Dr. LaToya Whitaker
LaGrange,Georgia
Summary
To obtain a position as an adjunct professor Talented Instructor effectively facilitates learning for students of all ages by providing engaging, relevant instruction. Adapta teaching methods and instructional materials based on varying needs, abilities and interests of students. Proficient in crafting lesson plans with clear objectives easily communicated to students.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Virtual Instructor
Imagine Learning
10.2020 - Current
- Communicate with students weekly
- Grade student assignments
- Encourage students to meet deadlines
- Assist students with meeting their academic goals
- Communicate with supervisor on a consistent basis
- Maintain online hours of availability for tutoring.
Assistant Principal/Registrar
Troup High School
08.2013 - Current
- Presently serving as the registrar
- Develops the master schedule and schedules over 1300 students annually
- Leader of the guidance department and math department
- Leader of the SST/504 program
- Leader of the Exceptional Education Department
- Previously served as the testing coordinator
- Previously served as the leader of the social studies department
- Oversees our credit recovery program using Odysseyware and Imagine Learning Software.
Seventh grade Math teacher
Gardner Newman Middle School
11.2002 - 07.2013
- Previously taught gifted and regular Math
- Previously served as the Response to Intervention Facilitator
- Previously taught seventh grade regular and inclusion Social Studies
- Previously taught summer school and the after-school program
- Planned collaboratively with other teachers to implement strategies in the classroom that will enhance student achievement
- Used data disaggregation to determine the strengths and weaknesses of the students taught.
Education
Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership and Management -
Capella University
Minneapolis, Minnesota07.2020
Post Master’s Certificate in Educational Leadership and Management -
Capella University
Minneapolis, Minnesota09.2018
Post Master’s Certificate in Leadership and Accountability -
Capella University
Minneapolis, Minnesota09.2017
Educational Specialist Degree Add-On in Educational Leadership (Performanced Based) -
Columbus State University
Columbus, Georgia03.2015
Educational Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership -
Capella University
Minneapolis, Minnesota03.2010
Master’s of Arts in Teaching Degree -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona12.2007
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Middle Grades Education -
LaGrange College
LaGrange, Georgia12.2002
College Preparatory Diploma -
LaGrange High School
LaGrange, Georgia06.1997
Skills
- Technology Integration
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Records Management
- Curriculum Development
Accomplishments
- 2008 2012- 7th grade Math content leader
- 2008 2012- Assistant Coordinator for After-school program
- 2006 –2012 - 7th grade team leader
- 2006 – 2009- Student Support Team Chairperson for the 7th grade
- 2006 – 2013- Member of the Gardner Newman School Improvement Team
- Gardner Newman Middle School Teacher of the Year for the 2006-2007 school year
- 2005 – 2012- Mentor teacher for new teachers or teachers new to Gardner Newman Middle School
- 2003 – Completed the Computer Competency course (InTech)
References
- Mrs. Carol Patillo, (706) 302-8416
- Ms. Niki Watts, (706) 333-2869
- Mrs. Shanitra Wortham, (706) 443-8981
Timeline
Virtual Instructor
Imagine Learning
10.2020 - Current
Assistant Principal/Registrar
Troup High School
08.2013 - Current
Seventh grade Math teacher
Gardner Newman Middle School
11.2002 - 07.2013
Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership and Management -
Capella University
Post Master’s Certificate in Educational Leadership and Management -
Capella University
Post Master’s Certificate in Leadership and Accountability -
Capella University
Educational Specialist Degree Add-On in Educational Leadership (Performanced Based) -
Columbus State University
Educational Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership -
Capella University
Master’s of Arts in Teaching Degree -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Middle Grades Education -
LaGrange College
College Preparatory Diploma -
LaGrange High School