DeMethra Easter
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Professional instructional leader prepared to elevate teaching practices and student outcomes. Adept in curriculum design, data analysis, and professional development, always ensuring high standards. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for building trust, fostering positive learning environment, and driving educational success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acceleration Teacher
Fort Worth ISD - Morningside Middle Scholl
Fort Worth, TX
08.2025 - Current
- Internalized and delivered lessons aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance student comprehension and participation.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Monitored student progress and provided timely feedback to support academic growth.
- Facilitated professional learning communities.
- Conducted small group instruction and classroom push-ins.
- LPAC Chair and TELPAS testing coordinator.
- Member of the instructional leadership team
- Participated in learning walks.
- Master scheduler/driver for the campus.
Dean of Instruction
Fort Worth ISD - Morningside Middle School
Fort Worth, TX
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Implemented instructional programs to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with teachers to refine curriculum and align teaching strategies with district standards.
- Facilitated professional development workshops focused on effective teaching practices and assessment strategies.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for improvement and adjust instructional approaches accordingly.
- Facilitated professional learning communities for all contents.
- Conducted coaching cycles with teachers.
- LPAC Chair and TELPAS testing coordinator.
- Attendance Administrator
- Master scheduler/driver
- Developed and implemented a plan for class coverage for absent teachers.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement among staff through regular feedback and collaborative planning sessions.
- Established a positive learning environment by fostering strong relationships with students, staff, and parents.
- Coordinated professional development events for faculty members, focusing on emerging trends in education and pedagogy best practices.
- Developed and coordinated extended learning opportunities through Saturday camps and after-school tutoring.
District Instructonal Coach
Fort Worth ISD - Teaching and Learning
Fort Worth, TX
07.2018 - 06.2024
- Facilitated professional development workshops for educators to enhance instructional practices and student engagement.
- Collaborated with teachers to analyze student data, driving targeted interventions and personalized learning strategies.
- Implemented curriculum resources aligned with district standards, improving instructional quality across multiple grade levels.
- Mentored novice teachers in classroom management techniques, fostering a supportive learning environment for students.
- Implemented coaching cycles focusing on reflective practice, resulting in increased teacher efficacy and student achievement.
- Promoted a culture of collaboration by facilitating professional learning communities among teachers.
- Strengthened instructional practices through modeling, co-teaching, and observing classroom instruction.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Advocated for innovative teaching approaches through peer observations and feedback sessions, promoting continuous improvement among staff.
- Coordinated Saturday learning camps and after-school tutoring.
- Assisted with composing the master schedule.
District Reading Specialist
Fort Worth ISD - ELAR Dept.
Fort Worth, TX
07.2013 - 06.2018
- Developed individualized reading intervention plans to enhance student literacy skills.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate effective reading strategies across curricula.
- Conducted assessments to identify students' reading levels and learning needs.
- Provided professional development workshops for educators on best practices in reading instruction.
- Implemented data-driven approaches to monitor student progress and adjust interventions accordingly.
- Provided ongoing support for struggling readers by offering one-on-one tutoring sessions and small group instruction.
ELAR Teacher
Everman ISD
Everman, TX
08.2008 - 06.2013
- Designed and implemented engaging ELAR curriculum aligned with state standards.
- Developed assessment tools to measure student progress and adapt instruction accordingly.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that promoted student collaboration and growth.
- Boosted students'' critical thinking skills with engaging literary analysis exercises focusing on themes, symbols, and character development.
- Maintained an orderly and disciplined classroom environment conducive to optimal learning by establishing clear expectations and enforcing consistent consequences for misbehavior.
- Utilized data-driven strategies to differentiate instruction for diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Served as a mentor for new ELAR teachers, providing guidance on effective teaching methods and classroom management techniques.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Concordia University
Portland03-2013
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR12-1997
Skills
- Background in instructional planning
- Instructional planning skills
- Committed to continuous improvement
- Teaching strategies
- Collaborative learning
- Feedback delivery
- Problem-solving support
- Individual and small group instruction
Certification
T-Tess Appraiser;
ARD Administrator Training;
Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL);
Region 11 Principal Certification Program
Timeline
Acceleration Teacher
Fort Worth ISD - Morningside Middle Scholl
08.2025 - Current
Dean of Instruction
Fort Worth ISD - Morningside Middle School
07.2024 - 06.2025
District Instructonal Coach
Fort Worth ISD - Teaching and Learning
07.2018 - 06.2024
District Reading Specialist
Fort Worth ISD - ELAR Dept.
07.2013 - 06.2018
ELAR Teacher
Everman ISD
08.2008 - 06.2013
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Arkansas State University