DeMonta Landers
Houston,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
Houston ISD
02.2008 - Current
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enhancing student learning through interdisciplinary connections.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to target areas of weakness and continuously improve student performance throughout the school year.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, empowering students to take ownership of their learning and academic growth.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Led professional development sessions for fellow teachers on topics such as technology integration or assessment design, contributing to a culture of ongoing improvement within the school community.
- Served on various school committees focused on improving policies or procedures related to academics, safety, or equity issues – driving positive change at an institutional level.
- Replenished classroom supply levels to support planned lessons and activities.
- Collaborated with administrators to develop school-wide initiatives to promote academic excellence.
- Promoted a love of reading among students by creating engaging book displays in the classroom library, hosting book talks, and offering personalized recommendations based on individual interests.
- Trained and supervised new teachers to apply best teaching practices and comply with protocols.
- Developed and implemented useful behavior management strategies to instill discipline and compliance with conduct code.
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and real-life examples into lesson plans.
- Created and implemented assessments to measure student progress.
- Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
- Mentored new educators in best practices for teaching, leading to increased confidence and effectiveness within the school community.
- Utilized Multiple Response Strategies to facilitate diverse ways to engage student learning
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Computer Electronics Technology
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Camden, AR05.2025
Doctor Of Ministry - Homiletics
Chicago Theological Seminary
Chicago, IL04.2024
Master Of Divinity - Theology
Virginia Union University
Richmond, VA05.2005
Bachelor Of Arts And Science - Christian Ministry
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX05.2001
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Parent Interaction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Teaching strategies
- Child Development
- Group and individual instruction
- Peer Mentoring
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Student Interaction
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Positive Learning Environment
- Positive Reinforcement
- Student-Centered Learning
- Student Engagement
- Parent Communication
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
- Classroom Technology Implementation
Timeline
Educator
Houston ISD
02.2008 - Current
Associate Of Applied Science - Computer Electronics Technology
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Doctor Of Ministry - Homiletics
Chicago Theological Seminary
Master Of Divinity - Theology
Virginia Union University
Bachelor Of Arts And Science - Christian Ministry
Dallas Baptist University