Lesha Guest
White Hall,Arkansas
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Friendship Aspire Academy, enhancing academic growth and emotional well-being through differentiated instruction and technology integration. Excelled in fostering parent-teacher communication and early childhood development, mentoring new teachers, and promoting a collaborative environment. Skilled in lesson planning and CPR/CPI, demonstrating patience and empathy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten English Teacher
Friendship Aspire Academy
3911 S. Hazel Pine Bluff, AR
07.2021 - Current
- Assisted in creating a 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.
- Promoted positive behavior by establishing a consistent system of rewards and consequences for students.
- Strengthened early numeracy skills through engaging math games and activities tailored to kindergarten-age learners.
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into daily lessons.
- Enhanced classroom engagement with the use of interactive whiteboards and other multimedia tools.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and upcoming events.
- Mentored new teachers in effective instructional strategies, fostering professional growth within the school community.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
Lead Kindergarten Teacher
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Charter School
708 W. 2nd Pine Bluff, AR
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Expanded cultural awareness within the classroom by incorporating diverse learning materials and celebrating various holidays throughout the year.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Helped struggling students by motivating and encouraging kids to reach full potential.
Early Head Start Teacher
Kosmic Kidz Learning Center
1702 W. 6th Pine Bluff, AR
10.2017 - 07.2019
- Provided ongoing professional development for staff members by leading workshops on best practices in early childhood education settings.
- Assisted in creating a 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.
- Coordinated school events like family nights or field trips to build community connections between families, teachers, and administrators.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
Administrative Assistant
Kosmic Kidz Outreach
313 West Barraque Pine Bluff, AR
12.2014 - 10.2017
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
- Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
Assistant Teacher
UAPB Child Development Center
1201 North University Pine Bluff, AR
03.2011 - 12.2014
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Established positive relationships with families through effective communication, fostering family involvement in their children''s education. I created FTO (Family Teacher Organization) while there and it was important due to each child's home setting being unique, and I wanted to make this an inclusive environment for everyone.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
University of Arkansas At Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR12.2011
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Differentiated Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Early Childhood Development
- Sensory Activities
- Faculty Collaboration
- Technology Integration
- Health and safety (CPR/CPI trained)
- Team Collaboration
Accomplishments
* Reading Praxis Passed
* APSRC Mentor Program Complete
* RISE Trained
* Phonics First Trained
* Benchmark (Reading) Knowledgeable
* Eureka(2) squared knowledgeable
Timeline
Kindergarten English Teacher
Friendship Aspire Academy
07.2021 - Current
Lead Kindergarten Teacher
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Charter School
07.2019 - 06.2021
Early Head Start Teacher
Kosmic Kidz Learning Center
10.2017 - 07.2019
Administrative Assistant
Kosmic Kidz Outreach
12.2014 - 10.2017
Assistant Teacher
UAPB Child Development Center
03.2011 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
University of Arkansas At Pine Bluff