Agenda Item
d. Approval of a Personnel Item from Executive Session
Summary: Presented by: Dr. Tekshia Ward-Smith, Administrator, Division of Human Resources.
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the following personnel recommendation for the position of Substitute, to the relative of the Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction.
Financial impact: There is no impact to the general budget as the position already exists in the general budget.
Contact: Dr. Tekshia Ward-Smith, Administrator, Division of Human Resources, 678.676.1200.
Status: Upon Board approval.
Nivea Japonica Bodison NJ
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Objective
Seeking an opportunity that allows me to grow socially, emotionally, and professionally.
Work and Volunteer Experience
Morrow Early Learning Center June 2022 – July 2022
Worked as an assistant and after school lead to plan STEM-based activities. Provided supplementary teaching to students in large
groups for the after-school program. Assisted teachers with infants and toddlers.
Tefani Boutique May 2021 – July 2021
Maintained front-of-house operations at the store. Excelled in customer service, problem-solving, and relationship building by
communicating effectively with co-workers and customers.
Tropical Smoothie Café July 2019 – September 2019
Work as a shift leader and cashier.
Georgia Tech – R.E.A.L. (Research, Experiment, Analyze, Learn) May 2018 – July 2018
Participated in a 5-week summer program conducting research with university researchers at the Georgia Tech University laboratories.
The program supports the study of STEM careers in postsecondary education.
Pokey’s BBQ LLC May 2018 – July 2018
Volunteered to work as customer service worker and take orders for a start-up community BBQ catering company.
EWOE – Elite Women of Excellence May 2016 – 2020
Participate in activities that work in partnership with community leaders and businesses to cultivate positive communication and
leadership skills. Outreach opportunities are coordinated with various Christian-based organizations such as feed the homeless, a day
of caring at the senior centers, and clothes for tots.
Education and Awards
Georgia Piedmont Technical College 2022 – Presently
Clark Atlanta University 2021 – 2022
Tucker High School, DeKalb County School District, GA 2018 – 2021
Morrow High School, Clayton County Schools, GA 2017 – 2018
Druid Hills Middle School, DeKalb County School District, GA 2014 – 2017
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