Assistant Teacher

Latoya Ross

**** *** ****** ** **********, DC ***11

202-***-****, ******.****@*******.***

Professional Profile

Resourceful teacher, counselor and director experienced at providing

educational experiences to facilitate successful learning. Possess the

ability to incorporate and encourage teaching methods utilizing tactile,

visual, and interactive methods. Ability to assist parents with beneficial

co-teaching methods that will engage learning suitable for their child's

needs.

Education

South University

Master of Arts in Professional Counseling Graduated June 2012

3.72 GPA

Claflin University

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Graduated May 2009

Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College

Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Graduated May 2005

GPA 3.71

Counseling Internship Experiences

Internship Case Manager

Platt Springs Head Start Columbia, SC 10/2011-06/2012

Managed a case load that provides opportunities for eligible children and

families to receive support services encompassing health and parenting

skills within the objectives of the Head Start Program.

Provides crisis intervention as needed and appropriate and conducting home

visits.

Maintains a working knowledge community resources and current trends in

social services.

Maintains a professional attitude, working cooperatively with staff and

parents; providing leadership and guidance in treating all children and

their families with dignity and respect.

Internship

Alston Wilkes, Columbia, SC 04/2011 - 08/2011

Provide group living services to adolescent males ages 11-21 who present

severe emotional and behavioral challenges.

Working with residents who reside in the youth home typically attend

school within the community, receive individual and group therapy,

participate in daily therapeutic recreational activities, and learn daily

living skills in order to improve their ability to function in a community

setting.

I worked using multi-disciplinary approach is utilized for assessment and

treatment planning purposes with the goal of transitioning residents into

a less restrictive residential arrangement.

Work Experience

Assistant Center Director

KinderCare Alexandria, VA 04/2013-Present

Accredited by NAEYC's National Academy of Early Childhood Programs

Fulfills all record-keeping responsibilities

Understands developmentally appropriate practice in Early Childhood

Education and ensures its use in the classroom

Performs each of the essential functions for each position in the center,

including, but not limited to, Teacher (all classifications of Teacher and

Assistant Teacher), Cook, and Van/Bus Driver

Understands responsibilities as a mandated reporter

Implements Company policies and procedures

Complies with, and may implement, KLC and all governmental regulations

regarding the care of children

Complies with all governmental laws and KLC regulations regarding records

management, e.g., HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability

Act), etc.

Keep the Director informed of any necessary information regarding the care

and safety of children

AD's assist and accept responsibility in other daily center duties that

might be temporary in the event other personnel are not available

Attends and participates in staff meetings, center events, and

parent/customer meetings as requested

MAT Certification

Driver Certification

First Aid & CPR Certification

Teacher

Saint Anthony's Day School Alexandria, VA 10/2012-03/2013

Accredited by NAEYC's National Academy of Early Childhood Programs

Plans and maintains a safe, clean, and learning for all children.

Annual reviews will be conducted of each child's performance involving

both the parent and teacher and will be discussed at the parent/teacher

conferences.

Develops and implement weekly lesson plans, planning daily activities that

engage children using songs, books, art activities that integrated our

weekly theme.

Children will be encouraged to continually develop new skills while

maintaining old ones.

Models and guides good leadership using appropriate behavior and teaching

for teacher assistant and teacher aide under my supervision in the

classroom.

Teacher

Platt Springs Head Start Columbia, SC 9/2010-09/2012

Plans and maintains a safe, clean, and learning environment, assures

safety of all children.

Taught and supervised children in child development center to ensure that

appropriate skills, knowledge and behaviors are learned.

Planned and implemented daily activities that engage children in literacy,

language, and math activities using songs, books, and games that are

integrated with a theme

Visited each child's home twice a year meeting parents and becoming

familiar with each child's environment.

Using assessments information for individually interacting with each child

during learning centers and teaching identified concepts.

Supervises guides and models appropriate behavior and teaching for teacher

assistant and volunteer under my supervision in the classroom.

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