LaKeisha Jones
Lancaster,TX
Summary
Intuitive RTI Interventionist/Dyslexia Teacher offers expertise in curriculum implementation and student assessment. Hardworking and kind professional commended for teaching and mentoring students to help transition to next grade. Strong communicator passionate about providing appropriate learning techniques and behavioral redirection for children with learning, intellectual and emotional disabilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
RTI Interventionist/Dyslexia Teacher/Administrator
Lancaster Independent School District
Lancaster, TX
07.2022 - Current
- Provided direct instruction to students using evidence-based interventions.
- Coached teachers in implementing positive behavior supports, including classroom management strategies.
- Collaborated with school personnel to develop data collection systems for tracking student progress.
- Monitored student progress through ongoing data analysis and review of intervention effectiveness.
- Trained staff on the use of research-based instructional strategies that support academic success for students with disabilities.
- Established a positive rapport with students, families, staff, and community members by demonstrating a commitment to collaboration.
- Evaluated current practices related to RTI implementation and made recommendations for improvement based on best practices.
- Participated in IEP meetings as an educational consultant regarding RTI services provided to students with disabilities.
- Advised teachers on methods of providing differentiated instruction within their classrooms.
- Created a supportive learning environment where children feel safe, respected, nurtured, accepted, and valued.
- Assisted in developing individualized education programs for students requiring special education services.
- Delivered professional development workshops focused on topics such as classroom management techniques and assessment tools.
- Observed students in diverse settings to gauge behaviors.
- Worked with educators to outline intervention plans, establish goals and develop progress benchmarks.
- Completed professional development courses, attended industry conferences and read current publications to maintain knowledge of updates to field.
- Completed continuous assessments and documented updates to care to maintain current records.
- Provided training to staff and faculty on observing and referring students for assistance.
- Used established assessment tools and testing instruments to evaluate referred students.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
- Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
- Offered counseling to students and parents to increase personal growth, self-understanding and behavioral management.
- Delivered tutoring sessions to help students grasp complex concepts in one-on-one settings.
- Developed individualized education plans for students with dyslexia, incorporating evidence-based strategies and accommodations.
- Provided specialized instruction in phonemic awareness, decoding, spelling, reading fluency, writing and comprehension to students with dyslexia.
- Facilitated small group instruction utilizing multi-sensory approaches tailored to meet the unique needs of each student.
- Participated in IEP meetings as part of a team approach to providing appropriate educational services for students with dyslexia.
- Educated staff members on best practices when working with students who have dyslexia.
- Maintained current knowledge of trends in teaching methods related to dyslexia through professional development activities.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Conducted Administrative duties as an active member of the Admin Team
- Assisted in the development of new administrative systems, procedures and policies.
- Designed forms and templates to streamline workflow processes within the organization.
- Responded promptly to customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Answered telephones to take messages or redirect calls to appropriate colleagues.
- Coordinated meetings with Teacher Aides to discuss schedules, interventions, and student behavior
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
TEACHER/EDUCATOR
Mesquite ISD
Mesquite, TX
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Successfully develops and implements lesson plans to fulfill requirements of district's curriculum program; reflects accommodations for differences in student learning styles
- Co-teaches, models lessons, and teaches small groups
- Establishes and maintains efficient classroom management procedures/standards of student behavior
- Executes a successful student evaluation system; continuously reviews and records student progress
- Plans learning experiences utilizing a variety of media and Kagan strategies to motivate students
- Identifies student needs and collaborates with staff members in assessing and helping students resolve health, behavioral, and learning problems; maintains calendars and schedule.
TEACHER/EDUCATOR
Cedar Hill ISD
Cedar Hill, TX
01.2016 - 05.2020
- Successfully developed and implemented lesson plans to fulfill requirements of district's curriculum program; reflected accommodations for differences in student learning styles
- Co-taught, modeled lessons, and taught small groups
- Established and maintained efficient classroom management procedures/standards of student behavior
- Executed a successful student evaluation system; continuously reviewed and recorded student progress
- Planned learning experiences utilizing a variety of media and Kagan strategies to motivate students
- Identified student needs and collaborated with staff members in assessing and helping students resolve health, behavioral, and learning problems; provided counseling before and after school
- Maintained calendars and schedule
- Mentored a Cedar Hill High School student in teaching program.
TEACHER/EDUCATOR
Texas Leadership Charter Academy
Arlington, TX
08.2014 - 12.2015
- Successfully developed and implemented lesson plans to fulfill requirements of district's curriculum program; reflected accommodations for differences in student learning styles
- Established and maintained efficient classroom management procedures/standards of student behavior
- Executed a successful student evaluation system; continuously reviewed and recorded student progress
- Planned learning experiences utilizing a variety of media and methods to motivate students
- Identified student needs and collaborated with staff members in assessing and helping students resolve health, behavioral, and learning problems; provided counseling before and after school
- Maintained calendars and schedule
- Served as Grade Level Chair, leading meetings and discussing testing, curriculum, strategies, and student resources to improve student outcomes.
TEACHER/EDUCATOR
Dallas Independent School District
Dallas, TX
01.2007 - 06.2013
- Successfully developed and implemented lesson plans to fulfill requirements of district's curriculum program; reflected accommodations for differences in student learning styles
- Established and maintained efficient classroom management procedures/standards of student behavior
- Executed a successful student evaluation system; continuously reviewed and recorded student progress
- Planned learning experiences utilizing a variety of media and methods to motivate students
- Identified student needs and collaborated with staff members in assessing and helping students resolve health, behavioral, and learning problems; provided counseling before and after school
- Maintained calendars and schedule and planned on and off-site field trips
- Coordinated travel arrangements providing detailed itineraries
- Presented educational programs to the local community at open houses and PTA meetings
- Served as Grade Level Chair, leading meetings and discussing testing, curriculum, strategies, and student resources to improve student outcomes.
Education
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with Math emphasis -
University of Texas Arlington
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (Certification: Certified Texas Classroom Teacher - Generalist EC-4) -
Texas Woman's University
Completed some Accounting coursework -
Mountainview College And Liberty University
Skills
- Conducting Professional Development
- Coaching Teachers/Teacher Assistants Effectively
- Creating Benchmarks/Common Assessments using Eduphoria
- IStation, MobyMax, Think Through Math, Google Classroom
- Differentiated Instruction
- Cooperative Learning
- RTI
- Data-driven decision-making
- Parent Communication
- Progress Monitoring
- Instructional Strategies
- Literacy strategies
- Learning disabilities
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Program Management
- Progress Tracking
- Child development knowledge
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Intervention Planning
- Teacher Support
- Scheduling
- Documentation And Reporting
Additional Information
Dedicated Business and Education Professional with experience in a variety of settings; Computer literacy includes MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; data entry; Excellent interpersonal, customer service, listening, communication (verbal and written), analytical, and problem resolution skills; Strong organizational, proofreading, and research skills needed to produce high quality work; Demonstrated ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with students, coworkers, management, and the general public.
References
- Daniel Hernandez, Principal, Houston Elementary
- Blanca Rodriguez, Dean, Houston Elementary
- Shakeitha Smith, Counselor, Houston Elementary
- Joy Nichols, 2nd Grade Teacher, Co-Operating Teacher
Affiliations
- Co-ed Softball
- Cubscout Master
Accomplishments
- Implemented Ron Clark "House System" on our campus .
- Helped improve RTI process on our campus
Certification
- Generalist EC-4 - 2007
- ESL Certification - 2019
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RTI Interventionist/Dyslexia Teacher/Administrator
Lancaster Independent School District
07.2022 - Current
TEACHER/EDUCATOR
Mesquite ISD
08.2020 - 05.2022
TEACHER/EDUCATOR
Cedar Hill ISD
01.2016 - 05.2020
TEACHER/EDUCATOR
Texas Leadership Charter Academy
08.2014 - 12.2015
TEACHER/EDUCATOR
Dallas Independent School District
01.2007 - 06.2013
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with Math emphasis -
University of Texas Arlington
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (Certification: Certified Texas Classroom Teacher - Generalist EC-4) -
Texas Woman's University
Completed some Accounting coursework -
Mountainview College And Liberty University