SHAKIAH LEWIS
Grand Turk
Summary
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise. Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Upper Elementary Teacher
Ona Glinton Primary School
08.2019 - Current
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
Purchasing Assistant
The Palms Resort
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Managing all purchasing orders for both hotel and corporate office
- Updating and filing all day to day invoices from local and US venders.
- Verified receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered and resolved shipment order errors with suppliers.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Processed purchase orders and invoices in accordance with company procedures.
Student Office Attendant
University of Tampa PEACE Volunteer Center
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Primary responsibilities include answering questions, handing out forms to residents, handing out packages, completing necessary paperwork for front desk, checking out equipment at front desk, assisting with emergencies and acting as resource to residents and visitors of office.
- Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Performed wide-ranging administrative, financial and service-related functions.
- Streamlined office operations by effectively monitoring and addressing client correspondence and data communications.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Managed data and correspondence to secure information across complex landscapes of organizational departments.
- Trained and supervised employees on office policies and procedures.
Cashier
Graceway SMART
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
Grade 2 Classroom Teacher
BEST Institute
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Ensuring that all primary pupils attain to their potential through effective delivery of high quality programme of teaching and learning.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Some task included: teaching all areas of primary curriculum, taking responsibility for progress of class of primary-age pupils, organizing classroom and learning resources and creating displays to encourage positive learning environment, planning, preparing and presenting lessons that cater for needs of whole ability range within class, motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative presentation and maintaining discipline.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Elementary Education
University of Tampa
University Of Tampa05.2019
Associates Degree - Primary Education
Turks And Caicos Islands Community College
Providenciales, TCI05.2016
Diploma with Credit - High School
Marjorie Basden High School of South Caicos
South Caicos06.2014
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Oral communication
- Problem-solving skills
- Canva Designs
- Microsoft Office
- Staff Development
Accomplishments
- Marjorie Basden High School Valedictorian 2014
- Marjorie Basden High School Principal’s Award 2014
- Governor Cup Recipient 2015
- 13 Passes in CXC – 10 Distinctions 2013-2014
- First Place in the Caribbean Tourism Organization Colloquium Championship 2015 in New York City (Team Effort)
- Dance Leader for the New Testament Church of God (South Caicos 2012-2014, Grand Turk 2019)
- Current Junior Parliamentarian
- Top Preforming TCICC Associate Primary School Graduate 2016
- Gold Medal Teaching Award at The University of Tampa 2016
- Dean’s list at the University of Tampa Fall 2016 and Spring 2018
- VP of Marketing for the Caribbean Students Association
- Florida Caribbean Students Association District Four Director
- Alpha Kappa Delta Sociology Honors Society Member
- Leader of the Civil Servants Young Workers Group
- Director of Club Services and Event for the Rotaract Club of Grand Turk 2024-2025
- TCI National Youth Ambassador 2023-2025
- CARICOM Incoming Dean of the CARICOM Youth Ambassador programme 2024-2025
- CARICOM Dean of the CARICOM Youth Ambassador programme 2025-2026
Languages
English
Tel
1(649) 246-0535
Home
(649) 231-2336
Personal Information
Gender: Female
References
- Mrs. Jolanda Gardiner, Youth Leader & First Lady, New Testament Church of God, (649) 247-8632
- Mrs. Yvette Cox, District Commissioner, South Caicos and Salt Cay (649) 231-1535
- Mr. Temard Butterfield, Vice Principal, Ona Glinton Primary School, Grand Turk (649) 331-8093
- Bishop George W. Fulford, Bishop, New Testament Church of South Caicos, (649) 231-2402
- Mrs. Candice Malcom, Dean, Turks and Caicos Community College, (649) 331-0830
Hobbies and Interests
Softball, Swimming, Track and Field, Annual AIDS Debate for 4 years, Jr Minister of Tourism Speech Competition, The Enchanted Island- William Shakespeare, The White Racial Frame- Joe R. Feagin, Race and Racism- Tanya Maria Golash, Positive Psychology in the Elementary School Classroom- Patty O’ Grady
Volunteer Experience
- Usher/Greeter- New Testament Church of God South Caicos 2009-2014
- Sunday school Teacher- New Testament Church of God 2009-2013
- Fair Assistant- West Tampa Elementary 2016-2017
- Berry Picker-Feeding Tampa Bay 2017
- Site Leader for Tampa Bay Aquarium November 2017-2018
- Site Leader for Tampa Bay Museum November 2017 -2019
- Site Leader for Habitats for Humanity January 2018 -2019
Clubsorganizations
- Peer Educator Club
- Tourism and Tour guide Club
- Dance and Drama Club
- Speech and Debate Club
- Caribbean Students Association at the University of Tampa
- Black Students Union at the University of Tampa
- Hillary Clinton’s Hult Prize Executive Board
- PEACE Volunteer Center
- Advocates with a Purpose
- Florida Caribbean Students Association
- Alpha Kappa Delta (AKD)
Certification
- Licensed Educator - 2019-Current
- Licensed Florida Teacher's Certification in English, Math and ESL- 2018-Current
- Licensed First Aider - 2023-Current
Timeline
Upper Elementary Teacher
Ona Glinton Primary School
08.2019 - Current
Purchasing Assistant
The Palms Resort
05.2019 - 08.2019
Student Office Attendant
University of Tampa PEACE Volunteer Center
05.2018 - 06.2019
Cashier
Graceway SMART
07.2017 - 08.2017
Grade 2 Classroom Teacher
BEST Institute
01.2016 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Elementary Education
University of Tampa
Associates Degree - Primary Education
Turks And Caicos Islands Community College
Diploma with Credit - High School
Marjorie Basden High School of South Caicos
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