BRANDI A. LATIMER
Houston
Summary
Professional educator committed to advancing student literacy and comprehension. Proven ability to design effective reading programs and foster supportive learning environment. Known for strong collaboration with colleagues and adaptability to changing educational needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fourth Grade Reading Teacher
Atherton Elementary
08.2024 - Current
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Boosted student fluency rates by utilizing effective instructional strategies during small group instruction.
- Supported struggling readers through individualized interventions and progress monitoring, leading to improved reading levels.
- Contributed to school-wide literacy initiatives by participating in committees focused on curriculum development, assessment practices, and teacher training programs.
Fourth Grade Teacher (Reading/Language Arts)
Eliot Elementary
08.2014 - Current
Fourth Grade Teacher
A.G. Hilliard Elementary
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Teach reading, language arts, social studies, and writing to students using appropriate learning activities
- Create lesson plans and instructional materials to provide individualized and small group instruction adapting the curriculum each student
- Familiarity with area/state cultures and ability to use these cultures in teaching
- Foster student behavioral standard to achieve a group learning atmosphere in the classroom
- Evaluate students’ progress, keep records, and prepare semester progress reports to communicate with parents to discuss student’s progress
Sixth Grade Social Studies Teacher
C.E. King Middle School
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Company Overview: Houston, TX
- Communicated Social Studies subject knowledge to students in an interesting, stimulating, and effective manner
- Used a variety of instructional methodologies and curriculum resources to present material to students in five (70-minute) classes per day
- Worked as a team member, sharing common planning, professional development, curriculum design, and teaching responsibilities
- Administered different forms of student assessments, communicated with parents and other team members about student progress, and planned for further instruction
- Houston, TX
Sixth Grade Social Studies Teacher
Energized For Excellence Academy Middle School
08.2011 - 07.2012
- Company Overview: Houston, TX
- Communicated Social Studies subject knowledge to students in an interesting, stimulating, and effective manner
- Used a variety of instructional methodologies and curriculum resources to present material to students in five (70-minute) classes per day
- Worked as a team member, sharing common planning, professional development, curriculum design, and teaching responsibilities
- Administered different forms of student assessments, communicated with parents and other team members about student progress, and planned for further instruction
- Planning, preparing, and delivering appropriate lessons using a variety of presentation methods in order to keep students engaged and meet their individual needs
- Utilizing current examples that underscore lessons and makes learning relevant to the world the student lives in
- Communicates higher level thinking strategies and problem solving techniques appropriate for challenging and building skills in learners
- Creating and maintaining a positive classroom environment that promotes good behavior and commitment to excellence
- Maintaining records of student attendance
- Managing pupil behavior in the classroom and on school premises, and applying appropriate and effective measures in cases of misbehavior
- Exhibit problem-solving skills when social and academic issues arise with students and parents, by counseling and giving advice with honesty and ethical confidence
- Building relationships with parents by communicating frequently to inform them of student academic and personal growth
- Houston, TX
Fourth Grade Teacher
Energized for Excellence Academy
09.2010 - 01.2011
- Company Overview: Houston, TX
- Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to students using appropriate learning activities
- Create lesson plans and instructional materials to provide individualized and small group instruction adapting the curriculum each student
- Familiarity with area/state cultures and ability to use these cultures in teaching
- Foster student behavioral standard to achieve a group learning atmosphere in the classroom
- Evaluate students’ progress, keep records, and prepare semester progress reports to communicate with parents to discuss student’s progress
- Cooperate with staff members to assess students in solving learning problems and participate in curriculum development programs as required
- Houston, TX
Support Assistant
Kleb Intermediate
10.2008 - 06.2010
- Company Overview: Houston, TX
- Work with individual students or small groups of students to teach and reinforce learning of academic skills
- Provide instructional guidance and support to special needs students within an inclusion classroom
- Assist teachers in devising strategies for reinforcing learning for special needs students
- Monitor students in the completion of assignments
- Assist teachers with extra duties as necessary to support learning success
- Houston, TX
Education
Master of Education - Specialization in Reading
Houston Baptist University
12.2015
B.A. - History
Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL04.2007
Skills
- Teacher collaboration
- Student Needs Evaluation
- Individualized coaching
- Progress evaluations
Certification
- (8-12) History
- (4-8) Generalist
- (8-12) E.S.L.
- Reading Specialist
Awards Recognition Affiliations
- Rookie of the Year Award (Sheldon I.S.D. 2012/2013)
- E.S.L. Teacher of the year (2015/2016)
- HASE Teacher of the year (2022/2023)
Timeline
Fourth Grade Reading Teacher
Atherton Elementary
08.2024 - Current
Fourth Grade Teacher (Reading/Language Arts)
Eliot Elementary
08.2014 - Current
Fourth Grade Teacher
A.G. Hilliard Elementary
08.2013 - 06.2014
Sixth Grade Social Studies Teacher
C.E. King Middle School
08.2012 - 06.2013
Sixth Grade Social Studies Teacher
Energized For Excellence Academy Middle School
08.2011 - 07.2012
Fourth Grade Teacher
Energized for Excellence Academy
09.2010 - 01.2011
Support Assistant
Kleb Intermediate
10.2008 - 06.2010
B.A. - History
Bethune-Cookman University
Master of Education - Specialization in Reading
Houston Baptist University
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