La Joye Lofland
Washington,DC
Summary
Some of my top qualities are that I am focused on growth, a leader, a collaborator, and I am patient. As, someone who has been in the field of education for over 20 years, I know that as education evolves and I must be open to new ideas. I will never be too old to learn.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher Grades 4-6
Prince Georges County Public School System
08.2012 - Current
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners and advanced, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Collaborated with ELD teachers to ensure that I was meeting needs of students in this program.
- Attended IEP meeting to discuss goals
- Served as Intermediate Math Chairperson
- Served as Grade Level Chairperson
- Served as STEM Chairperson for entire school
- Hosted Math/Stem Family Nights
Classroom Teacher Grades 3-5
DC Public Schools
08.2002 - 06.2012
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access curriculum and make progress in their learning.
Classroom Teacher
DC Public School System
08.1997 - 06.2001
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
Education
Administrative Certification Admin I
Trinity University
Washington, DC2019
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of The District of Columbia
Washington, DC06.1996
Skills
- Activity Coordination
- Faculty Collaboration
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Project-based learning
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Extracurricular activities
- Classroom Management
- Mathematics Instruction
- Program Development
- Testing and grading
Timeline
Classroom Teacher Grades 4-6
Prince Georges County Public School System
08.2012 - Current
Classroom Teacher Grades 3-5
DC Public Schools
08.2002 - 06.2012
Classroom Teacher
DC Public School System
08.1997 - 06.2001
Administrative Certification Admin I
Trinity University
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of The District of Columbia