Sales Associate Teacher

LASHANNA CARTER

**** ******* ******, *************, ******* 30044 H: 770-***-**** C: 770-***-**** ********@*******.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Seasoned teaching professional with a talent for gaining the trust and confidence of students and guardians.

Focused on implementing highly effective instructional practices to improve student learning and academic

performance. Seeking a full time position with a school where student success and well-being are the top

priorities.

SKILLS

Managing classroom for diverse populations Student motivation

GA Teaching credential Teaching/tutoring

Experience with special-needs students Positive learning environment

Age-appropriate lesson planning Outstanding social skills

WORK HISTORY

Georgia Pre-K Lead Teacher, 05/2009 to Current

Bright Horizons, Inc – Atlanta, GA

Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.

Established daily routines that were easy for the children to follow.

Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.

Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal

guidelines.

Taught an average of 22 children per school year.

Sales Associate, 08/2005 to 08/2010

Tuesday Morning, Inc – Duluth, GA

Helped customers with questions, problems and complaints in person and via telephone.

Developed positive customer relationships through friendly greetings and excellent service.

Organized racks and shelves to maintain the visual appeal of the store.

Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays.

Tutor, 01/2003 to Current

God's Unlimited Potential – Lawrenceville, GA

Provided students with the tools needed to achieve their goals.

Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.

Engaged with children on an individual basis to build positive relationships with them.

Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, 08/2002 to 08/2005

Peachtree Presbyterian Child Development Center – Atlanta, GA

Encouraged children to be independent learners.

Taught an average of 14 children per school year.

Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

Fostered oral language development and critical thinking skills during literary discussions.

Special Instruction/Facilitator, 02/2002 to 07/2003

Adaptive Learning Center – Marietta, GA

Taught children the basic skills needed for success in the classroom.

Conduct developmental assessments, parent and teacher education training.

Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.

Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout the day.

Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.

Lead Teacher, 01/2001 to 01/2002

Elaine Clark Center – Chamblee, GA

Prepared lesson plans for the upcoming week to ensure success n the classroom.

Communicated nonverbally with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement and positive

reinforcement.

Created strategies to meet the needs of mentally and physically disabled students.

Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.

Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.

EDUCATION

Masters of Arts in Teaching: Early Childhood Education, May 2012

Mercer University - Atlanta, GA

Early Childhood Education

Bachelor of Science: Health Science, May 2009

Brenau University - Gainesville, GA

Health Science

Bachelor of Science: Journalism,

University of Kentucky - Lexington, KY

Journalism

Public Relations, Communications and Mass Communications coursework

Associate Degree: Accounting,

Paducah Community College - Paducah, KY

Accounting

AFFILIATIONS

Member, Georgia Association of Educators (GAE)

Member, Big Brother Big Sister of America

2003-2015 Member, New Mercies Christian Church (NMCC)

2003-2015 Member, Crowned Jewels (NMCC),

2012-2015 National Association of Educators(NEA)

CERTIFICATIONS

Initial Certification in Early Childhood Education, (Pre K-5) GA

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