Latoya Raymond
Irvington,NJ
Summary
Passionate Teacher and School Counselor with experience in developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher
The Northward Center
02.2022 - Current
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
Substitute Teacher
SUMMIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
10.2021 - Current
- Follow lesson plans provided by classroom teachers to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students when teachers are absent
- Manage classrooms effectively to encourage student participation and minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment
- Supervise students in and out of the classroom including in the halls, on the playground and in the cafeteria.
Substitute Teacher
ESS Education
09.2020 - Current
- Follow lesson plans provided by classroom teachers to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students when teachers are absent
- Manage classrooms effectively to encourage student participation and minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment
- Supervise students in and out of the classroom including in the halls, on the playground and in the cafeteria.
School Counseling Intern
ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Provide individual and group counseling to students while being supervised by a certified school counselor
- Direct and co-lead weekly a group of middle school boys in a 'Panorama Group' which targets anger management, social skills, academic issues, behavioral issues, self-esteem, and conflict resolution training
- Meet with 'SEL' after school group twice a week that targets social and emotional learning
- Meet with Supervisor twice a week for feedback
- Attend weekly professional development sessions for career growth
- Write 'DAP' notes to keep record of sessions
- Advise and assist numerous students in short term crisis situations such as bullying, friendship issues, conflict resolution and classroom behavior issues
- Educating eight grade students about preparing for high school options and good study habits
- Participate in weekly meetings for initial and annual IEP's school based problem-solving domain, non-attending, and speech only meetings, discuss student's classroom performance and behavior as input to target individual group and overall student counseling needs.
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
South Orange Maplewood School District
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Teach classes when teachers are absent, when teachers are present, I assist in the classroom
- Plan interactive lessons for Pre-school and Pre-K students.
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
Central Avenue School
09.2020 - 01.2021
Classroom Teacher- Preschool
Co- Teacher - 2nd grade
10.2019 - 09.2020
- Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities
- Observe and evaluate students performance
- Maintain regular, on time attendance
- Prepare and distribute parent communication
- Grade papers and perform other administrative duties as needed
- Participate in ongoing training sessions.
Classroom Teacher - Pre-K
zadies nurturing den
08.2015 - 10.2019
- Nurtured and built relationships with and provided high quality individual care to students
- Maintained a safe and welcoming environment that fostered growth, community and personal development
- Planned and executed developmentally appropriate learning experiences that were engaging, enriching and objective based
- Achieved 98% of reading before students moved up to Kindergarten
- Prepared students to perform at different school functions
- Prepared assessments for students and report cards for parents
- Communicated with parents on a regular basis about students.
Classroom Teacher -2nd Grade
Glen STUART PRIMARY SCHOOL
09.2005 - 01.2015
- Wrote and planned lessons for instruction for grades 2, 3 and 5
- Kept appropriate records for students throughout the year
- Kept track of student's progress throughout the school year
- Wrote exam questions for end of term and end of year examinations
- Wrote reports at the end of each semester for individual students.
Classroom Teacher -2nd Grade
BLACK RIVER PRIMARY SCHOOL
09.2004 - 12.2004
- Planned and wrote lessons for instructions for a 5th grade class
- Kept appropriate records for class
- Provided additional support for students in the 6th grade during after school GSAT program.
Classroom Teacher - 5th Grade
The Thornton Primary School
09.2002 - 08.2004
- Planned and wrote lessons to teach to grades 1-6
- Kept appropriate records for class
- Prepared students for national examination (GSAT)
- Provided additional support for students in an after school (GSAT) program.
Classroom Teacher -2nd Grade
ABERDEEN PRIMARY AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
01.1999 - 04.1999
- Planned and wrote lessons for instructions for grade two
- Kept appropriate records for class
- Wrote reports at the end of the school term.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Kean University
Union, NJ03.2022
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Technology Integration
- Special Education
- Small Group Instruction
Certification
NJ School Counseling Certification (Standard) 2022
NJ P-3 Certification of Eligibility, Standard Pending (2024)
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
The Northward Center
02.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
SUMMIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
10.2021 - Current
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
South Orange Maplewood School District
03.2021 - 07.2021
School Counseling Intern
ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2021 - 12.2021
Substitute Teacher
ESS Education
09.2020 - Current
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
Central Avenue School
09.2020 - 01.2021
Classroom Teacher- Preschool
Co- Teacher - 2nd grade
10.2019 - 09.2020
Classroom Teacher - Pre-K
zadies nurturing den
08.2015 - 10.2019
Classroom Teacher -2nd Grade
Glen STUART PRIMARY SCHOOL
09.2005 - 01.2015
Classroom Teacher -2nd Grade
BLACK RIVER PRIMARY SCHOOL
09.2004 - 12.2004
Classroom Teacher - 5th Grade
The Thornton Primary School
09.2002 - 08.2004
Classroom Teacher -2nd Grade
ABERDEEN PRIMARY AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
01.1999 - 04.1999
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Kean University
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