LaTrevia Black
Teacher
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and responsive Teacher with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification and individualized support. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success. Serves as role model by using growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire love of learning. Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families and colleagues.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Maricopa County Headstart
Goodyear, AZ
02.2024 - Current
- Plans and prepares classroom setting; oversees safety and educational programs; supervises children in the classroom; provides a supportive environment in which children can learn and practice appropriate and acceptable individual and group behaviors
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Created a positive, inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Fostered a growth mindset in students through encouragement and praise.
Church Administrator Assistant
JESUS WAY HOLY TEMPLE CHURCH
04.2005 - Current
- Communications, follow-up, and responses for church mail, e-mail, voicemail, etc requiring staff involvement
- Scheduling, communicating, and coordinating logistics for church affairs w/ church staff and ministry leaders
- Coordination of use of property, and scheduling of special events, (ie
- Weddings, receptions, funeral, outside hire of church facilities, etc)
- Main SPC for all outside enquiries and facility hire
- Close liaison with, and administrative support for, the appointed Coordinator of the Property Maintenance group (advising of maintenance issues, OHS problems, Working Bee schedules, Emergency procedures, all major issues to be referred to Pastor Administrative support to thegreeting group; (follow up, tracking & filing of visitors & prayer requests.) Efficient administration of church essentials as the SPC, oversee reception team (who are responsible for day-to day visitors, mail outs, phone answering and directing)
Director
In-home Daycare
10.2011 - 08.2019
- Maintain a safe play environment
- Dress children and change diapers
- Observe and monitor children's play activities
- Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues
- Sanitize toys and play equipment.
Teacher
ChildCare Careers
07.2014 - 10.2017
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
Education
Master's degree - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (MAED)
Ashford University
08.2020
Bachelor's degree - Health Administration
University of Phoenix-Online Campus
05.2015
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Arlington Medical Institute
Arlington, TX01-2003
CDA - Infant/ Toddler
Child Chrisis Arizona
Skills
- Magnificent organizational skills
- Outstanding data recognition skills
- Development of learning strategies that reinforce successful learning while engaging students
- Manager of diverse populations
- Collaborative efforts with all stakeholders involved
- Excellent communicator
- Excellent motivator
- Community outreach advocate
- Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) Facilitator
- Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) Facilitator
- Strong work ethic coupled with enthusiastic and attentive to detail passionate approach to one's work
- Teacher
- Maricopa County Head start
- Support local programs
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Create interactive professional development based on ECE research
- Childcare
- Curriculum Development
- Special Education
- Teaching
- Early Childhood Education
- Classroom Management
- Experience with Children
- Toddler Care
- Tutoring
- Special Needs
- Babysitting
- Autism Experience
- Experience Working With Students
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Curriculum Implementation
- Classroom Instruction
- Group Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Student Records Management
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Student evaluations
- Cultural Sensitivity
Certification
- Child Development Associate Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
Assessments
ASQ, and DECA assessment Proficient, 11/2020, Developing lesson plans for elementary-level classrooms that promote learning
References
References available upon request.
Personal Information
I feed the homeless,I am available for volunteering at the hospitals.
Timeline
Teacher
Maricopa County Headstart
02.2024 - Current
Teacher
ChildCare Careers
07.2014 - 10.2017
Director
In-home Daycare
10.2011 - 08.2019
Church Administrator Assistant
JESUS WAY HOLY TEMPLE CHURCH
04.2005 - Current
Master's degree - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (MAED)
Ashford University
Bachelor's degree - Health Administration
University of Phoenix-Online Campus
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Arlington Medical Institute
CDA - Infant/ Toddler
Child Chrisis Arizona