Najaida Yizar
Hampton,VA
Summary
Seasoned educator with expertise in classroom management and lesson plan implementation honed at Friendship Public Charter School. Adept in behavior modeling and facilitation, holding an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Special Education. Proven track record in enhancing student engagement and discipline across varied educational settings.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Hampton City School District
Hampton VA
01.2026 - Current
- Supported classroom activities by assisting teachers with lesson preparation and instructional materials.
- Facilitated student engagement through interactive learning sessions tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Implemented behavioral management strategies, promoting positive classroom environments for effective learning.
- Collaborated with educators to adapt instructional content for students with special needs, ensuring inclusivity.
- Supported diverse student needs through individualized instruction and accommodations.
- Fostered a positive learning environment through effective behavior management strategies.
- Led small group sessions to reinforce learning objectives and improve student comprehension.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
- Coordinated with other instructional assistants to ensure consistent implementation of classroom procedures and expectations across all subjects.
- Fostered positive learning environment, implementing effective classroom management strategies.
- Assisted teachers in managing classroom behavior and fostering positive learning environments.
Lead Pre-K Teacher
La Petite Academy Inc.
Hampton, VA
05.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting social and emotional development.
- Mentored junior teachers, providing guidance on best practices in early childhood education.
- Collaborated with parents to enhance student learning experiences and address individual needs.
- Organized extracurricular activities for students, promoting social-emotional growth and fostering a sense of community within the school.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Evaluated student progress through ongoing assessments, providing timely feedback and adjusting instruction as needed to ensure mastery of skills.
Substitute Teacher
ESS (Employee self-service)
01.2023 - Current
- Managed classroom environment, helping students learn in absence of regular teachers.
- Maintained discipline and classroom control, fostering safe and positive learning environment.
- Provided classroom teacher with written feedback on results of lessons and student behavior issues.
- Followed existing lesson plans to provide consistent instruction to assigned students.
- Maintained accurate records including attendance reports, grades, behavior logs.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators and staff to provide quality education for students.
Child Care Counselor
Jewish Board for Family Services (Residential Treatment Facility)
Hawthorne, US
01.2013 - Current
- Responsible for day to day care of the residents and helping them maintain personal hygiene, social guidance, leisure time and food planning and preparation
- Accompany residents on trips and outings and supervise activities
- Drive residents to medical, social or other necessary appointments
- Perform appropriate therapeutic holds when the resident is out of control
- Worked one on one with residents displaying significant stress.
Teacher Aid/ Student Support
Hawthorne Cedar Knolls School
Hawthorn NY, US
09.2011 - Current
- Carry out disciplinary actions and directives from school administration in detention settings
- Motivating and supporting the children in their struggles through different activities
- Assisted teachers with difficult students, and created disciplinary plans as needed
- Supervised and monitored the student’s behaviors in their classroom
- Maintain a safe classroom standard that is conducive to learning
- Instruct students in the absences of their teachers.
Paraprofessional
Friendship Public Charter School
Washington D.C, US
11.2017 - 08.2022
- Serve as a guide in instructing students on proper classroom behavior
- Help teachers keep records for grading and attendance
- Get materials and equipment ready to help teachers prepare for class
- Reinforce lessons by reviewing material one-on-one and in small groups with students
- Supervise students during lunch or recess, as well as in between classes or on field trips
- Assist students who need additional help learning a specific concept.
- Supported classroom instruction by assisting teachers with lesson preparation and material organization.
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance student engagement and comprehension of subjects.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess student progress and adapt instructional strategies accordingly.
- Coordinated communication between educators, parents, and administration regarding student performance and behavior.
- Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, respectfulness, and an unwavering commitment to education excellence.
- Ensured the safety of all students by adhering strictly to school policies regarding proper supervision during class times as well as extracurricular activities.
Substitute Teacher/ Long-term sub
Norfolk Juvenile Detention Center/ Norfolk Public Schools
US
09.2005 - 11.2009
- Supervised and monitored the student’s behaviors in the classroom and throughout the building
- Implemented disciplinary action and directives from school administration
- Instruct students in the absences of their teachers; maintain a safe and conducive classroom standard
- Provided curriculum to students that were having academic difficulty
- Worked primarily in a juvenile detention center with pre-dispositional and post-dispositional youth in a secure environment.
Education
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Early Childhood Education
Trinity Washington University
Washington DC01-2023
Skills
- Supervised and monitored the student’s behaviors in the classroom and throughout the building
- EST Parapro exam
- Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Behavior Modeling
- Records Management
- Discussion Facilitation
- Classroom Management
- Multi-Subject Instruction
- Helping students with special needs
- Student assessment
- Collaborative teamwork
- Literacy development
- Teaching strategies
Certification
Para Professional
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Hampton City School District
01.2026 - Current
Lead Pre-K Teacher
La Petite Academy Inc.
05.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher
ESS (Employee self-service)
01.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Friendship Public Charter School
11.2017 - 08.2022
Child Care Counselor
Jewish Board for Family Services (Residential Treatment Facility)
01.2013 - Current
Teacher Aid/ Student Support
Hawthorne Cedar Knolls School
09.2011 - Current
Substitute Teacher/ Long-term sub
Norfolk Juvenile Detention Center/ Norfolk Public Schools
09.2005 - 11.2009
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Early Childhood Education
Trinity Washington University