729 Rock Creek Ct

Virginia Beach, VA 23462

(757) 419-7577
n.n.walden@spartans.nsu.edu
September 18, 2015
Virginia Beach Public Schools
PO Box 6038
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Dear Virginia Beach Public Schools:
Please consider me an applicant for the Elementary Teacher position at Diamond Springs
Elementary School that I found on vbschools.com. For the past five years I have been a teacher
assistant. I am eager for an opportunity to expand my opportunities as a professional.
Highly skilled in implementing creative teaching ideas
Excellent in making a lesson interactive and interesting
Good communication skills and ability to communicate well with parents
Along with my skills I will bring a creative, positive energy to the school, as well as the desire to
work with others to achieve a common goal. Furthermore, a major strength I will bring is my
interdisciplinary knowledge of education and mathematics. I will be able to use this knowledge
and integrate it with new information as well making the learning experience fun and applicable
for the children. Lastly, in my previous positions I have demonstrated excellent time
management, prioritization, compassion for what I do and multi-tasking which have played a
major role in my advancement at this point.
Please refer to the enclosed resume for additional experience and activities that will give you a
clearer indication for this position. I would welcome the opportunity to interview with your
selection team and look forward to hearing from you in the near future. Thank you for your time
and consideration.
Sincerely,

Navia Walden

Navia N. Walden
(757) 419-7577
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n.n.walden@spartans.nsu.edu
College address: 700 Park Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23504
Permanent address: 729 Rock Creek Ct Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Objective

To obtain a teaching position in an organization where my experience can be of

help in motivating the development of children as well as guiding them to a
positive learning environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science
Norfolk State University 2015
Majors(s): Interdisciplinary Studies
Concentration(s): Education/Mathematics
GPA: 3.0

Experience

Ascension Episcopal Day School

September 2013 to present
Teacher Assistant
Assist in managing a class of 14 (toddlers) or 8 (infants)
Assisting Lead Teacher in carrying out daily duties
Providing students with a fun, safe, and creative learning environment
Helping to stimulate growth in language, social, and motor skills
All About Children Learning Center
April 2011-September 2013
Teacher Assistant
Assisting with managing a class of 17 students (toddler and school age)
Assisting with new teaching methods to make the lesson interesting for the
students. Also implementing these techniques in teaching different lessons
in a creative way
Assist Lead Teacher in carrying out daily duties
Assisting children with activities assigned and also motivating childs
development and his focus towards learning
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

February 2013 to present

Interdisciplinary Studies Student Association

Vice President

August 2012-2013

Sister Circle Organization Community Chair

August 2011-2012

Honors

Norfolk State University Deans List

Golden Key National Honor Society

References

Available upon request