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LAKESHA REYNOLDS

CROSSETT,AR

Summary

. History of successfully planning, delivering and assessing reading intervention plans. Compliant with Title 1 guidelines and knowledgeable about a wide range of successful strategies. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Compassionate Reading Teacher offering excellent skills in devising student strategies and promoting positive reinforcement. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of needs assessment and appropriate reading interventions is highly sought.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Reading Interventionist

Morehouse Parish School Board
08.2023 - Current
  • Supported development of phonemic awareness and decoding skills through targeted activities, promoting fluent reading in struggling learners.
  • Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
  • Provided one-on-one attention to 25+ students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group
  • Mentored new teachers to help them acclimate to school culture and implement effective teaching strategies.

6th Grade ELA Teacher

Morehouse Parish School Board
08.2008 - Current
  • Assisted in school-wide literacy initiatives, promoting culture of reading throughout entire campus community.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for 25+ students.

1st Grade Elementary Teacher

Crossett Public Schools
08.2006 - 07.2008
  • Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment for approximately 25 students, that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth..
  • Implemented effective assessment strategies for ongoing monitoring of student progress, adjusting instruction as needed to support success.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.

1st Grade Elementary Teacher

Morehouse Parish School Board
08.2000 - 07.2006
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends, enhancing instructional techniques accordingly.
  • Improved student reading comprehension through targeted literacy strategies and guided practice sessions.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively for 25 students, implementing consistent expectations and consequences for improved focus and productivity.
  • Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.

Education

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA
05.2006

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Arkansas At Monticello
Monticello, AR
05.1999

Skills

  • Phonics Instruction
  • Vocabulary building
  • Guided Reading
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Phonemic Awareness
  • Reading Comprehension

Timeline

Reading Interventionist

Morehouse Parish School Board
08.2023 - Current

6th Grade ELA Teacher

Morehouse Parish School Board
08.2008 - Current

1st Grade Elementary Teacher

Crossett Public Schools
08.2006 - 07.2008

1st Grade Elementary Teacher

Morehouse Parish School Board
08.2000 - 07.2006

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

University of Louisiana At Monroe

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Arkansas At Monticello
LAKESHA REYNOLDS