Sheika Ganthier

EDUCATION

CAPELLA UNIVERSITY, Minneapolis, MN

Master of Science in Education, Honors: Graduation with Distinction Specialization in Early Childhood Education.

KAPLAN UNIVERSITY, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Honors: Summa Cum Laude

Specialization in Child Development .

EXPERIENCE

MIAMI COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL, Miami, FL                                                                    August 2018 – Present

Early Childhood Coordinator

• Collaborate with teachers on planning and executing school events related to Early Childhood
• Organize informational meetings and professional development trainings for Early Childhood teachers
• Prepare presentations for parents of Early Childhood students
• Execute peer observations and provide essential feedback to teachers
• Support teachers with lesson planning, classroom environment, classroom management and student needs
• Collaborated with teachers on creating our Early Childhood philosophy statement and long-term learning goals

 

MIAMI COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL, Miami, FL                                                                                     August 2010 – Present

Lower School Teacher

• Create, adapt, and differentiate lessons according to students’ academic needs, including both individual and group work
• Collaborate with other teachers to develop, plan and implement a curriculum continuum that encompass hands-on exploration, and inquiry process skills that build directly on the student’s conceptual framework using the Understanding by Design model of instruction
• Develop and implement formative and summative assessments where timely feedback is meaningful for student growth and success
• Cultivate and develop supportive relationships with students, faculty, staff and families
• Engage in peer collaboration and instruction during staff development opportunities as well as peer observation of classroom strategies and assessment
• Foster student curiosity and critical thinking skills through engaging curriculum
• Meet with parents, students, guardians, administrators and counselors to address and resolve students’ individual needs
• Served as Lower School teaching mentor (2015-2017)
• Taught Upper School students in GATEWay France, Spain, Italy and Switzerland study abroad program

 

 

MIAMI COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL, Miami, FL                                                                           August 2009 – August 2010

Partner Teacher

• Collaborated with Lead Teacher and other specialist teachers to develop and implement interdisciplinary units of study
• Supported Lead Teacher in every aspect of providing personalized small group instruction
• Assisted Lead Teacher during parent/teacher conferences
• Attended meetings and trainings for staff development

 

 

 

 

ABC LEARNING CENTER, Miami, FL                                                                                           June 2009 – August 2009

Preschool Teacher (Seasonal Employment)

• Implemented curriculum through developmentally appropriate activities
• Collaborated with others to support student growth and development
• Communicated with parents to address student needs
• Organized schedules and off campus activities for students

 

 

 

 

MIAMI COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL, Miami, FL                                                                               August 2008 – June 2009

Substitute Teacher

• Implemented lesson instructions provided by teachers
• Supported and guided students with work and social/emotional needs
• Substituted for a vast range of courses including English, Math, Science, Art, Music, and Physical Education with grade levels ranging from Junior Kindergarten through 6^th grade

 

 

 

MIAMI COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL, Miami, FL                                                                               April 2007 – August 2010

Extended Day Staff (After-School Program)

• Assisted students with homework
• Monitored students’ play time and work time while awaiting parent pick-up
• Accompanied students to and from different areas around campus when necessary
• Coordinated engaging after school activities for student development

 

 

 

SALONS BY BLECK, Miami, FL                                                                                                         January 2002 – Present

Co-owner/Salon Manager

• Manage and operate full-service salon which consists of 12 employees
• Keep inventory of supplies
• Bookkeeping and payroll responsibilities
• Assist with customer service care
• Organize trainings and workshops for employees

 

 

RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• Peer Instructional Coach for Hybrid Learning (2020 – Present)
• Constellation Learning: Online Teaching (online 2020)
• Miami Country Day School Lower School Director Search Committee Member (onsite 2019)
• Understanding by Design training (onsite 2018)
• Presented: Lausanne Learning Institute Florida Lower School Culture of Learning Conference, Implementation of the 7 Habits in the classroom (Miami 2018)
• Literary/Math Review Committee (onsite 2018)
• Greg Tang math workshop (Miami 2017)
• Miami Country Day School Lower School Assistant Director Search Committee member (onsite 2015)
• National Association of Independent Schools People of Color Conference (Tampa 2015)
• National Association for the Education of Young Children Conference (Orlando 2015)
• The Creative Center for Childhood Research and Training (Tampa 2015)
• Co-Facilitator of the Lighthouse Committee: Implements the Seven Habits of Highly Effective Kids (onsite 2014 – Present)
• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Signature Training (Miami 2013)

 

 

SPECIAL INTERESTS AND SKILLS

• Fluent in Creole and French
• Learning Spanish
• Problem-Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Organization
• Flexibility
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Volunteering for child-centered charities such as: MIB Agents, Little Lighthouse Foundation, It’s My Birthday