LaTunja Caster, Ph. D
McIntosh,AL
Summary
Empathetic Educator experienced in life coaching, behavior intervention, entrepreneurship, and education. Offering more than 20 years of experience in community outreach, child advocacy and educational training. Expert in managing classrooms, cultivating different learning styles and running hands-on laboratory experiences to facilitate learning. Meets students at individual levels with personalized instruction and mentoring.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Education Consultant
Next Level Consulting Group, LLC
McIntosh, AL
03.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with faculty members to develop innovative approaches for integrating applied behavior science with experiential education into traditional coursework content areas.
- Conducted pre-and post-program assessments to measure and analyze the impact of experiential education activities on students' knowledge acquisition and (ABA) behavior change.
- Networked and partnered with professionals in related fields such manufacturing, education, business, and IT, as educational advisors, life coach or university representatives.
- Assessed test scores, transcripts, essays and other documents to help identify appropriate schools for prospective students.
- Researched new differentiated methods of teaching that could be applied to different types of learners.
CMS Interventionist
Chickasaw City Schools
Chickasaw, AL
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Implemented differentiated strategies for reading ELA evidence-based practices such as Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports to improve student behavior (increase IReady Scores and ACAP)
- Provided individual, small group, and classroom-based interventions for students with behavioral issues.
- Collaborated with problem solving team ie. teachers, parents, administrators, social workers, psychologists, and other professionals to create comprehensive intervention plans. (IEPs, Individual Student Success Plans, Monitoring System)
- Active board member for Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
- Provided individualized instruction to clients using Applied Behavioral Analysis techniques.
Developed and implemented behavior intervention plans for clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Executive Director
Love Your Community Youth Association
McIntosh, AL
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Organized and facilitated events such as workshops, seminars, forums, and conferences to engage stakeholders for career opportunities for youth.
- Liaison for industrial relations, training, internships, and mentorship for all students and staff opportunities.
- Implemented the Level Next -High School Intern program for experimental learning to teach youths how to tap find their God given talent and live on Purpose.
- Created the The Clever Scientist CAMP for K-3 to middle schools to explore all types of vocations using Science, Technology, Recreation, Engineering, Arts, and Math.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Genesis Academy
McIntosh, AL
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Assessed student performance through observations and assessments throughout the year.
- Collaborated with teachers to plan weekly lessons that incorporated various learning styles into each activity.
- Assisted in developing Individualized Education Plans for special needs students.
Lab Analyst
Olin McIntosh
McIntosh, AL
03.1997 - 03.2020
- Generated reports summarizing experimental results and assisted in training new personnel on operating lab equipment safely.
- Appointed OSHA VPP Special Government Employee (SGE) to assist in all the certification of OSHA VPP programs.
- Certified OSHA facilities and assisted in developing and implementing OSHA safety compliance plans.
- Coordinated the behavior based safety program to formalize hazard assessments to identify potential risks in the workplace environment to meet GOAL IS ZERO initiative.
Adjunct Professor
ITT Technical College
Mobile, AL
05.2010 - 12.2012
- Course: Strategies For Technical Professional
- Assisted in curriculum design for new courses or programs based on current educational trends and standards.
- Researched best practices for effective teaching methods in order to improve instructional delivery.
- Developed relationships with local businesses and organizations that offer experiential learning opportunities for students.
Education
Ph.D. - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ11-2020
Master of Arts - Teaching
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2010
EMT - Emergency Medical Technology
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL01-2006
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
University of Mobile
Mobile, AL05-2005
High School Diploma -
Mcintosh High School
Mcintosh, SD05-1994
Skills
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Vocational Education
- Career Counseling
- RACI assignment matrix
- Certified Google Educator I
- Teaching strategies
- Academic advising
- System production deployment
- Individualized Education Plans
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Resource advocacy
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Data collection and analysis
- Behavior Modification Techniques
Accomplishments
- AWARDS AND HONORS
Women Professional of Distinction Award, 2019
How I Did It - Walden University Alumni Magazine, 2018
Harvard Scholarship-Project Zero Classroom, 2024
Websites
Affiliations
- Author: Secret Ingredients of the Green Thumb: Plant, Pray, and Produce
Timeline
CMS Interventionist
Chickasaw City Schools
08.2023 - 06.2024
Executive Director
Love Your Community Youth Association
05.2022 - 08.2023
Preschool Lead Teacher
Genesis Academy
06.2021 - 07.2022
Independent Education Consultant
Next Level Consulting Group, LLC
03.2020 - Current
Adjunct Professor
ITT Technical College
05.2010 - 12.2012
Lab Analyst
Olin McIntosh
03.1997 - 03.2020
Ph.D. - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Master of Arts - Teaching
Walden University
EMT - Emergency Medical Technology
University of South Alabama
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
University of Mobile
High School Diploma -
Mcintosh High School
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