LaToya Bullard
Bartlett,TN
Summary
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Kipp Collegiate Middle School
06.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication about student progress and academic achievements.
- Provided individualized support for struggling learners through targeted interventions and one-on-one sessions.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and ELA instruction.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to assess student progress, adjusting lesson plans accordingly for optimal learning outcomes.
- Established a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, collaboration, and open communication among students.
Student Support Specialist
Humes Middle School (Shelby County Schools)
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
- Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
- Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
- Enhanced students' physical, behavioral and social skills through class activities.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assessed student psychological, physical and social wellness and monitored progress.
- Supported students'' emotional well-being through individualized counseling sessions and group workshops on topics such as stress management, self-esteem, and conflict resolution.
Teacher's Assistant
Youth Villages
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
- Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to supervise, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.
- Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Postal Carrier
United States Post Office
10.2015 - 06.2020
- Routed all classes of mail in sequence of delivery along established route.
- Separated mail to be transported to relay boxes along route for subsequent delivery.
- Obtained receipts for registered and certain insured mail.
- Delivered mail to residences and business establishments determined by specific route with on-time delivery of mail.
Legal Assistant
Sims Law Firm
04.2012 - 10.2015
- Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions and other dates.
- Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
- Drafted legal complaints, summons and interrogatories.
Material Handler
Federal Express
07.2010 - 04.2012
- Packed merchandise into boxes and containers in preparation for safe shipment.
- Organized warehouse inventory according to warehouse plan.
- Loaded completed orders on pallets according to delivery numbers.
- Managed warehouse receiving, storing and shipping.
- Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials to meet scheduling requirements.
Hospitality Specialist
Covington Pike Dodge
05.2003 - 10.2004
- Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Greeted customers, answered account questions and resolved complaints.
- Provided highest quality customer service standards by anticipating customer needs.
- Provided personable service to improve customer service ratings.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And General Studies
University of Florida
Gainesville, FLBachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN05.2010
High School Diploma -
Craigmont High School
Memphis, TN05.2005
Skills
- Behavioral/cognitive skills development
- Social skills development
- Analytical
- Working collaboratively
- People skills
- MS Office
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Conflict Resolution
Affiliations
- 2005 McDonald's All American
- 2005 TSAA Basketball All State First Team
- 2005 Mrs. Basketball Finalist
Education and Training
Professional training courses for education and sports
Timeline
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Kipp Collegiate Middle School
06.2024 - Current
Student Support Specialist
Humes Middle School (Shelby County Schools)
08.2021 - 05.2024
Teacher's Assistant
Youth Villages
06.2020 - 07.2021
Postal Carrier
United States Post Office
10.2015 - 06.2020
Legal Assistant
Sims Law Firm
04.2012 - 10.2015
Material Handler
Federal Express
07.2010 - 04.2012
Hospitality Specialist
Covington Pike Dodge
05.2003 - 10.2004
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And General Studies
University of Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
University of Memphis
High School Diploma -
Craigmont High School
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