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
Student records management
Curriculum Development
Parent Communication
Background in education
Child development
Classroom management
Lesson Planning
Adept at working with special needs children
Differentiated instruction
Performance improvement
Technology fluent with Microsoft systems, Google, Safari, etc
Accomplishments
- 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