LaKisha Ward
Educator
Cypress,TX
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, Grade Team Lead
Reading Language Arts, Spring Leadership Academy
08.2020 - Current
- Create and modify lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners using strategies like peer-assisted learning and small group work
- Interpret student assessment data to measure performance and progress of students, and ascertain the best intervention methods
- Collaborate with administrators to develop school-wide initiatives to promote academic excellence
- Actively participate in the Advisory of Education Committee, LPAC
- Committee, & Attendance/Discipline Committee to develop and review policies
- Participate in department and employee team meetings to discuss student performance and academic achievement
- Develop and administer tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding
- Campus Teacher of the Year 22-23; District Finalist-Secondary Teacher of the Year
Teacher
Reading Language Arts, Sugar Grove Academy, Houston
01.2006 - 01.2020
- Use a variety of instructional strategies to provide equity and excellence to students of all ability levels
- Administer standardized tests to develop reading skills achievement and modify activities accordingly
- Supported new teachers by mentoring classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to resolve students' behavioral & academic issues
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, and enhance the learning experience
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
Summer School Teacher IB
Program, Lamar High School
06.2018 - 06.2018
- Thoughtful and engaging learning concepts and techniques
- Introduced cultural diversity and Intercultural awareness to incoming 9th graders
- Assisted students with registering for the Managebac online program and submitting educational pathway journal entries
- Familiarized scholars with the International Mindness project
- Supported students with a design cycle project
- Planned engaging activities and field trips to bring material to life
- Built positive relationships with students, parents, and team members to achieve a smooth and productive program experience.
01.2008 - 01.2017
Education
Administrative Assistant -
Lamar University
Beaumont, TXMaster of Education - Instruction, Educational Technology Leadership
Concordia University
Principal Certificate ASAC Program: NDGD Principal Certification -
College of Education Human Dev
Bachelor of Applied Arts & Science - Sociology
Sam Houston State University
ACP Program -
Skills
- Languages
- Leadership and team building
- Classroom management
- Group and individual instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Office administration
- Billing and Invoicing
- Scheduling and calendar
- Management
- Differentiated instruction
- English
- Enthusiastic and creative educator with a solid understanding of student development and
- Learning styles Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with
- Students from diverse backgrounds Experienced in developing engaging lesson plans and
- Assessments to measure student progress
Timeline
Teacher, Grade Team Lead
Reading Language Arts, Spring Leadership Academy
08.2020 - Current
Summer School Teacher IB
Program, Lamar High School
06.2018 - 06.2018
01.2008 - 01.2017
Teacher
Reading Language Arts, Sugar Grove Academy, Houston
01.2006 - 01.2020
Administrative Assistant -
Lamar University
Master of Education - Instruction, Educational Technology Leadership
Concordia University
Principal Certificate ASAC Program: NDGD Principal Certification -
College of Education Human Dev
Bachelor of Applied Arts & Science - Sociology
Sam Houston State University