Latanya James

Latanya James is an Air Force Veteran and former Preschool Teacher with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She holds a Child Development Site Supervisor permit and is the owner of Learning with Latanya LLC, where she creates fun and educational coloring books for preschool-age children. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Counseling Psychology, Latanya is passionate about supporting children and families through education, creativity, and mental wellness.

Air Force Veteran | U.S. Air Force | 2010–2022

• Supervised troops and maintained readiness. Worked in high-stress environments
• Recognized for excellence in leadership and mission performance

Substitute Teacher | Western Placer Unified School District/Placer County Office | 2025

• Implement lesson plans provided by main Teacher, grades K-12

Department of Child Support Services | Sacramento County | 2023–2024

• Prepare and process legal documents to establish and enforce child support obligations

Huntington Ingalls LLC| Beale AFB | 2020–2023

• Managed 99 RS U2 pilots training/records, implemented and created training schedule/courses
• Created PowerPoint presentations of course data to present to Commanders and staff

Substitute Teacher | Yuba County Unified School District | 2017–2019

• Created and delivered engaging curriculum aligned with student age group
• Fostered parent relationships and promoted school readiness

Substitute Teacher | San Juan Unified School District | 2014–2016

• Provided assessments and interventions for children with behavioral needs
• Partnered with staff and families to support developmental goals

In second to last semester of Masters degree program.