LaToya G. Myers
Denver,NC
Summary
Educational leader with a strong track record of fostering academic excellence and positive school culture. Skilled in building strong relationships with all stakeholders, maintaining a strong beginning teacher support program, and strategic planning. Reliable team collaborator who adapts to evolving educational needs, ensuring effective communication and results-driven performance. Known for strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving in educational settings.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Intern/Kindergarten Teacher
Blythe Elementary IB World School
07.2025 - Current
- Supported classroom activities by preparing educational materials and organizing resources for teachers.
- Assisted in implementing IB curriculum components, fostering inquiry-based learning among students.
- Collaborated with educators to develop engaging lesson plans aligned with school objectives.
- Conducted classroom observations, providing feedback to enhance instructional strategies and student engagement.
- Participated in professional development workshops to refine teaching methodologies and expand pedagogical skills.
- Facilitated communication between parents and staff, addressing concerns and enhancing community involvement.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, ensuring timely updates for stakeholders on academic performance.
- Assisted in the development of data-driven instruction methods to track student progress and improve performance.
- Facilitated conflict resolution processes among students, fostering a safe and inclusive environment conducive to learning.
- Coordinated extracurricular activities that promoted student engagement and leadership development.
- Enhanced student achievement by working with instructional coaches to identify gaps in learning and developing targeted interventions.
- Promoted academic success by analyzing assessment data to identify areas requiring targeted intervention strategies.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment that encouraged social and emotional growth.
- Utilized diverse instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Mentored new teachers in best practices for classroom management and instruction techniques.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
- Facilitated individualized learning plans for students with special needs, ensuring their successful integration into classroom.
- Fostered safe and welcoming classroom atmosphere, enabling students to feel valued and heard.
- Cultivated love for reading among students by integrating interactive storytimes into daily routines.
- Helped struggling students by motivating and encouraging kids to reach full potential.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Inspired students to take ownership of learning and become autonomous thinkers.
Pre-K/Kindergarten Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools-Ashley Park
08.2014 - 06.2025
- Develop daily lesson plans, observe and maintain formative assessments in the areas of personal and social development, language and literacy, and mathematics, science and social studies for each student.
- Develop strategies for integrating a range of learning needs into the curriculum and instruction for all children.
- Initiate and organize various school projects for staff, students, and parents (ex. Week of the Young Child, staff appreciation, and monthly school trips.)
- Maintains an open path of communication with parent(s), literacy specialist, parent advocate and school social worker concerning student status and classroom progression.
- Participates in student Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) meetings.
- Attending ongoing professional development workshops for professional growth.
- Grade Level Chair for grade level.
Assistant Director/Parents as Teachers Supervisor
Lakewood Preschool Cooperative
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Maintained current personnel files according to NC Division of Child Development and Early Education.
- Orient and train new staff concerning policies and childcare laws.
- Advocate for families by effectively interpreting their need to community agencies.
- Oversee adequate record keeping on each family.
- Keep abreast of all changes to sanitation guidelines as updated by environmental services.
- Maintained center in absence of Executive Director.
- Licensing compliance –health, state, fire, and environmental ratings (ECERS)
- Report Federal food expenditures monthly.
- Oversee all aspects of the Program: Parents as Teachers
- Prepare and monitor program budget and control use of resources by monitoring operating expenses relative to approved Parents as Teachers.
- Review financial status monthly and manage to meet financial target.
- Reporting payroll and gas expenses to Smart Start to get reimbursement for transportation and Parents as Teachers.
Education Consultant I- Mentor
Early Educator Support Licensure and Professional Development
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Provided consistent, ongoing support, communication, and observations to beginner teachers for licensure.
- Observed, assessed and supported the needs of teachers by assisting with the development of a professional development plan.
- Guided teachers in appropriate content pedagogy, planning, assessment, and instructional strategies as evidence of formal and summative evaluation results.
- Provided resources and feedback for new teachers on site monthly in classrooms and offered other strategies that will assist with teacher evaluations.
- Conducted monthly conferences with teacher, site administrator, and evaluator on a monthly basis.
Lakewood Preschool Cooperative
01.2005 - 06.2012
Exceptional Student Tutor
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Planned and implemented specific lesson plans based on the student’s individual needs.
- Provided an ongoing assessment on student progress for parent and self.
- Advised student on behavior and academics.
- Helped improve reading scores and reading level.
Sylvan Learning Center/Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Tutored k-2 Charlotte Mecklenburg School students.
- Advised students on behavior and academics.
- Maintained each child’s scores and reported student’s progress with site administrator and parents.
Four Lead Teacher
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Developed daily lesson plans, observed and maintained daily assessment for each students.
- Initiated and organized classroom volunteer opportunities for parents.
- Planned educational field trips for students.
- Attend all professional development workshops for professional growth.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Liberal Arts, Elementary Education and Psychology
Johnson C. Smith University
Charlotte, NCMaster of Arts - Education Administration
Queens University
Charlotte, NC 12-2026
Skills
- Dedicated and passionate Early Childhood Educator with 22 years of experience
- Immense love of working with children and families
- Ability to lead a team of adults
- Strong written/verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Effective leader and team player
- Ability to multitask
- Instructional leadership
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Special education
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Active listening
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Team building
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
- Written communication
Affiliations
- NAEYC/NCAEYC Member 2006-present
- National Black Child Development Institute Member 2011-2014
- Mecklenburg Childcare Association Member 2010-2013
- North Carolina Early Childhood Association Member 2013
Certification
- University North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC B-Kindergarten Licensure SPII, Expires June 2027
- Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, NC Early Childhood Administration III Certification
- NC Early Childhood Certification, Level Eleven Exp. 2015
- Queens University, Charlotte, NC Special Ed Add-On
Timeline
Principal Intern/Kindergarten Teacher
Blythe Elementary IB World School
07.2025 - Current
Pre-K/Kindergarten Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools-Ashley Park
08.2014 - 06.2025
Assistant Director/Parents as Teachers Supervisor
Lakewood Preschool Cooperative
08.2012 - 06.2013
Exceptional Student Tutor
01.2008 - 01.2010
Education Consultant I- Mentor
Early Educator Support Licensure and Professional Development
01.2007 - 01.2013
Sylvan Learning Center/Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
01.2007 - 01.2008
Lakewood Preschool Cooperative
01.2005 - 06.2012
Four Lead Teacher
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
01.2003 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Liberal Arts, Elementary Education and Psychology
Johnson C. Smith University
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Queens University
Training and Certifications
BSAC, Parents as Teachers, CPR and First Aid, Licensing, Sanitation, ECERS, KIPS, Infant Toddler Sleep-SIDS, Playground Safety, CLASS overview, Orton-Gillingham Certified, LETRS, Top Violations and how to prevent them and many more.
Leadership Activities
- Queens University- School Executive Leadership Academy Cohort 13 June 2025-
- Child Care Resources Inc., Charlotte, NC 2007-2009/2011-2013 Star Guard Mentor
- Part-Time Classroom-based Early Educator Support Licensure and Professional Development Raleigh, NC 2007-2013 Education Consultant I- Mentor
- Child Care Resources Inc., Charlotte, NC 2008-2013 Directors Leadership Academy
- National Center for Research on Early Childhood Education 2008-2011 University Of Virginia Childhood Education Professional Development Study Participant
- Mecklenburg Child Care Association 2010-2012 President
Assessment Knowledge
Ages and Stages Questionnaire, Ages and Stages-Social Emotional, Boehm-3, Picture Peabody Vocabulary Testing (PPVT), Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening (PALS), Work Sampling, Keys to Interactive Parenting Scale (KIPS), LETERS, DIBELS Assessment,
Computer Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (word, PowerPoint, excel), Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook , Google Docs, and SharePoint.