Salem State University
Winston Salem, North Carolina12.2022
HS Diploma -
Western Guilford Highschool
Greensboro, North Carolina05.2018
Skills
- Academic advisement
- Substitute teaching
- Lecturing
- Testing administration
- Critical thinking
- Grammar instruction
- Individualized learning plans
- Project-based learning
- Curriculum implementation
- Technology integration
- Learning management systems
- Creative writing
- Cross-cultural communication
Accomplishments
- Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- ESL Literacy - Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for classroom, reversing scores on English tests from 55% average to 87% average.
Awards And Interests
- AP Scholar - Western Guilford Highschool
- Member of the NAACP - Xavier University of Louisiana
- Boys & Girls' Club Tutor - Winston Salem State University
- Civility Council Volunteer - Winston Salem State University
- Lettie Pate Whitehead Grant Recipient - Winston Salem State University
- Dean's List 2019-2020 Academic Year - Winston Salem State University
- Theta Mu Honor Society - Winston Salem State University
- Sigma Tau Delta - Winston Salem State University
Certification
- Licensed Maryland Teacher - [2024-Current]
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
English Teacher
Digital Harbor High School
08.2023 - Current
Research Assistantship
Winston Salem State University
09.2020 - 12.2020
Writing Center Tutor
WCOnline Tutor
08.2020 - 12.2022
Teaching Certificate -
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor's Degree - English
Winston Salem State University
HS Diploma -
Western Guilford Highschool
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