Latoya Wilson
St John's
Summary
Compassionate, experienced in child development, classroom management and Certified Early Childhood Daycare Practitioner offering 9+ years of experience with children. Delivered engaging lesson plans that fostered creativity and early literacy while maintaining a safe and nurturing environment. Focused on promoting emotional, social, and educational skills through developmentally appropriate activities and effective communication with parents. Excels in communication, patience, and adaptability, ensuring positive learning environments that support each child's growth and well-being.
Overview
1
1
Language
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Teacher
Mersheau Smith
St. Johns
09.2020 - Current
- Designed engaging lesson plans and activities that promoted active learning and curiosity.
- Designed weekly plans to enhance children's learning experience
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects and storytelling.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Supervised children during play, meals, and rest periods
- Monitored safety and maintained clean classroom spaces
- Ensured the safety of all children by monitoring playground equipment use.
- Supported emotional development through patient guidance and comfort
- Provided daily updates to parents and guardians to foster communication and engagement
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Provided guidance on social development issues such as sharing, following directions.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
- Assisted coworkers with routines, transitions, and classroom organization
- Participated in staff meetings and professional development workshops.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay current with early childhood education practices.
- Collaborated with colleagues to brainstorm ideas for classroom activities.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to promote desired behavior in children.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Observed health practices such as proper handwashing procedures.
- Adapted teaching methods based on individual student needs.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
- Taught basic language skills including reading readiness, phonics
- Maintained supplies inventory for the classroom including art materials and books.
- Developed and implemented daily lesson plans that promote physical, mental, and social development.
- Modified teaching strategies and techniques to meet the individual needs of children with diverse learning styles.
- Utilized educational software and technology to enhance learning experiences.
- Administered first aid and medication in accordance with health and safety regulations.
Daycare Assistant
Lisa Joseph
St. Johns
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Supervised children during play, meals, and rest periods
- Monitored safety and maintained clean classroom spaces
- Supported toilet training and diaper changing to promote independence in daily routines
- Facilitated emotional development through patient guidance and comfort
- Provided guidance on social development issues such as sharing, following directions.
- Communicated daily updates with parents and guardians
- Read aloud to encourage early literacy.
- Managed classroom environments by establishing and enforcing rules for behavior. with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Participated in staff meetings and professional development workshops.
Education
(Yet To Still Receive Certificate) - Daycare Operations Programme 2026
Early Childhood Development Unit
St. Johns, Antigua 01.2026 - 03.2026
Otto Comprehensive School
St. Johns, Antigua Skills
- Certified in early childhood education
- Child development
- Classroom management
- Activity planning
- Child safety
- First aid and CPR certification
- First aid administration
- Child observation
- Behavior guidance
- Parent communication
- Parent-teacher communication
- Social skills development
- Multitasking and organization
- Time management
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Supply management
- Conflict resolution
- Child nutrition
- Infant, toddler curricula
- Adept at working with special needs children
- Story time, arts, and crafts
- Health and safety
- Empathy and patience
- Reliable
- Approachable
- Friendly and likable
- Punctual
- Adaptability and flexibility
- LearningKorean
- Excellent communication skills
- Record keeping
- LearningKorean
- Health and safety
Languages
Korean
First Language
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
(Yet To Still Receive Certificate) - Daycare Operations Programme 2026
Early Childhood Development Unit
01.2026 - 03.2026
Daycare Teacher
Mersheau Smith
09.2020 - Current
Daycare Assistant
Lisa Joseph
09.2015 - 06.2017
Otto Comprehensive School