RhaKiya White

2698 Ellington Airline Road

Dearing, GA 30808
(706) 466-0177
rhakiyawhite@gmail.com

April 14, 2014

To Whom It May Concern:

I am delighted to present my resume to you for consideration as an elementary school
teacher within your district. As a 2011 graduate of Augusta State University, I have
student teaching experience in kindergarten, first grade, third grade, and fifth grade. I
have also had the great pleasure of educating Head Start students for one school year.
Furthermore, I have since had the honor to teach 5th grade Reading/ELA and Social
Studies, and also 3rd grade Science and Social Studies.
As my resume explains, my teaching experiences have been geared towards the
empowerment of my students. I have a very strong passion for educating young minds
and helping them to bloom into well-rounded, responsible, and thriving individuals.
Throughout my experiences, I have had the pleasure to teach students from diverse
backgrounds, including children with disabilities, students that perform below grade
level, and students who are considered gifted. As a result, I have successful practices in
designing creative and rigorous lessons, which accommodates multiple intelligences,
brings in hands-on activities, and keeps students engaged and focused.
My greatest strength includes inspiring and motivating students to believe that learning
can actually be fun! I actively engage their eager minds by incorporating a variety of
manipulatives, fun activities, and cooperative learning projects. Furthermore, I tailor
lesson plans to meet students diverse interests and abilities, as well as demonstrate direct
connections between the classroom and the real world. I will be more than willing to hold
parent teacher conferences on a regular basis to promote participation in the educational
process, reinforce education in the home, and boost students self-confidence and selfesteem.
As an alumnus of Thomson High School, it has always been an aspiration to return to the
county of which I am from. It would be a dream come true to bring my love of teaching
to the students of the community that made me who I am today. I look forward with great
anticipation to discussing with you the many ways in which I can make a significant
contribution to your educational program. Thank you in advance for your time and
consideration.
Sincerely,

RhaKiya White
2698 Ellington Airline Road
Dearing, GA 30808
(706) 466-0177
rhakiyawhite@gmail.com

RhaKiya S. White
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a position as an elementary school teacher that will utilize my strong dedication
to childrens development and to their educational needs.
EDUCATION:
Augusta State University
Augusta, GA
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education
May 2011
GPA: 3.28
Passed GACE examination in the following areas: Early Childhood Education
Test I and Test II.
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
Masters of Education in Instructional Technology
August 2013RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Warren County Board of Education
August 2013-Present
rd
3 grade Science and Social Studies
Implemented multiple curricula including Science, Social Studies, and literacy,
incorporating Georgia Performance Standards and the Common Core Standards
into lesson planning
Differentiated instruction to meet all student needs
Evaluate student progress and support recommendations for further student
Development
Richmond County Board of Education
August 2012-May 2013
5th grade Reading/ELA and Social Studies
Differentiated instruction to ensure that students with differing ability levels
succeeded
Administered successful proactive classroom management plan that demonstrated
effective behavior management with 30 diverse students
Developed strong relationships and communication with parents from varied
backgrounds through e-mail, face-to-face contact, and phone communication
McDuffie County Head Start Thomson, GA
August 2011- May 2012
Teacher (3 year-old class)
Planned numerous age-appropriate, hands-on activities with different weekly
themes
Increased engagement, communication, and inclusion of parents and families to
support childrens school readiness

RhaKiya White
2698 Ellington Airline Road
Dearing, GA 30808
(706) 466-0177
rhakiyawhite@gmail.com

Thomson Elementary School

Thomson, GA
rd
Teacher Apprentice, 3 Grade (Mrs. Hunter and Mrs. Purvis) August 2010- May 2011
Used numerous hands-on activities in the geometry unit that significantly
increased test scores
Incorporated the use of technology to make math and language arts more
engaging for students
Participated in during and after school functions to ensure that students were
highly motivated
Planned and taught creative and student-centered lessons to monitor teachers
impact on student learning
Warren Road Elementary School
Augusta, GA
Lab Assignment, Kindergarten (Mrs. Steffer)
October 2010-November 2010
Assisted beginning learners in becoming familiar with the alphabet and its
different sounds
Incorporated picture books with math and social studies lessons in order to relate
everyday experiences with the Georgia Performance Standards
Lab Assignment, 3rd Grade (Ms. B. Bray)
Presented ten Junior Achievement lessons to students that allowed them to
participate in hands-on activities that taught the importance of business and
education
Successfully prepared and taught phonics lessons to a below-level reader that
significantly improved her reading
Camp Horizons
Appling, GA
Lab Assignment, Summer Camp for ages 5-13
June 2010-July 2010
Assisted over sixty children in daily recreational activities
Assisted and monitored Autistic childrens interactions with the norm

Sue Reynolds Elementary School

Augusta, GA
Lab Assignment, 5th Grade (Ms. Ellison)
March 2010-April 2010
Planned and executed hands-on science lessons that kept students actively
engaged in the study of landforms
Spiced up mundane spelling practices to aid students in remembering words
Assisted students in preparation for the CRCT
Planned and taught a social studies unit on the 1920s The Twenty-First Century
that enlightened students on interesting facts about their pasts

RhaKiya White
2698 Ellington Airline Road
Dearing, GA 30808
(706) 466-0177
rhakiyawhite@gmail.com

J.A. Maxwell Elementary School

Thomson, GA
Lab Assignment, 1st Grade (Mrs. Hawkins classroom)
October 2009 -November 2009
Planned and presented differentiated, engaging, and student-centered lessons for
pupils of differing intelligences
Planned and effectively executed individualized math lessons for a below-level
student to monitor impact on student learning
Worked in a classroom with 80% minority base population
SKILLS
Able to inspire , comfort, and build self-esteem
Able to institute, and enforce (by reinforcement) discipline and order
Cultural sensitivity
Superior communication skills with student, parent, and staff
Flexible and creative
Able to handle difficult students with firmness and care
Knowledge of standard emergency procedures
Able to remain flexible so that every childs learning styles and abilities are
addressed
REFERENCES
Available upon request