Latrecia Lane
Michigan City
Summary
Strategic educational leader skilled in program evaluation and compliance management. Expertise in enhancing educational initiatives and building stakeholder relationships. Experienced in developing and implementing effective strategies while overseeing daily operations. Strong understanding of market trends and corporate finance, driving successful business strategies and financial performance.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Transformation Learning Center
Michigan City
01.2023 - Current
- Developed strategic initiatives to enhance educational programs and services.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
- Analyzed program effectiveness and made recommendations for improvements.
- Facilitated collaboration between teams by encouraging open communication channels.
- Cultivated strong relationships with customers by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints.
Master teacher
HeadStart Preschool
Michigan City
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Coached teachers in best practices related to classroom management, curriculum planning, and instruction techniques.
- Mentored new teachers in their transition into the school system.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create professional development programs for faculty and staff.
- Facilitated small group activities that focused on problem solving strategies, critical thinking skills, and creative writing projects.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Lead Teacher
Head Start Preschool
Michigan City
08.2015 - 05.2021
- Developed lesson plans that engaged children in hands-on learning activities.
- Supervised classroom activities to ensure a safe and nurturing environment.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's educational needs and progress.
- Maintained compliance with state regulations and Head Start performance standards.
- Researched books and supplemental materials to use with lesson plans.
Teacher's Assistant
HeadStart preschool
Michigan City
08.1999 - 05.2015
- Assisted lead teacher in preparing engaging lesson plans for preschool students.
- Organized educational materials and resources for hands-on learning experiences.
- Supported children during daily activities and managed classroom behavior effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/empahasis in Science
Grandcanyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2014
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Southwestern Michigan College
Dowagiac, MISkills
- Strategic planning
- Program development
- Policy development
- Program evaluation
- Compliance management
- Staff development
- Team collaboration
Affiliations
- Youth Leader at church, Pastor wife who leads women and speaks at conferences, Serves at church with soup kitchen feeding the needy.
Timeline
Director
Transformation Learning Center
01.2023 - Current
Master teacher
HeadStart Preschool
08.2021 - 05.2023
Lead Teacher
Head Start Preschool
08.2015 - 05.2021
Teacher's Assistant
HeadStart preschool
08.1999 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/empahasis in Science
Grandcanyon University
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Southwestern Michigan College