Nya Powell
Woodbirdge
Summary
Motivated performer with excellent research, technical and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. Highly-motivated with the desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
Woodbirdge
10.2025 - Current
- Followed lesson plans and instructions to maintain continuity in a classroom.
- Supervised students and maintained a safe, respectful learning environment.
- Communicated clearly with teachers, staff, and students.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate individual learning styles and needs.
Desk Administrator
The Center for Speech and Swallowing
Richmond
03.2023 - 07.2025
- Respond to direct inquiries for all patients and any questions regarding plan of care
- Schedule meetings, appointments, and conference calls for all therapists
- Maintain and track office inventory
- Update and maintain accurate records and files for all patients
- Help with processing invoices, submitting insurance claims, purchase orders, and budget tracking.
Lead Waitress
Capital Ale House
Richmond
07.2021 - 07.2025
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
- Implemented a new POS system and trained staff members on use.
- Addressed concerns quickly to improve customer experience and escalated issues to management for resolution when necessary.
- Dealt with customer issues for servers, consistently upholding professionalism and calmness to maintain customer satisfaction.
Musical Education Intern
City Singers Youth Choir
Richmond
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build an inclusive learning environment.
- Conquered challenges of working with a highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Participated in workshops, training and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Conveyed and utilized strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish positive rapport with students, parents and fellow educators.
- Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Concentration in Vocal Performance
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VAMaster of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Emerson College
Boston, Massachusetts, MASkills
- Artistic Technique Demonstration
- Course Materials Preparation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Point of Sale (POS) System Operations
- Relationship Building
- Conflict and Complaint Resolution
- Student assessment
Awards Certificates
- Basic Life Support Certification, current
- Placed 2nd in the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), 2021
- Placed 3rd in the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), 2019
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
10.2025 - Current
Desk Administrator
The Center for Speech and Swallowing
03.2023 - 07.2025
Lead Waitress
Capital Ale House
07.2021 - 07.2025
Musical Education Intern
City Singers Youth Choir
08.2020 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Music - Concentration in Vocal Performance
Virginia Commonwealth University
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Emerson College