LaKese M. Thomas
Slidell,Louisiana
Summary
Focused Elementary Teacher passionate about promoting inclusion, critical thinking skills and student development. Skillful in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead 2nd Grade ELA Teacher/ Majorette/Dance Team Coach
Mildred Osborne Charter School (Crescent City Sch)
2023.07 - Current
- Promoted a growth mindset in students by setting high expectations and providing support for individual academic goals.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with parents, fostering open communication about student progress and achievements.
- Monitored student progress closely using formative assessments, adjusting instructional approaches as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on teaching strategies and best practices for ELA education.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to address diverse learning needs and ensure student success.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Lead 4th Grade Teacher/ Majorette & Dance Coach
Mildred Osborne Charter School (Arise Schools)
2022.08 - 2023.07
- Planned and executed small group literacy block (guided reading) and small math group instruction
- Supported academically intense curriculum and committed to extended school day, week, and year in order to prepare students for success
- Conducted guided reading lessons that resulted in 81% of students meeting or surpassing quarterly reading goals
- Curriculum used-Wit & Wisdom, CKLA, MAP, PASSPORT, LEXIA, LUMOS LEARNING (Leap Prep), ANet
- ACADIENCE Testing and STEP testing
- Provided after school coaching, training and tutoring to young ladies 4th grade and above
- Organized all auxiliary units budgets and
- Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
- Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement.
- Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.
- Identified student needs and collaborated with faculty to resolve social, cognitive or behavioral challenges.
- Designed and facilitated differentiated and personalized learning goals and activities to engage students.
- Pursued positive methods to correct student behavior, delivering constructive feedback upon improvement.
- Built strong relationships with parents and students, driving investment in academics.
- Prepared, administered and graded evaluative materials such as examinations and quizzes and created and maintained accurate student records.
- Embraced and actively promoted inclusive and equitable learning environment.
- Deployed assessment data to drive instruction and student mastery of standards.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
Lead 2nd Grade Teacher/ Majorette & Dance Coach
Mildred Osborne Charter School (Arise Schools)
2018.12 - 2022.07
- Planned and executed small group literacy block (guided reading) and small math group instruction
- Supported an academically intense curriculum and committed to an extended school day, week, and year in order to prepare students for success
- Conducted guided reading lessons that resulted in 92% of students meeting or surpassing quarterly reading goals
- Curriculum used-Wit & Wisdom, CKLA, MAP, PASSPORT, ACADIENCE Testing and STEP testing
- Provided after school coaching, training and tutoring to young ladies 4th grade and above.
Lead Kindergarten Teacher
ReNew Sci Tech
2018.08 - 2018.12
- Planned and executed small group literacy block (guided reading) and small math group instruction
- Supported an academically intense curriculum and committed to an extended school day, week, and year in order to prepare students for success
- Conducted guided reading lessons that resulted in 92% of students meeting or surpassing quarterly reading goals
- Curriculum used-Wit & Wisdom, Eureka Math/ZEARN, and F&P literacy, FUNDATIONS
- Provided weekly after- school tutoring to help students prepare for Benchmarks, MAP, and STEP testing.
- Monitored, documented and reported students' progress and performance.
Lead 1st Grade Teacher
ReNew Sci Tech
2015.07 - 2018.05
- Planned and executed small group literacy block (guided reading) and small math group instruction
- Supported an academically intense curriculum and committed to an extended school day, week, and year in order to prepare students for success
- Conducted guided reading lessons that resulted in 67-82% of students meeting or surpassing quarterly reading goals
- Curriculum used- Reader’s Workshop, Writer’s Workshop, Eureka Math, and F&P literacy, FUNDATIONS
- Provided weekly after- school tutoring to help students prepare for Benchmarks, MAP, and STEP testing.
- Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals.
- Delivered educational after-school activities for groups of students to improve learning potential outside of classroom.
Teacher 2nd Grade Majorette Coach
ReNew Schaumburg
2014.08 - 2015.05
- Classroom coverage
- Curriculum used: Eureka Math, F&P Literacy, Fundations (double dose).
- Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
- Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement.
- Designed and facilitated differentiated and personalized learning goals and activities to engage students.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Cultivated and developed inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, families and staff.
- Built strong relationships with parents and students, driving investment in academics.
Education
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice, Concentration Juvenile Justice
Southern University At New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05.2020
Elementary Alternative Certification -
ITeach Louisiana
New Orleans, LA05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern University At New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05.2014
Skills
- Common Core Standards
- State Standards Adherence
- Wit & Wisdom
- Amplify (CKLA)
- Wilson-FUNdations
- LEXIA
- ZEARN
- Positive Reinforcement
- Student-Centered Learning
- Distance Learning
- Class Management
- Lesson Planning
- Goal Setting
- Differentiated Instruction
- Field Trip Organization
- Creative and Resourceful
- Teacher Collaboration
- Schoology
- Google Classroom
- Nearpod
- aNet Fluency
- Setting Learning Targets
- Test Preparation
- Materials Sourcing
- Lexia LETRS Training
Timeline
Lead 2nd Grade ELA Teacher/ Majorette/Dance Team Coach
Mildred Osborne Charter School (Crescent City Sch)
2023.07 - Current
Lead 4th Grade Teacher/ Majorette & Dance Coach
Mildred Osborne Charter School (Arise Schools)
2022.08 - 2023.07
Lead 2nd Grade Teacher/ Majorette & Dance Coach
Mildred Osborne Charter School (Arise Schools)
2018.12 - 2022.07
Lead Kindergarten Teacher
ReNew Sci Tech
2018.08 - 2018.12
Lead 1st Grade Teacher
ReNew Sci Tech
2015.07 - 2018.05
Teacher 2nd Grade Majorette Coach
ReNew Schaumburg
2014.08 - 2015.05
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice, Concentration Juvenile Justice
Southern University At New Orleans
Elementary Alternative Certification -
ITeach Louisiana
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern University At New Orleans
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