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LAKEISHA N. POUNDS

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Highly skilled instructional technology coordinator with 14 years of expertise enhancing learning through innovative digital solutions and a proven track record of improving educational outcomes. Adept at integrating technology into curriculum, managing educational software, and implementing successful technology initiatives through strong project management. Possesses extensive experience in instructional/graphic design (11 years), providing comprehensive technical support (9 years), and delivering impactful technology training (6 years).

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Instructional Technology Coordinator

Jubilee Academies District Office
08.2022 - Current
  • Develop and deliver technology training and workshops, increasing teacher technology literacy by 20% and workshop participation by 30%
  • Oversee technology integration project management, including budget collaboration and support for technology clubs (e.g
  • Esports & W.I.T.) and blended learning initiatives
  • Provide advanced technical support and resolve complex application issues, minimizing educational disruption, achieving a 96% resolution rate and reducing application downtime by 20%
  • Manage vendor relations for application integration and support for over 30 educational applications, ensuring seamless district implementation
  • Streamline support processes and documentation, creating efficient workflows and user guides for district-wide technology adoption, reducing support ticket resolution time by 20% and increasing user guide utilization by 40%
  • Collaborate closely with the curriculum department to align instructional technologies with state standards and district goals while fostering classroom innovation through educator support and technology experimentation
  • Co-founder and manager of the district's Esports program, including structuring the program, developing curriculum, and planning events

ELAR Content Specialist

Jubilee Highland Hills
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Provided teachers with direct instructional support and ongoing feedback in lesson planning, instructional techniques, and integration of instructional tools and technology
  • Developed coaching plans for teachers and based on tiered system resulting in first year, alternatively certified teachers receiving highest scores on their teams
  • Facilitated professional development opportunities for staff to improve teaching practices aligned with TEKs Standards and district/campus expectations
  • Led and trained teachers/staff in campus data system protocol redesign, resulting in teacher and student internalization of data and increase in student performance
  • Assisted testing coordinator in creating training materials for testing platforms and provided troubleshooting assistance throughout the school year

ELAR, Journalism, & Model Teacher

Highlands High School
09.2015 - 05.2019
  • Developed and delivered differentiated English curriculum (9-12, AP, GT, Special Populations), integrating digital tools and blended learning strategies to enhance student outcomes in various learning environments (e.g
  • Hybrid, blended, etc)
  • Utilized data analysis to personalize instruction, achieving a 60% improvement in re-tester scores and increased first-time tester performance
  • Served as a model teacher, providing mentorship and coaching to refine lesson plans and classroom activities through observation and individualized meetings
  • Facilitated professional development for the English Department, focusing on data analysis, technology integration, and instructional design, enabling seamless technology adoption
  • Led campus-based ELA Intervention team, creating materials that improved campus state assessment rating from IR status to a B
  • Served as a curriculum writer, contributing to the district-wide development and implementation of English 1 & 2 curriculum and assessments
  • Re-established the Journalism/Yearbook program, developing curriculum and leading digital yearbook production for four years, while instructing students in journalism, graphic design, and photography

Education

Master of Science - Information Technology (Software Specialization)

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
04.2017

Bachelor of Arts - English Minor: Business Administration

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
08.2009

Skills

  • Instructional coaching
  • Digital Content & Instructional Design
  • LMS Management
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Collaboration

Certification

  • TCEA Certification for Canva Educator, 01/25
  • TCEA Certification for Blended Learning, 01/25
  • Apple Teacher Certification, 06/24
  • Kami Certified Educator, 05/24
  • Texas Standard Teacher Certification ELAR 8-12, 06/14

Activities

  • Region 20 Techtober Conference Presenter, 2024
  • District Esports Co-Founder and Coordinator, 2023-present
  • TCEA member, 2022-present
  • Campus Instructional Leadership Team Member, 2015-2016
  • Communications Director of Campus Based Leadership Team, 2015-2016
  • Co-Author of GEAR UP Program Tutorial Manual and Tutor for district GEAR UP initiative, 2015
  • AVID Team Member and co-trainer for campus, 2015-2016
  • Literacy Design Collaborative team member and co-trainer for campus, 2015-2017
  • ISTE member (International Society for Technology in Education), 2017-2020

Timeline

Instructional Technology Coordinator

Jubilee Academies District Office
08.2022 - Current

ELAR Content Specialist

Jubilee Highland Hills
08.2021 - 08.2022

ELAR, Journalism, & Model Teacher

Highlands High School
09.2015 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - English Minor: Business Administration

Texas A&M University

Master of Science - Information Technology (Software Specialization)

Walden University

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