LATOYA JACKSON
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
I'm a resourceful Teacher/Forward thinking Assistant Director. Highly successful at motivating students and genarates high quality work. Strong instructor, problem solver and planner. I offer an open and clear communication style using active listening. I'm Goal-oriented with experience in all ages but specifically 5-12. Seasoned in School Age methods which allows me to easily build rapport with students, parents and teachers of diverse backgrounds. As well as administration experience and skills to help me in supervise a Childcare center, maintain good relationships with families as well as handle behind the scenes affairs. I'm Compassionate, creative, and effective with some experience in classroom administration and professional development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
Fayetteville
01.2023
- Assistant Director is a key role in an organization, responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of departmental plans and goals
- They collaborate closely with the director to coordinate daily operations, ensure compliance with regulations, manage staffing, monitor objectives, and provide comprehensive reports
- Strong leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills are essential for this position.
- Implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws.
- Monitored staff performance, provided feedback and conducted annual reviews.
- Provided guidance to departmental staff in resolving customer complaints.
- Conducted training sessions on new processes or products for internal staff members.
Lead Teacher/School Age
KinderCare Learning Centers
Fayetteville, NC
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
Lead Teacher/Before and After School Care
Countryside Children's Day-care
Ruther Glen, VA
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devise creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with other school staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.
Lead Teacher
Children of America
Fredericksburg, VA
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Make lesson plans and implement curriculum
- Serve breakfast, lunch, snack
- Implement curriculum
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Lead Teacher
Childcare Network
Fayetteville, NC
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Created after-school program to enhance student involvement in school processes.
Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Fayetteville, NC
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Planning and implementing curriculum for each season of the year
- Creating a warm and welcoming learning environment
- Creating and building strong relationships with my families
- Treating each child with care and uniqueness
- Being organized and timely.
Teacher
Building Blocks Daycare
Fayetteville, NC
02.2019 - 08.2019
- For creating an inclusive classroom environment
- Responsible for preparing and executing weekly lesson plans
- Assisted with classroom activities and lessons.
Student Counselor
Prime Time
08.2016 - 02.2019
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Human Resources Mangement
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2024
Fayetteville Technical Community College
08.2019
Associates - General Education in Education, Early Childhood Education
Germanna Community College
06.2008
Diploma -
Caroline High School
Skills
- Experience Working with Students
- Room Arrangements
- Developmental disabilities experience
- Lessons and Activities
- Meal Preparation
- Classroom Management
- SID Parent and Student Communication
- Certifications and Licenses
- Family Involvement
- CPR & First Aid
- Classroom Integration
- Teaching Certificate
- Behavior Redirection
- Playground Safety-Teaching and Co-Planning
- Recruitment and hiring
- Employee Relations
- Staff Management
- Staff Development
Certification
- Teaching Early Childhood Education (10+ years)
- Special Needs
- Special Education
- Classroom Management
- Experience with Children (3+ years)
- Autism Experience (4 years)
- Babysitting (10+ years)
- Tutoring
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Assistant Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
01.2023
Lead Teacher/School Age
KinderCare Learning Centers
06.2022 - 01.2023
Lead Teacher/Before and After School Care
Countryside Children's Day-care
03.2022 - 04.2022
Lead Teacher
Children of America
01.2022 - 02.2022
Lead Teacher
Childcare Network
06.2021 - 12.2021
Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
01.2020 - 06.2021
Teacher
Building Blocks Daycare
02.2019 - 08.2019
Student Counselor
Prime Time
08.2016 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Applied Human Resources Mangement
Grand Canyon University
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Associates - General Education in Education, Early Childhood Education
Germanna Community College
Diploma -
Caroline High School