D'Latra Anderson
Pearland, TX USA,TX
Summary
Compassionate, creative and energetic Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional & human development and project planning. Equipped with an extensive background in culturally diverse education environments. Student-centric academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Rapides Parish School Board
Alexandria, LA
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Achieved student participation through relevant and real-life experiences to maintain student interest and stimulate student creativity.
- Set reasonable performance and learning goals for students to strive for and achieve.
- Guided students to develop and hone creative processes and problem-solving skills, through artistic and kinesthetic modalities.
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness, for everyday life
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop, implement and assess IEP plans. Provided differentiated classroom settings of 15-22 learners.
- Kept students engaged with proactive behavior expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
Sports Coach
Rapides Parish School Board
Alexandria, Louisiana, LA
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Motivated athletes, groups of 15-20, to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience and respect for others
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
Education
TEACH Program - Teacher Education
Louisiana College
Pineville, LA05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology-Coaching; Minor in Communications
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.2016
Skills
- Student-centered learning
- Classroom management
- Group and individual instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Lesson Planning
- First Aid/CPR
- ESL- English as Second Language
- Culturally Responsive Teaching
- Creativity/Expression through Kinesthetics
- Interpersonal Communication
- Create Safe Learning Environments
Certification
- Health & PE, LA (2021-2024)
- Health, TX (2021-2027)
- Physical Education, TX (2021-2027)
Timeline
Sports Coach
Rapides Parish School Board
08.2020 - 08.2021
Teacher
Rapides Parish School Board
08.2017 - 08.2021
TEACH Program - Teacher Education
Louisiana College
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology-Coaching; Minor in Communications
Texas A&M University