Latrisha Tate
Teacher
West Point,VA
Summary
Results-focused Teacher with successful history of introducing new technologies to classrooms and collaborating with team teachers to create dynamic lesson plans. Skilled at resource management and classroom budgeting. Knowledgeable about IEP planning and classroom inclusion strategies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Career and Technical Education Teacher
Richmond Technical Center
Richmond, Virginia
08.2019 - Current
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet state standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Virginia Veterinary Centers
Richmond, Virginia
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Handled hospital inventory and tracking.
- Provided direct care to patients and assisted with procedures such as radiology, dentistry, critical care and anesthesia.
- Educated clients on animal health, preventive care and procedures.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
Substitute Teacher
New Kent County Schools
New Kent, Virginia
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Bush Veterinary Neurology Service
Richmond, Virginia
04.2014 - 11.2017
- Provided direct care to patients and assisted with procedures such as radiology, dentistry, critical care and anesthesia.
- Counsel clients on disease conditions, medications, and home care after surgeries
- Maintain community awareness of disease processes, products, and company services through written and verbal communication and site visits
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Performed ongoing research and contributed to articles for peer-reviewed journals
- Trained other LVTs in operations and procedures.
- Handled hospital inventory and tracking.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Supported clinic operations and coordinated staff schedules.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Peninsula Emergency Veterinary Clinic
Yorktown, VA
03.2013 - 04.2014
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Provided direct care to patients and assisted with procedures such as radiology, dentistry, critical care and anesthesia.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
Education
Masters of Education (Individualized), Career Switcher Degree -
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA 07.2019 - 12.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Blue Ridge Community College
Verona, VA 08.2009 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA 08.2005 - 05.2009
High School Diploma -
Lakeland High School
Suffolk, VA 09.2001 - 06.2005
Skills
Organizational abilities
Relationship building and management
Verbal and written communication
Adaptable
Lesson plan implementation
Timeline
Career and Technical Education Teacher
Richmond Technical Center
08.2019 - Current
Masters of Education (Individualized), Career Switcher Degree -
Regent University
07.2019 - 12.2021
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Virginia Veterinary Centers
09.2017 - 08.2019
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Bush Veterinary Neurology Service
04.2014 - 11.2017
Substitute Teacher
New Kent County Schools
08.2013 - 06.2014
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Peninsula Emergency Veterinary Clinic
03.2013 - 04.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Blue Ridge Community College
08.2009 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Mary Washington
08.2005 - 05.2009
High School Diploma -
Lakeland High School
09.2001 - 06.2005