LaCresha Pittman
Auburn,GA
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record in curriculum alignment and interdisciplinary collaboration. Successfully implemented state standards and innovative lesson plans, resulting in enhanced student engagement and teacher development.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Studies Teacher and Department Chair
Arabia Mountain High School
Lithonia, GA
07.2019 - Current
- Developed diverse social studies curriculum, incorporating innovative lesson plans and assessments.
- Led department meetings focused on strategies for enhancing student engagement.
- Fostered collaboration among educators to improve interdisciplinary learning experiences.
- Collaborated with other departments on interdisciplinary projects that integrated social studies content into core academic areas.
- Analyzed formative and summative assessments to refine instructional strategies.
- Evaluated teaching effectiveness of Social Studies Department faculty members through classroom observations and review of student work products.
- Created online repository for sharing best practices, enhancing collaboration and resource accessibility among Social Studies Department personnel.
- Coordinated teacher training sessions on advanced educational tools and techniques.
- Facilitated professional development opportunities for faculty on technology integration, improving instructional effectiveness in social studies.
- Implemented programs designed to increase parental involvement in their children's social studies education experiences.
- Organized community outreach events to engage families and increase participation in social studies initiatives.
- Organized field trips related to social studies topics for student groups at all grade levels.
- Coordinated with administrators, teachers, and students to ensure successful program implementation.
- Implemented state standards to enhance curriculum alignment across courses.
- Eliminated academic barriers to ensure student success in all programs.
7th grade Social Studies Teacher
Shiloh Middle School
Snellville, GA
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Led curriculum department initiatives to enhance instructional strategies and student engagement
- Facilitated professional development workshops to support educators in implementing effective teaching practices
- Disseminated school and district expectations, monitored adherence to curriculum plans and tracked achievement goals
- Collaboratively developed common lesson plans and pacing guides
- Implement district academic knowledge standards
Assistant Manager
Ann Taylor
Buford, GA
09.2015 - 04.2017
- Attracted, selected, and developed management team, ensuring accountability for individual performance.
- Challenged and motivated management team and associates to enhance collaboration and drive results.
- Supervised 12 associates to ensure operational efficiency
- Business Analysis: forecasted and analyzed business trends and managed payroll expenses in order to maximize store performance
- Store Operations & Organization: organized, delegated, prioritized, met deadlines and followed up on all store activities
- Role modeled client-first approach, prioritizing client satisfaction in all interactions.
- Communication: demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills to store team, District Manager and Home office
- Merchandising: demonstrated knowledge of visual standards and techniques and abilities to substitute within visual guidelines
Principal
South Mountain High School
Phoenix, AZ
07.2011 - 06.2015
- Managed a school of 2500+ students and over 200 teachers and staff
- Recruited, interviewed, and selected quality teachers and employees
- Developed professional growth opportunities to enhance teacher effectiveness and student outcomes
- Established mentoring programs based on effective practices
- Demonstrated commitment to student achievement and teacher learning
- Provided instructional leadership
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align strategic planning and implement district and school goals
- Regularly monitored progress and adjusted goals
- Utilized data to inform decision-making and establish conditions for student success
- Followed legal guidelines for teacher evaluation
- Built and sustained a school mission and vision
- Communicated effectively with larger community
Instructor
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
07.2011 - 12.2014
- Developed dynamic, engaging curriculum and classroom environment that fostered active learning
- Facilitated structured challenges for adults to enhance critical thinking and engagement
- Taught Constitution course to diverse adult learners
- Meet academic standards of the university and understand the mission and vision of the school
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum delivery and support student learning
Assistant Principal
Trevor Browne High School
Phoenix, AZ
07.2007 - 07.2011
- Led management of school with 3000+ students and 200+ teachers and staff, fostering an environment focused on academic success
- Completed master schedule for 3000+ students and over 250 teachers
- Facilitated meetings with instructional leaders to strategically allocate fiscal resources, enhancing instructional quality and support
- Delivered guidance on instructional practices
- Monitored curriculum, instruction, and assessment
- Utilized data to make instructional decisions
- Contributed to development and sustainability of a school vision, aligning educational goals with community needs
- Managed conflict and crisis in a timely manner
Government/Economics Teacher High School
Phoenix Union High School District
Phoenix, Arizona
01.2003 - 05.2007
- Created engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles, fostering inclusivity.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups.
- Designed and implemented interactive activities that improved student comprehension of economic concepts.
- Assessed student performance through projects and examinations.
- Partnered with colleagues to enhance curriculum, ensuring alignment with educational standards and student needs.
- Utilized educational technology to support teaching initiatives.
- Organized and led extracurricular activities related to economics.
Education
Doctoral Program Candidate - Leadership and Innovation
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ04-2026
Master’s - Educational Administration and Supervision
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05-2006
Bachelor’s Degree - Secondary Education—Social Studies
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12-2002
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Instructional strategies
- Program evaluation
- Data analysis
- Educational leadership
- Professional development
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Educational Administration and Supervision
- Economics
- Political Science
- Behavioral Science
- US History
- World History
- Geography
- AP Macroeconomics
- AP Microeconomics
- Gifted endorsement
- GA and AZ K-12 Principal and Teacher Certificate 6-12
- Professional Learning Communities (PLC) Training 2010-2012
- Political Science, Economics, History, Geography, Behavioral Science
- Gifted endorsement, AP Macroeconomics and AP Microeconomics
- SEI Standard
- FEMA Emergency Response 2010
- Wallace Foundation/ AZ Leads Principal Training 2012
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year Arabia Mountain High School 2025-2026
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher and Department Chair
Arabia Mountain High School
07.2019 - Current
7th grade Social Studies Teacher
Shiloh Middle School
07.2017 - 07.2019
Assistant Manager
Ann Taylor
09.2015 - 04.2017
Principal
South Mountain High School
07.2011 - 06.2015
Instructor
University of Phoenix
07.2011 - 12.2014
Assistant Principal
Trevor Browne High School
07.2007 - 07.2011
Government/Economics Teacher High School
Phoenix Union High School District
01.2003 - 05.2007
Doctoral Program Candidate - Leadership and Innovation
Arizona State University
Master’s - Educational Administration and Supervision
Arizona State University
Bachelor’s Degree - Secondary Education—Social Studies
Arizona State University