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LaKandice Shaw

Grand Prairie,TX

Summary

Experienced professional dedicated to building strong relationships with students, staff, and stakeholders on school campuses to enhance attendance, social-emotional intelligence, and academic performance. Committed to providing intervention support with fidelity and ensuring effective implementation. Diligently tracks the progress of at-risk students using a combination of formal and informal data, reviewing and analyzing documented student information for necessary adjustments. Collaborates seamlessly with a diverse range of stakeholders including students, campus staff, and guardians. Maintains comprehensive case files, contact reports, and monthly data for the Texas Department of Family Protective Services.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher- Social Studies

Dallas Independent School District-Justin F Kimball
Dallas, Texas
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Championed respect and inclusivity in classroom culture
  • Leveraged multicultural knowledge for curriculum enrichment
  • Adapted instructional methods to accommodate learning styles
  • Integrated culturally pertinent resources in lessons
  • Tailored support to individual student strengths and weaknesses
  • Implemented curriculum-aligned lesson plans
  • Accommodated students' varied learning styles in lesson preparation
  • Conformed to Texas Education Agency and board policies in subject presentation
  • Delivered instructional lessons aligning with Texas Education Agency standards
  • Supported student growth through differentiated instruction
  • Assessed and addressed student health, attitude, and learning issues
  • Designed curriculum aligning with Texas Education Agency standards
  • Utilized innovative teaching methods for student development
  • Assessed and addressed student needs in cooperation with professional community

Teacher CTE-Criminal Justice

Newman International Academy
Cedar Hill, TX
12.2017 - 08.2022

Pre-K Teacher

Newman International Academy
Cedar Hill, TX
08.2017 - 12.2017

Pre-K Teacher

ACADEMY OF DALLAS CHARTER SCHOOL
Dallas, TX
08.2015 - 06.2017

Service Coordinator

Metro Care Services
03.2014 - 12.2014

CPS Caseworker

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
02.2009 - 02.2014
  • Oversaw 40 consumers with Intellectual and Developmental Disability
  • Monitored compliance with HCS policy
  • Authored annual Person Directed Plan and Individual Plan of Care
  • Orchestrated placement for children in foster/adoptive homes
  • Spearheaded individual and family interviews for comprehensive client assessments
  • Coordinated service referrals, enhancing client access to resources
  • Drafted detailed court reports, contributing to informed judicial decisions
  • Fostered a conducive learning atmosphere through discipline
  • Safeguarded child welfare via meticulous supervision

Substitute Teacher

Cedar Hill Independent School District
12.2007 - 02.2009

Internship

Cedar Police Department
Cedar Hill, TX
06.2005 - 08.2005

Education

Master of Arts - Counseling

Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX
08.2007

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX
05.2006

Skills

  • Policy Analysis
  • Regulatory Compliance's
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Government Relations
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork

Volunteer Experience

  • Student Council Advisor, Guides student leaders in successfully planning events, making decisions, and representing their fellow students.
  • National Junior Honor Society Advisor, Supervise all functions of the Honor Society chapter on Campus. Serve as liaisons to the faculty, administration student body, and community regarding matters related to the Honor Society.

Accomplishments

I arrange a special luncheon event in 2019 that brought together law enforcement-focused high school students and our local police department. This was opportunity for students to engage with local officers, ask questions, and learn more about a career in law enforcement.

Teacher of the Week in 2020

  • Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
  • Lesson Implementation - Met all assigned learning goals through the implementation of learning activities.
  • Employed activities and techniques techniques to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom.
  • Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
  • Student Involvement - Volunteered as faculty member representative for Student Council and National Junior Honor Society supervising weekly after school meetings and attending bi-weekly weekend conferences.

Timeline

Teacher- Social Studies

Dallas Independent School District-Justin F Kimball
08.2022 - 05.2024

Teacher CTE-Criminal Justice

Newman International Academy
12.2017 - 08.2022

Pre-K Teacher

Newman International Academy
08.2017 - 12.2017

Pre-K Teacher

ACADEMY OF DALLAS CHARTER SCHOOL
08.2015 - 06.2017

Service Coordinator

Metro Care Services
03.2014 - 12.2014

CPS Caseworker

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
02.2009 - 02.2014

Substitute Teacher

Cedar Hill Independent School District
12.2007 - 02.2009

Internship

Cedar Police Department
06.2005 - 08.2005

Master of Arts - Counseling

Prairie View A&M University

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Prairie View A&M University
LaKandice Shaw