Latashia Pinckney
Suitland
Summary
Knowledgeable Educator with a strong leadership background, excellent program management expertise and devotion to meeting learning needs of each student. Well-organized in planning lessons and activities to diversify instruction and engage students. Analytical problem-solver successful in calmly approaching classroom or student personal problems to devise appropriate interventions and resolve concerns.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School ELA Teacher
Washington School for Girls
09.2023 - 02.2025
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open lines of communication and encouraging involvement in their child''s education.
- Promoted a growth mindset within the classroom, encouraging students to embrace challenges and learn from setbacks.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment with clear expectations and consistent routines.
- Enhanced reading comprehension by implementing diverse literature selections and engaging activities.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Utilized data-driven strategies to differentiate instruction for diverse learners, improving overall student achievement.
Substitute Teacher
Swing Education
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Lead Teacher
Chesterbrook Academy
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities
- Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques
Assistant Teacher
Guidepost Montessori
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
- Assisted children at mealtime to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices.
- Created calm and disciplined classroom environment to improve student focus.
Police Officer
Prince George's County Police Department
06.2013 - 11.2020
- Executed law enforcement patrol functions in assigned locations for extended periods of time.
- Operated mobile data terminals from patrol vehicles to obtain criminal records on-scene.
- Protected citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws and apprehending suspects.
- Communicated with victims, suspects and witnesses to gather and provide information regarding criminal events.
- Diffused active disturbances with de-escalation techniques, compassion and combat skills.
Fiscal Affairs Administrative Assistant
Prince George's County Police Department
07.2013 - 02.2014
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee
- Developed administrative processes to achieve organizational objectives and improve office efficiency
- Sorted and distributed incoming faxes, letters and emails for office distribution
- Tracked and submitted employee timesheets to prepare for payroll processing
- Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting
Education
No Degree - MAT 30 Units
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CANido/Toddler Cohort
Prepared Montessorian Institute
11.2022
Foundations of Teaching For Learning
University of California, Irvine
08.2021
Foundations of Virtual Instruction
University of California, Irvine
05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Saint Augustine's University
05.2011
Skills
- Schedule Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Research and Writing
- Training and Development
- Lesson Planning
- Department Leadership
- Student Counseling
- Group and Individual Instruction
- IEP Understanding
- Behavior Redirection
- Positive Reinforcement
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- CPR/AED certified
- Preservice Training for Child Care
- Responsive Classroom Middle School Core Course
- Mental Health First Aid
Education
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Timeline
Middle School ELA Teacher
Washington School for Girls
09.2023 - 02.2025
Substitute Teacher
Swing Education
04.2023 - 09.2023
Lead Teacher
Chesterbrook Academy
05.2022 - 11.2022
Assistant Teacher
Guidepost Montessori
05.2021 - 05.2022
Fiscal Affairs Administrative Assistant
Prince George's County Police Department
07.2013 - 02.2014
Police Officer
Prince George's County Police Department
06.2013 - 11.2020
Foundations of Teaching For Learning
University of California, Irvine
Foundations of Virtual Instruction
University of California, Irvine
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Saint Augustine's University
No Degree - MAT 30 Units
University of California, Irvine
Nido/Toddler Cohort
Prepared Montessorian Institute
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