KALECIA POLK
Lancaster
Summary
Highly knowledgeable and skilled, professional educator, driven to promote successful learning outcomes through engaging curriculum and innovative educational techniques. Well-versed in providing in-person and virtual instruction. Experience engaging with adults and children about the benefits of developing fundamental emotional and social competencies. In creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Lancaster Independent School District
George Washington Carver 6th Grade Center
08.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning experiences.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create a cohesive curriculum across grade levels.
- Utilized data-driven assessments to monitor student progress and adapt instructional strategies.
- Led professional development workshops for staff to improve teaching methodologies.
5th Grade Educator
Houston ISD
08.2012 - 05.2024
- Collect and track data from assessments and assignments. Evaluate data and use to inform instruction. Create and execute lesson plans based on learning objective. Differentiate lessons to be accessible to all learners. Use a variety of teaching methods to accommodate multiple learning styles. Incorporate multi-tiered systems of support.
6-8 Grade Educator
Inspire for excellence Academy
08.2009 - 06.2011
- Collect and track data from assessments and assignments. Evaluate data and use to inform instruction. Create and execute lesson plans based on learning objective. Differentiate lessons to be accessible to all learners. Use a variety of teaching methods to accommodate multiple learning styles. Incorporate multi-tiered systems of support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science, Health Education
Texas Southern University
05-2006
Skills
- Classroom management
- Critical thinking
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Positive role model and mentor
- Growth mindset
- Classroom instruction
- Conflict resolution
Accomplishments
- Led class to an average 83% increase in Science and Math standardized test scores during the2022-2023 school year.
- Student Mentor - Volunteered as temporary student guidance counselor to help resolve student personal issues.
- Won “Teacher of the YEAR” award at M.E. FOSTER in 2022.
Certification
Texas Certified Educator
Timeline
Teacher
Lancaster Independent School District
08.2024 - Current
5th Grade Educator
Houston ISD
08.2012 - 05.2024
6-8 Grade Educator
Inspire for excellence Academy
08.2009 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science, Health Education
Texas Southern University