Jovan Creighton
Spring Lake
Summary
Positive, determined teacher with more than 5 years of professional teaching experience. Dedicated and passionate about student achievement, and focused on providing a dynamic, supportive learning environment. Supported by a Bachelor degree in Psychology and a Master degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Has experience with coaching, instruction, counseling, and mentoring. Has the ability to work with people regardless of background and ensure great customer service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Manager
Home
09.2023 - Current
- Established routines within the household that promoted consistency in daily living while allowing flexibility when needed.
- Managed medical appointments, ensuring each family member received appropriate care while maintaining comprehensive records of health-related information.
- Oversaw home maintenance tasks, collaborating with contractors on repairs and renovations as necessary.
- Implemented healthy meal plans tailored to individual dietary needs for overall wellbeing.
- Managed finances effectively with budgeting and expense tracking to achieve financial goals.
- Enhanced family communication by implementing a weekly meeting to discuss schedules, priorities, and concerns.
- Maintained a clean and organized household for improved efficiency and stress reduction.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Attended to the emotional well-being of each family member, providing support during challenges and celebrating accomplishments.
Head Start Teacher
Woodlawn Learning Center
08.2019 - 09.2023
- Prepared and implemented grade-appropriate curriculum in all major subject areas including language and literacy, cognition, perceptual, motor, physical development,and social-emotional skills for a classroom consisting of 16 students.
- Promoted social-emotional development in students by incorporating character education lessons into daily curriculum.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that encouraged academic success.
- Increased student participation by implementing interactive and hands-on learning activities.
- Improved classroom management through the use of positive reinforcement strategies and clear expectations.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication by maintaining open lines of communication via telephone, daily progress charts, newsletters, conferences, and progress reports.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay up-to-date on best practices in early childhood education.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance and support throughout their first year of teaching at Head Start.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to meet individual needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, performance data, and other relevant information for reporting purposes.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Recognized by school leadership with Rookie Teacher of the Year award in 2020.
Intensive In-Home Counselor
Care Of Passion, LLC
10.2017 - 03.2022
- Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized treatment plans tailored to their unique needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members for comprehensive client care and achieving better outcomes.
- Managed caseload of families to ensure timely interventions and optimal support in a dynamic environment.
- Conducted thorough assessments to determine appropriate therapeutic approaches and establish clear goals.
- Provided crisis intervention services, promptly addressing critical situations for immediate stabilization.
- Established trusting relationships with clients, promoting open communication and fostering collaboration on treatment goals.
- Monitored client progress continuously and adjusted treatment strategies accordingly for maximum effectiveness.
- Facilitated skill-building sessions with clients to develop coping mechanisms, problem-solving abilities, and enhanced self-awareness.
- Communicated regularly with referring agencies to provide updates on client progress and coordinate ongoing support services if needed.
Shift Supervisor, Rx Trainee
CVS Pharmacy
08.2006 - 09.2020
- Improved customer satisfaction rates with consistent quality checks and timely resolution of complaints.
- Streamlined inventory management, reducing waste and optimizing stock levels for daily operations.
- Maintained workplace safety by enforcing strict adherence to company policies and industry regulations.
- Coordinated with vendors regarding product deliveries, guaranteeing adequate supplies available for uninterrupted service provision.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Applied security, safety and loss prevention strategies during shifts.
- Managed cash handling procedures, maintaining accuracy in financial transactions and minimizing discrepancies in daily reconciliations.
- Completed daily financial activities and prepared weekly reports for management to inform decision-making.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
- Helped store management meet standards of service and quality in daily operations.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Prepared, calibrated, and monitored production levels to achieve targets.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to keep location well stocked with necessary supplies.
- Resolved conflicts among team members diplomatically, promoting a harmonious work atmosphere conducive to collaboration.
English Teacher
Greensville High School
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and incorporating multimedia resources.
- Promoted critical thinking skills by challenging students to analyze literary texts and express their interpretations in written assignments.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, collaborating on strategies to enhance student success at home and in the classroom.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing consistent expectations and consequences for all students.
- Served as a positive role model for students, demonstrating respect, empathy, and professionalism in all interactions.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units that connected English content with other subject areas.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Prepared students for standardized tests by reviewing essential skills, administering practice exams, and providing constructive feedback on performance.
- Stayed current on educational research and best practices by attending professional development workshops and conferences regularly.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction techniques into daily lesson plans to address the unique needs of each learner.
- Fostered a love of literature among students by introducing engaging texts from diverse genres, authors, time periods, and cultures.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Family Services Specialist I
Dinwiddie Department Of Social Services
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Improved family well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored service plans.
- Enhanced case management through regular monitoring, reviewing, and updating of individualized service plans.
- Strengthened relationships among families by facilitating group sessions and providing conflict resolution support.
- Promoted community resources to families, assisting them in accessing necessary services for their specific needs.
- Safeguarded children''s welfare through thorough risk assessments and timely interventions in high-risk cases.
- Increased family stability by providing crisis intervention and connecting them to appropriate community supports.
- Expedited permanency planning for children in foster care through diligent case management and effective collaboration with legal stakeholders.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining accurate documentation and timely reporting for all cases managed.
- Facilitated successful reunifications between children and their birth parents through consistent support and evidence-based interventions.
- Fostered positive connections between youth and caregivers by coordinating mentorship programs focused on relationship-building activities.
- Enriched cultural competence within the agency, developing training materials addressing diverse populations served in the community.
- Maximized client engagement through proactive outreach efforts, including home visits, phone calls, and written correspondence.
- Conducted intake interviews and completed assessments to understand client needs and discover issues that affect treatment.
Case Manager
United Methodist Family Services
07.2013 - 10.2015
- Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
- Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
- Coordinated essential services for clients, resulting in improved overall well-being and selfsufficiency.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address client needs and formulate tailored support strategies.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Facilitated successful transitions between levels of care by developing detailed discharge plans and coordinating resources.
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients experiencing emergencies, using appropriate techniques to de-escalate situations safely.
- Strengthened relationships with community organizations to increase access to supportive resources for clients in need.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Advocated for client rights when interacting with external agencies or institutions, ensuring fair treatment at all times.
- Fostered open lines of communication with clients'' families and support networks, involving them in the case management process as appropriate.
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
Concordia University
Portland, OR02.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA12.2011
Skills
Curriculum development
Lesson planning
Record keeping
Report development
Classroom management
Individual and group instruction
Student performance evaluation
Team and relationship building
Written and verbal communication
Identifying and resolving learning problems
Accomplishments
Virginia Teachers Certificate for Early/Primary Education Pre-K-3
Rookie Teacher of the Year, 2020
Certification
Provisional License for Early/Primary Education Pre-K-3,
07/2020 - 07/2024
Timeline
Family Manager
Home
09.2023 - Current
Head Start Teacher
Woodlawn Learning Center
08.2019 - 09.2023
English Teacher
Greensville High School
09.2018 - 08.2019
Intensive In-Home Counselor
Care Of Passion, LLC
10.2017 - 03.2022
Family Services Specialist I
Dinwiddie Department Of Social Services
10.2015 - 06.2016
Case Manager
United Methodist Family Services
07.2013 - 10.2015
Shift Supervisor, Rx Trainee
CVS Pharmacy
08.2006 - 09.2020
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Virginia State University
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