TROI LaBad
Bloomfield,CT
Summary
A dynamic educator with a proven track record at The First Academy, specializing in creating engaging learning environments that promote critical thinking and student growth. Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills enhance team collaboration while driving academic success. Expert in curriculum development and innovative teaching strategies, resulting in improved classroom dynamics and positive feedback from parents and staff and aiming to further contribute to early childhood education by fostering nurturing environments that support diverse learners.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Deli Clerk
Price Chopper
Mansfield, CT
02.2022 - 02.2025
- Provided customers with fresh product and correct portion size to minimize shrink.
- Maintained cleanliness of the deli area and equipment.
- Warmly greeted visitors to promote great customer service and positive ordering experience.
- Rotated product on shelves to ensure freshness.
- Responded to customer questions regarding product availability.
- Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
- Sanitized and kept work areas tidy by cleaning surfaces, equipment, and floors, removing trash and maintaining machinery.
Summer School Teacher
The First Academy
Bloomfield, CT
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
- Guided reading aloud to spark imagination and foster reading comprehension and vocabulary development.
- Organized activities that promoted physical, mental and social development.
- Adapted lesson plans based on student performance data to ensure success for all learners.
- Attended educational conferences and teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Created and managed hands-on activities that engaged students in learning process.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
- Evaluated student progress throughout the school year and provided feedback accordingly.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
Assistant Toddler Teacher
Bloomfield Childcare Center
Bloomfield, CT
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted children at mealtime to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices.
- Communicated regularly with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding student progress and needs.
- Supported and documented student growth and progress to achieve academic, social and emotional goals.
- Provided individualized instruction to students who needed additional assistance.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Assembled instructional materials for children's projects and play-time.
- Created colorful and attractive displays for bulletin boards and hallways.
- Promoted a cooperative learning environment that encourages collaboration among students.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05-2025
High School Diploma -
Bloomfield High School
Bloomfield, CT06-2021
Skills
- Reliable
- Leadership
- Interpersonal communication
- Flexible
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Work ethic
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Summer School Teacher
The First Academy
06.2024 - 08.2024
Assistant Toddler Teacher
Bloomfield Childcare Center
06.2023 - 01.2024
Deli Clerk
Price Chopper
02.2022 - 02.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
University of Connecticut
High School Diploma -
Bloomfield High School
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