Author, Life Coach, Motivational Seaker

LaTanya Shanks

Jackson, MS

Phone: 211-***-****

Email: ***********@*****.***

Objective

Seeking a position in Office Administration or as a Teacher's Assistant.

Ability Summary

Dependable

Reliable

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Customer Service Relation Skills

Time Management

Works well individually and on a team

Employment History

07/2018 - 06/2022

Author/Life Coach

Rhema Publishing, Jackson, MS

Life Coach

Gauging clients' requirements and how coaching might best address these.

Delineating clients' goals through ongoing discussions thereof.

Identify internal and contextual roadblocks, and then devising plans to ameliorate these.

Teaching useful emotional and behavioral regulation techniques.

Collaborating with clients to develop action plans that center on the actualization of their stated ambitions.

Evaluating clients' advancement toward goal actualization.

Encouraging continued and sustainable progress.

Author

Developing story elements (characters, plot, theme, dialogue, and style

Developing creative ideas for stories

Editing pieces from other writers.

Conducting research to include factual information in stories.

Presenting drafts for editing in a timely manner.

07/2018 - 12/2020

Elderly Care Aid

Barnes Gamily, Jackson, MS

Performed housekeeping duties such as vacuuming or doing laundry.

Cooked meals and shopped for groceries for the customers.

Reported to nurses about patient's health status.

Taught patients self-care skills.

05/2010 - 12/2012

Special Education Specialist

District 186, Springfield, IL

Taught a small group of students and individuals.

Prepared and executed lessons and resources.

Assessed the students' work done in class.

Developed and adapted individualized teaching methods that are suitable for each of their students.

Used special tools and equipment provided to stimulate an interesting learning environment.

Collaborated with the Class Teacher and Lead Teacher to build a better learning environment for the children.

12/2010 - 02/2012

Crossing Guard

District 86, Springfield, IL

Supervised the safe crossing of school children in designated crossing areas.

Assisted students, parents, and staff to provide safe access to and from school.

Communicated to students, parents, staff, and visitors to ensure their understanding of school policies and enforcement procedures.

Reported observations and/or incidents relating to students.

Responded to emergency situations to address immediate safety concerns.

Placed and removed school crossing and traffic control signs to notify motorists of school pedestrian crossing.

04/2007 - 10/2010

Home Daycare Provider/ Owner Operator

Department of Children & Family Services, Springfield, IL

Oversaw the safety of children in your care.

Developed an effective cleaning plan to ensure all the interactive areas are sanitary and safe.

Created educational and fun activities for the children.

Kept up-to-date records of children's development, routines, and interest.

Developed and monitored schedules.

Prepared and serving meals.

Assisted children, individually or in groups, with lesson projects and homework.

Education History

General High School Curriculum

High School Diploma

Westside High School, Memphis, TN

Occupational Licenses, Certificates and Training

07/2021

Life Coach Certificate

Transformation Academy

05/2021

Marketing Essentials Certificate

Non-Prof.Org

02/2021

Non-Profit Essentials Program Certificate

Nonprofit.org

05/2010

Paraprofessional Certificate

Lincoln Land Community College

Additional Information

2018-Present Without Ceasing Essentials, Atlanta GA/Jackson, Ms. Retail/ Repurposer -Owner

2012-2018 Homemaker, Atlanta GA

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