Latasha Holley-Garcia
Bergenfield,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and thriving educator with extensive experience as a Team Leader, Dean of Students, Mentor Teacher, and School Board Representative. Driven to empower both staff and students, I excel in fostering positive and productive relationships, and data proven instruction within a dynamic school community. Now seeking a leadership role to further contribute to the growth and success of an thriving evolving educational environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School- Science and Language Arts Teacher
Teaneck Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Create a supportive learning environment that celebrates diversity and nurtured the unique talents of each individual learner.
- Support students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through analytical writing assignments that encouraged students to synthesize information from multiple sources.
- Collaborate with grade team to implement the school's vision into my classroom environment and lessons.
- Led parent-teacher conferences that provided constructive feedback on student progress while fostering collaboration between home and school environments.
Dean of Students
Amber Charter School
06.2020 - 07.2022
- Forster commitment to educational excellence by promoting and establishing an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust between students, faculty, and parents
- Enforced behavior management interventions to improve the learning environment and increase academic success
- Oversaw disciplinary processes with fairness and consistency while adhering to institutional policies.
- Served as a liaison between students, parents, faculty, and administration to facilitate communication and resolve conflicts.
- Support students' academic, health, social and financial needs by connecting students and families to resources on and off-campus.
- Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members, and the community at large to support students.
- Oversaw attendance trends and conducted parent conferences and home visits to guarantee student success.
- Improved registrations by 75%, improving promotional, outreach, and parent engagement strategies.
- Assisted teacher development in SEL and diversified instruction to better serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
- Implemented consistent uniform policies for male and female students to increase compliance.
1st Grade Teacher
Amber Charter School
09.2018 - 05.2020
- Grade Team lead
- Maintained a safe, clean, and organized classroom for 30+ students
- Instructed students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Kindergarten Teacher
Amber Charter School
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Implement a coherent, research-based curriculum, aligned to content and grade-level specific scope and sequence guiding documents
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum, and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plans for each student
- Created a child-centered learning environment characterized by the consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices
- Collaborated with colleagues to create and use enhanced technology and smart boards
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities, and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports optimizing approaches.
Assistant Teacher
New York City Board of Education
09.2012 - 06.2016
- Maintained a safe, educational environment for 30 students during learning and free play time
- Led instruction for small groups of children
- Assembled instructional materials for children's projects and play-time
- Promoted calm, disciplined classroom setting for successful learning
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates, and grading
- Created colorful, attractive displays for bulletin boards and hallways
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers, and school administrators.
Education
Educational Leadership Certification (post-Grad) -
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ05.2025
Master of Science, Childhood Education -
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY06.2019
Bachelor of Science, Education of Elementary Education -
Touro College
New York, NY06.2014
Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Educational Leadership
- Mentoring
- Organizational skills
- Effective Communication
- IEP Planning
- Asynchronous / Synchronous Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Curating Community events
- Crisis Intervention and SEL Instruction
- Data and Curriculum Analysis
Certification
- NJ CEAS, Elementary K-6, Issued 2023
- New York State-Certified Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), Professional Certificate, Issued 2020
- American Red Cross CPR Certified
- Child Abuse & Maltreatment Certification
- Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Certification
- CPI -Non-Violent Certified
Affiliations
- Member, Small Business Association (2015 - present)
- Member, of inspiring NASSP inspiring Assistant Principals Network
- Member of Educators of Color in Leadership Organization
Timeline
Middle School- Science and Language Arts Teacher
Teaneck Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Dean of Students
Amber Charter School
06.2020 - 07.2022
1st Grade Teacher
Amber Charter School
09.2018 - 05.2020
Kindergarten Teacher
Amber Charter School
09.2017 - 05.2018
Assistant Teacher
New York City Board of Education
09.2012 - 06.2016
Educational Leadership Certification (post-Grad) -
William Paterson University
Master of Science, Childhood Education -
Mercy College
Bachelor of Science, Education of Elementary Education -
Touro College