Latasha Trotter
Hinesville,GA
Summary
Kind and knowledgeable Childcare Provider well-versed in maintaining safe and nurturing environments for children. Comfortable caring for individuals of varying ages. Excellent communicator with good organizational, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. Also will ask for help when needed. Hardworking childcare professional experienced in teaching early learning lessons, supervising children and maintaining tidy work areas. Familiar with needs of children from infancy to early elementary ages. Certified in CPR and First Aid. Responsible childcare professional experienced in guiding children and documenting learning and development. Background leading fun activities to teach new skills and encourage growth. Offers current CPR and First Aid certifications paired with in-depth knowledge of children's emotional and social development. Veteran Childcare provider brings over 15 years of related experience. Focused on enhancing academic, physical and emotional development of young children. Successful at promoting discipline, focus, good behavior and appropriate social skills. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Pastor
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church
Hinesville, GA
04.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented weekly worship services for teenagers.
- Maintained regular communication with parents of youth members.
- Directed weekly youth meetings, special group events, and overnight excursions.
- Gathered church members to aid community emergency or crisis response.
- Administered communion, baptisms and other religious rites.
- Planned special recognition ceremonies for graduating seniors from the congregation's high school ministries program.
- Drafted articles and delivered speeches to share information about religious issues.
- Devised and implemented congregational membership expansion tactics.
- Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
- Provided spiritual guidance and mentorship to youth members.
- Instructed and guided individuals converting to new faith.
- Lead youth group meetings with interactive activities and discussions.
- Instructed and mentored youth between grades 3 and 18.
- Initiated fundraising campaigns for youth ministry programs.
- Encouraged participation in community service projects.
- Participated in fundraising to support congregational activities.
- Coordinated summer camps and other recreational activities.
- Taught Bible study classes to high schoolers.
- Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
- Assisted in coordinating special events such as holiday parties, concerts.
- Prepared participants for roles in ceremonies, services or events.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Counseled teens on life issues such as relationships, peer pressure, and self-esteem.
- Recruited volunteers to help with various church events.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
School Age Coordinator
Heavenly Place Learning Center
Hinesville, GA
10.2018 - Current
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Observed children's behavior and development, communicate information with parents.
- Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
- Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene, social manners and appropriate behavior.
- Read books aloud to small groups or individual children.
- Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times.
- Worked collaboratively with co-workers to ensure safety of all the children in care.
- Planned field trips to local parks, libraries and other educational places.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
- Engaged in creative play activities that promoted language development, physical activity and problem solving skills.
- Ensured cleanliness of classroom areas including toys, furniture, materials.
- Helped develop motor skills through active playtime activities like running, jumping.
- Collaborated with teachers on special projects such as holiday parties or end-of-year events.
- Implemented discipline strategies when needed while ensuring the safety of all students.
- Assisted in planning nutritious snacks and meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by state regulations.
- Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
- Instructed children on good sanitary habits when washing hands, using bathroom or eating.
- Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs and tracking supplies.
- Updated detailed records for each child with information such as daily observations, meals served and medications administered.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment.
- Read stories to children, facilitated discussions and tied books into learning opportunities.
- Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children ranging in age from 4 to 11.
- Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
- Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
- Organized and stored toys and materials to maintain order in activity areas.
- Communicated with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Dressed children and changed diapers.
- Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
- Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
- Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
- Maintained safe play environment.
- Recorded child behavior, food and medication information for supervisors.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans and activities for children of various ages.
- Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts and music lessons.
- Instilled discipline and maintained order with children by using simple and commanding directives.
- Guided children through engaging and productive activities to foster fun learning environment.
- Communicated daily with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Planned and implemented engaging activities to encourage creativity and expression.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GASkills
- Shepherding
- Crisis Management
- Preaching
- Sermons Preparation
- Teaching
- Event Coordination
- Counseling
- Youth Development
- Lesson Planning
- Writing
Timeline
Youth Pastor
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church
04.2022 - Current
School Age Coordinator
Heavenly Place Learning Center
10.2018 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Savannah Technical College
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