Nyla Dawson-Holliday
OMAHA
Summary
Professional educator with a proven track record of fostering academic success by inspiring love for learning. I accomplish this by developing personalized lesson plans, utilizing effective teaching methods, and leveraging strong communication skills to engage students in grade level content. Teaching while factoring in collaboration, adaptability, and consistency in a diverse educational settings. Focusing on improvement and support for my students on their educations journey.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
P4K In School Tutor
Partnership for Kids (P4K)
09.2025 - Current
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
- Fostered a positive learning environment, encouraging open communication and collaboration.
- Delivered subject-specific tutoring sessions, focusing on key concepts and problem-solving techniques
Server
Beacon Hills Restaurant
06.2025 - Current
- Delivered excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail by verifying that each guest’s order and meal was accurate.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with a favorable and confident attitude.
- Collaborated with front of house and kitchen teams to improve service processes and promote the overall guest experience.
Audiology Administrative Technician
Merit Hearing LLC
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Responsible for scheduling patients.
- Managing confidential paperwork.
- Preparing hearing aid orders for shipment or fitting appointment.
- Performing hearing aid functional checks and cleanings.
- Being a communication liaison for the company with manufacturers and patients.
C.O.O.L Program Educator
SRI Technologies
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Created detailed lesson plans for students grade 3-5 to challenge their current knowledge and to help prepare them for college.
- Carried out lesson plans in a college atmosphere, including engaging activities, incorporating guest speakers and important cultural events.
- Conducted bi-weekly tutoring sessions in a variety of subjects.
Server
Bonefish Grill
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment by ensuring guest orders were correct along with the meal.
- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance dining experience and ensure guest satisfaction.
- Assisted in menu knowledge to accurately suggest food and beverage pairings to guests.
Server
Olive Garden
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area, adhering to safety and sanitation standards.
- Handled cash transactions and processed payments efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
Infant caretaker
Loving Hands of the Heartland
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Ensuring the safety of children ages three and under by catering to their needs throughout the day.
- Provided compassionate care and support to children, ensuring comfort and well-being.
Education
B.S. - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS05.2024
Speech Language Pathology and Audiology
North Carolina A&T State University
05.2022
Skills
- Solid work ethic
- Proven leadership
- Phenomenal interpersonal communication
- Professional vocal training
- Effective problem solving skills
- Proficient in excel, word and powerpoint
- Exceptional customer service
SKILLS & LANGUAGES
English: Fluent
French: Moderately Fluent
Arabic: Intermediate
Chinese: Intermediate
Timeline
P4K In School Tutor
Partnership for Kids (P4K)
09.2025 - Current
Server
Beacon Hills Restaurant
06.2025 - Current
Audiology Administrative Technician
Merit Hearing LLC
07.2024 - 06.2025
C.O.O.L Program Educator
SRI Technologies
11.2022 - 05.2024
Server
Bonefish Grill
08.2022 - 12.2022
Server
Olive Garden
08.2021 - 12.2021
Infant caretaker
Loving Hands of the Heartland
06.2021 - 07.2021
Speech Language Pathology and Audiology
North Carolina A&T State University
B.S. - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Jackson State University
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Tutoring by Nyla, Sole Proprietorship 05/2025 – Present
- A private tutoring service, with a belief in meeting students where they are at in order to assist them in achieving a competence and love of learning. Created to help students in the Omaha Metro Area on their educational journey.
Critical Language Scholarship Program 09/2022 – 03/2023
- A one academic year virtual program where I was immersed into the Arabic language and culture by learning to speak, read and write in Arabic and participating in cultural events.
Michigan Summer Program in Cognition & Early Development Research Internship Summer 2022
- Participated in the collection of pilot data for a bi-dialect study under the direction of a graduate student mentor. Includes data collection, data analysis and a research paper along with a supporting poster.
Campus Involvement
- -Alpha lambda delta (ALD)
- -Have their hands, Inc. (Non-profit Organization) 2023
- -The National Student Speech-Language & Hearing Association (NSSLHA), JSU Chapter Secretary 08/2022-05/2023
- The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Awards
Omaha Public School Foundation - Dr. Rowe Scholarship (Spring 2020), Theatre Arts Guild Scholarship (Spring 2020), OEA Foundation- Walter & Susie Dodd Memorial (Spring 2020), Omaha South HS Alumni Association- Joseph D. Connell Memorial Scholarship (Spring 2020), Omega Phi Psi Pascinetta Prince Belle Award/ Scholarship (Spring 2020), Jackson State University Honors Program (Present)