Larkin Dorris
Prairieville
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Episcopal School of Baton Rouge, excelling in classroom management and creative problem-solving. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite, facilitating engaging activities for diverse groups. Successfully guided over 30 children, enhancing their learning experiences through innovative projects and effective communication. Enthusiastic about fostering a safe and nurturing environment for young learners.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
Watercolor Art
06.2021 - 07.2025
- Proctored carpool drop off and pick up.
- Set up and cleaned up for each session each day.
- Oversaw and guide campers' interactions and projects and lessons.
Pre-k/Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
Link School of Baton Rouge
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Managed a class of 14+ children.
- Playground duty.
- Lunch duty.
- Served breakfast.
- Created center activities.
- Led students in art projects.
- Oversaw and guided students in interactions and projects.
- Walked students to their daily activities.
- Changed student's clothing.
- Prepared and packed up nap arrangements.
- Managed student's physical/mental breakdowns.
- Acted as parental chaperone on field trips
Kindergarten Sunday School Assistant
Morrison
09.2021 - 05.2024
- Created, and facilitated art projects and activities for each day.
- Led motions and dances during music time.
- Led class story and lesson.
- Oversaw and guided students in interactions and projects.
Kindergarten Substitute
Episcopal School of Baton Rouge
11.2020 - 12.2022
- Managed a class of 18-20 children.
- Playground duty.
- Served lunches.
- Facilitated art projects and activities for each day.
- Led the set up and clean up each day.
- Oversaw and guided students in interactions and projects.
- Walked students to their daily activities.
Lower School Aftercare Worker
Episcopal School of Baton Rouge
08.2022 - 08.2022
- Proctored pre-k 3 to 1st grade students.
- Walked kids to carpool when called.
- Picked up and served snacks.
Assistant Director/Counselor
Episcopal School of Baton Rouge
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Planned, created, and facilitated art projects and activities for each day.
- Led set up and clean up each day.
- Oversaw and guided campers' interactions and projects.
Counselor
Episcopal
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Supervised and interacted with groups of 30+ children at a time.
- Communicated with parents and faculty members about safety and behavior.
Education
Bachelor Science Education - Elementary Education
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS05.2024
High School Diploma -
Episcopal School of Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA05.2020
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Teams
- Zoom
- Google Docs
- Google Drive
- Google Slides
- Google Sheets
- Canvas
- Canva
- Cpr certified
- Classroom management
- Activity facilitation
- Safety supervision
- Conflict resolution
- Creative problem solving
Awards
- Chris Austin Creative Spirit Award (awarded twice)
- Award of Merit in Theatre Seminar
- Actor of the Year
Campus Involvement
- National Theatre Society APO, Mississippi College, Chaplin, Fall 22, Spring 23
- National Theatre Society APO, Mississippi College, Vice President, Fall 23, Spring 24
- Mortar Board, Mississippi College, Member, Fall 23, Spring 24
- Bake Club, Episcopal, Council Member, Fall 16, Spring 20
- Tea Event, Broadmoor Methodist Church, Lead Server, Spring 16, Spring 18
- Vacation Bible School, Jefferson United Methodist Church, Counselor, Summer 13, Summer 15
- Episcopal Lower School Musicals, Episcopal, Assistant to Director, Fall 17, Fall 19
Timeline
Pre-k/Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
Link School of Baton Rouge
09.2024 - 05.2025
Lower School Aftercare Worker
Episcopal School of Baton Rouge
08.2022 - 08.2022
Kindergarten Sunday School Assistant
Morrison
09.2021 - 05.2024
Assistant Director
Watercolor Art
06.2021 - 07.2025
Kindergarten Substitute
Episcopal School of Baton Rouge
11.2020 - 12.2022
Assistant Director/Counselor
Episcopal School of Baton Rouge
06.2019 - 08.2019
Counselor
Episcopal
06.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor Science Education - Elementary Education
Mississippi College
High School Diploma -
Episcopal School of Baton Rouge