Alicia LaMont
Pinellas Park,FL
Summary
Adaptable professional with 20+ years of experience in education, leadership, and service. Skilled in rapport building, advocacy, and collaboration. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Seeking to utilize transferable skills to pivot and fulfill a role in non-profit, Child Life Specialist, or a similar service-based position.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Educator
Pinellas County Schools
2013.08 - Current
- Plan and deliver curriculum-based instruction for academic achievement in English Language Arts, Reading, Health
- Analyze data, assess student progress, and develop effective strategies to improve student performance for approximately 300 students per year.
- Differentiate educational strategies and utilize diverse techniques based on student need and ability
- Implement diverse, culturally relevant instruction for optimal student involvement and success
- Manage multiple individuals in fast-paced environment and employ strategies of conflict resolution
- Utilize research-based methods to execute instruction, set goals and measure actionable milestones
- Establish and maintain rapports with parents, colleagues, students, and community stakeholders
- Enhance instructional value and spark engagement via incorporation of various forms of technology
- Provide mentorship, guidance, and social emotional learning to students through effective communication
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Exhibit high levels of time management and ability to prioritize projects to increase workflow
- Actively seek opportunities for professional growth and development to strengthen industry expertise
Educator Intern
Pinellas County Schools
2012.08 - 2012.12
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to target areas of weakness and continuously improve student performance throughout school year.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, empowering students to take ownership of their learning and academic growth.
- Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Designed curriculum-aligned assessments to measure student progress and inform instructional decisions.
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and real-life examples into lesson plans.
Child Life Intern
Shriners Hospitals For Children - Tampa
1995.01 - 1995.05
- Promoted family-centered care through active involvement of parents and siblings in child's treatment plan.
- Provided accurate documentation of interventions, aiding in evaluation of program effectiveness and continuity of care across disciplines.
- Improved interdisciplinary communication by collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for patients.
- Strengthened sibling relationships through structured support groups, helping them cope with their role as sibling of hospitalized child.
- Enhanced patient comfort by creating and implementing developmentally appropriate activities for hospitalized children.
- Reduced stress levels in young patients using therapeutic play techniques tailored to individual needs.
- Developed rapport with diverse patient populations, fostering trusting relationships and enhancing overall experience during hospitalization.
- Assisted in organization of special events, improving morale among patients and families.
- Increased understanding of diagnoses and treatments by providing age-appropriate explanations to pediatric patients.
- Supported families during medical procedures by providing emotional support and education on coping strategies.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Promoted family-centered care through active involvement of parents and siblings in child's treatment plan.
- Strengthened sibling relationships through structured support groups, helping them cope with their role as sibling of hospitalized child.
Education
Masters in Reading Education (K-12) -
University of South Florida
St. Petersburg, FL01.2012
B.S. in Family, Child, and Consumer Science - Child Life
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL01.1997
Skills
- Verbal | Written Communication
- Leadership
- Management
- Collaboration
- Analysis
- Tech Proficiency
- Conflict Resolution
- Critical Thinking
- Planning
- Rapport Building
- Child and Social Development
- Group and individual instruction
Websites
Accomplishments
- Achieved digitization of paper records through effectively working with other agencies to locate, scan, and update records. Trained other agencies to use software and scanning capabilities to organize new digital records.
- Collaborated with team of varying county agencies in the development of new Odyssey system to replace CJIS.
- Served as founder and sponsor of the 2018 - 2020 SHMS Builder’s Club, the largest service organization for middle school students.
Certification
- Certified Educator, State of Florida Department of Education - 2012 - current
Dog training and rescue partner
Foster parent for Florida All Retriever Rescue (FARR) for 20+ years,
Work Availability
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