Lavita Coleman
Milwaukee,Wisconsin
Summary
Dedicated education professional with a strong focus on maintaining high standards and achieving results through effective teaching methods. Known for creating a supportive and dynamic classroom environment that fosters student growth. Highly skilled in collaborative teamwork and adaptable to the ever-changing educational landscape. Expertise lies in strategic lesson planning, efficient classroom management, and nurturing student development.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Milwaukee College Prep
08.2019 - Current
- Delivered engaging lessons that align with curriculum standards and foster student creativity.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to meet diverse learning needs within classroom environment.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, providing actionable feedback to enhance academic performance.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to establish strong communication channels regarding student development and achievements.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse student needs effectively.
Teacher, Grade 1
Milwaukee College Prep
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Facilitating engaging curriculum aligned with Common Core standards to enhance student learning experiences.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment through effective behavior management techniques and conflict resolution skills.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that promote critical thinking and teamwork among students.
- Shared a unique lead teacher position with a partner teacher, where I modeled how to create and maintain a positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with parents to support student development and address concerns
Educational Assistant Teacher
Milwaukee College Preparatory School
04.2012 - 06.2018
- Duties included assisting the lead teacher in daily classroom routines.
- Responsible for making curriculum copies for the week
- Tracking student’s academic progress
- Responsible for documenting student’s behavior
- Supporting small “one-on one” groups
- Maintaining the upkeep of the classroom and esthetic
- Cultivating healthy relationships with students and their families
- Facilitating small math groups and SRA reading groups
- Overseeing morning care and afterschool care
- Assisted with extracurricular activities (basketball and cheerleading)
- Assisted teachers in developing and implementing individualized education plans for diverse learners.
Food and Beverage Manager
Women’s Club of Wisconsin
11.2005 - 03.2012
- Trained and mentored 15 or more staff on service excellence, fostering a culture of teamwork and accountability.
- Opening and closing procedures
- Maintaining healthy member relationships
- Overseeing set-up and break-down of large and small events
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to ensure quality product sourcing and cost efficiency.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with health regulations and maintaining high safety standards.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Oversaw daily food and beverage operations, ensuring seamless service delivery and guest satisfaction.
Medical Assistant Intern
Samara Family Clinic
07.2006 - 07.2006
- I spent the last month of my internship working in Dr. Mohammad Samara’s clinic.
- I performed the same duties as I did in Dr. Brueggeman’s office but with more emphasis on clerical duties, filling, scheduling and organization.
Medical Assistant Intern Student
Dr. Robert Brueggeman’s Practices and Offices
02.2006 - 06.2006
- Five months working in at Internal Medicine Clinic in Greenfield, WI.
- My duties included assisting Dr. Robert E Brueggeman with patient care.
- I was responsible for filing medical records, entering and canceling patient appointments using Medical Office Software Systems.
- Skills also included performing basic vital checks with various age ranges (height/weight, blood pressure, and medical questionnaires) administering vaccines, medications, phlebotomist duties and performing EKG analysis.
Hostess, Server, Shift Supervisor, Expeditor
University Club of Milwaukee
08.1998 - 11.2005
- Fine dining services, private room and large functions
- Responsible for expediting food to designated areas, final appearance
- Operating the POS and Squirrel systems
- Opening and shut down of main kitchen
- Overseeing Main Dining Room , organization and problem solving
- Planning and executing room setups and break-downs
Cashier, Shoe Dept. Manager, Assistant Store Manager, Merchandising
Rainbow Apparel
06.2002 - 08.2003
- Merchandising store window displays , racks and wall signage
- Overseeing organization and functionality of shoe department
- Responsible for maintaining an accurate drawer count, assisting in returned merchandise
- Managerial duties, opening and closing store, end of day counts and deposits, recording daily/hourly data and supervising a store staff of six.
Education
Certificate - Hotel/ Restaurant Hospitality Management
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI01.2003
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Sanford Brown College
Milwaukee, WI01.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Concordia University
Mequon, WI05-2021
Skills
- Effective communication
- Skilled in computer applications and internet navigation
- Personalized learning approaches
- Assistance for diverse learning needs
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Visual aids creation
- Student engagement
- Classroom management
- Multitasking and organization
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
Accomplishments
- Improved test scores by 40% by reworking approach.
- Taught over 300 students over 14 years
- Fostering a positive classroom community: creating a safe and inclusive classroom environment where students feel loved, valued respected, and comfortable to express themselves
- Successfully implementing plans to meet diverse learning needs for all my scholars
- Developing Social Skills: helping students develop social skills, like empathy, conflict, and teamwork
- Promoting a growth mindset- helping scholars to know that they can learn and improve through hard word and effort.
Timeline
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Milwaukee College Prep
08.2019 - Current
Teacher, Grade 1
Milwaukee College Prep
08.2018 - 06.2019
Educational Assistant Teacher
Milwaukee College Preparatory School
04.2012 - 06.2018
Medical Assistant Intern
Samara Family Clinic
07.2006 - 07.2006
Medical Assistant Intern Student
Dr. Robert Brueggeman’s Practices and Offices
02.2006 - 06.2006
Food and Beverage Manager
Women’s Club of Wisconsin
11.2005 - 03.2012
Cashier, Shoe Dept. Manager, Assistant Store Manager, Merchandising
Rainbow Apparel
06.2002 - 08.2003
Hostess, Server, Shift Supervisor, Expeditor
University Club of Milwaukee
08.1998 - 11.2005
Certificate - Hotel/ Restaurant Hospitality Management
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Sanford Brown College
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Concordia University
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