Lavina Price
Summary
Experienced with team leadership, educational collaboration, and student success initiatives. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to foster cohesive team environment. Track record of implementing strategies that enhance academic performance and promote professional development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade Level Team Leader
KIPPDC
08.2024 - Current
- Led grade-level meetings to coordinate curriculum implementation and enhance instructional practices.
- Mentored and supported teachers in developing effective lesson plans aligned with school standards.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify trends and drive targeted interventions for improvement.
- Facilitated professional development sessions focused on best practices in teaching and learning strategies.
Lead Teacher, 2nd Grade
KIPP DC: Heights Academy
Washington, DC
07.2022 - Current
- 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) and math content while maintaining a joyful learning environment.
- Confers with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated professional development workshops to enhance teaching practices among staff.
Price Household
Stay At Home Mom
Laurel, MD
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 a household.
Senior Family Service Specialist
Division Family Services
Dover, DE
12.2019 - 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
Milford, DE
12.2018 - 12.2019
- 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
KIPP DC Capital Teaching Residency Program
Washington, DC04-2023
Master of Science - Human Services
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE12-2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Delaware State University
Dover, DE12-2016
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
Timeline
Grade Level Team Leader
KIPPDC
08.2024 - Current
Lead Teacher, 2nd Grade
KIPP DC: Heights Academy
07.2022 - Current
Price Household
Stay At Home Mom
07.2021 - 07.2022
Senior Family Service Specialist
Division Family Services
12.2019 - 01.2021
Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator
Dentally Sirona
12.2018 - 12.2019
Master of Science - Human Services
Wilmington University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Delaware State University
Standard Certification - Early Childhood Education
KIPP DC Capital Teaching Residency Program