Latrice Alston
Hampton,VA
Summary
Talented early education professional with diverse experience in planning and implementing various activities for promoting physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth of children. Very passionate and committed to working with children and their families to influence a positive impact on a child's development. Knowledgeable in offering proven team building and program oversight abilities developed over 10 -year progressive career in early education. Well-organized, proactive and tactful in working with individuals of all backgrounds.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
ESS
Hampton, VA
01.2023 - Current
- Provide instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Organize lesson plans and activities for students.
- Assist with classroom management issues when needed.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Pre-school Teacher
Kingdom Kidz Childcare Center
Newport News, VA
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors, and therapists.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Incorporated music, art, and theater into lesson planning.
- Administered and documented results of student assessments.
- Stuck to daily routines to help children feel comfortable and promote development.
Certified Tax Preparer
H&r Block Inc.
San Diego, CA
11.2017 - 05.2020
- Informed clients of potentially beneficial products and services, resulting in additional business opportunities.
- Supported work of senior-level accounting and tax preparation professionals to maximize office productivity.
- Open & closing responsibilities
- Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
- Coordinated and communicated with clients daily to gather pertinent information.
- Processed payments and updated accounts to reflect balance changes.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
- Maintained daily calendars, set appointments with clients and planned daily office events.
- Determined clients' eligibility for tax credits, abatements or deductions through careful research and oversight.
- Collected detailed information and required paperwork from clients to complete tax returns.
Educational Aide
Rota Naval Child Development Center
Military Base, Spain
05.2012 - 11.2013
- Created and implemented developmentally-appropriate curriculum that addressed all learning styles.
- Established a safe play environment for the children.
- Participated and received certifications in parent safety, fire prevention, child growth and development, NAEYC Training courses, and CRP/First Aide.
- Developed professional relationships with parents and teachers.
- Collaborated with colleagues on developing activities to promote parent engagement.
- Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.
- Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans.
- Used fun exercises and repetition to assist students in learning foundational educational concepts.
- Met with parents about student needs to garner additional support.
Lead Teacher
New Mount Olive Academy
Hampton, Virginia
10.2008 - 05.2010
- Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps. Created and implemented developmentally-appropriate curriculum for children age 12 months-3 Education Accomplishments years.
- Training in Food and Safety.
- Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
- Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2025
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood
Central Texas College
Skills
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Operational improvement
- Administrative support
- Excellent customer service
- Planning and coordination
- Dependable
- Training and Development
- Personalized learning plans
- Age-appropriate activities
- Early childhood knowledge
- Reading Comprehension
- Homework Assistance
Additional Information
Volunteered as Parent Engagement Advisor in Fall of 2019 at San Diego Head-start program. Served as liaison between students, home, school, and community. Provided activities related to the parent involvement program. Participated in on-going professional development by attending workshops and lectures. Helped school to develop family-friendly school climate.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
ESS
01.2023 - Current
Pre-school Teacher
Kingdom Kidz Childcare Center
10.2021 - 01.2023
Certified Tax Preparer
H&r Block Inc.
11.2017 - 05.2020
Educational Aide
Rota Naval Child Development Center
05.2012 - 11.2013
Lead Teacher
New Mount Olive Academy
10.2008 - 05.2010
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood
Central Texas College
Bachelor of Science - Education
Liberty University
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