Lavina Price
Educator
Washington,DC
Summary
Upbeat elementary educator devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing cognitive development. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and effective decision-making skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
KIPP, DC
08.2023 - Current
- Led professional development sessions for other teachers on effective classroom management strategies.
- Mentored new teachers in implementation of best practices for early childhood education.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects in daily lesson plans.
- Implemented individualized instruction plans tailored to each student''s unique strengths and weaknesses.
- Established safe and nurturing classroom environment where students felt comfortable taking risks and expressing themselves creatively.
- Streamlined assessment processes by implementing digital tools, reducing grading time and improving feedback quality.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Utilized data-driven assessments to track student progress, inform instructional decisions, and support overall academic growth.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Assisted and supervised 24 children through entire school day.
Lead Teacher, 3rd Grade
KIPP DC: Heights Academy
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Promoted to 3rd grade lead teacher 8 months ahead of 12-month gradual release teaching model.
- Engages in weekly professional development sessions to improve teaching practices and earn certification.
- Works one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Records and observes teaching practices to improve and increase content delivery and student interest.
- Internalizes, prepares, and delivers 3rd grade literacy (Fundations,phonemic awareness) and math content while maintaining joyful learning environment.
- Confers with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
Price Household
Stay At Home Mom
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Created daily routines with built-in flexibility.
- Established budgets for utilities, food, necessities, and leisure activities.
- Coordinated medical appointments for newborn/infant child and followed up with health care providers.
- Balanced caregiving activities with activities of daily living.
- Managed multiple schedules for household.
- Verified accuracy of accounts payable payments, resulting in 95% reduction in payment errors and check reissues.
Senior Family Service Specialist
Division Family Services
12.2018 - 01.2021
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Offered family crisis intervention to manage conflict and identify peaceful resolutions.
- Facilitated monthly parenting groups to strengthen parenting abilities and provide access to knowledge and skills to encourage positive environments.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator
Dentally Sirona
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
Education
Standard Certification - Early Childhood Education
04.2023
Master of Science - Human Services
12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
12.2016
Skills
- Case Management
- Test Preparation
- Classroom Management
- Instructional Strategies
- Student Progress Monitoring
- Standardized Tests
- Common Core Standards
- Child Safety
- Child Abuse and Neglect Identification
- Mental Health Support
- Case File Updates
- Creative Lesson Delivery
- Parent-Teacher Communication
Timeline
Early Childhood Lead Teacher - KIPP, DC
08.2023 - Current
Lead Teacher, 3rd Grade - KIPP DC: Heights Academy
07.2022 - 06.2023
Price Household - Stay At Home Mom
07.2021 - 07.2022
Senior Family Service Specialist - Division Family Services
12.2018 - 01.2021
Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator - Dentally Sirona
12.2017 - 12.2018
KIPP DC Capital Teaching Residency Program - Standard Certification , Early Childhood Education
Wilmington University - Master of Science, Human Services
Delaware State University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
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