School Staff

Tamiko D. Laurie

*** ***** ******* ****** ***. E Philadelphia Pa 19104 (H) 215-***-****

email: ****************@*******.***

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position of responsibility with an organization

that will allows for professional growth and utilization my education

and skill sets.

EDUCATION:

2/2006 - 5/2008 Eastern University, St. David's, Pa

B.S. Major: Elementary and Special Education G.P.A. 3.5

9/1984 - 6/1988 Roxborough High, Philadelphia, Pa

Diploma

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Community Education Partners Philadelphia, Pa

(9/2004 to 6/2010)

Family and Community Coordinator

. Provide leadership and direction in implementing parent support groups

in conjunction with working with the Student Service Center regards to

providing additional support service to parents. Coordinate school

wide parent/students events i.e. College Fair, Back to School Night.

Publicize and promote district programs for families, such as advocacy

workshops and literacy activities.

. Report students' attendance/tardy records to the appropriate agencies,

while also implementing the school's daily release of students and

updated student Restoration status to School District of Philadelphia.

Assist with conducting student/parent orientation sessions,

processing as well as coordinating new student referrals.

. Assist Curriculum Department with Academic Counseling for High School

Students, Personal Student Learning Program forms, and nursing staff

with coordinating health related workshops for students.

. Assist with updates and maintains the filing system for the Principal

while also being actively involved in retrieving information from

those files when necessary. Meet with new employees and go over their

hire packet, explaining the company's medical and other benefits the

company provides. Be available to answer and/or research questions

regarding benefits. Set up all new employee files in Kronos, noting

information that is pertinent to the employees' position. Enroll all

employees digitally in Kronos. Submit approved Additional Pay request

for employees such as payment for detention or overtime. Maintain

cordial and professional relationship with the corporate Payroll

Department. Collect all necessary paperwork, signed by the employee

and forward to People Services in a timely manner.

. Attend meetings and work with representatives from outside agencies

that desire to partner with CEP on new initiatives that will help

connect to resources for families, students, staff and surrounding

community members and implementation of joint ventures.

. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

i.e. substitute teaching, student counseling, serves as a member of

the principals' advisory committee.

. Responds to calls from Truancy Support Center and district schools for

student pick-up and transport. Conduct home visits to support truancy

and enrollment initiatives as directed. Use the schools' and community

resources effectively while demonstrating a professional ability to

think creatively in addressing truancy issues and problems.

. Assist in providing leadership in demonstrating the ability to solve

problems while thinking creatively in addressing school issues and

concerns. This will include the appropriate involvement of staff,

students, parents and supervisory personnel within the schools'

environment.

(10/2000 to 08/2004)

Senior Instructional Assistant/Teacher Trainer/

Teacher/ Learning Manager (Summer Truancy Program)

. Worked with "at- risk" students who are performing two or more years

below their expected grade level in reading and math. Taught

instructional and learning strategies and activities that reflect

CEPs' accommodation for individual needs of the middle school

students.

. Assisting the principal in providing school leadership and day-to-day

management of educational and operational activities within a learning

community, including: the safety of students; the supervision and

evaluation of staff; the maintenance of a climate conducive to

teaching and learning; the effective delivery and improvement of

instruction; the enforcement of CEPs' policies and procedures; and the

implementation of student disciplinary measures when necessary.

. Design, deliver, schedule and administers training on co-teaching and

techniques for classroom management to Instructional Assistants and

new hire staff. Evaluate staff performance and identify training

needs to support staff. Served as a member on the Regional Vice

Presidents' leadership committee.

. Identifies the appropriate resources that can assist students in the

Learning Community in achieving academic goals. Integrate ongoing

themes decision-making skills, conflict- resolution and self esteem.

. Acting as a liaison between the probation officer and school

administrator.

. Leads by example in demonstrating the ability to use resources

effectively, while encouraging a positive and caring climate for

learning within an orderly and purposeful school environment.

. Work effectively in partnership with school districts, vendors and sub-

contractors in projecting a positive and professional image to the

school staff, students and community in pursuit of the schools'

educational goals and objectives.

. Maintain classroom order, daily attendance, bi-weekly parental

contact, assist with graduation ceremonies, assist in the

implementation of math instructional activities for CEP Saturday

School in 2002, and assist with the Food Trust Nutrition Program in

2004.

Magic Years Learning Center Philadelphia, PA

(03/1999 - 10/2000)

Lead Teacher/Social Coordinator

. Work with children ages eighteen months to three years of age.

. Supervise upkeep of all educational equipment and materials in

assigned area.

. Maintain progress records of each child's growth and development.

Prepare periodic reports and Individual Development Plans, review with

supervisor and parents.

. Work with parents to promote understanding of their child's growth and

development; encourage parent participation in school programs; attend

parent group and Center functions.

. Supervise all activities to ensure safety at all times. Contribute to

Staff In-Service Training by planning, leading, or assisting in a

workshop presentation or by developing resources.

. Effectively train, supervise, and utilize classroom assistants and

primary floaters.

. Provide monthly newsletter for parents and staff. Promote and develop

social events for staff members.

. Conduct regular formal and/or informal parent/teacher conferences on

each child's school adjustment, classroom behavior, and developmental

progress.

. Lifting children or heavy items (up to 50 lbs. unassisted).

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE/VOLUNTEER:

2010 Volunteer, Bluford Elementary School Advisory Board

2008- Present Volunteer, FCBF Event Planning Committee

1998- 2008 Volunteered, King's Kids Childcare and Development Center

01/2003 - 1/2007 Volunteered, Cathedral of Faith Church of the Living God,

Community Organizer

ACTIVITYS/AFFILIATIONS:

3/2008 - 6/2010 Center for Literacy Tutor of Adult Literacy

9/2002 - 8/2010 CEP Local 6193, Executive Board Member

1/2006 - 6/2007: 9/2009- 03/2010 CEP Local 6193, President

12/2001-12/2002 CPI- Crisis Prevention Intervention, Certificated Trainer

9/2002 - 9/2009 CEP Local 6193, Member of the Negation Team for three

contracts

SKILLS:

4/2007: 5/2009 Leadership Training- National Labor College,

Silver Springs, Maryland

CLEARANCES: FBI Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, Criminal Background

Clearance, CPR Certification, First Aid Certification

REFERENCES: Available upon request

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