Gerri Latting
Orland Park,IL
Summary
Dedicated professional with a history of meeting agency goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to uphold the agency's mission and vision.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal, Early Childhood
Cook County School District 130
Blue Island , IL
07.2018 - Current
- Oversee all daily operations of district's Preschool For All State-Funded Program (3-5 years old) housed in two early childhood buildings.
- Select and retain teachers with expertise to deliver instruction that maximizes student learning.
- Lead meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
- Perform classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Early Childhood Education Coordinator
Elementary School District 159
Matteson , IL
06.2008 - 06.2018
- Oversaw daily operations of district's three early childhood programs -Prevention Initiative State-Funded Program (0-3 years old); Preschool For All State-Funded Program (3-5years old); and Full-Day District-Funded Program (4- year old only).
- Implemented initiatives from ISBE for Blended Model, which is inclusion of students with special needs into least restrictive environment (LRE) with their typical learning peers.
- Managed paperwork for early childhood programs' operations, employee management and state requirements.
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Elementary School District 159
Matteson , IL
12.2006 - 05.2008
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for all student.
- Increased parent involvement by encouraging parents to volunteer in classroom and on fields trips, which impacted students ' growth and development both academically and social-emotionally.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities for 3-4 years old.
Administrative Assistant
Roosevelt University
Chicago , IL
08.2002 - 12.2006
- Provided broad-range support to President of University and Vice President of Governmental Affairs, and liaison for all aspects related to Board of Trustees.
Education
Doctor of Education - Ethical Leadership
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL05.2025
Master of Arts - School Improvement Leadership
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL05.2012
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL05.2005
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Robert Morris University - Illinois
Chicago, IL09.1998
Skills
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Professional Leadership
- Grant Writing
- Early Childhood Education Knowledge
- Cultural Diversity
- Effective Verbal/Written Communication
- Microsoft Proficient
Timeline
Principal, Early Childhood
Cook County School District 130
07.2018 - Current
Early Childhood Education Coordinator
Elementary School District 159
06.2008 - 06.2018
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Elementary School District 159
12.2006 - 05.2008
Administrative Assistant
Roosevelt University
08.2002 - 12.2006
Doctor of Education - Ethical Leadership
Olivet Nazarene University
Master of Arts - School Improvement Leadership
Olivet Nazarene University
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Roosevelt University
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Robert Morris University - Illinois
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