LA'CANJALA N. LATIN
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in curriculum development, classroom management, and instructional leadership. Known for fostering collaborative learning environments and driving student achievement. Adaptable and reliable, skilled in mentoring peers and handling evolving educational needs. Passionate about fostering academic excellence and personal growth in students.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secondary Certified Teacher 6-12
Caddo Parish Schools
01.2020 - Current
- Experience in delivering rigorous and engaging instruction that supports academic achievement and student growth. Skilled in science while using data-driven strategies to monitor progress, adapt instruction, and foster strong communication, critical thinking, and student success.
Physical Science Teacher
Southwood High School
Shreveport, LA
01.2025 - Current
- Plans and delivers engaging Physical Science lessons aligned with state standards and learning objectives.
- Facilitates hands-on laboratory experiments and scientific investigations to strengthen student understanding.
- Uses data-driven instruction to monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies as needed.
- Implements differentiated instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners and support academic success.
- Creates a positive, structured classroom environment that promotes student engagement and collaboration.
Master Teacher
Woodlawn High School
Shreveport, LA
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Shares significant leadership responsibilities and authority with the school administrative team.
- Analyzes student data and create and institute an academic achievement plan for the building.
- Leads cluster groups, and provide demonstrations lessons, coaching and team- teaching to fellow teachers.
- Collaborates to develop and to determine the adoption of learning resources and research-based strategies to increase student performance.
- Observes and provide aid and coaching for teachers.
- Develops and help implement curriculum.
- Evaluates teacher performance using the NIET rubric.
- Oversees teachers in the science, math, and elective departments.
Girl’s Assistant Basketball Coach
Woodlawn Leadership Academy
Shreveport, LA
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Assists the head basketball coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
- Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises.
- Assists with determining game strategy.
- Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
Biology I Teacher
Woodlawn Leadership Academy
Shreveport, LA
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Promotes and monitors student learning and goal achievement.
- Ensures all lessons are aligned with NIET standard and objectives.
- Develops engaging lessons that accommodates all learners.
- Prepares exams that are aligned to Biology I LEAP 2025 assessment.
- Collects and evaluates student data.
- Serves as mentor teacher and works successfully with staff and teachers.
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Ascend Behavioral Health
Marshall, TX
01.2021 - Current
- Provides individual counseling services and skills training.
- Provides services on an intensive basis utilizing short-term, solution focused treatment strategies to clients and families.
- Provides direct clinical services to clients, including individual and family interventions.
- Completes progress reports in reference to service delivery within 48 hours.
- Prepares written Discharge Summary and Plan.
- Performs CANS/ANSA assessments.
- Attends monthly staff meetings.
- Prepares written service plans and treatment update summaries.
- Responds to crisis situation with twenty-four hour availability.
Environmental Science Teacher
Woodlawn Leadership Academy
Shreveport, LA
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Promotes and monitors student learning and goal attainment.
- Ensures all lessons are aligned with NIET standard and objectives.
- Develops engaging science lab experiments and hands-on activities.
- Prepares students exams that are aligned to standards.
- Grades assessments and provide feedback and reports to students and parents.
- Collect and evaluate student data and achievement.
SCA Instructor
MasteryPrep
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Experienced ACT Prep Instructor skilled in helping students improve test performance through targeted instruction, practice testing, and effective test-taking strategies. Collaborated with school administrators to develop individualized student success plans, resulting in measurable growth in student ACT scores and increased college readiness.
SCA Instructor
LaGrange High School and Huntington High School
Lake Charles and Shreveport, LA
01.2017 - 01.2019
- ACT instruction and strategies.
- Prepares high school students to obtain higher ACT test scores.
- Uses appropriate tools for student success.
- Prepares student for college and career readiness.
- Participates in quarterly trainings and professional development sessions.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Louisiana State University in Shreveport
Shreveport, LA01-2023
Master of Science - Public Health
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN01-2017
Bachelor of Science - Cell and Molecular Biology
Louisiana State University in Shreveport
Shreveport, LA01-2012
Skills
- Instructional leadership and curriculum implementation
- Data-driven decision making and student performance analysis
- Staff mentoring, coaching, and professional development support
- Building positive school culture and student engagement
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Collaboration with teachers, administrators, parents, and community stakeholders
- Experience developing intervention and academic improvement plans
- Ability to analyze assessment data to drive instructional improvement
- Team leadership and collaborative decision-making
- Knowledge of state education standards and accountability systems
- Experience facilitating meetings, trainings, and instructional support
- Adaptability and ability to lead in fast-paced educational environments
Affiliations
- Youth Enrichment Program Board Member – currently serves on the YEP Board. Makes decisions concerning a program that provides an extensive after-school program on site at campuses in the Bossier, Caddo and DeSoto Parishes, serving 30 sites and close to 5,000 children to date.
- Louisiana Science Teacher Association Region 7 Representative- Newly appointed LSTA Region 7 Representative. Collaborates with educators and stakeholders to support science education initiatives, professional development, and advocacy for high-quality STEM instruction across Louisiana.
- Caddo Site-Based Teacher Leader Committee (2023-2025)
Played a role in creating and facilitating best practices on campus and in Caddo Parish high schools. Works closely with the Caddo Parish Middle/High School Math and Science Curriculum Specialist. Participate in monthly meetings/professional development workshops. Recommend ideas for new content and enhancement to existing content. Plan and/or facilitate PD within the district and state-wide.
- Woodlawn Leadership Academy Leadership Team (2022-2025)
Worked in a professional learning community group that consists of the Principal, APIs, Master Teacher, and Mentor teachers. Promote a spirit of collaboration and inquiry. The focus is supporting teachers by providing guidance and feedback during observations, walk-throughs, and analyzing alignment of daily instructional tasks in the classroom.
- Financial Literacy Adoption Team (2025)
Collaborated with district educators in Caddo to evaluate multiple financial literacy curricula for high school implementation. Participated in curriculum review meetings, analyzed instructional materials, met with curriculum representatives, and helped select the most effective financial literacy curriculum to support student financial education across the district.
- Superintendent’s Teacher Advisory Council (2020-2021)
Advised on best practices and resources that would best support classroom instruction and school processes. Advocated for teachers based on concerns or campus issues.
Certification
- LDOE Teaching Certificate (#626791)
- EDL certification 1 Eligible
- Mentor Certification
- State of Texas CANS and ANSA Certification (CANS 3-6, CANS 6-17, ANSA)
- Child & Adolescent Needs & Strengths Assessment Adult Needs and Strengths Assessment
Timeline
Physical Science Teacher
Southwood High School
01.2025 - Current
Master Teacher
Woodlawn High School
01.2023 - 01.2025
Girl’s Assistant Basketball Coach
Woodlawn Leadership Academy
01.2022 - 01.2024
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Ascend Behavioral Health
01.2021 - Current
Secondary Certified Teacher 6-12
Caddo Parish Schools
01.2020 - Current
Biology I Teacher
Woodlawn Leadership Academy
01.2020 - 01.2024
Environmental Science Teacher
Woodlawn Leadership Academy
01.2020 - 01.2021
SCA Instructor
MasteryPrep
01.2017 - 01.2019
SCA Instructor
LaGrange High School and Huntington High School
01.2017 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Public Health
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Cell and Molecular Biology
Louisiana State University in Shreveport
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Louisiana State University in Shreveport
INTERNSHIP:
- Caddo Emerging Leaders Internship 2025 Spring Cohort
- Participated in a leadership development internship focused on education, community engagement, and professional growth within the school system. Collaborated with educators and administrators on school initiatives and teamwork skills, and gained hands-on experience in educational leadership and student support.
HONORS & ACTIVITIES:
Teacher of the Year (2022-2023 Woodlawn Leadership Academy), The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi (2023-present), The Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement (2022-current), Summa Cum Laude (2017 Capella University)