Latonya Williams
Stone Mountain,GA
Summary
With over 20 years of teaching experience, I bring organization and expertise to the classroom. I have worked with children with developmental delays and those without, developing a deep understanding of individual learning needs. Creating a stimulating and safe learning environment is a top priority, as it is crucial for young children to feel comfortable and engaged in their educational journey. By utilizing creative teaching strategies, I enhance developmental milestones and foster a genuine love for learning in students.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-K Teacher
Easter Seals of North Georgia
11.2020 - Current
- Conducted assessments to identify developmental milestones, tailoring instructional methods to meet the unique needs of each child.
- Designed creative art projects to promote fine motor skills, allowing children to express creativity while developing essential skills.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to cultivate respect and cooperation among students, promoting positive classroom atmosphere.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment by implementing engaging activities that encouraged social and emotional development.
- Developed individualized lesson plans for diverse learning styles, promoting inclusive participation among all students.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Lead Teacher
Whitefoord Early Learning Center
05.2019 - 11.2020
- Designed lesson plans for diverse learners that promoted inclusivity and supported individual growth.
- Enhanced classroom environment with positive behavior strategies that encouraged respect and cooperation among students.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Teacher
Chattahoochee Academy
07.2004 - 05.2017
- Established a safe play environment for the children.
- Instructed children on proper health and personal habits
- Monitored each student’s educational progress with individualized charts and files.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records, including staff and child files on enrollments, attendance, health and safety, emergency contact information and incident reports.
- Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
- Implemented curriculum.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children’s development levels.
- Incorporated music and play into developmentally appropriate activities.
- Maintained a safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization.
- Identified signs of potential emotional or developmental concerns in children and brought them to parents' or guardians' attention.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children 3 to 5 years old.
Learning Support Assistant
Atlanta Technical College
01.2010 - 08.2010
- Graded tests and papers and recorded grades for teaching staff.
- Responded to internal and external requests for information.
- Prepared new files and assigned tracking identification numbers.
- Scanned documentation and entered into the database.
- Entered numerical data into databases in a timely and accurate manner.
- Organized forms, made photocopies, filed records and prepared correspondence and reports.
- Reviewed and updated client correspondence files and scheduling database.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Ashford University
Clinton, Iowa2015
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
Clinton, Iowa2014
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, Georgia2009
Skills
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- MS Office proficient
- Loves children
- Adept at working with special needs children
- Self-sufficient
- Great communicator
- Self-motivated
- Active listening
- Excel proficiency
- First aid certificate
- Organized
- Detail-oriented
Accomplishments
- Inducted in the National Honor Society
References:
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Pre-K Teacher
Easter Seals of North Georgia
11.2020 - Current
Lead Teacher
Whitefoord Early Learning Center
05.2019 - 11.2020
Learning Support Assistant
Atlanta Technical College
01.2010 - 08.2010
Teacher
Chattahoochee Academy
07.2004 - 05.2017
Master of Arts - Education
Ashford University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Atlanta Technical College
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