LaTanja Dunkins

32 Marsala Dr.
Clayton, NC 27527
Home: 919-815-2731
lbdunkins@yahoo.com

Mission

To provide excellent customer service to students and families by implementing standards

set forth by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. To implement open
communication with families and staff, and teach diverse populations of students. I
believe in educating the whole child. I am a firm believer that you must teach the whole
child, including the elements of child, family, and academics, to create an impact on their
lives.

Bachelor of Science in Child Development | July 2016

Walden University

Associate of Applied Science in Early childhood | December

2004
Wake Technical Community College

Skills
Early Childhood Education
Classroom management of diverse populations
Implementation of social and life skills instruction
One to one individualized instructions
Specialize with working with students with Autism
Specialize with working with students in a Cross Categorical setting
Specialize with working with students with Emotional disabilities
Supervise and specialize with implementing whole group instruction
Supervise and specialize in implementing Thematic units and 21st Century Project
Based Learning
Technology specialist and implementing lesson plans for an Exceptional Childrens
Curriculum
Implementation of the North Carolina Exceptional Childrens Curriculum according to
students Individualized Educational Plan
Tutoring students in general Spanish
Certified North Carolina Early Childhood Credentials
Financial Record Keeping
Instructional Assistant, Wake County Public Schools 2016 to
current

Provide assistance to a certified teacher in a Pre K Autism classroom.

Assist students with their Individualized Educational Plan goals.
Encourage and implement the use of social skills for Kindergarten
readiness. Teach small group lesson plan implementing the monthly
Thematic unit.

Teacher Assistant, Johnston County Public Schools 2008 to 2016

Provide assistance to a certified teacher in an Exceptional Childrens classroom. Assist
students with daily social and life skills that correlate with their Individualized
Educational Plan goals. Taught PBL lesson plans for Common Core Curriculum.
Supervised students in the Early Care program in organized group centered activities.
Provided annual tax documentation for student accounts.

Paraprofessional, Tammy Lynn Center 2013 to current part time

Provide one to one interaction while assisting individuals with disabilities in their home
environment while encouraging motor development and self-help skills. Document
activities during one to one interactions.

Educational Coordinator, Speak 2 Me Inc. 2006 to 2008

Provided an individualized preschool readiness curriculum and implementation for
students 2-5yrs old. Created a balanced nutritional menu to incorporate during family
style meals for breakfast, lunch and snack.

Infant Teacher, Primary Beginnings Child Development Center 2002 to 2006

Provided a safe nurturing environment for infant/toddlers in the infant classrooms while
encouraging fine motor development.

References
Dr. Bonnie W. Vause Ed. D
3402 Old Farm Place
Wilson, NC 27896
252-290-1603

Moses Greene, Principal

5105 Heather Ridge Lane
Raleigh, NC 27610
631-365-3754

Vicky Montgomery, Exceptionsl Children Specialist

Clayton, NC 27520
919-333-8986