LaKeisha Turner
Clarksville,TX
Summary
Student-oriented seventh grade math teacher offering 11-years background in secondary education. Successful in building relationships and helping students pursue interests, devising effective education plans and helping each navigate college application process.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary School Teacher
Clarksville Independent School District
08.2013 - Current
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects, enhancing the educational experience for students.
- Maintained detailed records of student performance, using this information to adjust instruction based on individual needs and progress toward learning goals.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Distributed and collected classroom materials such as worksheets, quizzes, and tests.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Developed and implemented creative teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
Primary Math Teacher
Paris Independent School District
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected math concepts to other subject areas.
- Enhanced students'' problem-solving skills by incorporating real-world scenarios into math lessons.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
- Increased student engagement through the use of interactive whiteboards, online resources, and group projects.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Facilitated small-group instruction for more advanced learners, challenging them with higher-level problems and critical thinking exercises.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and effective instructional strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Texarkana, TX05.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Education
Paris Junior College
Paris, TX05.2009
Skills
- Supplies Management
- Small Group Tutoring
- Enforcing Rules and Expectations
- Recordkeeping
- Mathematical computation
- Peer Collaboration
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Student Development
- Faculty Collaboration
- Tutoring
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Secondary School Teacher
Clarksville Independent School District
08.2013 - Current
Primary Math Teacher
Paris Independent School District
08.2011 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Education
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Associate of Applied Science - Education
Paris Junior College
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