Mentoring and Counseling
Latwanda Cave
Educator
Ocala,FL
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated professional with an educational background, seeking to transition into a role supporting individuals with disabilities or residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Passionate about fostering positive change and making a meaningful impact in a client-centered role.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher - ESE/IND
Forest High School
, USA
12.2022 - Current
- Demonstrate ability to continuously offer quality guidance and academic structure for behaviorally challenged children
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Document student progress and compile comprehensive data reports
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
Teacher - ESE/ASD
Lifespan Academy
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Fostered strong ties with parents to enhance communication on student achievements and well-being
- Prepared and provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Supported physical, social, and emotional progress through well-maintained classroom
- Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
Teacher - ESE/VE
MCPS
08.2016 - 06.2021
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives and varying needs of my students
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Office Manager - Human Res.
Loving Touch Health
01.2011 - 07.2016
- Coordinated meetings, conferences, travel arrangements and department activities.
- Assisted with the preparation of budgets, forecasts and financial statements.
- Developed and implemented office policies and procedures.
- Provided administrative support to management team including preparing reports and presentations.
- Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
Education
MBA - Business Management & Leadership
Webster University
St. Louis, MO05-2018
MBA - Human Resource Management
Webster University
St. Louis, MO05-2018
Master of Arts - Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Effective Student Growth & Development
- Lesson Plan Development
- Successful Classroom Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Technology Integration
- Reporting and documentation
- Employee Relations and support
- Training and mentoring
- Leadership Development
- Staff Management
References
Available upon request
Leadership Experience
Rookie Teacher of The Year, 09/20, Nominated for Teacher of the Year, 09/23, Lead Teacher, Served in the role several times throughout teaching career
Affiliations
- VP of Basic Life Support, Inc an organized dedicated to helping the homeless in our local community and families in need with essential resources, like food and clothing to support stability, self-sufficiency, and overall well-being.
- VP of Ocala Impact, a nonprofit focused on mentoring youth and providing skill development in sports
Coursework
- Family Systems Theory
- Growth and Development
- Communication Technique
- Trauma/Crisis Counseling
- Behavior Management
- Training and Development
- Management and Strategy
- Leadership
- Group Development
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher - ESE/IND
Forest High School
12.2022 - Current
Teacher - ESE/ASD
Lifespan Academy
06.2021 - 06.2022
Teacher - ESE/VE
MCPS
08.2016 - 06.2021
Office Manager - Human Res.
Loving Touch Health
01.2011 - 07.2016
MBA - Business Management & Leadership
Webster University
MBA - Human Resource Management
Webster University
Master of Arts - Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Interests
Support for People with Disabilities
Aging and Elderly Care
Mental Health and Wellness Initiatives
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPaid time offQuote
“Helping one person might not change the whole world, but it could change the world for one person.”
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