Latisha Salgado
Newburgh,NY
Summary
Patient Educator with resourceful and engaging teaching style demonstrated over eight years of academic experience. Caring and hardworking professional with exceptional work ethic and commitment to cultivating productive learning environments to drive student progress and comprehension. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Newburgh Enlarged City School District
2022.08 - Current
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Mathematics Teacher
San Tan Valley High School
2019.08 - 2021.08
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs and learning disabilities.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Collaborated with fellow math teachers on curriculum development, resulting in a more cohesive and comprehensive program.
- Used data-driven instruction to tailor lesson plans, maximizing individual student growth and achievement.
Daycare Owner/Operator
Little Blossom's Family Daycare
2016.10 - 2019.07
- Maintained accurate accounting of tuition and operating reports.
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
- Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
Legally Exempt Enrollment Coordinator
Child Care Council Of Orange County
2008.03 - 2016.07
- Coordinate enrollment for informal childcare providers.
- Monitor Health and Safety Compliance for Legally Exempt childcare providers.
- Maintain liaisons with agencies such as the Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services, and Employment and Training.
- Ensured quality childcare assistance by providing TANF and Subsidized families with assessments, referrals, and enrollment forms.
- Met or exceeded enrollment and retention goals consistently.
Education
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
St. John's University
Staten Island, NY05.2005
Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Cultural Awareness
- Training and Development
- Planning and Coordination
- Written Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Active Listening
- Microsoft Office Software Proficiency
- Google Drive Software Proficiency
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Newburgh Enlarged City School District
2022.08 - Current
Mathematics Teacher
San Tan Valley High School
2019.08 - 2021.08
Daycare Owner/Operator
Little Blossom's Family Daycare
2016.10 - 2019.07
Legally Exempt Enrollment Coordinator
Child Care Council Of Orange County
2008.03 - 2016.07
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
St. John's University