Natasha Oyewumi
Hattiesburg,MS
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Petal School District
Petal , MS
06.2023 - Current
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
- Collaborated with outside agencies providing services for students and families to deliver cohesive support.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Supported diverse student populations through equitable instructional design and programming.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our students and services.
Special Education Teacher
Tupelo Public School District
Tupelo, MS
08.2018 - 06.2023
- Served as an advocate for special education students within the school system.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Facilitated student operation of augmented communication devices.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Analyzed student data and prescribed remediation and enrichment to meet learning needs.
Childcare Director/Supervisor
Color My World Childcare Academy
Tupelo, MS
08.2010 - 08.2019
- Assisted customers with making payments or establishing payment plans to bring accounts current.
- Provided guidance for parents on child development issues.
- Implemented innovative programs designed to enhance cognitive development among young learners.
- Communicated with parents and fostered strong professional relationships.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members or between staff and families.
- Established partnerships with local organizations to provide additional resources for children in care.
- Recruited, trained and evaluated staff and recommended personnel actions for programs and services.
- Analyzed data from surveys conducted by parents regarding satisfaction levels with services provided.
- Hired, mentored and monitored qualified childcare staff.
- Created and updated records to document employee and participant information.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MSSkills
- Social Skills Development
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Crisis Management
Accomplishments
- Teacher of Distinction- Tupelo Public Schools
- CPI Crisis Training Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Petal School District
06.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Tupelo Public School District
08.2018 - 06.2023
Childcare Director/Supervisor
Color My World Childcare Academy
08.2010 - 08.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Itawamba Community College
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Mississippi State University
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