Overview
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Education
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Latonya Straughter

Killeen,TX

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Aide II

KISD
08.2023 - Current
  • Assist with ECSE and Skills classrooms.
  • Work with individual students and small groups to learn behavioral objectives introduced by the teacher.
  • Offered caring companionship and emotional support.
  • Support students with tasks like lunch, clean up, clothing, and studies.
  • Observed and monitored children's activities.
  • Supported children's development by encouraging teamwork and understanding of others.
  • Monitor students to ensure safety measures are in place and adhered to.

Custodian

Marcis & Associates
06.2014 - 03.2024
  • Provide cleaning, upkeep, and facility maintenance of grounds and buildings on campus.
  • Responsible for cleaning classrooms, offices, restrooms, and library.
  • Helped develop a cleaning checklist that elevated the consistency of custodial activities throughout the school.
  • Ensured accurate inventory and timely restocking of the janitorial closet.
  • Implemented computerized forms that improved communication with the headquarters office to prevent delays and stock-outs on needed supplies.
  • Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
  • Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.

Packer

H Moving & Storage
03.2014 - 06.2014
  • Responsible for stacking and piling goods into their correct containers and preparing them for shipment using various equipments.
  • Cleaned and prepared containers before packing goods in them.
  • Maintain database of inventory items.
  • Fill out forms and papers to accurately record measurements, weight, and product count.
  • Transfer packed and completed packages for loading.

Home Health Aide

First Care Home Health
09.2011 - 03.2014
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.

Custodian

Copperas Cove Independent School District
04.2009 - 09.2011
  • Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
  • Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
  • Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
  • Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
  • Reported vandalism or other damage to property to supervisor.
  • Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
  • Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.

Custodian

Metroplex Adventist Hospital
02.2007 - 04.2009
  • Reported damages and hazardous conditions to management for further action.
  • Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
  • Followed safety standards and established SOPs when handling, mixing and storing hazardous chemicals.
  • Kept public pathways clear of safety hazards and spills with regular checks and attention.
  • Vacuumed and shampooed carpets, upholstery and other fabrics.
  • Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
  • Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
  • Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.

Substitute Teacher

KISD
01.2007 - 06.2007
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.


Custodian

KISD
06.2006 - 12.2006
  • Reported vandalism or other damage to property to supervisor.
  • Followed safety protocols and safe use of protective gear to prevent injury to self and others.
  • Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
  • Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
  • Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.

Installment Loan Specialist and Office Clerk

Fifth Third Bank
09.2002 - 01.2006
  • Obtained copies of applicants' credit histories and reviewed paperwork to determine feasibility of granting loans.
  • Submitted loan applications to underwriter for verification and recommendations.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of bank records and client information.
  • Examined customer loan applications for loan approvals and denials.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers, lenders and other third parties.
  • Evaluated loan requests and documents to verify accuracy and completeness.

Supervisor

Five Star Food
04.1995 - 05.2002
  • Maintain staff by recruiting, and training employees.
  • Conduct training, implement and enforce systems, policies and procedures.
  • Maintain safe and healthy work environment by establishing and enforcing organizations standards and adhering to legal regulations.
  • Control expenses by gathering and submitting budget information, scheduling expenditure, monitoring variances, and implementing corrective actions.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.

Education

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Central Texas College
Killeen, TX
12-2023

High School Diploma -

Valdosta High School
Valdosta, GA
06-1991

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel Expertise General
  • ECSE & Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • File/Records Maintenance Report
  • Organizational Skills
  • Document Scanning
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Written and Verbal Communication

Timeline

Aide II

KISD
08.2023 - Current

Custodian

Marcis & Associates
06.2014 - 03.2024

Packer

H Moving & Storage
03.2014 - 06.2014

Home Health Aide

First Care Home Health
09.2011 - 03.2014

Custodian

Copperas Cove Independent School District
04.2009 - 09.2011

Custodian

Metroplex Adventist Hospital
02.2007 - 04.2009

Substitute Teacher

KISD
01.2007 - 06.2007

Custodian

KISD
06.2006 - 12.2006

Installment Loan Specialist and Office Clerk

Fifth Third Bank
09.2002 - 01.2006

Supervisor

Five Star Food
04.1995 - 05.2002

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Central Texas College

High School Diploma -

Valdosta High School

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