Leticia M. Graham
Early Childhood Educator
Durham,NC
Summary
Proactive and caring educator with 10 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while seizing opportunities to make a difference in the lives of youth. Successfully preparing children in their primary years for a full educational journey has been priority.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
11
11
Certifications
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Kids 'R' Kids
Durham, NC
09.2019 - Current
- Initiate and carry out learning prime times
- Lead both large and small group activities daily
- Monitored 12-24 students' academic, social and emotional progress daily and recorded in individual files quarterly.
- Promoted overall advancement by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Developed children's curiosity and knowledge through activities focusing on various learning styles.
- Health and sanitization standards of classroom toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness during pandemic.
- Supervised students and enforced discipline during classroom and playground activities.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
Tutor
Huntington Tutoring Center
Cary, NC
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with 4 students daily in 1:1 ration for 2 hours each to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Motivated 12 students weekly towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
School Age Summer Teacher
Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Blue Cross Blue Shield
Durham, NC
07.2017 - 02.2019
- Maintain powerful interactions with children 6-12 years, encouraging cooperation among one another.
- Lead group activities daily
- Chaperone weekly off campus school age field trips (ratio of 1:12)
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Managed and mentored new team of employees, training and professional growth of employees
- Provided varied opportunities using multiple learning styles for children's active participation experimentation and problem-solving within structured setting
- By September 2017 promoted to Lead Preschool Teacher
First Grade Instructional Assistant
Wake County Public School System
Morrisville, NC
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Lead instruction among 1st-5th grades, during substitution and team planning days
- Maintain weekly parent/teacher communication with monthly communication log regarding parents’ concerns, feedback and or notifications
- Created and maintain classified academic portfolios for analyzing intellectual progress and providing documentation that supports suggestions for parents during parent/teacher conferences
- Assemble small groups for students facing learning challenges, in areas of phonics, math concepts, reading and comprehension
- Prepared learning materials, helping teachers prepare for daily instruction.
Lead K-Prep Teacher
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Durham, NC
07.2013 - 08.2016
- Facilitated several innovative approaches to learning and advancing areas of pre-academics such as reading, writing, mathematics, and science while implementing emergent curriculum
- Plan weekly lesson plans based on 12 children's' common growing interest
- Arranged special events such as field trips to local community, guest speakers of various career backgrounds, and summer camp adventures
- Assembled documentation boards for displaying learning accomplishments
- Observed children during playful interactions for individual developmental progress.
Student Intern
Wake County Public School System
Raleigh, NC
09.2012 - 12.2012
- Contributing to national Child Find effort through Wake County's Office of Early Learning by creating comprehensive community partner databases within Microsoft Excel program
- Dispatched at least 10 phone calls daily for potential community organizations collaborating with Wake County Public Schools for screening events, disbursement of information and trainings
- Attended Wake County Public School System board meetings to remain knowledgeable of current policies addressed by community leaders, discussed, and voted on by board leaders.
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use.
- Sorted, organized and maintained electronic files.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
Student Teaching
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC
06.2010 - 07.2010
- Lectured undergraduate child development summer school course consisting of 25 students
- Lectured, with consideration of learning styles- utilizing digital presentations, partner/active listening activities, and public speaking assignments
- Oversaw academic progress of each student by grading work and proving suggestive notes.
- Successful passing rate of 24 passing students of 25 total enrolled students.
- Conferred with qualified teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics
Teacher Assistant
North Carolina Central University Child Development
Durham, Cary, NC
06.2007 - 05.2009
- Supported direction and instruction of lead teachers, by managing transition times
- Chaperone students on field trips
- Assisted in conflict resolutions among students
- Supported teacher in preparing individualized learning plans for underperforming students.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Kept records of 14 student's progress for teachers and parents while making notes on behavior, grades, comprehension and personal growth.
Education
M.S - Human Sciences Family and Consumer Sciences: Child Development and Family Relations
North Carolina Central University
01.2009 - 01.2012
B.S - Human Sciences Family and Consumer Sciences: Human Development, Studies, Parks and Recreation Administration
North Carolina Central University
01.2005 - 01.2009
Skills
Learning assessment skills
undefinedAccomplishments
- Awards: Award of Excellence (2018)- In recognition of maintain outstanding family partnerships
- Coordinated and launch successful Pre-K summer camp for 3 years 2015-2018
- Achieved 4 stars by completing high score during Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS) with proving through interviews accurate knowledge of classroom function and demonstrating protocol efficiency.
- personally graduated a total of 5 Pre-Kindergarten classes of 13 children, taught for entire school year with high kindergarten success rates
Certification
Lead Teacher
Timeline
Infant/ Toddlers Safe Sleep and SIDS Training- DCDEE Depart of Child Development and Early Education
06-2022
First Aid and CPR including Infants- American Red Cross
05-2022
Tutor
Huntington Tutoring Center
11.2020 - 03.2021
Lead Preschool Teacher
Kids 'R' Kids
09.2019 - Current
Introduction to the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development
09-2018
Early Childhood Administrator level- NC Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education 3
04-2018
School Age Administrator-NC Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education
04-2018
BSAC- Basic School Age Care- Southwestern Child Development Commission
03-2018
Department of Public Instruction Teacher- NC Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education
10-2017
Department of Public Instruction Level 3 Administrator- NC Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education
10-2017
School Age Summer Teacher
Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Blue Cross Blue Shield
07.2017 - 02.2019
First Grade Instructional Assistant
Wake County Public School System
08.2016 - 08.2017
Lead Teacher
09-2013
Family Child Care Home Provider
09-2013
Program Coordinator-NC Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education
09-2013
Lead K-Prep Teacher
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
07.2013 - 08.2016
Student Intern
Wake County Public School System
09.2012 - 12.2012
Student Teaching
North Carolina Central University
06.2010 - 07.2010
M.S - Human Sciences Family and Consumer Sciences: Child Development and Family Relations
North Carolina Central University
01.2009 - 01.2012
Teacher Assistant
North Carolina Central University Child Development
06.2007 - 05.2009
B.S - Human Sciences Family and Consumer Sciences: Human Development, Studies, Parks and Recreation Administration
North Carolina Central University
01.2005 - 01.2009
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