Iesha Lang
Richmond,Texas
Summary
Dedicated Pre-K teacher with three years of experience and a strong background in early childhood education. Currently serving as Grade Chair Leader, I provide leadership and support to my team to enhance student learning. Previously, I worked as a paraprofessional across Pre-K, Kindergarten, Special Education, and as a K-5 technology lab teacher. As a Teach for America alumna, I remain committed to educational equity and professional growth. Passionate about fostering a nurturing and engaging learning environment for young learners.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-K Teacher/Grade Chair Leader
KIPP Unity Primary School
08.2022 - Current
- Develop year-long Texas State standards-based unit and lesson plans, aligning with state requirements and improving student mastery by 15% on standardized assessments.
- Use assessment data to modify short- and long-term plans, leading to an average 10% increase in student performance on formative assessments.
- Embrace and incorporate feedback, resulting in a 20% improvement in lesson effectiveness, as measured by student engagement surveys.
- Collaborate with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor, contributing to a 5% increase in overall school performance ratings.
- Establish and maintain working relationships with 100% of students and families, maintaining an average 90% parent participation rate in conferences.
- Participate in daily school functions, including morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties, ensuring a 98% decrease in behavioral incidents in designated areas.
- Attend critical school events such as staff meetings, open houses, and parent-teacher conferences, achieving a consistent attendance rate of 100%.
- Develop individualized learning plans for 100% of students identified as needing additional support, leading to a 25% improvement in targeted skill areas.
- Meet professional obligations with consistency, maintaining a 100% on-time submission rate for reports, lesson plans, and required documentation.
Elementary/Technology Paraprofessional
Savannah Chatham County Public Schools
08.2016 - 07.2022
- Oversaw 20 to 25 students in a classroom, supporting the lead teacher by actively monitoring and enforcing rules and behavior systems, resulting in a 30% reduction in disciplinary incidents.
- Relieved the classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure, ensuring 100% continuity of classroom routines.
- Encouraged a dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting restorative justice practices, contributing to a 25% improvement in student conflict resolution rates.
- Trained on school procedures to execute them independently and effectively manage classroom volunteers, optimizing workflows and increasing volunteer efficiency by 40%.
- Maintained a clean, neat, and sanitized classroom, adhering to health and safety protocols and reducing student absenteeism due to illness by 15%.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities, leading to a 20% improvement in engagement and comprehension based on individualized education plan (IEP) goals.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students, resulting in 100% mastery of student learning outcomes for targeted interventions.
Education
Georgia Southern University - Adult Education
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, Georgia06.2020
Savannah State University - Sociology
Savannah State University
Savannah, Georgia05.2015
Skills
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Creative learning strategies
- Technological instruction
- Microsoft Office
- Passionate about Math and Pre-Kindergarten
Honors And Relevant Coursework
Honor Roll Fall 2013, Honor Roll Fall 2014, Dean's List, Spring 2015, Pedagogy of Online Learning, Educational Research, Issues and Strategies
Certification Area And Passion
EC-6, Pre-Kindergarten
Accomplishments
I have three years of experience as a Pre-K teacher and currently serve as the Grade Chair Leader for my grade level. In 2024, I achieved a 100% satisfaction rate on my family and student survey. Additionally, within just two years of teaching, I attained Level 3 teacher status, signifying my recognition as a high-performing educator.
Timeline
Pre-K Teacher/Grade Chair Leader
KIPP Unity Primary School
08.2022 - Current
Elementary/Technology Paraprofessional
Savannah Chatham County Public Schools
08.2016 - 07.2022
Georgia Southern University - Adult Education
Georgia Southern University
Savannah State University - Sociology
Savannah State University
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