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Lavelle Calhoun

Bowie,MD

Summary

Dynamic Site Manager at Rocketship Legacy Prep with a proven track record in regulatory compliance and effective communication. Successfully re-established OSSE Certification and implemented efficient operational processes, enhancing student experiences. Skilled in conflict resolution and team collaboration, fostering a positive environment for both staff and students.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RocketBooster Specialists and SMIT

Rocketship Legacy Prep
Washington, DC
09.2024 - 08.2025
  • Ensured the success of the day-to-day operations of lunch, recess, and arrival/dismissal at the school site run safely and smoothly.
  • Responsible for maintaining culturally appropriate behavior in all operational activities before school and after school.
  • Arranged and set-up and clean-up for all food items, supplies, equipment, food preparation and serving areas.
  • I was responsible for maintaining cafeteria records and reports as required for the purpose of meeting local, state, and federal guidelines.
  • Supervised and monitor students during assigned recess periods, also make sure staff responsible for recess duty are following all guidelines according to the school and state guidelines.
  • Supervised a 6+ team as well as meeting and set expectations for their yearly goals.
  • Held meetings for check-ins and implemented meetings where staff was advised of actions to assist them with transitioning and student behavior.
  • Implemented all site rules and safety regulations within the structure of the Rocketship classroom culture and made sure students are safe and respecting staff and other students.
  • Reported any unsafe conditions, including equipment, to administrators immediately.
  • Ensured a safe and effective arrival/dismissal for all students before and after school hours.
  • Utilized appropriate disciplinary procedures and techniques in accordance with the school site discipline plan.
  • Attended staff meetings and in-service training as deemed necessary for the position.
  • Held and Implemented staff meetings to make sure staff is aware of the day as well as the goals that were set for the team.
  • Assisted Test Prep as well as assessed with preparing students for their test.
  • Assisted with the setup of lunch as well as the management of the cafeteria while students are eating lunch and other functions in the cafeteria.
  • Assisted students with homework as well as taught lessons to reinforce lessons taught during the day to students.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Site Manager

Rocketship Legacy Prep
Washington, DC
08.2024 - 06.2025
  • Successfully re-established Rocketship Legacy Prep OSSE Certification for the 2024/2025 school year.
  • Responsible for hiring staff for Before and After Care Program.
  • Responsible for maintaining a staff of 7+ employees to make sure day to day operations are in compliance according to OSSE regulations and Rocketship regulations.
  • Maintain operations and setup for Cafeteria and Playground as well as Rocket Booster after Care program.
  • Investigate incident reports and record data of findings.
  • Implemented weekly staff check in system to see what is needed as well as get staff input on changes that need to be made to make sure processes are running efficiently.
  • Responsible for making sure all students receive a high quality learning experience through tailored lesson plans for the Rocketship Before and After Care Program.
  • Daily Assess what the needs are for the Before Care and After Care Program.
  • Successfully inspect areas of need and create programs and report to detail how those needs can be met.
  • Successfully established After School Programs that adhere to Rocketship policies and standards.
  • Responsible for making sure all OSSE guidelines, and subsidy programs are met.
  • Collaborate with BOM and Regional Director in meetings to change or implement ideas to keep program compliance.
  • Inform school staff of activities and collaborate with teacher on activities that can improve student experience.
  • Responsible for making sure staff stay in compliance and complete all trainings needed.
  • Maintain and Record data for compliance needs as well as staffing needs.
  • Monitor payments of families and keep payment records for school needs.
  • Record and Maintain student records rather than incidents or just notes for teachers and Administration and CFS if needed.
  • Teach students life long skills that can be applied to classroom and outside of the classroom.
  • Taught accountability lessons to students and monitored and maintained lesson plans given by staff to make sure lesson plans are according to standards.
  • Communicate with families as well as collaborate with families about changes in the program or changes they would like to see in the program.
  • Monitored job progress to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Established policies, procedures and guidelines for the operation of the site.
  • Reviewed project plans regularly to ensure deadlines are met on time.
  • Collaborated with vendors for procurement of materials needed for projects.
  • Responded promptly to customer inquiries or complaints.
  • Resolved conflicts between staff members in a timely manner.
  • Maintained records of inventory, assets, personnel and other relevant data.
  • Performed inspections of the facility on a regular basis to ensure security measures were followed.
  • Assigned tasks and delegated responsibilities among team members.
  • Coordinated workflow between departments to maximize productivity.
  • Mentored new employees on safety protocols, processes and procedures.
  • Managed daily operations of the site, including staff and contractors.
  • Ensured compliance with safety protocols, regulations and standards.
  • Maintained safe operating compliance and verified that operations met best practice standards.
  • Monitored worksite personnel to maintain high levels of quality and performance.
  • Directed site activities to drive smooth operations and achieve quality assurance metrics.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, preventing legal issues.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, ensuring satisfaction and fostering repeat business.
  • Inspected and evaluated physical condition of establishment to comply with safety, quality and service requirements.
  • Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.

Teacher

Two Rivers PCS
Washington, DC
08.2018 - 09.2024
  • Monitored progress through classwork, coursework and project marking to provide extra support for struggling students.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
  • Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.
  • Prepared unit and lesson plans for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines and common core standards.
  • Taught students cognitive, linguistic and emotional development to promote well-roundedness.
  • Maintained trusting student relationships by providing both educational and emotional support to students.
  • Mentored and counseled students with adjustment and academic problems maximize potential and improve grades.
  • Differentiated instruction to customize lessons for student abilities and skill level.
  • Created lesson plans in accordance with national curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
  • Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to achieve universal success.
  • Earned positive feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
  • Accepted coaching from fellow teachers and administrators to improve teaching quality.
  • Observed and assessed student performance to identify areas requiring improvement.
  • Set and communicate ground rules for the classroom to encourage respect and personal responsibility.
  • Used effective teaching methods to assist with student development, including collaborative learning, positive reinforcement, modeling and explicit instruction.
  • Planned and implemented lessons utilizing a variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Worked outside normal hours to answer parent and student questions.
  • Attended PTA events to establish rapport with parents and teachers.
  • Provided positive feedback to instill confidence in students.
  • Assigned homework and quizzes to gauge performance of students.
  • Designed presentations, visual aids and worksheets to enhance learning experience.
  • Planned exciting, entertaining and educational lessons for ELA, to comply with curriculum requirements.
  • Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
  • Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
  • Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
  • Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
  • Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
  • Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
  • Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
  • Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
  • Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
  • Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
  • Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.

After School Activities Coordinator

Center CityPCS
Washington, DC
08.2014 - 07.2017
  • Signed children in and out to maintain accurate attendance records for good safety, security and reference.
  • Supervised outdoor activities by closely monitoring play, securing gates and access points and removing any hazards.
  • Maintained safe, secure environments for childcare center patrons through diligent safeguarding.
  • Led care provisions for 45 children, ensuring cohesive support from staff members through strong motivation and leadership.
  • Identified areas for growth in learning programmes and care provisions to better current services.
  • Recruited and trained caring, hardworking staff, coordinating professional development to maximize team performance.
  • Achieved strict compliance with health and hygiene standards, prioritizing child and staff safety and wellbeing.
  • Planned staff rotas to meet nursery demand and maintain correct ratios of care providers to children.
  • Organized fun, stimulating activities to maximize learning, engagement and enjoyment.
  • Kept detailed, accurate records and accounts for the center in secure systems to meet GDPR regulations.
  • Prepared children for outside play, dressing according to current conditions with appropriate clothing, accessories and sun cream.
  • Built positive, trusting relationships with families to provide home-from-home care to babies and young children.
  • Arranged resources and equipment for craft, baking and art activities for well-prepared classroom environments.
  • Directed and supervised staff in providing care and supervision for children, sustaining service quality standards.
  • Reported and documented safeguarding concerns to uphold best-possible child safety and wellbeing.
  • Developed and implemented programmes to enhance physical, social and emotional development for positive behavior outcomes.
  • Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations including fire drills or medical emergencies.
  • Organized recreational games and activities for children to participate in before and after school hours.
  • Assisted with the organization of special events such as field trips, holiday parties, and fundraisers.
  • Checked attendance records each day to ensure accuracy of information provided by families regarding absences.
  • Ensured that all safety regulations were followed during activities.
  • Cared for minor injuries or illnesses that occurred onsite and reported any serious incidents immediately to the appropriate personnel.
  • Managed student discipline issues according to established procedures while promoting positive behavior choices.
  • Assisted with the supervision of students in a safe and secure learning environment.
  • Provided support for individual students who may need extra attention due to behavioral or academic concerns.
  • Supervised daily snack times, ensuring all children had access to healthy snacks.
  • Maintained regular communication with parents about their child's progress and behavior at school.
  • Encouraged social interactions between students from different backgrounds or cultures.

Teaching Assistant

Center City
Washington, DC
08.2014 - 07.2017
  • Prepared and duplicated teaching materials to help facilitate student understanding of key content.
  • Maintained student safety inside and outside classrooms in line with school safeguarding policies.
  • Collaborated with teachers to devise and execute challenging, stimulating lessons aligning with the school's philosophy and mission.
  • Provided stimulating learning environments, motivating students to engage with class activities and reach potential.
  • Established positive relationships with students, leading by example and responding appropriately to classroom needs.
  • Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
  • Drove social, emotional, intellectual and physical development through age-appropriate activities.
  • Assessed and catered to student needs by providing one-to-one support and guidance.
  • Organized and distributed learning materials, homework, textbooks and classroom supplies.
  • Assembled learning resources and equipment following teacher's guidelines and demonstrated uses to pupils.
  • Cleaned and organized classrooms before lessons and cleared afterwards.
  • Informed parents and caregivers of a child's progress, key achievements and areas of concern.
  • Gave tests, invigilated exams and marked pupils' work.
  • Attended pupils' hygiene, first aid and other personal and social needs.
  • Used individualized reading learning sessions to improve the average reading age of students.
  • Monitored pupils' responses to learning activities and accurately recorded achievement.
  • Supervised and provided support to pupils with special needs, constantly helping with access to learning.
  • Assisted teachers with marking assignments and reporting feedback to students and parents.
  • Prepared classrooms for lessons by setting workspaces, distributing teaching material and loading presentations onto interactive whiteboards.
  • Monitored social interactions and modeled positive choices to improve connections and reduce conflicts.
  • Enhanced student wellbeing by encouraging health, safety and good behavior.
  • Supervised children during activities and play, helping maintain safety and proactively address behavioral problems.
  • Helped students exceed expectations by providing ongoing support and assistance throughout lessons.
  • Updated class records with attendance and grades for assignments, projects and examinations.
  • Supported student development by facilitating individual reading sessions and homework.
  • Distributed and collected student assignments and tests.
  • Distributed papers to students and collected completed assignments for grading.
  • Used teacher assessment data to customize interventions and best help children with learning difficulties.
  • Organized classroom spaces and materials to help teachers prepare for lessons.
  • Demonstrated concepts taught by teachers during regular lessons.
  • Prepared indoor and outdoor spaces for recreational activities to support children's physical health and development.
  • Operated teaching aids and audiovisual equipment for classroom teachers.
  • I offered numerous ED students one-on-one assistance with class assignments and activities.
  • Sourced and ordered teaching material and classroom supplies.
  • Encouraged student interaction to develop positive learning and socialization experiences.
  • Moved with children between classes, keeping students in line, and minimizing disruptions.
  • Prepared lesson plans, following school guidelines closely, and meeting curriculum requirements.
  • Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians of students.
  • Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet the varying needs of individual students.
  • Facilitated group discussions among students to encourage critical thinking skills.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance and performance.
  • Enforced rules for behavior and established expectations for student conduct in accordance with school guidelines.
  • Assisted teachers in creating lesson plans and providing instructional materials.
  • Facilitated small group instruction sessions on various topics.
  • Monitored student progress by keeping detailed records of academic performance.
  • Graded assignments, tests and papers according to teacher instructions.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all students while adhering to school policies and procedures.
  • Provided one-on-one support for special needs students.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and behavior reports.
  • Supervised students in the classroom, cafeteria, hallways and playgrounds.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching techniques.
  • Encouraged students to take an active role in their own learning process.
  • Communicated regularly with parents about their child's progress in school.
  • Managed classroom supplies inventory including textbooks, manipulatives and audiovisual equipment.
  • Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
  • Instructed and monitored students in use and care of equipment and materials.
  • Assisted in planning and implementing lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum standards.
  • Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
  • Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
  • Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and teachers.
  • Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
  • Participated in professional development workshops and training sessions.
  • Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ

Skills

  • Teaching
  • Parent and student communication
  • Motivating students
  • Class management
  • Effective listening
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Urban public schools
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Incident reporting
  • Safety protocols
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Time management

Certifications And Areas Of Expertise

  • Subject expertise
  • Student rapport
  • First aid administration
  • CPR/First-aid certified
  • Classroom management
  • Behavioural/cognitive skills development
  • Excellent reading comprehension

Certification

  • CPR
  • First Aid
  • Mandate Reporter
  • Epinephire Certificate
  • Ouorum Certificate

Timeline

RocketBooster Specialists and SMIT

Rocketship Legacy Prep
09.2024 - 08.2025

Site Manager

Rocketship Legacy Prep
08.2024 - 06.2025

Teacher

Two Rivers PCS
08.2018 - 09.2024

After School Activities Coordinator

Center CityPCS
08.2014 - 07.2017

Teaching Assistant

Center City
08.2014 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Science - Education

University of Phoenix

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