Savana Allen-Ware
Independence,LA
Summary
Hardworking and dedicated individual with experience in human development and family studies, elementary education, customer service, childcare, and behavioral therapy. Skilled in teaching, working with children and families, customer satisfaction, and administrative tasks. Passionate about helping people and making a difference in the world!
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Livingston Parish Public School System
Denham Springs
01.2023 - 05.2025
- Taught 4th grade Math/Science/Social Studies
- Taught 5th grade ELA/Social Studies
- Create a positive learning environment so students are able to explore ideas and develop critical thinking skills
- Developed engaging lesson plans that followed school curriculum
- Held classroom discussions throughout each unit to ensure student knowledge
- Maintained records/grades of students
- Observe and evaluated students weaknesses and strengths
- Help students develop emotional intelligence and value
Senior Rental Representative
Penske Truck Leasing
Hammond, Louisiana
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Taught early childhood curriculum
- Curriculum consisted of learning to write letters, numbers, and how to write their name independently
- Preparing students for the next grade level
- Developed a safe, nurturing learning environment
Direct Support Professional
Acumen Fiscal Agent
Amite, LA
07.2020 - 03.2022
- Provided essential, person centered support to a fourteen-year old individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Charted how individual was doing (Ex. when he took meds, diaper changes, etc)
- Nurtured and provided emotional support
Child Care Provider
Noah’s Ark Daycare
Kentwood, Louisiana
05.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided care for many different age groups including infants, 2–3-year-olds, and after school children
- Main duties consisted of feeding children, nurturing, changing diapers, patient safety, and providing great customer service to the parents
Pre-K Afternoon Teacher
Kid’s World Learning Center
Hammond, Louisiana
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Taught early childhood curriculum
- Curriculum consisted of learning to write letters, numbers, and how to write their name independently
- Preparing students for the next grade level
- Developed a safe, nurturing learning environment
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Human Sciences, Concentration in Human Development and Family Studies
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, Louisiana12.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Mount Hermon School
Mount Hermon, Louisiana05.2018
Skills
- Customer Service (Experienced
- Customer Satisfaction (Experienced)
- Childcare (Experienced)
- Teaching (Experienced)
- Developmental Disabilities (Experienced)
- Patient Safety (Experienced)
- Microsoft Office (Experienced)
- Child Therapy (Skillful)
- Teamwork (Experienced)
- Communication (Experienced)
- Knowledge of working with children and families (Experienced)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- I am originally from Kentwood, Louisiana. I moved to Denham Springs in December of 2022 with my now-husband, Caleb Ware. We have a one year old boy, Clifton Ware. I also just gave birth on January 29th to our beautiful baby girl, Stella Ware. Since having Stella, we moved closer to my family. Now, we are living in Independence, LA.
- I enjoy reading and spending time with friends and family.
- I have seven years of experience working with children in licensed facilities/schools. Working with children and families truly bring me joy and fulfillment!
- God is the center of our family!
- Two of my biggest accomplishments is getting New Teacher of the Year in August of 2023 and scoring highly effective on all my formal observations.
INTERNSHIPS
- CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER- HOPE HOUSE
- Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
- Covington, Louisiana
- Gained knowledge and experience on how to develop a calm and safe environment for clients
- Compassionate and understanding to children and families in difficult circumstances
- Use strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with clients, families, and the Hope House team
- Organized caseloads, which included meetings and appointments
- Shadowed forensic interviews and investigations
- Provided a safe, nurturing space for families and clients to be vulnerable
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Livingston Parish Public School System
01.2023 - 05.2025
Senior Rental Representative
Penske Truck Leasing
04.2022 - 08.2022
Direct Support Professional
Acumen Fiscal Agent
07.2020 - 03.2022
Child Care Provider
Noah’s Ark Daycare
05.2019 - 01.2021
Pre-K Afternoon Teacher
Kid’s World Learning Center
08.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor's Degree - Human Sciences, Concentration in Human Development and Family Studies
Southeastern Louisiana University
High School Diploma - undefined
Mount Hermon School