ADAYLA LIGGETT
Grand Haven, MI ∙ (616) 201-6566 ∙ [email protected]
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a teacher in an early childhood/elementary school setting where I am able to use my high levels of energy,
patience, passion, organization, and planning skills that I have gained from past and present experiences to build relationships and
make a lasting impact on any class of students.
EDUCATION
Hope College, Holland, MI Graduation Date: May 5th 2024
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Early Childhood Education
Michigan Standard Teaching Certificate with endorsements to teach Elementary K-5 all subjects and Early Childhood
PK-General and Special Education (ZS)
Cumulative GPA: 3.7/4.0
Honors: Dean’s List 7/8 Semesters
CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher - Preschool, Zeeland Early Childhood Center ⠂ Zeeland, MI March 2024 - May 2024
⠂ Managed and taught all subjects for a classroom of 23 preschool students
⠂ Participated in staff meetings, open houses, professional development, PBIS meetings, and parent communication
⠂ Created and led whole and small group instruction consisting of social-emotional learning, math, letter recognition, and more
Student Teacher - Kindergarten, Innocademy ⠂ Allegan, MI January 2024 - March 2024
⠂Introduced effective classroom management techniques, crafted daily routines, and established standards for student conduct
and engagement.
⠂Used technology to analyze student data and created plans of instruction aimed at fostering heightened levels of academic
achievement.
⠂Taught at least four lessons to be observed by a supervising teacher, met and exceeded expectations in multiple categories, and
implemented feedback into future planning.
Teacher Assistant- Kindergarten, Quincy Elementary ⠂ Zeeland, MI August 2023 - December 2023
⠂ Developed, delivered, and actively participated in whole-group lesson plans encompassing social studies, mathematics, and
science disciplines."
⠂ Directed weekly small-group intervention sessions enriched with literacy-focused activities.
⠂ Facilitated the end-of-day routine while actively integrating and refining new classroom management strategies for enhanced
efficiency and student engagement.
Teacher Assistant- Kindergarten, Alward Elementary ⠂ Hudsonville, MI August 2023 - December 2023
⠂Developed and executed a comprehensive behavior intervention plan tailored to meet the unique needs of a student with
special requirements.
⠂ Collected and analyzed student data through assessment
⠂Navigated the Common Core curriculum framework to design and implement whole-group lesson plans that align with its
standards and objectives."
Teacher Assistant- Preschool, Outdoor Discovery Center Seedlings ⠂ Holland, MI September 2022 - May 2022
⠂Acquired new teaching strategies and broadened my instructional techniques through an immersive experience in outdoor
discovery-based education.
⠂Facilitated purposeful and enriching play experiences, both indoors and outdoors, to promote holistic development and foster a
love for learning.
⠂Cultivated a nurturing environment using Love and Logic language and adapted to novel classroom procedures."
Adayla Liggett, 2
Teacher Assistant- Second-grade Classroom, Watts Elementary School ⠂ Los Angeles, California May 2022
⠂Emersed myself in a new, different environment across the country and gained skills for effective teaching in
urban school settings.
⠂Gained valuable insight and experience in a diverse classroom through collaborative experiences with students
of all backgrounds, fostering a rich learning environment that promoted cultural exchange and mutual understanding.
⠂Created and planned a unit titled “Third Graders in Training” including lessons on responsibility, safety, respect, and more.
Teacher Assistant- 4th Grade, Holland Heights ⠂ Holland, MI February 2022 - April 2022
⠂ Led reading activities and facilitated discussion based on non-fictional text in small groups collecting formative
assessment data.
⠂Further connected and related to the students by joining them for recess, familiarizing the students with a variety of
sports, and celebrating effective teamwork.
⠂Gained experience and comfortability with an older group of students and what the curriculum expects from this age
group compared to other curriculums I have used for younger grades.
Teacher Assistant- Preschool, First Presbyterian Preschool ⠂ Holland, MI February 2022 - April 2022
⠂Interacted with parents often, whether it was working with a parent volunteer, having a conversation at drop off, or
conversing with parents at the Easter celebration.
⠂Practiced intentional observation and recordkeeping in addition to using assessment tools to evaluate development
through play.
⠂Saw the classroom from a “developmental psychology” point of view rather than the “teacher's” point of view to
uncover a wealth of knowledge about the development of children from a different perspective - the brain.
Teacher Assistant- Kindergarten, Hudsonville Elementary South Side ⠂ Hudsonville, MI September 2021- December 2021
⠂Analyzed and interpreted student assessment and data to create driven instruction and aid in dividing students
into small groups accordingly.
⠂Actively aided and assisted cooperating teacher by setting up materials, leading math rotation stations, student
supervision, and engaging students in interactive read-alouds.
⠂Fostered a welcoming, family-like environment by encouraging students to share good news and celebrate each
other at the end of each day.
Teacher Assistant- 1st Grade, Holland Heights ⠂ Holland, MI February 2020 - May 2021
⠂Utilized teaching strategies such as creating incentives and reward systems to effectively support a student
who has special needs while guiding him in one-on-one facilitated instruction.
⠂Practiced classroom management and engagement strategies while leading whole group instruction.
⠂Gained experience with a variety of disabilities and the accommodations, modifications, and technologies
that are used to support and benefit students
Tutor, Children’s After School Achievement Tutoring Program (CASA) ⠂ Holland, MI September 2020-December 2020
⠂Used technology to communicate with parents and navigated online lesson planning as well as facilitating.
⠂Formally assessed and analyzed student data to better the students’ understanding of math and
reading concepts during a one-on-one Zoom tutoring session.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Nanny, multiple families 2015 - Present
⠂ Established nurturing, safe, and entertaining environments to promote growth and development for children ranging
from infancy to age thirteen.
⠂ Completed general household cleaning and organizational tasks while effectively caring for and protecting the children.
Summer Day Care Room Leader, St. John’s Lutheran School ⠂ Grand Haven, MI May 2022 - August 2022
⠂Exposed students to the routines, expectations, and procedures of school by creating a daily schedule
that included morning meetings, center/free play time, at least one leading morning meeting, creating lesson plans and crafts
⠂ Provided a safe and engaging environment with educational field trips to local parks, libraries, forests, and beaches.
Adayla Liggett, 2
Junior Room Assistant Leader, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holland South Side ⠂ Holland, MI August 2021 - May 2022
⠂Sought out and created genuine, loving relationships with students of all different ages and backgrounds by supporting them and
making an effort to get to know each student.
⠂Confidently communicated with staff members via walkie-talkies, staff meetings, and meaningful conversations about how we can
better serve our students.
LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Sorority Member, Hope College ⠂ Holland, MI February 2021 - May 2024
⠂ Met and helped new people through volunteering at local organizations including Compassionate Heart and Boys & Girls Club
⠂ Actively participated in weekly whole-sorority business meetings and gained fellowship through the organization's weekly Bible
study.
Student Council Member, Western Michigan Christian ⠂ Norton Shores, MI August 2017 - June 2020
⠂Gained experience and comfortability in a leadership role while juggling both varsity soccer and three AP classes.
⠂ Effectively communicated with other student council members weekly to evaluate the success of the student body, control
finances, plan events, lead decoration committees, and prepare assemblies.
CERTIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
⠂RPM Early Childhood Recommended Practices Modules, FPG, Child Development Institute
⠂Trauma and Young Children: What Every Early Educator Needs to Know
⠂Trauma Informed Care in ECE: Key Strategies for Healing Behavioral Change
⠂Using Loose Parts to Create Cultural Sustainable Environments, Early Childhood Investigations Webinars
