Takenya Coates
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Early childhood education specialist prepared to excel in leading toddler classroom environments. Known for nurturing child development, fostering team collaboration, and adapting to evolving needs. Skilled in creating engaging learning experiences, maintaining classroom order, and building strong relationships with children and parents. Reliable, flexible, and focused on achieving educational results.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead teacher
Close to Home daycare
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Curriculum Development: Plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum and activities aligned with educational goals.
- Lesson Planning: Prepare daily and weekly lesson plans that promote learning and development.
- Classroom Management: Maintain a well-organized and stimulating learning environment.
- Supervision: Supervise children to ensure their safety and well-being at all times.
- Individualized Learning: Assess individual children’s needs and create learning plans accordingly.
- Parent Communication: Communicate regularly with parents about their child's progress, behavior, and development.
- Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with assistant teachers and floaters to ensure smooth operation of the classroom.
- Behavior Management: Implement positive behavior management techniques and redirect inappropriate behavior when necessary.
- Health and Safety: Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the classroom and on the playground.
- Record Keeping: Keep accurate records of children’s progress, attendance, and any incidents.
- Professional Development: Participate in ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with state licensing regulations and childcare policies.
- Cultural Sensitivity: Respect and incorporate diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences into the curriculum.
- Emergency Preparedness: Be prepared to handle emergencies and follow emergency procedures as required.
Delivery driver
Dominos
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Follow routes and time schedule.
- The ability to work well with others.
- To be thorough and pay attention to detail.
Lead teacher
Miles of smiles
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Provides care to infants and children.
- Their duties include organizing activities, monitoring children’s safety, and communicating with parents and Teachers.
- Create lesson plans, organize learning activities, and conduct curriculum development to help toddlers and infants grow emotionally and intellectually.
- Learned and followed frog street curriculum.
Lead Teacher
For my Child Learning Center
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Responsible for childcare and child safety.
- Classroom management.
Support Manager
Walmart, Lafayette
Lafayette
04.2014 - 05.2019
- Making sure that customers are satisfied and that associates are adequately trained in current policies and procedures.
- Handling basic staffing issues like shift swap requests and call-out shift coverage.
- Making sure the store was zone.
Shift Leader
Subway, Lafayette
Lafayette
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Ensure that food safety, product preparation, and cleanliness standards are maintained.
- Exhibits a cheerful and helpful manner while greeting guests and preparing their order.
- Performs light paperwork duties as assigned.
Education
Undergraduate degree - Business Administration
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LA05.2026
Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate - undefined
Unitech Training Academy
Lafayette01.2020
Diploma - undefined
Northside High School
05.2014
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Decision Making
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- 3 years of management experience in retail
- Excellent age-appropriate communication
- Active listening
- Self-control and patience
- Time management
- Compassion
- Decision-making skills
Awards
Promoted to Support Manager at Wal-Mart, Promoted to Shift leader at Subway, Promoted to Lead Teacher at For my Child Learning Center, Promoted to Lead Teacher at Miles of Smiles
Accomplishments
- Member, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Timeline
Lead teacher
Close to Home daycare
08.2023 - 02.2024
Lead teacher
Miles of smiles
08.2022 - 03.2023
Delivery driver
Dominos
09.2021 - 04.2023
Lead Teacher
For my Child Learning Center
11.2019 - 03.2021
Support Manager
Walmart, Lafayette
04.2014 - 05.2019
Shift Leader
Subway, Lafayette
08.2013 - 05.2014
Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate - undefined
Unitech Training Academy
Diploma - undefined
Northside High School
Undergraduate degree - Business Administration
Baton Rouge Community College