RAYMOND S. SAINT-AMOUR
Buford,GA
Summary
Dedicated and culturally responsive educator with extensive experience in early childhood and elementary education, specializing in diverse learners and inclusive practices. Skilled in differentiated instruction, family engagement, and social-emotional development. Fluent in multiple languages with a strong background supporting students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Little People Corners
Lithonia, GA
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Designed and implemented developmentally appropriate lessons aligned with early learning standards
- Supported students with diverse learning needs through differentiated instruction
- Fostered social-emotional development and positive classroom environments
- Maintained consistent communication with families regarding student progress
Pre-K Teacher
Children’s World Learning Center
Norcross, GA
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Delivered engaging instruction in literacy, math, and social development
- Incorporated hands-on and technology-based learning strategies
- Monitored student growth and adapted instruction accordingly
Pre-K Teacher
Robin’s Nest Early Learning
Fairburn, GA
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Created structured and nurturing classroom environments
- Developed lesson plans supporting cognitive and motor skill development
- Collaborated with staff to enhance curriculum delivery
Youth Counselor & Sunday School Teacher
United Methodist Church
Miami, FL
01.1994 - 01.1998
- Provided mentorship and counseling to youth
- Developed and delivered structured lesson plans
- Supported social-emotional and behavioral development
Translator & Youth Counselor
International Organization for Migration
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
01.1993 - 01.1994
- Translated communications between officials and Haitian refugees
- Provided emotional support to vulnerable youth populations
- Demonstrated cultural competence and crisis response skills
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Education
Skills
- Special Education & Inclusive Practices
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Support
- Individualized Instruction (IEPs)
- Classroom & Behavior Management
- Family & Community Engagement
- Multilingual Communication (Creole, French, Spanish)
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Data-Informed Instruction
- Fluent in Creole and French; conversational Spanish
- Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
- Experience working with diverse populations and multilingual learners
- Experience supporting diverse and exceptional learners
- Strong foundation in developmental and behavioral supports
- Proven ability to collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams
- Cultural and linguistic diversity aligned with district needs
EARLY FIELD EXPERIENCE
- Student Teacher / Practicum Experience
- Miami-Dade County Public Schools – Miami, FL
- 1997
- Assisted in 4th-grade classroom instruction across core subjects
- Developed lesson plans and learning centers
- Supported individualized student learning needs
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Little People Corners
01.2007 - 01.2013
Pre-K Teacher
Children’s World Learning Center
01.2001 - 01.2007
Pre-K Teacher
Robin’s Nest Early Learning
01.1998 - 01.2001
Youth Counselor & Sunday School Teacher
United Methodist Church
01.1994 - 01.1998
Translator & Youth Counselor
International Organization for Migration
01.1993 - 01.1994