LaGretta C.

Carter
268 Carrie Dunn Road
Norlina, NC 27536
252-213-8944
lcarter@vcs.k12.nc.us
cheresseg@gmail.com
Objective
To secure a position that would afford me an opportunity to utilize my knowledge, skills
and experience to make an impact on enhancing the quality of life for others by
empowering individuals, strengthening families, and building communities to meet the
challenges of a forever changing society.
Professional Achievements

Bachelor of Arts in Family and Consumer Sciences, Human Sciences

Concentration in Family, Relations and Child Development NC Central
University 2012

Kappa Gamma Epsilon Chapter Okonu Honor Society

Structuring Your Classroom for Success Vance County Schools 2011

Certification for A Call for Change

Human Resource Management NC Central University 2009

Kindergarten Entry Assessment Vance County Schools 2009

Positive Behavior Support Intervention Vance County Schools 2008-2009

Reading Renaissance Vance County Schools 2003

Paraprofessional Certificate Vance County Schools 2002

CPR & First Aid Certification

Work History
Second Grade Teacher
EO Young Elementary School - Vance County Schools
Henderson, NC
August 25, 2014- Present
o Teach classroom instruction on a daily basis
o Serve as classroom instructor
o Communicate with parents regarding student progress and behavior.

o Prepare lesson plans, administer testing, and grade tests and other classroom
assignment.
o Administer benchmark and other county wide tests.
o Work on PLC team with other second grade teachers.
o Identify students strengths and weaknesses to determine strategies for learning.

Teacher Assistant
EO Young Elementary School - Vance County Schools
Henderson, NC
January 2002 Present
o
Assist the classroom teacher with classroom management as well as behavioral
issues.
o
Participate in classroom instruction on a daily basis.
o
Serve as supervising classroom instructor as needed.
o
Supervise student activities during their Resource study assignments such as
Library, Computer Lab, and PE, as well as during lunch recess in the cafeteria.
o
Communicate with parents regarding student behavior, attendance and academic
progress.
o
Assist other school staff members with behavioral issues.
o
Monitor students being picked up by parents to ensure their safe transition from
the classroom.
o
Assist in preparing lesson plans, testing, grading of tests and documenting progress
reports.
o
Assist with end of grade testing; this sometimes includes administering a test in a
one-on-one modified setting.
o
Identify students' strengths and weaknesses to determine strategies for additional
learning enhancements
Dairy Queen Cashier (Part-time)
Bracey, VA
August 2009 August 2011
o
Provide customer service.
o
Operate and efficiently run a cash register.
o
Use my communication skills throughout interactions with co-workers and
supervisors.
Bus Driver and Cafeteria Assistant
Warren County Middle School Warren County Schools
Warrenton, NC
January 1996 January 2002
o
Transport students to and from school each day.
o
Communicate behavioral issues with school administration and parents.
o
Prepare and serve all meals to students.
o
Communicate in a positive manner with teachers, students, and parents.
o
Operated the cash register, performing the accounting reconciliations therewith.

Conducted inventory and budgeting

Cochrane Furniture
Warrenton, NC
January 1982 January 1996
o
Operate a rip saw machine.
o
Manage and lead a team.
o
Worked in designated areas on an as needed basis.

Education

North Carolina Central University School

Durham, NC
Sciences/
September 2004 2012

BS Degree
Family & Consumer
Child Development & Family
Relations

Vance Granville Community College

Certification
Henderson, NC
September 1994 May 2002

Early Childhood

Park View Senior High School

South Hill, VA
Graduated in May 1982

H.S. Diploma

Cosmetologist License

References

Ms. Nicole Anderson

Guidance Counselor
EO Young Elementary School

Shirley Robinson-Flood
252-430-3063 office
Consumer Affairs Specialist
252-430-4400 cell
Cardinal Innovations Healthcare
(Five County MH)
shirley.flood@cardinalinnovations.org

Ms. Whitney McSwain

Technology Facilitator

252-438-6423 ext. 3896

704-796-7608