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Feleshia Langston

Ferris

Summary

Experienced fourth-grade teacher with 15 years of creating engaging learning environments. Skilled in curriculum, data interpretation, classroom management, and fostering a love for learning. Committed to promoting inclusivity, critical thinking, and personal growth among students.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Second Grade Teacher, Fourth Grade Teacher

Uplift Wisdom
07.2022 - Current
  • Team Lead (Second Grade)
  • Chair of Sunshine Committee
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance for report cards.
  • Created a positive classroom environment conducive to learning, collaboration, and respect.
  • Coordinated conferences, meetings and phone calls with parents to discuss student progress or behavioral issues.
  • Facilitated small group instruction for targeted areas of improvement.
  • Implemented proprietary curriculum to create fun and interactive learning experiences.
  • Engaged in cycles of data-driven instruction to inform planning and personalize instruction to needs of fourth-grade students.
  • Guided and counseled students with adjustment or academic problems.

Kindergarten Teacher, Second Grade Teacher

Uplift Grand
07.2019 - 07.2022
  • Team Lead (Second Grade)
  • Created a positive, safe, and stimulating classroom environment for young children.
  • Taught kindergarten students in a variety of subjects, including math, science, language arts, and social studies.
  • Established and maintained open communication with parents and guardians to ensure a collaborative approach to learning.
  • Established relationships with families from diverse backgrounds through open communication.
  • Used appropriate behavior management techniques to enhance student learning.
  • Assessed child's developmental needs on ongoing basis.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on best practices in early childhood education.
  • Maintained well-kept classroom that encouraged children to create, explore, and make decisions.
  • Attended required staff meetings, workshops, and school functions.
  • Prepared materials, classrooms and other indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play, learning, and motor-skill activities and safety.

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

A.W. Brown Leadership Academy
08.2017 - 07.2019
  • Team Lead (Arrival Duty)
  • Monitored playground activities during recess time to ensure safety of all students.
  • Encouraged creativity through various art projects and hands-on activities.
  • Assisted children in developing language, motor, cognitive, social, and emotional skills.
  • Displayed enthusiasm while teaching pre-kindergarteners in order to maintain an enjoyable atmosphere.
  • Implemented strategies such as playtime and story reading sessions to nurture the imagination of young learners.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage appropriate behavior in students.
  • Facilitated group discussions among students in order to build socialization skills.
  • Developed and implemented age-appropriate curricula to foster pre-kindergarten student learning and development.
  • Incorporated music and movement activities into the classroom setting for fun learning experiences.

Kindergarten, Second Grade Teacher

High Pointe Elementary
08.2015 - 08.2017
  • Team Lead (Second Grade)
  • Utilized a variety of teaching methods such as group activities, lectures, and hands-on projects to meet the needs of all learners.
  • Facilitated small group instruction sessions focusing on specific subject areas or topics of study.
  • Arranged classroom and lessons to provide opportunities for students to observe, question, and investigate new concepts.

First and Second Grade Teacher

Nova Academy Prichard
08.2012 - 08.2015
  • Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects; monitored progress towards achieving those goals.
  • Participated in professional development activities including workshops, conferences and seminars related to curriculum development.
  • Implemented effective classroom management techniques while fostering an atmosphere conducive to learning.
  • Instructed students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
  • Assigned and grade class work and homework.

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Faith Family Academy
09.2010 - 08.2011
  • Ensured compliance with state laws related to pre-kindergarten education standards.
  • Assisted children in developing language, motor, cognitive, social, and emotional skills.
  • Fostered a safe learning environment by monitoring student behavior and intervening when necessary.
  • Conducted parent and teacher conferences on a regular basis in order to update families on student progress.
  • Helped children develop cognitive skills through reading books and fingerplay.

Education

BS - Interdisciplinary Studies

Texas A & M Commerce

Skills

  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Parent rapport and communication
  • Safety awareness
  • Field trip coordination
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Conflict resolution
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Team collaboration
  • Lesson plan development

Certification

  • EC-6 GENERALIST
  • Reading Academies
  • EC-6 ESL
  • EMERGING INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERS

Timeline

Second Grade Teacher, Fourth Grade Teacher

Uplift Wisdom
07.2022 - Current

Kindergarten Teacher, Second Grade Teacher

Uplift Grand
07.2019 - 07.2022

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

A.W. Brown Leadership Academy
08.2017 - 07.2019

Kindergarten, Second Grade Teacher

High Pointe Elementary
08.2015 - 08.2017

First and Second Grade Teacher

Nova Academy Prichard
08.2012 - 08.2015

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Faith Family Academy
09.2010 - 08.2011

BS - Interdisciplinary Studies

Texas A & M Commerce

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