Najee Watkins
[email protected]
EDUCATION
South Carolina State University May 2018
Bachelor of Arts: Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
GPA: 3.45/4.0
Georgia College and State University Anticipated Graduation August 2020
Master of Arts in Teaching Special Education
WORK EXPERIENCE
Camp Big Heart June 17-21, 2019
Fort Valley, GA
Camp Big Heart Volunteer/Intern
Volunteered during an overnight summer camp for campers with mild to moderate special
needs
Provides high quality summer recreational camping experience for developmentally challenged
children and adults
Encouraged campers to participate during daily activities
Assisted campers with challenges during daily activities
Taught a daily living skills lesson for campers assigned to cabin
Bibb County Public School District October 2018 - Present
Macon, GA
Pre-Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Assist in the implementation of curriculum in alignment with Bright from the Start guidelines
Work cooperatively with administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals and other staff members to
achieve the health, nutrition, and learning goals to maintain an effective learning environment
Engaged during professional development opportunities on social-emotional health for
preschoolers, different behavior methods, and providing individualized attention
Lead and individualize small group activities to ensure the understanding by each child
Provide appropriate supervision through daily classroom, lunchroom, and outside activities to
ensure the safety of every child
Served on different committees to provide parent-teacher engagement and extra-curricular
activities for all students in pre-k and kindergarten including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Black
History Month committees
South Carolina State University January 2017 - May 2018
Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic
Orangeburg, SC
Clinical Practicum
Provided speech-language therapy for elementary aged clients with communication disorders in
the areas of articulation and language
Obtained 100 clinical clock hours
Produced lesson plans, therapy plans, SOAP notes, and therapy summary reports
Performed speech-language and hearing screening for preschool students in Orangeburg
County
South Carolina State University – Department of Human Resources August 2017 - December 2017
Orangeburg, SC
Delivered confidential information to various departments
Entered time-sensitive information for payment of university's employees
Resolved issues as it pertained to payment difficulties of the university's employees
Filed, shredded and located necessary information in the daily operations of the Human Resources
department
InspireNola Charter Schools May 2017 - August 2017
New Orleans, LA
Walton Fellow Summer Intern
Interacted with the local community to inform parents about newly controlled charter schools
Engaged and assisted new staff in effort to prepare for the upcoming school year
Performed various administrative duties
Neighborhood Academy May 2016 - August 2016
Macon, GA
Summer Teacher-in-Training
Ensured each child received the federal nutritional supplements for breakfast and lunch
Prepared and provided supplemental lesson plans for each classroom
Taught ELA and math to children in grouped classes of kindergarten-third grade
Supervised and engaged students during recess activities and Street Line Band rehearsals
South Carolina State University - Office of Admissions August 2014 - May 2016
Orangeburg, SC
Assistant to the Office of Admissions
Performed various administrative duties
Participated in student university recruitment
Facilitated campus tours for perspective students
Childcare Network August 2013 - May 2014
Macon, GA
Literacy Advancement Program Coordinator 200 Hours
Provided literacy tips to parents of pre-kindergarten children across several elementary schools
Engaged in literacy-based activities to pre-kindergarten children
Tutored African-American males in literacy to improve overall testing scores
Organized and implemented a book drive by collecting 300+ books
CONFERENCES ATTENDED
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development “Empower19: The Conference for Every
Educator – Synthesizing Education”, Chicago, IL: 2019
National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing “40 Years of Legendary Leadership in
Speech, Language, and Hearing”, Crystal City, VA: 2018
South Carolina Speech-Language-Hearing Association “A Light Unto a Scholar’s Path Since 1958”Myrtle
Beach, SC: 2018
National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing “NBASLH Expanding in Research and
Clinical Practice”, Atlanta, GA: 2017
CERTIFICATIONS
Paraprofessional Teaching Certificate - Georgia Professional Standards Commission
CPR and First Aid - American Health Care Academy
Health and Safety Training - ProSolutions
Georgia Mandated Reporter Training - ProSolutions
HONORS AND AWARDS
Presidential Service Award Recipient: 2014
Bibb County Local Kohls Kid Who Cares Recipient: 2014
South Carolina State University Honors College: 2014-2018
South Carolina State University SGA Vice President: 2017-2018
Member of Golden Key International Honor Society (Past Collegiate President 2017-2018)
Member of National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association (2015-2018)
Member of National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing (2016-2018)
