Lakisha Gillus
Lawrenceville
Summary
English educator with 25 years of experience in secondary education, specializing in curriculum development and instructional leadership. Expertise in mentoring new teachers and coordinating school programs, resulting in enhanced academic performance. Strong relationship-building skills with students, staff, families, and the community, contributing to a positive school culture.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
7th/8th Grade English Teacher
Russell Middle School
Lawrenceville
08.2006 - Current
- Served as 7th and 8th team leader responsible for planning units and strategizing for student success
- Collaborated with colleagues to create a writing curriculum that improved state passing percentage for students
- Integrated literacy strategies into classroom instruction to advance learner comprehension and reading fluency
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans to introduce and reinforce interdisciplinary concepts aligned with state curriculum standards
- Trained fellow educators in innovative teaching techniques
- Combined traditional teaching methods with modern technology including grammar activities using the SMART board, various PowerPoint presentations, and Google Classroom
- Maintained a disciplined classroom environment, fostering student engagement and mutual respect among peers
- Developed and implemented incentive programs to motivate students.
9th and 10th Grade English Teacher
Northampton County Public Schools
Gaston
08.2004 - 06.2006
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet thevaried learning needs of students.
9th Grade English Teacher
Brunswick County Public Schools
Lawrenceville
08.2001 - 08.2004
- Employed differentiated instruction techniques based on various learning styles within the classroom setting.
Substitute Teacher
Brunswick County Public Schools
Lawrenceville
08.1998 - 06.2001
- Monitored student progress and participation during lessons.
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction: Reading/Elementary
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ02-2015
Master of Arts - Teaching: Professional Learning Communities
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2011
Bachelor of Arts -
St. Paul's College
Lawrenceville, VA05-2001
Skills
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Differentiated instruction
- Instructional Leadership
- Data-Driven Instruction
Accomplishments
- Russell Middle School Teacher of the Year for 2019
Certified Employee of the Month
Professional Leadership & Service
- English Department Chair
- 7th Grade and 8th Grade Team Lead
- Mentor Teacher Coordinator
- School Event Coordinator
- Teacher of the Year Candidate
- Coordinator of Classroom Management Series
- Member of the School Leadership Team
Timeline
7th/8th Grade English Teacher
Russell Middle School
08.2006 - Current
9th and 10th Grade English Teacher
Northampton County Public Schools
08.2004 - 06.2006
9th Grade English Teacher
Brunswick County Public Schools
08.2001 - 08.2004
Substitute Teacher
Brunswick County Public Schools
08.1998 - 06.2001
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction: Reading/Elementary
Grand Canyon University
Master of Arts - Teaching: Professional Learning Communities
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts -
St. Paul's College