Da Quisha Whitaker

Omaha, Nebraska 68131

Email: daquisha.whitaker@gmail.com
OR
whitakerdm@lopers.unk.edu
Profile
To obtain a teaching position that will enable me to use my strong organizational and leadership skills, educational background,
and ability to work well with people in order to bring success to a school district.

Education
Creighton University Omaha, Nebraska
Bachelors of Arts in English Concentration in Creative Writing (2010)
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Transitional Teaching Certification, Secondary English 7-12 (2016)
Master of Arts in Education Concentration in Curriculum and Instruction (2016)
Employment Experience
Youth Program Coordinator The Hope Center for Kids, Omaha, Nebraska (08/14-8/16)
*Provide after-school programming for youth ages 13-19; create curriculum for bible studies and small groups;
supervise part-time staff to implement program curriculum and supervise youth; maintain budget for program; create
incentives and modified programming for participants; coordinate field trips and college visits for youth; liaison
between school and student/family in assisting youth with academic achievement; provide assistance to the grant
team as a member; writing and editing grants; providing quarterly reports for grants
Family Advocate Childrens Square, U.S.A., Omaha, Nebraska

(07/13-08/2014)

*Provided constant physical supervision between biological parents and their children at all times; redirected, role
modeled and provided problem solving techniques to enhance parenting skills with children; assisted child welfare
team in implementing designated aspects of youths treatment plan; provided case management, written
documentation and verbal feedback during team meetings
Truancy Specialist (YAN) Urban League of Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska

(07/12-08/2014)

*Provided resources for high school students in a high school setting to insure that they were attending school every
day all day; distributed incentives and motivation to promote great academics and responsible and appropriate
behavior with peers and staff; developed students with social and behavior skills through counseling
Assistant Family Teacher - Boys Town, Nebraska

(01/11- 06/12)

*Provided direct care for at-risk youth in a safe and caring family style living environment; guided and taught youth
on appropriate skills and behaviors and provided youth with moral, spiritual and educational development needed
for future success; provided appropriate case management and documentation in order to aid treatment teams with
making the best placement, medical and judicial decisions
Certifications
Grant Writing
Program Evaluation Capacity Building

December 2015
March 2016

Volunteer Services
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.-Service projects and program lead and member
Tutor-Spirit of Faith Church, Omaha, Nebraska
Youth Ministry Assistant-Spirit of Faith Church, Omaha, Nebraska
Young Life Ministries Board
Administrative Council of Spirit of Faith Church-Vice President

(8/09-Present)
(10/13-05/2015)
(10/13-Present)
(01/15- Present)
(11/14-Present)

Additional Skills
First Aid/CPR
Microsoft Office 2007, 2010
Infinite Campus
KidTrax Solution
Edmodo
Sceen-o-matics
Google Drive
Prezi
Khan Academy
Voice Thread
Zondle
Blubbr
Weeble
SpiderScribe-Mind Mapping
ToonDoo
Infographics

Achiever*Input*Individualization*Futuristic*Discipline