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Lakeva Barnes

Memphis,TN

Summary

Dedicated Educator with 17 years experience in creating and fostering learning environments for students to raise confidence and expand knowledge base. Dedicated to monitoring students' progress and ensuring each meets goals within pre-determined timespan.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Gifted Differentiation Coach

Collierville Schools
Collierville, TN
07.2018 - Current
  • Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
  • Balanced individual and group instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles.
  • Communicated with parents and faculty to develop strong sense of collaboration between teachers, students and parents.
  • Prepared and distributed quarterly progress reports using EasyIEP.
  • Administered and graded tests, homework and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
  • Employed TCAP and STAR assessments to monitor student progress.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate and complete records for 36 students.

District Instructional Coach

Gestalt Community Schools
Memphis, TN
03.2014 - 06.2018
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect classroom instruction.
  • Established performance goals for each teacher and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Trained and coached teachers and schools leaders and discussed issues to provide resolution and apply best practices in effort to improve instruction and make positive impact on student achievement.
  • Selected curriculum and reading materials for grades 6-12.
  • Observed, evaluated, and coached teachers grades K-12 across four schools.
  • Provided supplemental materials and resources for teachers grades K-12.
  • Modeled reading and writing lessons for grades K-12.

Classroom Teacher

Shelby County Schools
Memphis, TN
08.2005 - 06.2014
  • Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
  • Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
  • Instructed groups of up to 35 students and provided individual support.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.

Education

Doctor of Education - PP-12 Leadership

Union University
Jackson, TN
05.2017

Education Specialist - Teaching & Learning

Union University
Jackson, TN
05.2015

Master of Science - Education (Literacy & Technology 6-12)

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
01.2010

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Crichton College
Memphis, TN
12.2004

Skills

  • Learner Assessment
  • Classroom Management
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Special Education
  • Classroom Technology
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Student Engagement
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Group and individual coaching

Affiliations

Tennessee Association for the Gifted

National Association for the Gifted

National Council of Teachers of English

Tennessee Education Association


Certification

  • Licensed Teacher - 17 years
  • Licensed Administrator - 5 years
  • Gifted Instructor - 12 years
  • Certified Gender-Based Instructional Trainer, The Gurian Institite - 6 years

Timeline

Gifted Differentiation Coach

Collierville Schools
07.2018 - Current

District Instructional Coach

Gestalt Community Schools
03.2014 - 06.2018

Classroom Teacher

Shelby County Schools
08.2005 - 06.2014

Doctor of Education - PP-12 Leadership

Union University

Education Specialist - Teaching & Learning

Union University

Master of Science - Education (Literacy & Technology 6-12)

Walden University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Crichton College

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