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LaTisha Spires

Fredericksburg,Va

Summary

Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience(33+) in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Teacher/PM Supervisor

Cradles Of Joy
08.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.

Merchandiser

ABC
04.2020 - 12.2021
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
  • Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
  • Managed inventory levels with regular monitoring, ordering, and stock replenishment for optimal product availability.
  • Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
  • Improved overall store appearance by performing routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning shelves, updating signage, and reporting damaged fixtures for repair or replacement.

Logistics Specialist

Fed Ex Ground
02.2016 - 12.2018
  • Tracked supply, equipment and product inventory quantities to maintain necessary levels.
  • Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments to maintain schedules.
  • Managed inventory levels for optimal cost savings and minimal stockouts.
  • Oversaw every phase of supply chain, from purchase order to delivery to invoicing, targeting 100% end-user satisfaction.
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
  • Maintained compliance with all relevant regulations, ensuring safe transportation of goods while avoiding costly fines or penalties due to non-compliance issues.
  • Oversaw complex projects for senior leaders by ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.

Package Handler

Fed Ex Ground
01.2016 - 02.2016
  • Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
  • Improved package handling efficiency by implementing proper sorting and organizing techniques.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to company policies and guidelines for proper lifting techniques.
  • Reduced damage rates for packages through careful handling and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Assembled, sealed, and loaded packages into correct trucks.
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Verified correct labels and accurate shipping information on packages to avoid shipping to wrong addresses.

Assistant Teacher / Afther Care Teacher/ P.E. TEACHER

Blake Farm Day School
09.2009 - 05.2011
  • Earned positive verbal/written feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success
  • Designed lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate material
  • Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students
  • Developed program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning
  • Received high remarks for the creativity of classroom lesson plans and instructional techniques from students, parents and faculty
  • Also taught physical health and mental health and set up for a dentist to come out and talk about oral hygiene
  • Also set up for a nutritionist to come out and talk about healthy eating habits.

Assistant

Fire House Embroidery
06.2008 - 11.2008
  • Responsible for running embroidery machine
  • Responsible for taking new orders and packing completed orders
  • Responsible for answering phone calls and requests
  • Responsible for ensuring that the product is trimmed and ready for shipment.

Cleaning Specialist

Care Free
01.2008 - 06.2008
  • Ensure everything in the home is in its correct location
  • Maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of contracted home sites.

Seasonal Stock Associate

Kohls
10.2007 - 01.2008
  • Stocked items that need to be back on the floor and unloaded the delivery trucks.

Teacher

Safe and Sound
08.2007 - 10.2007
  • Taught the fundamentals of reading and writing and math through creative techniques utilizing games and songs to children ages of 4
  • I also used the ABecka Curriculum
  • Combined discipline plan with effective measures and various lesson plans to increase concentration, participation, and progress student accountability
  • Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises.

Teacher

Adam Nest
12.2004 - 09.2006
  • Assisted in the kitchen preparing lunch and snack
  • Was also the preschool teacher and the 4s teacher, created a fun, loving environment for children
  • Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises
  • Designed lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate material
  • Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students
  • Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials.

Education

Early Childhood -

Wayne County Community College District
Detroit, MI

Computers -

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

General Studies -

Crossman High School
Detroit, MI

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Germanna Community College
Fredericksburg, VA
05.2024

Skills

  • Individualized Instruction
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Faculty Collaboration
  • Lesson Plan Implementation
  • Classroom Restocking
  • Skills Development
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Safe Learning Environment
  • Childcare needs
  • Activity Planning
  • Classroom Management
  • Child Development
  • Parent-Teacher Communication

Additional Information

CPR Trained

MAT Trained


Timeline

Lead Teacher/PM Supervisor

Cradles Of Joy
08.2023 - Current

Merchandiser

ABC
04.2020 - 12.2021

Logistics Specialist

Fed Ex Ground
02.2016 - 12.2018

Package Handler

Fed Ex Ground
01.2016 - 02.2016

Assistant Teacher / Afther Care Teacher/ P.E. TEACHER

Blake Farm Day School
09.2009 - 05.2011

Assistant

Fire House Embroidery
06.2008 - 11.2008

Cleaning Specialist

Care Free
01.2008 - 06.2008

Seasonal Stock Associate

Kohls
10.2007 - 01.2008

Teacher

Safe and Sound
08.2007 - 10.2007

Teacher

Adam Nest
12.2004 - 09.2006

Early Childhood -

Wayne County Community College District

Computers -

Wayne State University

General Studies -

Crossman High School

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Germanna Community College

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