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Lakindra Bonner

Livingston

Summary

Compassionate, creative, and very effective teacher with a proven track record with the Pickens County School District, excelling in classroom management and fostering student engagement. Skilled in data driven instruction and implementing a learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. I effectively enhance learning outcomes while building strong relationships with students and parents. I am committed to creating a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Pickens County School District
08.2018 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
  • Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
  • Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
  • Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
  • Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
  • Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.

Teacher

Sumter County School District
08.2015 - 05.2018
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.

Teacher

Kemper County School District
08.2012 - 07.2015
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
  • Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
  • Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
  • Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
  • Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.

Education

Master of Science - Elementary Education

University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL
05-2015

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL
12-2011

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Motivating students
  • Student engagement
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Positive role model and mentor
  • Classroom instruction
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Student-centered learning
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Small group instruction
  • Learning strategies
  • Technology integration
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Faculty collaboration
  • Behavior management
  • Collaborative learning
  • Student assessment

Certification

Letrs Trained 2021

Phonics First 2024

Timeline

Teacher

Pickens County School District
08.2018 - Current

Teacher

Sumter County School District
08.2015 - 05.2018

Teacher

Kemper County School District
08.2012 - 07.2015

Master of Science - Elementary Education

University of West Alabama

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of West Alabama

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