EDOUINE LAFOREST
Worthington,OH
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Living Word Christian Academy, fostering positive parent-teacher communication and implementing differentiated instruction strategies. Adept in enhancing student engagement and personal growth through effective classroom management and positive reinforcement. Committed to creating a safe and supportive learning environment for diverse learners.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre- KTeacher
CCP OSU CHILD CARE CENTER
07.2022 - Current
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, enhancing family involvement in the educational process.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Improved student literacy skills by incorporating daily read-aloud, guided reading groups, and independent reading time.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Developed and implemented behavior management systems to maintain a structured and productive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom environment by creating visually appealing bulletin boards and displays, promoting a positive learning atmosphere.
Paraeducator, Special Education
Henry County Board Of Education
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
Administrative Assistant 1
Southern Crescent Technical College
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
- Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
- Facilitated collaboration within team by organizing regular meetings and tracking project progress.
- Boosted team productivity by managing communication channels and ensuring timely responses to inquiries.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.
- Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.
Lead Teacher
Living Word Christian Academy
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Kindergarten Teacher
Comunity Christian School
03.2013 - 12.2016
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
Education
- Professional Development: [Subject]
Associate of Arts -
05-2021
- Professional Development: [Subject]
High School Diploma -
06-1996
- Professional Development: [Early Childhood Education]
Skills
- Social skills
- Health and safety
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
Certification
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Languages
English
Full Professional
Haitian Creole
Full Professional
Interests
- Participating in cultural exchange programs and homestays
- Haitian Club Cultural
Timeline
Pre- KTeacher - CCP OSU CHILD CARE CENTER
07.2022 - Current
Paraeducator, Special Education - Henry County Board Of Education
08.2021 - 05.2022
Administrative Assistant 1 - Southern Crescent Technical College
09.2019 - 08.2021
Lead Teacher - Living Word Christian Academy
08.2018 - 08.2019
Kindergarten Teacher - Comunity Christian School
03.2013 - 12.2016
Mercer University - ,
Southern Crescent Technical College - Associate of Arts,
Erasmus Technology High School - High School Diploma,
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Organized monthly mailings for child developmental newsletters.
- Event Planning - Successfully planned and executed corporate meetings, lunches and special events for groups of 100+ employees.
- Scheduling - Organized technician schedule for customer jobs.
- Data Entry - Reviewed and updated client correspondence files and scheduling database.
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