Altamese Larkins

• As an EIP Teacher I provide school-wide support with planning, instruction, data gathering and monitoring.
• I provide small group instruction, RTI and progress monitoring to students identified as needing additional support.
• Also, I have garnered valuable training on effective testing and data uses which I share with my colleagues to improve our practices and increase the effectiveness of how we collect, analyze, and use data.
• Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions.
• I am a Cognia Evaluator for schools, systems, and Early Childhood Institutions. In this leadership role I evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives to become or remain Cognia Certified.
• I am a National Board Assessor, Professional Learning Facilitator and Candidate Support Provider. In this leadership role, I evaluate, give feedback, and score portfolios for National Board Teacher Certification, mentor candidates, and facilitate professional learning.

• As a Grade Level Chair I provided interdisciplinary instruction, and differentiated instruction.
• I collected analyzed and disaggregated data for the purpose of curriculum development and implementation.
• I used student test data to accelerate, place and remediate students in appropriate learning groups.
• I developed individualized educational plans, student portfolios, and collaborated with stakeholders regarding student achievement, school culture and clubs and organizations.
• I facilitated workshops, presentations, and lessons to train faculty and parents on how to implement the Common Core Curriculum.
• Provided coaching and mentoring to teachers.
• Utilized variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.
• Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions.

• I taught reading, writing, math, science, and social studies via Smartboard using standard based, and personalized learning.
• I trained teachers on how to develop and teach interdisciplinary units.
• I facilitated Parent University in which resources and information was provided to parents to garner their continued support.
• I collaborated with colleagues to conduct needs assessments and set student achievement goals for the school improvement plan.
• I collaborated with all stakeholders to improve the implementation of best practices in the computer magnet program.
• I interviewed candidates for Principal, on the Administrative Interview Panel

• I performed all standard duties and responsibilities of a teacher with excellence.
• I collaborated with colleagues to disaggregate analyze, and compare data to set goals and establish programs to improve student achievement.
• I was technology trainer to build capacity for integrative technology usage, classroom and school website development.
• Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
• Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
• Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
• Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
• Incorporated technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
• Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.

Early Childhood Education