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Nakya Dawkins

Baltimore

Summary

Enthusiastic teacher's aide with a strong background in supporting diverse learning needs. Recognized for building positive relationships and implementing effective strategies that improve student comprehension and participation.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teachers Aide

Old Mother Hubbard Child Care Center
Baltimore, MD
04.2026 - Current
  • Assisted lead teachers with daily classroom operations and student engagement
  • Supported individualized learning activities to improve comprehension and participation
  • Fostered positive relationships with students in a nurturing classroom environment
  • Helped maintain structured and organized learning spaces
  • Assisted with diapering, toileting, and daily hygiene routines while maintaining health and safety standards.

Therapeutic Aide

RCM Technologies
Baltimore, MD
01.2025 - 01.2026
  • Educated patients on coping strategies and techniques for managing stress and anxiety.
  • Promoted overall wellness by addressing not only physical but also emotional aspects of patients'' lives during therapy sessions.
  • maintained keeping the child on task with daily activities. used positive reinforcement to help them cope and stay focus.

Teacher’s Aide

The Celebree School
Cockeysville, MD
06.2024 - 02.2025
  • Assisted lead teachers with daily classroom operations and student engagement
  • Supported individualized learning activities to improve comprehension and participation
  • Fostered positive relationships with students in a nurturing classroom environment
  • Helped maintain structured and organized learning spaces

Full Term Substitute

Baltimore City Public School System
Baltimore, MD
11.2022 - 10.2024

• Maintained discipline and classroom control, fostering safe and positive learning environment.

• Implemented approved lesson plans to promote integrity of academics.

• Worked with special education teachers to address the needs of special education students.

• Managed classroom environment, helping students learn in absence of regular teachers.

• Facilitated small group instruction to provide individualized attention and support comprehension.

• Maintained confidentiality of privileged information by respecting personal privacy.

• Collaborated with administrators and families to prioritize student success in and out of classroom.

• Analyzed academic data to identify student issues and find solutions.

• Educated students by promoting utilization of academic resources.

  • Fostered a nurturing classroom environment, enhancing student engagement and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration.

Behavior Technician

STEPS
Towson, MD
02.2024 - 09.2024
  • Provided 1:1 ABA therapy to support student behavioral and developmental goals
  • Implemented individualized treatment plans developed by BCBAs
  • Collected and documented student progress and behavioral data
  • Supported families with behavior plan implementation strategies
  • Maintained safe, positive, and structured learning environments
  • Participated in team meetings and professional trainings

Teacher's Assistant

Arrow Child & Family Ministries
Belcamp, MD
12.2023 - 04.2024
  • Supported students with individualized educational and behavioral needs
  • Assisted with classroom instruction, daily activities, and student supervision
  • Maintained behavioral and attendance documentation and progress records
  • Encouraged student independence through individualized support strategies
  • Participated in treatment team communication and positive school culture initiatives
  • Assisted students during community-based instructional activities and transportation

Teachers Assistant

Supplemental Health Care
Baltimore, MD
07.2023 - 09.2023
  • Developed engaging activities to promote social skills and communication.
  • Analyzed data from sessions to refine therapeutic approaches effectively.
  • Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
  • Managed crisis situations with professionalism, ensuring the safety of all individuals involved while adhering to established protocols.
  • Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.

Daycare Assistant

Little Mary’s
Baltimore
04.2018 - 04.2021
  • Supported daily operations through supervision of children's activities and playtime.
  • Facilitated educational and recreational programs enhancing child development and social skills.
  • Maintained a safe, clean, and organized environment for children to learn and play.
  • Coordinated special events to engage families and promote community involvement in daycare activities.
  • Assisted in maintaining a safe and healthy environment, ensuring cleanliness and proper supervision of children.
  • Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
  • Provided support during naptime routines, ensuring a peaceful environment for restful sleep.

Education

45 HR Methods And Materials -

Home-based Learning
Baltimore, MD
05.2026

Associate of Applied Science - Baking And Pastry

Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD
06.2024

45 HR Infants And Toddlers -

Home-based Learning
Baltimore, MD
05.2025

Skills

  • CPR and first aid
  • Computer skills
  • Excel
  • Classroom management
  • Helping students with special needs
  • Early childhood education
  • Collaborative and Team-oriented
  • Administrative and clerical support
  • Effective communication
  • Instructional support
  • Complex Problem-solving

Certification

  • 90 hours lead teacher [May 2026]
  • Basic health and safety
  • ADA

Timeline

Teachers Aide

Old Mother Hubbard Child Care Center
04.2026 - Current

Therapeutic Aide

RCM Technologies
01.2025 - 01.2026

Teacher’s Aide

The Celebree School
06.2024 - 02.2025

Behavior Technician

STEPS
02.2024 - 09.2024

Teacher's Assistant

Arrow Child & Family Ministries
12.2023 - 04.2024

Teachers Assistant

Supplemental Health Care
07.2023 - 09.2023

Full Term Substitute

Baltimore City Public School System
11.2022 - 10.2024

Daycare Assistant

Little Mary’s
04.2018 - 04.2021

45 HR Methods And Materials -

Home-based Learning

Associate of Applied Science - Baking And Pastry

Anne Arundel Community College

45 HR Infants And Toddlers -

Home-based Learning
Nakya Dawkins