Diedra M. Prudhomme
Eunice,LA
Summary
Professional educational leader prepared to drive impactful learning experiences and educational improvements. Known for effectively leading teams and implementing strategies to enhance student learning. Reliable and adaptable, skilled in curriculum planning and team collaboration, ensuring consistent achievement of educational goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Specialist
St Landry Parish School Board
Opelousas, LA
08.2025 - Current
- Developed instructional materials to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement curriculum changes aligned with educational standards.
- Provided professional development workshops for staff on innovative teaching strategies and technologies.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for improvement in instructional practices.
Literacy Coach
St Landry Parish School Board
Opelousas, LA
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Developed and implemented targeted literacy interventions for diverse student populations.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with teachers to design effective literacy curricula aligned with state standards.
- Facilitated professional development workshops to enhance teacher effectiveness in literacy instruction.
Academic and Behavior Coordinator
Lafayette Parish School System
Lafayette, LA
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed and implemented behavior intervention plans tailored to individual student needs.
- Facilitated professional development workshops on behavioral management strategies for educators.
- Monitored and assessed student progress, adjusting interventions as necessary for effectiveness.
- Analyzed behavior data to identify trends, informing school-wide behavioral policies and practices.
- Worked closely with teachers to support the implementation of classroom management strategies that promoted a consistent and structured learning environment for all students.
Teacher
Lafayette Parish School System
Lafayette, LA
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Served as math teacher for after-school tutoring program serving elementary school students.
Content Leader
Louisiana Department of Education
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Created lessons for LDOE Accelerate Math tutoring model that was focused on identifying, celebrating, and building upon the assets students bring to the learning experience.
- Helped design lessons to support school systems implementing tutoring at scale as a core function in order to achieve significant results for all students.
Teacher
Charter Schools USA-Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy
Lafayette, Louisiana
01.2016 - 08.2018
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Teacher
National Heritage Academies-Willow Charter Academy
Lafayette , LA
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ07-2020
Master of Education - Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA05-2015
Skills
- Implementation support
- Instructional coaching
- Teacher performance improvement
- Data-driven instruction
- Committed to continuous improvement
- Instructional leadership
Certification
Elementary Education 1-8 Certification
Reading Specialist K-12
Mentor Teacher
ESL Certification
Educational Leadership Endorsement
Timeline
Instructional Specialist
St Landry Parish School Board
08.2025 - Current
Literacy Coach
St Landry Parish School Board
08.2023 - 05.2025
Academic and Behavior Coordinator
Lafayette Parish School System
08.2022 - 05.2023
Content Leader
Louisiana Department of Education
06.2021 - 01.2022
Teacher
Lafayette Parish School System
08.2018 - 05.2022
Teacher
Charter Schools USA-Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy
01.2016 - 08.2018
Teacher
National Heritage Academies-Willow Charter Academy
08.2015 - 01.2016
Master of Arts - Reading Education
Grand Canyon University
Master of Education - Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
References
Amanda Sanders
1109 Roberts Cove Rd
Crowley, LA
337-250-6388
Erika Comeaux
211 Crest Circle
Youngsville, LA
337-278-9814