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Latisha Fleury

Latisha Fleury

Chicago,IL

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

FLP Teacher

University Of Chicago Laboratory Schools
08.2023 - Current
  • supporting with daytime scheduled activities and interacting with the entire group of students in N3
  • participating and supporting with lunch, prepping for rest time as swell as late day
  • interacting with daytime teachers as well as collaborating with Extended Day Staff.
    setting a warm and inviting culture for extended day pace, activities, expectations, and routine of the group.
  • facilitate outdoor play and guided activities/arts and crafts reading time social play.
    lesson plan for daily themed activities
  • create newsletters/respond to emails from teachers
    communicates with families in a professional manner

Collaborate with FLP coworkers to create a positive working environment

Paraprofessional

BlackBoyLit Program @Salem Baptist Church
07.2023 - Current
  • Provides high quality educational and recreational opportunities and enjoyable experience for young boys age K-3.
  • Assists with reading and coaching young boys with their coursework under the supervision of a Lead Teacher.
  • Lead arts and craft activities, games
  • assisting with snack/lunch preparation
  • Group lead for weekly field trips

Daycare Teacher/Administrative Assistant

In Loving Hands Daycare
09.2020 - 09.2023
  • Planned and implemented a curriculum focused on fostering creativity and problem-solving skills for school toddlers and preschool aged children.
  • Leads numerous activities involving music, nature, arts, and science.
  • Completes heavy clerical work competently and efficiently.
  • Heavy communication and handling day to day operations as it relates to a HOME-BASED daycare facility.

Substitute Early Childhood Educator

Childcare Careers
10.2022 - 08.2023
  • Provided backup teaching services for a variety of childcare centers throughout the Chicagoland area ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.
  • Implemented individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
  • preparation with lunch/toileting needs
  • lead math and reading activities/arts and craft under the direction of the center classroom lead teacher

Extended Day Teacher

University Of Chicago Laboratory Schools
09.2020 - 02.2021
  • Worked with Lead Teachers/FLP classroom support teams to help manage daily tasks, by creating an enriching, warm and organized program.
  • Managed snack time, supervising children outside, engaging them in developmentally appropriate and fun activities, including arts and crafts, music, science, and games.
  • assisted with lunch/snack prep, toileting needs, and rest time

Education

Associate of Arts - Education

University of Phoenix
Phoenix

Skills

  • Classroom Technology
  • Student Motivation and Engagement
  • Creative Instruction Style
  • Instructional Methods
  • Communicates Professionally
  • Enthusiastic
  • Organizational skills
  • Patience

Affiliations

  • Local School Council Chicago Public Schools

Interest

  • Passionate about nutrition and how it plays a huge role in development in children. Gardening, cooking, arts, and crafts, singing, music, reading, writing, party planning, decorating, and catering events.
  • Volunteering with Chicago Public Schools. Served as the Chairperson of Local School Council (7 years) and Parent Advisory Council

Timeline

FLP Teacher

University Of Chicago Laboratory Schools
08.2023 - Current

Paraprofessional

BlackBoyLit Program @Salem Baptist Church
07.2023 - Current

Substitute Early Childhood Educator

Childcare Careers
10.2022 - 08.2023

Daycare Teacher/Administrative Assistant

In Loving Hands Daycare
09.2020 - 09.2023

Extended Day Teacher

University Of Chicago Laboratory Schools
09.2020 - 02.2021

Associate of Arts - Education

University of Phoenix
Latisha Fleury