Theresa Marshall
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Dedicated educator with over 24 years in early childhood education, committed to fostering children's social, academic, and creative growth. Proven ability to build strong relationships with students and parents, enhancing communication and collaboration for effective learning. Hardworking, passionate, and is able to adapt to new situations and challenges to meet the agency or institution goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Specialist
Caddo Community Action Agency
Shreveport, Louisiana
07.2026 - Current
- Coached teachers to improve instructional practices through professional development, modeling instructional strategies and feedback.
- Provided training and support to staff on program implementation strategies.
- Observed teachers to assist with planning and classroom instruction methodologies.
Head Teacher/Dual Duty Management
Caddo Community Action Agency
Shreveport, Louisiana
05.2002 - 07.2025
- Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to parents.
- Collaborated with parents to build support networks, improving communication and engagement.
- Documented behavioral, emotional, academic, and social growth of over 20 students using Teaching Strategies GOLD.
- Scheduled and conducted parent-teacher conferences and home visits to inform parents of academic progress.
- Implemented lesson plans to ensure effective classroom management and achieve learning objectives.
- Monitored employee performance and ensured compliance with licensing standards, supporting center manager.
- Maintained facility operations during center manager's absence, ensuring service quality.
Child Specific Aide
Caddo Community Action Agency
Shreveport, LA
12.2001 - 05.2002
- Assisted teacher with student exhibiting disabilities or behavioral concerns, enabling inclusion in regular classroom setting.
- Identified emotional and developmental concerns, collaborating with management and families to address issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Wiley College
Marshall, TX05-2011
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Southern University At Shreveport
Shreveport, LA05-2006
High School Diploma -
Northwood High School
Shreveport, LA05-1984
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Progress assessments
- Communication with parents and students
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship building
- Student motivation
- Adaptability
- Critical thinking
- Leadership
- Active listening
Affiliations
- National Head Start Association
Child Development Associate (CDA) National Credentialing Program
It provides an opportunity for educators working with children from birth to age 5 to demonstrate and strengthen their knowledge, understanding, and practices when teaching in early education. It guides early child care professionals as they work toward becoming qualified teachers of young children.
Ancillary Teaching Certificate Louisiana
This certificate enables early learning center teachers to be recognized for the professional training and education they have completed.
Timeline
Education Specialist
Caddo Community Action Agency
07.2026 - Current
Head Teacher/Dual Duty Management
Caddo Community Action Agency
05.2002 - 07.2025
Child Specific Aide
Caddo Community Action Agency
12.2001 - 05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Wiley College
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Southern University At Shreveport
High School Diploma -
Northwood High School