Niesha John-Baptiste

1 Sunglow drive Ewing NJ 08638 (609) 851-4299 Johnbaptisn@rider.edu

OBJECTIVE

To teach in grades sixth through twelve with an interest in supervising

after-school activities and programming.

EDUCATION

Rider University, Lawrenceville, New Jersey

May 2015
Bachelor Degree: Secondary Education/English Literature/History
GPA: 3.5
*Certification pending in Secondary Education and English/History

Mercer County Community College

May 2013
Associate of Arts
GPA: 3.4

HONORS

2010-Present Deans List

TEACHING

Grace A. Dunn School, Trenton, NJ

EXPERIENCE

Student Teaching
2015

January 2015-May

Mediate Co-op teacher responsibilities. Observe and create appropriate

lesson plans to meet the childrens needs. Expected to take teacher role
and work with cooperating teacher to gain professional experience.

Hopewell Valley Central High School, Hopewell, NJ

Field Observations

Spring 2014

Observe and mediate ELA teacher. Shadow Co-op teacher and contribute
to daily lessons. Share personal experiences and gain new ideas and
perspectives through different teaching methods.

Community Middle School, West Windsor, NJ

Field Observations

Fall 2014

Work alongside with Co-op teacher. Build professional experience,

working with eighth grade English Language Arts students. Contribute to
daily lessons and share personal experiences with students.

The Learning Experience, Lawrenceville, NJ

Infant Teacher, Preschool Teacher

January 2010-October 2012

Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects. Set and
communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and
personal responsibility. Encouraged students to persevere with challenging
tasks. Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents upto-date on childrens academic performance.

The Goddard School, Ewing, NJ

Toddler Teacher

November 2012-May 2013

Communicate effectively with toddlers, parents, and staff. Provide quality

nurturing care to toddlers enrolled in the program. Demonstrate skills to
properly address developmental needs of toddlers.

WORKING

Kids Towne USA, Hamilton, NJ

EXPERIENCE

Manager
Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of
progress. Created lesson plans, conducted activities, oversee day child care
and tutor sessions after school for children between the ages six and
eighteen.

Ewing Library Branch, Ewing, NJ

Volunteer Tutor
Ages 6-18

June 2012-Present

Nanny
Babysitter

October 2009-Present

Ages 1-16

Big Sister, Little Sister

Volunteer Big Sister

November 2013-Present

Help shape a childs future for the better by empowering him or her to
achieve.

Chilis Restaurant & Bar, Princeton, NJ

Server, Hostess

August 2014- Present

Ensure that patrons have an enjoyable dining experience by providing

quality customer service. Work in the front of the business taking orders,
serving food and drinks, and removing dinnerware from the table in a
timely manner.

SKILLS

Smart Board, E-Portfolio, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and

WordPerfect

INTERSTS

Sign language, Dance, Cheerleading, Swimming, Softball and Volleyball

WILLING TO RELOCATE ABD TRAVEL