Latasha Henry
Lafayette,LA
Summary
Dynamic Assistant Teacher with a proven track record at Save The Children Head Start, enhancing student engagement through innovative lesson planning and effective behavior management. Skilled in fostering parent-teacher communication and creating a safe learning environment, I successfully adapted teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs, promoting academic development and personal growth.
Experienced with child development principles, fostering growth and learning in young children. Utilizes effective communication to engage with children and parents. Strong understanding of classroom management techniques to ensure productive learning environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Save The Children Head Start
01.2024 - Current
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Established positive relationships with parents through effective communication, fostering parental involvement in their children''s education.
- Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
- Assisted in implementation of new learning tools, systems and materials.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lessons, promoting interdisciplinary learning among students.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Assistant Teacher
Gethsemane Christian Academy
03.2021 - 11.2024
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating genuine care for their well-being and academic success.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Adapted teaching strategies to accommodate virtual learning environments, maintaining student engagement.
- Promoted literacy and comprehension skills through guided reading sessions.
- Enhanced student engagement by implementing interactive and multimedia teaching tools.
Assistant Teacher
Nite Owls Childcare
07.2020 - 02.2022
- Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
- Monitored student progress regularly, using assessments to adjust instructional strategies as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into the curriculum.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ11-2027
Certificate - Early Childhood Education And Care
Unitech Training Academy
Lafayette, La. 11-2020
High School Diploma -
Beau Chene High
Arnaudville, La. 05-2009
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Behavior management
- Oral communication
- Lesson planning
- Teaching strategies
- Lesson plan implementation
- School policies and procedures
- Parent and caregiver relations
- Student rapport building
- Classroom restocking
- Safety and supervision
- Safe learning environment
- Academic development
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Save The Children Head Start
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Gethsemane Christian Academy
03.2021 - 11.2024
Assistant Teacher
Nite Owls Childcare
07.2020 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Phoenix
Certificate - Early Childhood Education And Care
Unitech Training Academy
High School Diploma -
Beau Chene High
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