CKESA TEMPLETON
Longview,TX
Summary
Student-centered educational leader with over 20 years of experience in instructional delivery, behavior management, and data-driven decision-making. Avid believer that all students can learn when provided with structure, support, and high expectations. Expert in developing strong discipline systems, building relationships with students and staff, and using data to improve academic outcomes. Prepared to support campus operations, instructional leadership, and school culture as an Assistant Principal.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secondary Math Teacher
Longview ISD
08.2022 - Current
- Implement structured discipline systems aligned with district expectations, improving student behavior and engagement.
- Use assessment data and progress monitoring to guide instruction and improve student outcomes.
- Build strong relationships with at-risk students to increase accountability and achievement.
- Integrate technology to support differentiated instruction and learning.
- Compared and exchanged student performance information with fellow teachers to improve overall performance.
- Encouraged students to actively engage in learning, and monitor and review personal objectives.
- Developed lesson plans to adhere to clear departmental and school policy objectives.
- Established positive relationships with students and parents to promote a supportive educational environment conducive to learning.
- Taught students of varying abilities and ages ranging from 11 to 18.
Teacher
Foster Middle School
01.2002 - 01.2022
- Designed and implemented data-driven instruction aligned with diverse student needs.
- Maintained effective classroom management systems supporting a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with special education teams to ensure compliance with IEPs and 504 plans.
- Conducted ongoing formative and summative assessments to guide instructional decisions.
- Developed engaging lesson plans that enhanced student understanding and retention.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to meet diverse learning needs of students.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Collaborated with colleagues to align curriculum standards across grade levels for consistency in education delivery.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Wiley College
Marshall, TX05.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Wiley College
Marshall, TX05.1993
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Data Analysis
- Student Discipline Systems
- Campus Culture Development
- Staff Collaboration
- Student Management
- Communication
- School Improvement Planning
- Technology Integration
Affiliations
Association of Texas Professional Educators
Certification
- Principal Certification, Texas, In Progress
- 4–8 Generalist Teacher Certification, Texas
Timeline
Secondary Math Teacher
Longview ISD
08.2022 - Current
Teacher
Foster Middle School
01.2002 - 01.2022
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Lamar University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Wiley College
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Wiley College
Leadership And Administrative Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Data Analysis
- Student Discipline Systems
- Campus Culture Development
- Staff Collaboration
- Student Management
- Communication
- School Improvement Planning
- Technology Integration