Latonya Patterson
Clarksdale
Summary
I was excited when I saw your job postings online. I have many years of experience, and I have performed all the duties listed in your job descriptions. All of my previous employers have praised me for my determination, focus, dependability and professionalism. I hope these are the qualities you look for in an employee. I am looking forward to meeting with you in person where we can discuss the open positions in more detail, and you can ask me any questions you may have. Please give me a call (662) 785-2653 so we can discuss a time to meet. Thank you for viewing my resume and cover letter. I look forward to meeting you.
Experienced in providing instructional support in classroom settings during teacher absences, facilitating student engagement and maintaining classroom management. Background includes assisting individuals with mobility support and personal hygiene, demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office and computer literacy, with a solid foundation in case management and special education. Capable of adapting lesson plans to meet diverse learning needs, ensuring a supportive educational environment for all students.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA Personal Care Assistant
First Choice Homemaker Service Inc
Leland
08.2022 - Current
- Duties include mobility support, assisting with maintaining personal hygiene by bathing, brushing their hair and teeth or applying skincare. In addition, they may be responsible for housekeeping duties such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes and dishes and running errands.
Substitute Teacher Grades K-12
Holmes County School District
Lexington
12.2018 - Current
- Provided instructional support in the classroom during teacher absence.
Brand Ambassador
Front Row Marketing Services Straight Talk Walmart
Greenwood
07.2016 - Current
- Provide advertising through demo set up at Walmart for Straight Talk communications.
Self Employed
Taxes At Home
Greenwood
02.2008 - Current
- I currently prepare federal and state income taxes.
Enumerator/Census Taker
US Census 2020
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Took census info from the community and input into a database.
Enumerator/Census Taker
US Census 2020
Clarksdale
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Went out in the community to gather data to be entered into the computer.
Correctional Officers
Tallhatchie County Correctional Facility
Tutwiler
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Provided for the safety and security of all inmates housed in the prison facility.
Substitute Teacher
Greenwood Public Schools
Greenwood
02.2016 - 05.2016
- Assisted with daily classroom activities.
Tax Preparer
H R Block
Greenwood
12.2005 - 02.2008
- Responsibilities
- Prepared state and federal income taxes according to governmental procedures for clients.
- Accomplishments
- Cross-trained in customer service.
- Skills Used
- Computer, filing and handling legal documents.
Corrections Official
Corrections Corporation of America
Greenwood
03.2005 - 12.2005
- Responsibilities
- Provided for the safety and security of the inmates housed in the prison facility.
- Accomplishments
- Gun training, self defense training and pressure point procedures.
- Skills Used
- Security, report writing, computer literacy.
Insurance Specialist
Greenwood Leflore Hospital
Greenwood
09.1998 - 08.2001
- Responsibilities
- Prepared medical insurance claims to be sent to the patient's insurance carriers for consideration.
- Accomplishments
- I was an advancement to the company because I had experience working at an insurance company paying medical claims.
- Skills Used
- Verbal and oral communication skills, computer literacy.
Education
BA - Sociology
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MSDiploma - General
Leflore County High School
Itta Bena, MSSkills
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft
- Communication skills
- Medical office experience
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Tax Experience
- Case Management
- Special Education
- Classroom Management
- Teaching
- Insurance Verification
- Writing Skills
- Tutoring
- Experience Working With Students
- Hospital Experience
- Administrative Experience
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Math
- Patient care
- Special needs
- ADLs
- Home care
- Developmental disabilities experience
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Instructional support
Certification
- CPR/First Aid, 08/22, Present
- PCA, 08/22, Present
Willing To Relocate
Clarksdale, MS
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
PCA Personal Care Assistant
First Choice Homemaker Service Inc
08.2022 - Current
Enumerator/Census Taker
US Census 2020
03.2020 - 05.2020
Enumerator/Census Taker
US Census 2020
03.2020 - 05.2020
Substitute Teacher Grades K-12
Holmes County School District
12.2018 - Current
Correctional Officers
Tallhatchie County Correctional Facility
09.2018 - 12.2018
Brand Ambassador
Front Row Marketing Services Straight Talk Walmart
07.2016 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Greenwood Public Schools
02.2016 - 05.2016
Self Employed
Taxes At Home
02.2008 - Current
Tax Preparer
H R Block
12.2005 - 02.2008
Corrections Official
Corrections Corporation of America
03.2005 - 12.2005
Insurance Specialist
Greenwood Leflore Hospital
09.1998 - 08.2001
BA - Sociology
Mississippi Valley State University
Diploma - General
Leflore County High School