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LaCoya Eaton
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LaCoya Eaton

Education Leadership
Wake Forest,NC

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

Founder & Program DirectorOffice & Operations ManagerEducation SpecialistEducation Coordinator

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid
Location: Wake Forest, NC, USRaleigh, NCDurham, NC
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

$75000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Work-life balanceWork from home optionPaid time offCareer advancementCompany CultureHealthcare benefits

Summary

Strategic and innovative learning professional with 18+ years of experience designing standards-aligned curriculum, implementing advanced learning programs, and integrating technology into K-12 environments. Proven ability to scale educational initiatives, train stakeholders, manage compliance-driven systems, and analyze performance data to drive measurable growth. Entrepreneurial founder experienced in educational product development, digital content creation, and customer engagement. Adept at remote collaboration, implementation support, and cross-functional coordination.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Educational Program Coordinator - Advanced Learning

Wake County Public Schools
Raleigh
01.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated and implemented Advanced Learning programming to enhance student engagement across two elementary schools
  • Ensure compliance with district and state accountability standards
  • Maintained and monitored digital documentation systems to ensure accurate tracking of identified students' progress
  • Facilitated collaboration among administrators, educators, and families to align instructional strategies with student needs
  • Deliver professional development sessions on differentiated instruction and curriculum adaptation
  • Analyze performance data to inform instructional planning and program refinement

Founder & Program Director

Project Art Smart LLC
Raleigh
01.2021 - Current
  • Launched and scaled an educational product business from concept to market
  • Designed standards-aligned educational kits integrating hands-on and digital learning components
  • Managed product development lifecycle including curriculum design, branding, packaging, and distribution
  • Developed targeted marketing campaigns resulting in increased client acquisition and retention
  • Created digital and print instructional resources that enhanced alignment with measurable learning outcomes
  • Leveraged social media and online platforms to effectively educate, engage, and convert customers
  • Collaborated with community partners to expand programming and brand reach

Office & Operations Manager

Home Appliance Solutions LLC
Raleigh
01.2013 - Current
  • Directed daily operational workflows: scheduling, budgeting, procurement, invoicing
  • Managed vendor coordination and client communications for efficient service delivery
  • Led onboarding and training programs for new staff
  • Develop marketing and digital communication materials
  • Improve operational systems to increase efficiency and customer satisfaction

Virtual Learning & Program Operations Coordinator

The Farmers B.A.G.
Raleigh, North Carolina
10.2024 - 01.2026

• Supported the implementation and delivery of virtual Farm School cohort learning experiences by facilitating online classes, meetings, and workshops while ensuring an engaging and seamless participant experience.
• Coordinated communication between trainers, vendors, cohort participants, sponsors, and organizational leadership to support successful program execution.
• Managed virtual meeting logistics, prepared agendas and resources, documented key discussions and action items, and distributed follow-up communications.
• Designed digital graphics and visual materials for marketing campaigns, training sessions, meetings, and program communications.
• Assisted in the development and enhancement of educational programming, course offerings, and learner engagement strategies.
• Provided participant support, answered inquiries, tracked engagement, and maintained positive relationships with cohort members.
• Collaborated with leadership to streamline workflows, improve communication processes, and ensure timely completion of program initiatives.
• Utilized digital collaboration tools and virtual platforms to support remote operations, learning delivery, and stakeholder engagement.

Educational Program Coordinator - Advanced Learning

Wake County Public Schools
Raleigh
01.2019 - 12.2023
  • Directed and scaled gifted education program, increasing student identification from 5% to 25% within four years
  • Coached and trained educators on advanced learner strategies, enhancing instructional practices
  • Led program implementation and stakeholder onboarding, ensuring compliance with educational standards
  • Tracked and reported data to inform strategic growth initiatives for advanced learning programs
  • Oversaw curriculum alignment with state standards and district frameworks

Visual Arts Educator (K-12)

North Carolina & Florida Public Schools
01.2005 - 12.2017
  • Designed and implemented standards-aligned curriculum that integrated technology and fostered creative problem-solving skills
  • Developed instructional materials and visual learning supports that enhanced student engagement and understanding
  • Collaborated with departments to successfully implement school-wide initiatives that promoted interdisciplinary learning

Education

Education Specialist (Ed.S.) - K-12 Leadership

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Master of Education - Curriculum & Instruction: Technology

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Arts - Visual Communications

North Carolina Central University

Art Education Licensure -

North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC

Skills

  • Curriculum design and alignment
  • Instructional content development
  • Program development
  • Program rollout
  • Program evaluation
  • Assessment techniques
  • Education technology integration
  • Learning management systems
  • Student data systems
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Google Workspace
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Canva design
  • Virtual collaboration tools
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Project management
  • Documentation compliance
  • Digital marketing

References

  • MS. JAMESHIA JOHNSON, School Counselor, Wake County Public Schools, Jjohnson20@wcpss.net
  • MS. KRISTEN MCCOLLUM, Assistant Principal, Wake County Public Schools, kmccollum@wcpss.net
  • MRS. LESLIE BLAKE, Principal, Wake County Public Schools, lblake2@wcpss.net

Timeline

Virtual Learning & Program Operations Coordinator

The Farmers B.A.G.
10.2024 - 01.2026

Educational Program Coordinator - Advanced Learning

Wake County Public Schools
01.2024 - Current

Founder & Program Director

Project Art Smart LLC
01.2021 - Current

Educational Program Coordinator - Advanced Learning

Wake County Public Schools
01.2019 - 12.2023

Office & Operations Manager

Home Appliance Solutions LLC
01.2013 - Current

Visual Arts Educator (K-12)

North Carolina & Florida Public Schools
01.2005 - 12.2017

Education Specialist (Ed.S.) - K-12 Leadership

Grand Canyon University

Master of Education - Curriculum & Instruction: Technology

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Arts - Visual Communications

North Carolina Central University

Art Education Licensure -

North Carolina Central University
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