LaFreda Lockridge
Greenville,MS
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective educator with valuable experience in instruction, administration, professional development and coaching and planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centered, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in collaboration in efforts to increase student achievement. Eager to bring Greenville Public School District to continuous Success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Em Boyd Elementary School/Greenville Public School
08.2018 - Current
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
- Designed training program to teach new teachers school guidelines and increase overall success.
- Taught student classrooms with varying teaching methods and increase student achievement.
- Introduced new software into classrooms, enhancing student comprehension and improving test scores.
- Created, implemented, and evaluated School Level Professional Development Plan.
- Coordinated MTSS processes to ensure it was being done with fidelity.
- Provided site teachers and district elementary teachers professional training on resources used by the district, innovative and research based teaching strategies, etc.
Teacher
Greenville Public School District
08.2010 - 07.2020
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Program Assistant
Boys & Girls Club Of Washington County
01.2001 - 07.2010
- Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
- Managed both digital and physical filing systems and retrieved documents as required.
- Prepared clearly written and formatted documents and reports.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and generated documents to facilitate meetings.
- Coordinated and communicated with external stakeholders to support program objectives.
- Completed daily logs for management review.
- Facilitated the following classes for members ages 6-18: (Academic support, Smart Girls, Crest for Smile, Step Team, Dance Team, & Arts & Craft).
Education
Ph.D. - Curriculum And Instruction
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL12.2024
Specialist of Education - Administration Minor in Curriculum And Instruction
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS05.2018
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS05.2010
High School Diploma -
Greenville Weston High School
Greenville05.2004
Skills
- Analyze Data
- Interactive Training and Development
- Observations and Assessments
- Coaching
- Instructional Improvements
- Assessing Performance
- Core Curriculum and Standards
- Organization Skills
- Time Management
- Online Systems
- Knowledge of CCRS
- Effective Communication
- Department Leadership
- Curriculum Management
Certification
- [Area of certification][Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Em Boyd Elementary School/Greenville Public School
08.2018 - Current
Teacher
Greenville Public School District
08.2010 - 07.2020
Program Assistant
Boys & Girls Club Of Washington County
01.2001 - 07.2010
Ph.D. - Curriculum And Instruction
Nova Southeastern University
Specialist of Education - Administration Minor in Curriculum And Instruction
Delta State University
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Mississippi Valley State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Jackson State University
High School Diploma -
Greenville Weston High School
- [Area of certification][Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
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