The Mtoto Agency

Latoya G.

 

Professional Overview

25 plus years of childcare experience

Early childcare education teacher 

Teaching experience of ages 0-12

Daycare and team management

Child development, special education and behavior specialist

CPR First Aid Certified

Private Caregiver

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Experience
A​CTIVITY​ ​LEADER​, B​OYS​ ​AND​ G​IRLS​ C​LUB​ | A​RLINGTON​, TX — 2019

• Responsible for planning and execution of programs and activities for variety of children

• Provided guidance and discipline to ensure a safe and positive environment for the youth

• Ensured the incorporation of character development

• Assisted in the planning, implementation, and delivery of exciting and engaging activities and programs for youth

• Provides an empowering environment while displaying positive role model and mentoring for children throughout the club

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S​PED​ ​TEACHER​, ​MANSFIELD​ ​ISD​ | ​ARLINGTON​, ​TX​ — 2019-​PRESENT

• Prepares and administers specialized lesson plans for a classroom of 11 students

• Executes daily routines to increase classroom effectiveness and support building-wide standards and policies

  for health and safety

• Responsible for assisting students with special physical needs

• Conducts small and individualized classroom activities to promote learning and independence

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C​AREGIVER​, ​PRIVATE​ ​CLIENT​ | ​MILWAUKEE​, ​WI​ — 2017-2019

• Responsible for performing light housekeeping duties and meal preparation

• Assisted in administering medication and patient therapy and exercise routines

• Organized patient behavior reports and documented changes with the patient to provide during medical appointments

   

RECRUITER​/O​NSITE​ ​SUPERVISOR​, ​EXCELSIOR​ ​STAFFING​ | ​MEMPHIS​, TN — 2015-2016

• Successfully executed recruiting and hiring strategies for 20+ new employees per month while maintaining a strong pipeline

• Responsible for coaching internal staff on best practices and managing daily operations

• Managed client relations including but not limited to communication regarding open positions, applicant processes and

  onboarding status

• Screened, evaluated, and coordinated interviews for possible candidates

• Partial remote work

• Coordinated time-keeping, payroll process and monitored attendance

 

EDUCATIONAL​ A​SSISTANT​ | ​MILWAUKEE​ ​COLLEGE​ ​PREP​ ​SCHOOL​ — 2013-2016

• Assisted with planning and implementation of the curriculum

• Provided assistance in preparation for the lessons including but not limited to making copies and gathering materials

• Tracked and maintained up to date records of students progress

• Assisted teacher in maintaining on-task behavior in the classroom

• Facilitated small and individual reading and math groups which resulted in an increase in student comprehension and testing level to above average

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C​HILDCARE​ ​CENTER​ ​DIRECTOR​, ​KINGDOM​ ​KIDS​ ​CARE​ | ​MILWAUKEE​, WI — 2006-2010

• Prepared weekly lesson plans in standard subjects as well as life skills for students

• Maintained impeccable record-keeping

• Interviewed, hired, and trained new staff ensuring they met all policies and legal requirements

• Managed and oversaw budget strategies for the center while ensuring all childcare regulations were met

• Managed and supported teaching staff and promoted their professional development

• Developed and facilitated a marketing and communications plan

• Evaluated and purchased equipment, materials and supplies

• Responsible for processing bi-weekly payroll for a 10-person staff

 

Education

Milwaukee Area Technical College | Milwaukee, WI — Associate degree in Liberal Arts

 

Skills

Applicant Tracking Systems|Kronos | Microsoft Office Suite | Sourcing | Payroll | Onboarding