Lelani Faustina
Carthage,TN
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher- Pre-Kindergarten Special Education
Smith County Board Of Education
08.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Carthage Elementary School
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside classroom setting
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain safe and productive learning environment for all students involved approximately four times a school day.
- Assisted in implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
Pharmacy Clerk
Smith County Drug Center
07.2014 - 07.2022
- Established and maintained patient profiles, updating organizational database with current information.
- Streamlined pharmacy operations by maintaining clean and organized work environment.
- Input patient information into computer system for prescription orders.
- Assisted customers in selecting over-the-counter medications and health care products
- Processed payments, returns and exchanges using pharmacy POS system to accurately manage transactions approximately 15 times per work day.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN12.2021
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Behavior Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Social-Emotional Learning training
Certification
- Licensed Early - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Teacher- Pre-Kindergarten Special Education
Smith County Board Of Education
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Carthage Elementary School
08.2019 - 05.2023
Pharmacy Clerk
Smith County Drug Center
07.2014 - 07.2022
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Tennessee Technological University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Tennessee Technological University
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