Latavia Rochelle
Palatka,FL
Summary
Dynamic Lead VPK Teacher at Redlands Christian Migrant Association, recognized for enhancing literacy through innovative phonics instruction and fostering student engagement with hands-on projects. Skilled in early childhood education and effective communication, I developed individualized learning plans, boosting attendance and promoting a collaborative classroom environment. I provide a safe loving learning environment for my students.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead VPK Teacher
Redlands Christian Migrant Association
Palatka, FL
09.2015 - Current
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on teaching methods and early childhood education research findings.
- Improved literacy rates by implementing phonics-based instruction and interactive activities.
- Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, providing targeted feedback for improvement.
- Expanded curriculum to incorporate STEM topics, increasing interest in science and technology fields.
- Enhanced student engagement with hands-on projects that fostered critical thinking skills.
- Promoted a love of reading by incorporating diverse literature selections into daily lessons and creating an inviting classroom library space.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment by promoting collaboration and open communication among students.
- Reduced disciplinary issues by establishing clear expectations and consistent consequences for behavior.
- Boosted parent involvement through regular communication regarding student progress and upcoming events.
- Collaborated with special education staff to ensure the success of all students, regardless of their abilities or needs.
- Increased attendance rates through proactive outreach to families experiencing challenges or barriers to attending school regularly.
- Developed individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs, ensuring progress and academic growth.
- Established strong connections with local community organizations, resulting in valuable partnerships and resources for the VPK program.
- Mentored new teachers in VPK program best practices, leading to increased consistency across classrooms.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
Education
Bachelor - Early Childhood Education
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FLAssociate Of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA07.2020
Skills
- Health and safety
- Parent-teacher communication
- Student engagement
- Creative teaching strategies
- Early childhood education
- Project-based learning
- Special needs support
- Literacy development
- Mathematics instruction
- Language development
- Child assessment
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Social-emotional learning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Child CPR and first aid
- Organizational and planning skills
- Parent and guardian relations
- Student engagement and development
- Task prioritization
- Computer proficiency
- Play-based learning
- Collaborative and Team-oriented
- Emotional support and development
- Detail-oriented
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Organizational skills
- Creative thinking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Collaborative teamwork
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Communicating with parents and teachers
- Supervising classroom activities
- Data entry
Certification
Director/VPK
Timeline
Lead VPK Teacher
Redlands Christian Migrant Association
09.2015 - Current
Bachelor - Early Childhood Education
Saint Leo University
Associate Of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Liberty University