LaTashra Childs
FAYETTEVILLE,NC
Summary
Professional educator with outstanding communication and instruction experience. Adjunct Faculty adapts to different classroom settings and subjects. Masterful at new teaching styles and concepts and can work within constraints of school guidelines and policies. Keen observer equipped to change teaching styles based on student need or subject matter.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Bryant & Stratton College
Buffalo, NY
08.2021 - Current
- Evaluated and selected instructional materials and texts to prepare course materials and lesson plans.
- Worked cooperatively with other members of faculty and staff to contribute to overall institutional effectiveness.
- Identified academic strengths and obstacles and developed instructional techniques to accommodate different learning styles.
- Advised students in academic matters to improve successful course completion.
- Developed and kindled professional relationships with students to better communicate and enhance instruction.
- Designed and distributed feedback forms to continually improve teaching skills and develop stronger connection with students.
- Transitioned course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
NC Pre-K Lead Teacher
Heavenly Haven Academy
Fayetteville, NC
08.2021 - Current
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
- Oversaw work of teaching team to optimize student education.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
NC Prek K Assistant
KinderCare Learning Centers
Fayetteville, NC
08.2018 - 04.2021
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Used Microsoft to document behavioral, emotional, academic and social growth of over 18 students.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Enhanced 4 to 5-year-old students understanding of rules, safety and behavioral guidelines and disciplinary protocols by redesigning and simplifying them.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
Childcare Lead Teacher
Childcare Network
Fayetteville, North Carolina
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Enhanced Infant, Toddler, Two, and Three year old students understanding of rules, safety and behavioral guidelines and disciplinary protocols by redesigning and simplifying them.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
Master of Arts - B-K Teaching Licensure
University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC05.2023
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Leadership
University of Arizona Global Campus
San Diego, CA03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Development And Family Studies
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC05.2018
Skills
- Technology integration
- Lesson Planning
- Group Instruction
- Classroom management
- Curriculum planning
- Individualized student assistance
- Online teaching
- Testing and evaluation
- Online instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Thesis advisement
- Student needs assessment
- Academic research
- Lecturing
- Classroom presentations
- Adult Education
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Bryant & Stratton College
08.2021 - Current
NC Pre-K Lead Teacher
Heavenly Haven Academy
08.2021 - Current
NC Prek K Assistant
KinderCare Learning Centers
08.2018 - 04.2021
Childcare Lead Teacher
Childcare Network
08.2014 - 06.2018
Master of Arts - B-K Teaching Licensure
University of Mount Olive
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Leadership
University of Arizona Global Campus
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Development And Family Studies
North Carolina A & T State University
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