LAKESHA J.

PITTS

EDUCATION
Molloy College, Rockville Centre, New York
September 2015- May 2018
Major: Masters of Adolescent Education 7-12 TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of
Other Languages)

Troy University, Troy, Alabama Online Portfolio:

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Major: Mathematics – Minor: Exercise Science
US Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland
June 2010 – December 2012

EXPERIENCE
GEICO - Staff Counsel Scheduler
July 2015 – January 2018
• Coordinate calendars with opposing counsel, clients and non-party witnesses to set dates for
Examination Before Trial depositions
• Prepare letters to clients advising date, time and locations for depositions and adjournments
• Contact approved vendors to arrange Court Reporters and Language Interpreters
Bramson House - Receptionist
April 2015 – July 2015
• Answer and direct incoming telephone calls
• Complete and mail bills, contracts, policies, invoices, or checks
• Review files, records, and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests
Receptionist, H&R Block
December 2014 – April 2015
● Assist customers with questions, check-in appointments, and payments

STUDENT TEACHER EXPERIENCE

Baldwin Senior High School, Geometry Inclusion | [Tenth Grade]
February 2018 - March 2018
● Planned and implemented units in mathematics following EngageNY and Common Core
Standards
● Differentiated to accommodate different learning styles and maximize comprehension for all
students
● Attended annual IEP meetings
Baldwin Senior High School, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages | [Ninth Grade]
March 2018 - May 2018
● Teach lessons encompassing a range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading and
listening
● Use problem solving strategies to come up with methods to boost academic achievement of ELLs
● Prepared English language lessons for students of varying levels of ability

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & WORKSHOPS

• NYS Training in the Identification & Reporting of Child Abuse, School Violence Prevention and
Intervention, DASA
• NYSTCE Academic Literacy Skills Test (ALST)
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• NYSTCE Educating All Students (EAS)

SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES

• National Defense Service Medal
• NCAA Division I Women’s College Basketball Scholarship
• St. Mary’s High School Girls Basketball Assistant coach
• Afterschool Enrichment Program tutor
• Proficient In: Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel), SmartBoard, Kahoot,
Quizlet, Prezi, Google Docs, NewsELA
• Certified in first aid, AED, safety and CPR in infant, child and adult