My Resume

1. NIKIA AYANA GLASS
607 Halifax Place | Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 | (202) 716-3407 | nikiaayanaglass@gmail.com
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Highly-motivated education professional and certified mediator with over six years of experience. Caring and
patient self-starter with a passion for educating young minds and growing them into well-rounded, responsible, and
successful individuals. Creative and innovative leader with proficiency in music instruction, lesson planning,
curriculum/program development, grant writing, classroom management, and differentiated learning processes.
- PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE -
JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, Washington, DC 08/11 – Present
Education Department – Registered Teaching Artist
Member of the Kennedy Center’s teaching artist roster. Upon request may serve as a fine arts instructor for
assigned partnership schools in Washington D.C. and responsible for the assistant management and development of
kinesthetic based learning activities that foster socialization, positive character development skills and creative
expression. This position is seasonal and accompanied by a very flexible work schedule (4 hours per month)!
Lesson plans generated are aligned with the Maryland State Core Curriculum and educational standards.
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE, Washington, DC 10/10 – 08/11
Education Department – Teaching Artist
Song writer and drama instructor for the Smithsonian’s Anacostia Museum, performing arts afterschool and
summer program. Responsible for developing and teaching original songs, accompanied by sign language
instruction, based upon West African folk tales, from the Lorenzo Dow Turner Exhibit (The First Days of Man,
The Man Who Sought Riches, Why the Leopard Has Spots, How One Bride Became Four). Managed and prepared
classroom students, grades 4-6, for public performances. Students were invited to perform for the school
community, the actual museum, as well as delegate officials from Kenya! Lessons were typically accompanied by
music, kinesthetic learning and sign language instruction. All original songs produced for this project was
purchased by the Smithsonian Institute and on file at the Anacostia Community Museum library.
WASHINGTON NATIONAL OPERA, Washington, DC 10/10 – 06/11
Education Department – Teaching Artist
Office administrative duties. Conduct research for the education department and developed arts integrated lesson
plans aligned with the core curriculum standards of DC Public Schools. Managed and taught drama classes at one
of the company's partnership schools, Patterson Elementary school, grades 4-6, in partnership with the Smithsonian
Anacostia Community Museum’s afterschool program. Served as a think tank member to help develop and design
educational programs for assigned partnership schools. Collaborated with teachers to ensure students success.
HEALING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INC. 09/08 – Present
Assistant Director
Provided overall management for the director of the organization. Administered the day-to-day activities,
managerial and administrative duties, such as researching, grant writing, planning and coordinating community
development activities and providing highly complex staff assistance. Assisted in establishing and reinforcing
organizational goals, objectives, policies and procedures. Reviewed and evaluated work methods and procedures to
improve organizational performance and help meet and achieve organizational goals and objectives.
CHILDREN OF DESTINY DAY CARE & LEARNING CENTER, Baltimore, MD 06/10– 09/10
Preschool Teacher & Morning Overseer
In charge of unlocking the facility each morning by 6am. Prepared and served breakfast for students before
instructional period. Managed the front desk and facility until manager’s arrival. Served as lead instructor for
preschool group. Prepared energized and engaging lesson plans.
CALVERTON ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL, Baltimore, MD 08/03 – 06/08
Instrumental Music and Theory Instructor
Manager and director of the instrumental music program. Developed curriculum and lesson plans in music theory,
general instruction, and performance. Served as after-school supervisor for Sylvan Education Station Programs.

2. - EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS -
Master of Education (4.0 GPA) – Strayer University (in progress)
Master of Business Administration (3.5 GPA) – Strayer University (2012)
Certified Mediator – Baltimore Community Mediation Program (2004)
Bachelor of Science in Music Education, Fine Arts (3.76 GPA) – Howard University (2003)
- PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES -
• Jeanette McCune
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Assistant Director of School Programs, Community Partnerships and Education Department
(202) 416-8825
jsmccune@kennedy-center.org
• Linda Maxwell
Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum
Education Program Coordinator (Museum Academy OST)
(202) 633-4849
MaxwellL@si.edu
• Lucy Sharon-Mae Lucy
Healing Community Development Inc.
Founder and Director of Community Development Programs
(202) 374-0558
healingchurch@live.com